by Katherine O'Maley | Nov 19, 2020 | Articles, Content, Machine Alignment, Mechanical Services, Power Generation, Precision Measurement, Services
In this article, we ask expert Gentry Burch, Senior Metrology Engineer at OASIS Alignment Services, to answers some of the questions we often hear from prospects and customers in the hydropower generating industry. Gentry is an authority in the use of 3D metrology...
by Gentry Burch | Mar 27, 2019 | Case Studies, Machine Alignment, Power Generation
A large hydro power generating facility ran into some difficulty during the final phases of a rebuild of one of their vertical turbines. The contractor responsible for the rebuild had used a tight wire to obtain the centerline of the turbine, however, at some point...
by Katherine O'Maley | Feb 20, 2018 | Power Generation, Precision Measurement
Here at OASIS Alignment Services, we spend a good deal of time talking about dimensional metrology. Precision measurement is at the core of what we do, so the terms and technologies associated with the field of metrology, such as 6DoF, laser trackers and T-Probes, are...
by Steve Pepin | Aug 1, 2016 | Power Generation, Precision Measurement
As with most large pieces of production equipment, precision is key for optimal operating efficiency of hydroelectric power generating units. Unfortunately, there are many factors that can effect operations and cause component damage, leading to unplanned shutdowns....
by Hubert Meagher | Feb 20, 2015 | Power Generation, Precision Measurement
In this first of a series of posts on 3D metrology solutions for turbo machinery, we provide an overview of metrology applications and some of the benefits of using a service provider equipped with 3D metrology tooling. In upcoming posts we will delve deeper into...
by Katherine O'Maley | Sep 27, 2013 | Power Generation, Precision Measurement
Join us at Power-Gen International (PGI) November 12 – 14, 2013 in sunny Orlando, Florida! Held at the Orange County Convention Center, PGI provides the power generation industry the perfect venue to gather and exchange information about power’s role in today’s...
