EANS-News: ANDRITZ to rehabilitate the hydraulic passages at Carillon generating station, Canada
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Graz - April 20, 2021. International technology Group ANDRITZ has been awarded a
contract by Hydro-Québec, Canada, to rehabilitate the hydraulic passages of the
Carillon generating station located on the Ottawa River, Canada. This order
follows the recent contract from Hydro-Québec for the first phase to complete
the re-equipment of six 54-MW turbine/generator units of this plant. Realization
of this additional project will span over seven years.
The first part of the contract comprises all work related to the design,
manufacture and installation of hydro-mechanical equipment required for the
repair and / or replacement of six hydraulic passages (including civil
mechanical work), 18 new intake gates (6 m x 10 m), 18 sets of new embedded
guides (25 m), rehabilitation of 18 trash racks (6 m x 20 m), as well as 18 new
hydraulic hoist systems.
With this additional contract, ANDRITZ Hydro Canada not only proves its strong
relationship with Hydro-Québec, but also demonstrates its ability to offer
integrated rehabilitation solutions covering all components related to
production of hydroelectric power.
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ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative
plants, equipment, systems and services for the pulp and paper industry, the
hydropower sector, the metals processing and forming industry, pumps, solid/
liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors, as well as animal
feed and biomass pelleting. Plants for power generation, flue gas cleaning,
recycling, and the production of nonwovens and panelboard complete the global
product and service offering. Innovative products and services in the industrial
digitalization sector are offered under the brand name Metris and help customers
to make their plants more user-friendly, efficient and profitable. The publicly
listed group has around 27,200 employees and more than 280 locations in over 40
countries.
ANDRITZ HYDRO
ANDRITZ Hydro is one of the globally leading suppliers of electromechanical
equipment and services for hydropower plants. With over 180 years of experience
and an installed fleet of more than 470 GW output, the business area provides
complete solutions for hydropower plants of all sizes as well as services for
plant diagnosis, refurbishment, modernization, and upgrade of existing
hydropower assets. Pumps for irrigation, water supply and flood control are also
part of this business area's portfolio.
ANDRITZ HYDRO CANADA
ANDRITZ has been present in the Canadian hydro market since 1890. With more than
500 employees, the head office is located in Quebec. Providing R&D, design,
project management, procurement, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and
commissioning services for hydroelectric generating station equipment, including
intake and draft tube gates, turbines, generators, speed governors, exciters and
several auxiliary systems. ANDRITZ Hydro Canada is a market leader in the North-
American hydropower market.
Further inquiry note:
Dr. Michael Buchbauer
Head of Group Finance, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
Tel.: +43 316 6902-2979
mailto:michael.buchbauer@andritz.com
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