Renovation and Refurbishment of power plants

IIts aim is to guarantee the reliability and availability of facilities and ensure the safety of persons and equipment.

Methodology

Our methodology is based on the standards applicable in this field (ISO, SIA, IEC, DIN, EN). It takes account of regulatory requirements for construction (the Machinery Directive, SUVA guidelines, ESTI compliance, Swiss Federal Office of Energy (OFEN) requirements). The following steps are applied in project management:

• evaluation of the situation, preliminary studies and variant analysis
• proposed choice of delivery variant, in line with objectives defined by the site owner
• preparation of a draft project, then of the project proper
• invitations to tender and the selection of suppliers (including public contract procedures)
• planning, delivery and monitoring of the work; quality control
• commissioning and submission of documentation
• handover to the operator

Specific skills

HYDRO Exploitation brings together under one roof a global vision and a panoply of skills specific to the renovation or refurbishment of power plant equipment. The company is well versed in:

• the operation of hydroelectric facilities regardless of size or output
• the different skills applicable to renovation and refurbishment of plant
• the business of project management (control of costs, deadlines and quality)
• risk management at every stage of the project (ONR49001 certification)

Client benefits

These services enable the owners of hydroelectric facilities to ensure optimal operating ability of their installations. They can also:

• plan investments over the long term according to their objectives
• benefit from professional and efficient project management throughout (stability and continuity in project monitoring)
• rely on a single point of contact for an all-inclusive project
• benefit from the transfer of know-how and skills (training)
• obtain independent and objective analysis of offers from equipment suppliers
• benefit from the experience of a company which itself operates 16% of Swiss hydroelectricity production