HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY

TCB Industrial is a premier hydroelectric contractor providing turnkey mechanical and civil solutions across the United States.
Our hydro crews specialize in complete powerhouse overhauls, turbine and gate rehabilitation, penstock and intake repairs, and modernization programs that extend plant life while improving efficiency and reliability.
From intake to tailrace, TCB manages every phase from planning, rigging, machining, alignment, welding, and commissioning all with in-house personnel experienced in complex hydro environments and remote access logistics.

Core Capabilities

Turbine & Generator Overhauls

Complete disassembly, inspection, component refurbishment, and reassembly with precise alignment and balancing for both Francis and Kaplan units.

Rigging & Installation

Engineered lifts, gantry systems, and controlled lowering of large components within tight powerhouse confines.

Gate & Valve Rehabilitation

Overhaul of turbine shutoff valves, butterfly and Howell-Bunger valves, radial and slide gates, including seals, stems, bushings, and servo systems.

Penstock & Piping Systems

Fabrication, liner replacement, anchor and support upgrades, nozzle repair, and confined-space welding with AWS-qualified procedures.

Hydromechanical Structures

Scroll cases, stay rings, head covers, thrust and guide bearings, shaft couplings, and hydraulic actuators.

Civil & Structural Repairs

Embedded steel replacement, grout and epoxy repairs, structural concrete rehabilitation, and embedded anchor realignment.

Emergency Outage Response

24/7 mobilization for mechanical failures, leaks, or forced outages.

Methods and Approach

Every project begins with detailed pre-outage coordination and engineered method statements.

TCB employs 3D lift plans, risk assessments, and daily task safety meetings to control critical lifts and alignments.

Field execution integrates advanced metrology, laser trackers, digital micrometers, and precision levels to ensure final tolerances meet or exceed OEM standards.
QA/QC programs include weld maps, NDE, torque verification, and traceable documentation from initial inspection through startup.

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