1. Featured Video: Hydropower Sealing and Bearing Solutions

    4. Picture Gallery

    5. People in the News

      There are no recent people in the news.

    6. Quotes

      1. “ Against the background of a difficult environment, we were able to secure a flexible, long-term liquidity cushion at an early stage, and, at the same time, purposefully widen the circle of banks with which we cooperate. ”
        By Hermann Jung
      2. “ Since then, we've held couple of rounds of talks with the management but they do not seem to be interested in reinstating us in the company. ”
        By Ramesh Maharjan
      3. “ The hydropower industry supports jobs and low-cost clean energy around the country. ”
        By Linda Church Ciocci
      4. “ We are so pleased that Odebrecht has agreed to sponsor and host our upcoming planning committee meetings. ”
        By Marla Barnes
      5. “ Having Odebrecht as our committee meeting sponsor shows that the Brasilian energy industry recognizes the benefits associated with our upcoming events. ”
        By Michael Grossman

    7. About the Editors

      Tom Carew
      Tom Carew Hydropower Segment Manager Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Americas. Responsible for sales and increased market share within the Hydro segment in all geographical areas throughout North, Central and South America. Tom has been employed with Trelleborg since 1994 and has combined Industrial ...
      Full profile>>
      Wendy Sack
      Wendy Sack Communications Manager, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Americas. Responsible for all communications activities within North, Central and Latin America, Wendy has been with Trelleborg for four years. She has a background in English, Media Communications, Journalism and Professional Writing. She is also ...
      Full profile>>

    9. Become a fan

    2. Welcome!

      The goal of this site, powered by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions,  is to bring you the most up-to-date, relevant news from the hydropower industry. Sign up for our daily newsletter or check back every day for the latest headlines!

      Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a leading global supplier of sealing solutions. Our range of products includes O-Rings , hydraulic seals , rotary shaft seals , oil seals , static seals , pneumatic seals , mechanical face seals and many more.

      Email us! tssusa@trelleborg.com

    3. Top Headlines

      1. First turbine operational at Brazil's Santo Antonio hydro plant

        Explore Hydro Review (Feb 28 2012)

        February 28,2012 -- State-owned news agency Agencia Brasil has announced that the first turbine at the 3,150-MW Santo Antonio hydroelectric plant should be operational by March. .... (Read Full Article)

      2. Siemens buys majority stake in ocean energy company MCT

        Explore Hydro Review (Feb 21 2012)

        February 21,2012 -- Energy corporation Siemens has acquired the majority stake in Britain’s Marine Current Turbines Ltd. (MCT). .... (Read Full Article)

        Mentions:   Siemens

      3. Canadian Electricity Association says country will experience massive power system growth

        Explore Hydro Review (Feb 17 2012)

        February 17,2012 -- A report released by the Canadian Electricity Association says Canadian utilities will collectively spend nearly US$350 billion on power generation and transmission projects by 2030 if it hopes to keep up with the demands of the nation's electr....... (Read Full Article)

        Mentions:   BC Hydro   Hydro-Quebec

      4. The Robot Fish That Led to Better Dam Designs

        Explore popularmechanics.com (Feb 15 2012)

        The Robot Fish That Led to Better Dam Designs Tom Carlson starting building robotic fish 20 years ago to figure out how salmon were being harmed and killed as they swam through dams. Today that research is helping companies design hydropower turbines that not only generate electricity more efficiently, but also allow more wildlife to pass through unscathed. By David Ferris Email Print Comments Share Carlson's Sensor Fish ... (Read Full Article)

      5. See all articles >>

    4. More News

      1. DCNS, Alderney Renewable Energy sign agreement for tidal power development

        Explore Hydro Review (Feb 27 2012)

        February 27,2012 -- French naval technologies provider DCNS and British tidal current company Alderney Renewable Energy (ARE) have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop ocean power turbine farms in the English Channel. .... (Read Full Article)

        Comment

      2. Pick Electric selected for refurbishment work at Albeni Falls hydropower plant

        Explore Hydro Review (Feb 27 2012)

        February 27,2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract worth US$776,234 to Pick Electric Inc. for work at the 42.6-MW Albeni Falls hydroelectric project in Idaho. .... (Read Full Article)

        Comment

      3. Andritz Hydro wins equipment order for hydro power station

        Explore hydro.energy-business-review.com (Feb 24 2012)

        Andritz Hydro, a supplier of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower plants, has secured a contract from electric utility company, Luz del Sur in Peru. Under the contract, the company will supply electromechanical equipment for the Santa Teresa hydropower station. The new underground power house with a water head of 188m will utilize the tailwater from the Machu Picchu hydropower ... (Read Full Article)

        Comment

      4. RusHydro inks deal with Krasnoyarsk officials for new 150-MW plant

        Explore Hydro Review (Feb 23 2012)

        February 23,2012 -- JSC RusHydro has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Government of the Krasnoyarsk Region to develop the greenfield Nizhne-Kureyskaya hydropower plant. .... (Read Full Article)

        Comment

      5. Malaga to construct new small hydro plant in Peru

        Explore Hydro Review (Feb 22 2012)

        February 22,2012 -- Malaga Inc. and its partners Emerging Power Developers and Stucky S.A. will build a new 20-MW hydropower plant on Malaga's Pasto Bueno property in Peru. .... (Read Full Article)

        Comment

      6. See all articles >>

    5. News and Views from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions

      1. Hydropower Film

        Explore Hydro Bearings Blog (Nov 15 2011)
        by Tom Carew (Tomcarew)

        Hydropower Film Check out the new Trelleborg Hydropower video. Your partner for Sealing & Bearing Solutions. No Grease and No Stick http://www.tss.trelleborg.com/com/www/en/products/films_animations/Hydropower.jsp For additional information on Trelleborg's products, please contact the author. All the best, Tom Carew - Hydropower Segment Manager Americas     (Read Full Article)

      2. Custom Sealing Components for Hydro Applications

        Explore Hydro Bearings Blog (Aug 25 2011)
        by Tom Carew (Tomcarew)

        Custom Sealing Components for Hydro Applications Trelleborg Sealing Solutions offers a wide range of sealing products that can usually satisfy even the most demanding of application requirements. In some cases a custom-designed component is the best sealing solution. We frequently work with customers’ engineering teams to develop the optimum design for their applications in our advanced elastomeric, thermoplastic or composite sealing materials.   A large number of ... (Read Full Article)

      3. HydroVision International

        Explore Hydro Bearings Blog (Jul 18 2011)
        by Tom Carew (Tomcarew)

        HydroVision International Trelleborg will be exhibiting at HydroVision International this week in Sacramento, CA. presenting some new and exciting greaseless turbine bearings and seals for a variety of Hydro applications.     For a peek visit the Trelleborg booth #1020 (Read Full Article)

        Mentions:   HydroVision International

      4. Genuine Orkot® Greaseless Hydro Bearings

        Explore Hydro Bearings Blog (Jul 12 2011)
        by Tom Carew (Tomcarew)

        Genuine Orkot® Greaseless Hydro Bearings Trelleborg has been manufacturing genuine Orkot® Greaseless Hydro Bearings since 1955 and today, we have over 2000 installations to date on water turbines, spillway gates and other hydro related applications operating successfully.   Back in the early 90’s, we developed Orkot® TXMM which is a further development of Orkot® TLMM material, incorporating a woven fabric reinforcement and solid lubricants within ... (Read Full Article)

        Mentions:   US Army Corps of Engineers   HydroVision International

      5. Using Greaseless Bearings and Seals at Mossyrock Dam

        Explore Hydro Bearings Blog (Jun 14 2011)
        by Tom Carew (Tomcarew)

        Using Greaseless Bearings and Seals at Mossyrock Dam For more than 40 years of service, efficiency of the two propeller units at the 300-MW Mossyrock project on the Cowlitz River in Washington had declined and repairs and maintenance were becoming more expensive. Owner Tacoma Power determined that without replacement, failure due to mechanical fatigue eventually would occur, resulting in very costly repairs. As a result, Tacoma Power decided ... (Read Full Article)

      6. See all Hydro Bearings Blog articles >>