Application areas / Hydroelectric

Speed increasers – Motomeccanica excellence at the service of renewable energy

Motomeccanica designs and manufactures speed increasers for Kaplan, Francis and Cross-Flow turbines, as well as Archimedean screws, guaranteeing the high standards of efficiency, reliability and durability required by the hydroelectric sector.

Each solution is customised according to customer specifications and plant requirements. The housings are verified through FEM analysis to withstand the most severe loads.

Gears are developed using advanced software to maximise efficiency. Upon request, speed increasers can be equipped with condition monitoring systems.

Speed Increasers for Archimedean Screws

Motomeccanica speed increasers for Archimedean screws are designed for very low-head, high-flow installations,

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Speed Increasers for Cross-Flow Turbines

Motomeccanica speed increasers for Cross-Flow turbines are designed for low- and medium-head hydroelectric plants and for small- and medium-power applications.

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Speed Increasers for Francis Turbines

Motomeccanica speed increasers for Francis turbines are ideal for medium- and high-head hydroelectric plants, ensuring high efficiency, versatility and excellent performance.

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Speed Increasers for Kaplan Turbines

Motomeccanica speed increasers for Kaplan turbines are designed for low- and medium-head hydroelectric plants, ensuring maximum efficiency even under variable flow conditions.

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