Proven Success – Hydropower

Real challenges. Proven solutions. Measurable results.

Hydropower plants run on long operational cycles with limited maintenance windows. Turbine shaft seals, guide vane seals, and draft tube seals are exposed to continuous water contact, pressure fluctuations, and axial movement — conditions that cause rapid wear on standard sealing solutions. This page brings together case studies, technical articles, and product documentation from real hydropower operations, organized by product line. Browse the sections below to find examples relevant to your application and see what Chesterton solutions have delivered in the field.

Real outcomes from Kaplan, Francis, and Pelton turbine applications across Europe
Solutions covering mechanical seals, packing, polymer seals, coatings, lubrication, and condition monitoring
A living resource — updated as new case studies, articles, and documents become available