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Mini Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are used worldwide for inspections throughout the Energy Industry. Strong infrastructure is vital for the safety and efficiency of energy production and that could not be more true when considering hydroelectricity. Water is a destructive force; it regularly thrashes against the intake networks of a dam and through the power generating turbine. These structures can last anywhere from 50 to 100 years, with the timeline dependent on the quality of maintenance and inspections conducted over its life span. As one of our predicted top energy sources of the future, it is important to maximize the life of these structures!
Mini ROVs offer an affordable and reasonable method for regular inspections and preventative maintenance. Below are the top three uses of Mini ROVs to inspect and maintain a Hydroelectric Dam:
The intake structures are where the water first enters the dam. It is important that the flow of water is maximized/optimized for the production of energy. If the intakes are blocked, this limits the flow and limits electrical output. If a foreign objects enters the dam, then there is risk of damaging the turbines that generate the energy. That is why the gates of the intake and inside the intake structures need to be inspected regularly. The gate and its bolts can corrode, increasing the risk of it dismounting and exposing the turbines. The intake structures themselves can be indicative of age and wear, by evaluating pits, cracks and other anomalies.
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