Hydro Power
SIMCO’s experts have been called on by both public and private owners and managers of hydro power plants throughout North America in order to implement various concrete service-life solutions and asset management practices.
René-Lévesque Hydro Power Plant (Manic-3)
René-Lévesque Hydro Power Plant (Manic-3)
Preliminary structural analysis of the Manic-3 superstructure ahead of the rehabilitation project for the turbine-generator unit
La Grande-3 Hydro Power Plant
La Grande-3 Hydro Power Plant
Advanced technical support for structural analyses, ensuring optimization of existing assets and a clear, precise definition of structural requirements ahead of the rehabilitation of the turbine-generator units.
Hydropower plant – Outardes-2
Hydropower plant – Outardes-2
Structural analyses to ensure the performance of critical energy infrastructure in preparation for the superstructure’s capacity upgrade.
Chute-à-Caron Dam
Chute-à-Caron Dam
Comprehensive investigation to identify the causes of the concrete degradation problems and to identify why previous repairs had not been durable
Chute-du-Diable & Chute-à-la-Savanne Hydro Power Plants
Chute-du-Diable & Chute-à-la-Savanne Hydro Power Plants
Condition assessment of structural elements, identification of the causes of degradation and recommendations of optimum repair and maintenance strategies
Rapides-des-Quinze Dam
Rapides-des-Quinze Dam
Perform a comprehensive investigation and provide recommendations for the rehabilitation or re-construction of the concrete structures
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Develop a technical basis for future inspections of hydro power plants based on degradation mechanisms affecting these structures and their associated risks