Hydroelectric power

BBA offers a complete range of hydroelectric engineering services, from the initial project definition stage to final implementation. Our professionals have all the expertise required to assist you and advise you on the choice of available technologies, allowing you to maximize the return on your investment.    

SPECIFIC EXPERTISE

Turbine generators

• Audit and technical assessment of turbine-generator units and their ancillary systems
• Development of alternator design and simulation tools
• Power increase study
• Performance and stability testing of turbine-generator units
• Technical assistance for the operation of turbine-generator units
• Engineering of instrumentation for turbines and alternators
• Engineering, construction supervision and commissioning of control and protection systems for turbine-generator units

Heavy industry

• Audit and technical assessment of heavy power plant equipment (e.g. overhead cranes, gates, winches)
• Engineering for the upgrading of power plant hoisting equipment (e.g. overhead cranes, gates, winches, etc.)
• Equipment design

Ancillary systems for power plants and others

• Audit of control systems
• Audit of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Detailed engineering, construction supervision and commissioning of ancillary mechanical and electrical services for power plants
• Power grid integration study
• Conversion from DC exciters to brushless and ringless exciters

• Engineering, construction supervision and commissioning of speed and voltage controls (rotary or static exciters)

TRADITIONAL ENGINEERING

The following technical services apply to all project phases: 

• Planning and feasibility studies
• Technical and economic studies
• Preliminary and detailed engineering
• Construction drawings and specifications
• Procurement
• Site supervision
• Start-up and commissioning