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06 Nov Auburn N Division St. Z-Turbine

Posted at 22:18h in by Andrea Willems

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24 Jan Smithland Bulb Turbines

Posted at 18:32h in by Gracon

Gracon preassembled the rotor, shaft, and housings of three large diameter bulb turbines....

17 Feb Big Bend Dam Turbine Rehab

Posted at 10:36h in by Gracon

Gracon installed a new high lift pump system on each of the eight 61 MW units. ...

18 Feb Boulder Canyon Hydro Modernization

Posted at 15:49h in by Gracon

Gracon installed a new 5 MW Pelton turbine Generator along with a turbine inlet valve, a Betasso bypass valve, and all associated piping, electrical, and controls. ...

23 Jan Blenheim Gilboa Life Extension and Modernization

Posted at 18:18h in by Gracon

Gracon disassembled, refurbished, and reassembled four XX MW pump turbine generators. ...

23 Jan Helms Pump Turbine Rebuild

Posted at 19:04h in by Gracon

Gracon disassembled, refurbished, and reinstalled a 400 MW Pump Turbine. ...

24 Jan Wells Dam Turbine Generator Rehabilitation

Posted at 18:38h in by Gracon

Gracon disassembled, rehabilitated, and reassembled an 80 MW Kaplan turbine generator. ...

06 Nov New Melones Replacement Runners and Turbine Overhaul

Posted at 22:40h in by Andrea Willems

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18 Feb Elephant Butte Dam Gate Hoist Replacement

Posted at 15:50h in by Gracon

This $2M project includes rehabilitating five 5’x4’ slide gates and installing new gate hoists, hydraulic controls, and lifting equipment. ...

17 Feb Canton Dam Sluice Gates Replacement

Posted at 10:37h in by Gracon

This $2.5M Design-Build dam gate project includes replacing four 7’x13’ slide gates at Canton Dam, Oklahoma. Gracon is partnering with Deere and Ault Consultants for the design of the new gates. ...

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