522-1 Water Lubricated Bearings
Category
Environment
Description
Water lubricated bearings technology guarantee the non polution of the river that can happen with oil lubricated installations. In addition of this great advantage, the technology features improved performances, low maintenance, simplified and compact design.
Features & Advantages
- Simplified design. Improved performances with better dynamic behaviour and lower losses.
- Reduction of costs of ownership due to low maintenance.
- No risk of pollution by oil in rivers.
Technology Owner
Alstom Power Hydro, Global R&D and Product Management — www.alstom.com
Country
France
Additional reading
Bearings and Seals - Examples of Innovations and Good Ideas (Hydroworld, 2010)
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