Sorensen Systems specializes in developing electro-hydraulic systems for small and micro hydro refurbishment projects. We have decades of experience providing cost-effective solutions for hydroelectric modernization projects.
Refurbishments & New Installations
Its in-house staff of engineers and technicians have extensive experience with applications ranging from turbine speed control to water level management. System design, fabrication, installation, start-up and field maintenance are provided for:
- Low to high pressure electro-hydraulic conversion
- Automated controls, excitation, protection and monitoring
- Valve and gate actuation and control systems
- Ball valve, butterfly valve and fixed cone operating assemblies and systems
Solutions We’ve Provided
- Repair and remanufacturing services for hydraulic and electronic components
- Turbine-generator operating systems
- Electro-hydraulic governors and positioners
- Electric gate and valve positioners
- Hydraulic gate and valve operating systems
- Conversion systems
- Self-contained actuator systems
- Explosion-proof actuator systems
- Submersible actuator systems
- AWWA butterfly, ball and cone valves – 12-inch to 140-inch
Hydro Station Refurbishment
Sorensen Systems provides full-service project management for hydro station refurbishment and automation. This includes:
- the disassembly and refurbishment of the existing turbine generators
- static excitation systems
- turbine bearing cooling water systems
- refurbished switchgear panels
- turbine control panels
- digital governor heads with the refurbished governor hydraulic pumping units
- station battery charging system.