Hydropower
Sustainable. Durable. Reliable. As one of the largest energy sources in the world, hydropower plants make an important contribution to environmentally-friendly power supply and energy storage. Together we are shaping the future of renewable energies with our comprehensive services and tried-and-tested hydraulic solutions and filtration solutions. HYDAC – On-hand to help worldwide.
Extensive expertise in hydropower plant technology
Hydraulic steel structures
In hydraulic steel structures, durable and high-quality hydraulic systems are required for the gates, weirs and intake gates. Using standard components, we supply these to you cost-optimised in the tried-and-tested HYDAC quality. As one of the few providers worldwide, we offer you – in addition to cylinders to DIN ISO 19704 – large cylinders with up to 20 m strokes. Take advantage of our extensive portfolio.
Shut-off devices
Shut-off devices ensure the safe operation of your hydropower plant. Mechanical-hydraulic control devices manage the high pressure of the water masses and allow for short, safe closing times. HYDAC supports you with highly functional cylinders in accordance with AD 2000 and DIN ISO 19704. Our decades of experience in hydraulics, process filtration and accumulator technology make us your perfect partner.
Turbine
Whether it's Kaplan, Francis, Pelton or pump turbines - HYDAC produces custom system solutions with standardised components for your turbines. In addition to hydraulic turbine controllers, which are essential for controlling the adjustment components of a turbine, we impress with our efficient accumulator solutions and expertise in process water filtration (e.g. shaft seals). Thanks to our international service, we are able to provide consultations on-site.
Generator
The energy converter in the hydropower plant: driven by turbines, the generator uses the water's kinetic energy and converts this into electric energy. Its functionality must be guaranteed at all times. An optimal oil supply for lubrication and cooling makes a significant contribution to safe system operation. HYDAC provides comprehensive advice on solutions for lifting, braking and cooling systems as well as lubricating oil systems.
Balance of Plant
The auxiliary functions have a significant influence on the productivity of your hydropower plant. It's not just the monitoring of the most important parameters via condition monitoring that plays an important role here, but also the extensive inspection, treatment and filtration of operating fluids. Rely on our expertise as a specialist in hydraulics and fluid technology – since 1963.
Sustainability#InstallationSpaceOptimisation #Standardisation #CO2Footprint
Sustainably save costs, despite constantly rising energy and raw material costs - HYDAC makes this possible thanks to standardised, installation space-optimised components and systems. We use optimised filter systems and drive systems to help you conserve resources in an efficient way. Reduce your CO2 emissions as well as the expenses for your hydropower plant in the long term.
Sustainability in hydropower plants: our product solutions
HYDAC Air-X filter technology
Save installation space with optimised degassing of your lubrication systems – thanks to the innovative Air-X technology from HYDAC. Reduce your tank size by up to 40% and sustainably optimise your hydropower plant's use of resources.
HYDAC KineSys variable-speed drive solution
The perfect symbiosis of hydraulics and electronics: our variable-speed drives increase your hydropower plant's energy efficiency. Forego complex hydraulic valve controls - learn about our KineSys DVA kit.
HYDAC dewatering unit FAM
Our FAM series dewaters, degasses and filters your hydraulic fluids and lubrication fluids. The efficient care means that you benefit from longer oil change intervals, reduced life cycle costs, greater reliability and increased system reliability.
System availability#ConditionMonitoring #Digitalisation #SmartSensors
The trend towards digitalisation is ever-present and that extends to hydropower. HYDAC helps you on this path with smart sensors as well as innovative monitoring equipment for your systems and machines. With condition monitoring in conjunction with predictive maintenance, we reduce your maintenance and service intervals. We work with you to increase your productivity.
System availability in hydropower plants: our product solutions
HYDAC Contamination Sensor Module
Our compact and cost-effective online condition monitoring module will convince you to increase your system availability. Rely on our proven technology for measuring solid particle contamination and water saturation in the oil-hydraulic systems of your hydropower plant.
HYDAC IO-Link sensors
Our IO-Link sensors support you on the way to Industry 4.0. They serve as a digital communication interface for smart networking of your machines and systems. Increase your productivity thanks to the intelligent HYDAC sensor technology.
HYDAC p₀‑Guard pressure switch
Our reliable p0‑Guard monitors the pre-charge pressure of your hydraulic accumulator. This increases your system's safety and detects gas leaks faster. This doesn't just save time. It also saves you money. Minimise your downtime costs with the HYDAC p0‑Guard.
Functional safety#ISO #SIL #Hydropower
Hydropower plants are environmentally-friendly, cost-efficient and above all else: reliable. The many years of plant operation confirm this. With HYDAC, you're always on the safe side: reliable components and monitoring systems developed for your country's specific requirements that have already been successfully in use for many years. We work with you to take care of the functional safety of your hydropower plant.
Functional safety in hydropower plants: our product solutions
HYDAC 4/3 proportional directional valve
The HYDAC C4WERE 6 series are direct acting, electrically operated directional valves. Always on the safe side with the fail-safe function of our solenoid-actuated control valves. We also offer you pilot-operated valves for greater flow rates.
HYDAC sandwich plate with switch position monitoring
In addition to the HYDAC control valves, our sandwich plate series ZW-4WHR06 increases the safety of your hydraulic control - thanks to an integrated emergency shutdown function.
HYDAC laser linear position measurement system
Our measuring system is for visual piston position monitoring and thereby fulfils an important safety task in your hydropower plant. See our non-contact and leakage-free system for yourself.
HYDAC smart pressure transmitter
Increased functional safety to ISO 13849: our HTP 1400 series was specifically developed for use in safety functions up to PL d Cat. 3. We produce customised versions to meet your requirements.
HYDAC directional valves with switch position monitoring
Whether it's a piston spool valve or poppet valve design: our solenoid-actuated and direct-acting WSER reliably process your safety control system's signals. Learn about our WSER valves with their leak-free design and integrated monitoring sensor.
System solutions for small hydropower plants#Modularity #Filtration #CompactHydros
Small hydropower plants, also called "compact hydros", ensure a stable local power supply. In addition to the high level of efficiency, the quick implementation makes them especially attractive. Thanks to our in-depth industry knowledge, we constantly develop and optimise innovative and modular system solutions for your power plant. Rely on our tried-and-tested technologies in turbine control, lubrication, filtration and much more.
Small hydropower plants: our system solutions
HYDAC Hydrobox controller system
Specifically enhanced for hydropower, the modular and hydraulic controller is based on the tried-and-tested HYBOX base system. The intention of this is to fully modularise the hydraulic power unit. Configure the HYDAC Hydrobox to your individual requirements.
HYDAC water-glycol circuits
HYDAC WGK applications were developed for use in closed cooling circuits – with the goal of reliably operating fluid-cooled systems. Install our tried-and-tested WGK for a uniform coolant temperature in your hydropower plant.
HYDAC automatic filter AutoFilt® ATF
When you use our automatic filters from the HYDAC AutoFilt® series, both you and the environment benefit – thanks to longer service lives and less power consumption. Learn about our cyclone and filter element combination.
HYDAC compact lubricating unit HYLU
A tear in the lubricating film can lead to major damage in a small hydropower plant. Our HYDAC Lubrication Unit is the solution for optimising your lubrication systems thanks to its compact and modular design.
System solutions for large hydropower plants#FluidMaintenance #AccumulatorSolutions #LargeHydros
Thanks to their high conversion efficiency, large hydropower plants ("large hydros") are the ideal partner in the energy revolution for covering the base load and peak load in power generation as well as in efficient energy storage. You also avoid unexpected system failures thanks to our expertise in the control, lubrication, filtration and preparation of your operating media. HYDAC helps you to optimise your large hydropower plants with global service.
Large hydropower plants: our system solutions
HYDAC oil mist separator STENO
HYDAC has proven itself as an expert in fluid and filtration technology for decades. On this basis, we developed our oil mist separator which has our efficient Optimicron® Drain filter element technology at its core.
HYDAC piston accumulator stations
From the component to the system – our modular piston accumulator portfolio with innovative monitoring possibilities enables precise implementation of your specific requirements. Together we will find the optimum solution for your application.
HYDAC lifting and braking cylinders
Tailor-made and modular lifting and braking cylinders, including auxiliary systems: rely on our decades of experience in power plant technology. HYDAC is the contact partner for optimising your large hydropower plant.
HYDAC turbine controllers
Thanks to our many years of expertise, we are able to design high-quality hydraulic turbine controllers that are perfectly aligned with your individual challenges. Contact us for a solution that perfectly suits your needs!
HYDAC process water filtration
We work with you to optimise the process water filtration for the cooling water and shaft seals in your hydropower plant. HYDAC offers you a comprehensive portfolio of filter skids. Learn more about our systems and components.
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Optimising hydropower plants with efficient filtration solutions
Optimising the shaft seal in hydropower plants with efficient process water filtration solutions. HYDAC – Your partner for tailor-made hydraulic solutions in hydropower plants. Find out more
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