Scope of Work
Cianbro was the EPC contractor for the complete turbine generator rebuild, conversion of the generating capacity, and balance of plant equipment from 40 to 60 Hz.

Project Details

• In partnership with GLHA, a unique EPC (Engineer, Procure, and Construct) Contract was negotiated.  Together, specifications were bid and negotiated with GE Hydro for the new turbine runners, rotors, and generator rewinds
• Specified, bid and negotiated equipment purchase orders with ABB for medium voltage arc resistant switchgear and with Eaton Electrical for generator excitation systems
• Completed mechanical disassembly and inspection of four turbine generators
• Reassembled turbine generators with new runners
• Rewound four generator stators and installed new rotors to facilitate frequency conversion
• Installed new switchgear, auto-synchronizer, local operator control cabinets, excitation cabinets, excitation transformers, station service transformer and motor control center
• Refurbished the existing mechanical Woodward Governor
• Updated balance of plant equipment including air compressors, pumps, hoist, gate drives, station lighting and station heat
• Modified the bearing cooling water system 
• Installed new tailrace monorail and gates
• Performed all electrical completion checkout and commissioning