Francis Turbine Conventional
Considering a new greenfield project, or a modernization project? Norcan's Francis conventional turbine (vertical or horizontal), will significantly increase the power output and annual energy production. This is the result of Norcan's innovative engineered solutions. Norcan's fundamental strategy is to increase their Francis turbine range efficiencies to benefit the hydropower plant owners. The Smooth Rocks Falls modernization project below is a glowing example of this. The power output was increased by 38%, using the same rated head, same rated flows and with no changes to the civil structure. Norcan provided a solution that increased output, increased efficiency and increased reliability, thereby increasing revenue for the foreseeable future.
Smooth Rocks Falls, Ontario
Norcan successfully completed the modernization of a plant that has been in operation since 1916. It had an existing power output of 7.4 MW. The two new Francis vertical turbines with combined capacity of 10.9 MW, increased the power output by 38%. This was done using the same structure (no civil work), same rated head and the same rated flows. We designed and manufactured two new Francis vertical 100 in., 2544 mm, 5134 kW turbines. Norcan's scope of supply also included the onsite assembly of two split generators, due to logistic issues and the capacity limitations of the station's crane.
Sutherland Falls, Vermont
Modernization of the existing powerhouse that was built in 1905. The site was updated with three new Francis vertical 35 in., 898 mm, 1711 kW turbines. Plus one new Francis vertical runner, 39.94 in., 1014 mm, 2173 kW, with a new shaft and distributor. Norcan for this project provided, engineering, manufacturing of turbines and a runner, supply of balance of plant, generators, water to wire, dismantling, installation and commissioning. Green Mountain Power was awarded a Low Impact Hydropower Institute certificate (number 128) for this site. Congratulations to Green Mountain Power on this fantastic accomplishment!
Marshfield, Vermont
For this runner replacement project, Norcan reverse engineered and fabricated a new Francis Vertical 34 in., 864 mm, 5200 kW runner. Norcan's scope of supply included, reverse engineering, fabrication of the turbine runner, dismantling, installation and commissioning. The Winooski Hydroelectric Company was awarded a Low Impact Hydropower Institute certificate (number 77). LIHI certificate shows Winooski Hydroelectric Company's commitment to protecting all aspects of the environment.
Waterbury, Vermont
The main component of this project was a Francis vertical 56.11 in., 1430 mm, 5800 kW, replacement runner. Norcan provided for this project, reverse engineering, manufacturing of the turbine runner, dismantling, installation and commissioning. Green Mountain Power, the owners of this site were awarded a Low Impact Hydropower Institute certificate (number 148). The LIHI certificate proves that Green Mountain Power is a champion of the environment and that hydropower is an essential part of mitigating climate change.
Bishop Creek #5, California
Reverse engineering project for a new runner with a headcover, bottom ring, wicket gates, seal rings and bearings. The new runner was a Francis horizontal 40.70 in., 1033 mm, 2173 kW. Norcan's scope of supply included, reverse engineering, manufacturing of the turbine runner, dismantling, installation and commissioning.
Tide Water, Nova Scotia
New runner modernization project for a Francis vertical 50.35 in., 1497 mm, 2631 kW runner. Norcan's scope of supply included, engineering, manufacturing of the turbine runner, dismantling, installation and commissioning.
Minden, Ontario
A modernization project for one new Francis vertical, 50.35 in, 1497 mm, 1900 kW runner and a distributor. Norcan provided engineering, manufacturing of the turbine runner and distributor, dismantling, installation and commissioning.
Simpre, Nicaragua
Reverse engineering that resulted in a new Francis Horizontal 3000 kW, 27.5 in, 700 mm runner and shaft replacement. Norcan provided reverse engineering, manufacturing of the turbine runner, dismantling, installation and commissioning.
Lushui, P.R of China
A reverse engineering project that created a Francis vertical 62 in.,1570 mm, 2500 kW runner replacement. Norcan's scope of supply included, reverse engineering, manufacturing of the runner, installation and commissioning.
