Dimensional Control Engineering for
Power Generation
High-precision dimensional inspection of turbines, generators, and infrastructure for hydroelectric and thermal power plants and wind farms. Maximize productivity and avoid unscheduled downtime.
the challenge in the energy sector
In power generation, asset availability is the most critical metric: a power plant cannot shut down.
For equipment weighing hundreds of metric tons, conversion efficiency depends directly on mechanical alignment. Deviations of just a few millimeters can cause:
- Excessive vibrations and severe losses in performance.
- Premature wear of bearings and critical components.
- Risks during start-up and delays in resuming operations.
Critical Solutions and Applications
Hydroelectric and Thermal Power Plants
Turbines and Generators
Geometric inspection of turbines (Kaplan, Francis, Pelton, gas, and steam). It ensures concentricity, stator alignment, and shaft verticality.
Sluice Gates and Forced Conveyance Channels
Structural survey of guide rails and seals in dams, ensuring a perfect seal on radial gates and slide gates.
On-Site Machining Supervision
Real-time metrological verification during the boring or milling of housings, rings, and bearings.
Auxiliary Equipment
Precise alignment of refrigeration pumps, compressors, and large gearboxes.
Wind Power Generation and As-Built Infrastructure
Towers and Nacelles
Measurement of flatness and parallelism in large-diameter flanges to prevent structural failures due to fatigue.
Digital Twins
3D mapping of power plants and boilers for planning renovations, pipe replacements, and clash detection.
Reverse Engineering
3D scanning of rotors, blades, and diffusers without CAD designs for the precise manufacturing of replacement parts.
Technical Compliance and Asset Management
Ensure compliance with strict international standards (ASME and API). We combine industrial surveying and 3D metrology to enable piping inspection, turbomachinery alignment, and integration with 3D modeling software.
The result is risk mitigation, reduced manufacturing costs, and accelerated digital transformation of your plant.
WHAT SETS US APART: LABORATORY-GRADE PRECISION IN THE FIELD
Measuring massive structures subject to severe thermal expansion requires a rigorous methodology. The Tecnimex Group applies the precision of scientific metrology directly to the power plant's operational environment.
Less Downtime
A drastic reduction in the number of scheduled shutdown days.
Direct Informative Reports
We indicate the exact location of the corrections (e.g., shims needed for leveling or misalignment).
Certification Guaranteed
Dimensional verification before the equipment is put into service.
