Hydro power plants
5 GW installed capacity worldwide
Generators up to 20 MW
More than 750 projects completed over the last 20 years
ISO 9001 & 14001 certified
A trusted partner
As a historical and recognized player in the field of hydroelectric power generation, Leroy-Somer develops an approach of commitment and transparency, for your full confidence and satisfaction.
Throughout the project life, including design and manufacturing phases, Leroy-Somer teams will help you meet technical and environmental specifications ensuring the perfect configuration and implementation.
The right solution
- Our products can be coupled to all turbine types, with particular attention to critical speed issues.
- Overhung runner assembly on extended shaft end, with turbine load withstanding.
- Rigid mechanical assembly coupled to dynamical balancing grade G1 (ISO 1940-1), aiming at low vibration levels in all operating conditions.
- Compact design aiming at reducing foundation costs.
Product Range Overview
Power | 0.3 - 20 MW |
Voltage | 400 - 15,000 V |
Rotation speed | 300 - 1500 rpm / 50Hz 360 - 1800 rpm / 60Hz |
Mounting | Vertical or Horizontal |
Cooling | IC01 - IC21 - IC31 - IC81W (IEC 60034-6) |
Insulation class | H (medium & high voltage) |
Temperature rise class | F or B |
Excitation | Self-excited - Brushless rotating excitation |
Regulation | Analog or digital Leroy-Somer AVR |