Intelligent Bearings
Next-Generation Bearings：High-performance composite materials; elimination of high-pressure oil lift systems; low friction, high wear resistance, high load capacity, vibration damping; revision of industry standards and establishment of new benchmarks.
Energy Saving：Cooling control reduces cooling water consumption by approximately 90%.
Safety：Multi-dimensional early-warning monitoring of bearings, oil condition, and cooling water.
Cost Reduction：Condition-based maintenance lowers overhaul costs by about 20%.
Efficiency Improvement：New operational temperature standards enhance operating efficiency and reduce losses by approximately 10%.
Chengdu Appraisal
The research and application achievement titled "Intelligent Monitoring and Early Warning System for Lubrication Parameters of Hydroelectric Generator Unit Thrust Bearings," jointly completed by SHCM, Guoneng Dadu River Basin Hydropower Development Co., Ltd., and Guoneng Dadu River Maintenance and Installation Co., Ltd., has been evaluated by numerous industry experts. The appraisal concludes that the achievement reaches an internationally advanced level in its category, with certain aspects attaining international leading status.
Application
The SHCM Intelligent Bearing System for Hydropower has been successfully implemented in the following units:No. 2 and No. 7 units at Gongzui Hydropower Station, No. 1 unit at Hongjiadu Hydropower Station, No. 3 unit at Liujiaxia Hydropower Station, No. 4 unit at Laxiwa Hydropower Station