The turbine was completely renewed and Kochendörfer installed a newly designed impeller with a significant increase in efficiency and performance. The impeller is completely stainless and oil-free.
Kaplan turbine Power 1.7 MW Impeller diameter 3,000 mm
SÜWAG lime kiln power plant
Lifting the Kaplan impeller in the power plant, Ø 3,000 mmNew water-lubricated turbine guide bearingCeremonial inauguration of the power plant by the SÜWAG Management Board
Kochendörfer manufactures and supplies the complete machine technology for the Gries power plant in Austria with 2 vertical direct-coupled Kaplan turbines of 4.65 MW each. Successfully put into operation in March 2019.
2 vertical Kaplan turbines Output 4.65 MW each, drop height 8.90 m
Verbund & Salzburg AG, Gries power plant, Austria. In March 2019, Verbund and Salzburg AG celebrated the success of the newly constructed Gries an der Salzach power plant with a public inauguration ceremony.
Mounting impellerWater-lubricated turbine bearingProduction of impeller chamber
The Dausenau power plant (SÜWAG AG) in Germany was completely overhauled and modernized by Kochendörfer. Complete machine overhaul incl. Gearbox, generator and renewal of the turbine governor and switchgear. Successful commissioning in 2018.
Kaplan geared bulb turbine Output 1.4 MW, drop height 3.80 m