Engineering Library

Hydro Turbine Friend

Expert Knowledge Base. Operational protocols, diagnostic matrices, and safety mandates for specific machine topologies.

Active Mission

CURRENT FOCUS: UNIT 1 RECOVERY (Shaft Seal & Alignment)

FRANCIS HORIZONTAL

Complete O&M Manual: Recovery, Alignment & Diagnostic Matrix

< 5MW Critical SOP Available 42 Modules • 100% COVERAGE

SYSTEM LOGIC INTERLOCK

BYPASS FAILURE LOGIC: MIV cannot open if Distributor Seals are failing. If Spiral Case pressure fails to equalize, DO NOT override. See Distributor Sync SOP.

OPERATIONAL PRIORITY CALCULATOR

Dynamic maintenance intensity based on environmental conditions • View Full MIM Strategy →

System Component Low Silt (Dry) High Silt (Flood) Critical Indicator
Runner & Seal Monthly Check Daily Inspection Leakage Rate / Vibration
Oil/HPU Quarterly Analysis Monthly Analysis Aeration/Foaming
Cooling Water Weekly Filter Check Shift-ly Filter Check Bearing Temperature
Stator/Core Annual Tap Test Post-Flood Check Ozone Smell/Heat Map
Alignment/Precision Bi-Annual Work Deferred Thermal Stability
PID Tuning Step Response Test Monitor Only Dead-Time / Hunting
High Priority
Medium Priority
Low Priority / Deferred

Site Intelligence

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Operational Analytics & Tracking

Erosion Tracking

Runner blade thickness log (6-month intervals)

Jan 2025: 12.5mm
Jul 2024: 12.8mm
Jan 2024: 13.0mm
Total Loss: 0.5mm/year
Limit: 11.0mm
Silt Basin Flushing

Intake sandtrap maintenance schedule

Week 3 Complete
Dec 15, 2024
Week 7 Due
Jan 12, 2025
Monsoon Protocol
Bi-weekly during Jun-Sep
Head Loss Analytics

Revenue impact of trash rack clogging

10cm loss
-$50/day
20cm loss
-$120/day
30cm loss
-$210/day
50cm loss
CRITICAL
Current Status
Head Loss: 8cm
Impact: -$35/day

Future Updates

Additional turbine topologies under development

KAPLAN VERTICAL

COMING SOON

Hub oil leakage & blade servo protocols

PELTON IMPULSE

COMING SOON

Injector alignment & erosion coating

These manuals are designed for direct powerhouse application. They are distinct from the AnoHUB Digital Twin App, which provides real-time telemetry and diagnostics.