PALISADES DAM – JET FLOW GATE
Supporting USBR’s Palisades Dam with Custom Protective Pads CIP supplied custom composite pads to protect critical components on two outlet gates installed at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s Palisades Dam on the Snake River in Eastern Idaho. These 90‑inch jet flow gates—among the largest in the world—play a vital role in the operation of the […]
THE DALLES DAM MITER GATE
Featured in HydroWorld | June 2011 By Elizabeth A. Ingram Bearings and seals have important jobs to fulfill on various pieces of equipment at hydroelectric facilities, including gates and turbines. Bearings can minimize friction and corrosion, keep the shaft aligned, and eliminate the need for grease. Seals can protect against the intrusion of water and […]
FARADAY DAM SLUICE GATE
CIP Composite Bushings Deliver Zero Wear After One Year CIP bushing after one year of use, no wear or abnormal condition. The sluice gate at Faraday Dam in Oregon operates fully submerged with approximately 40′ of head at the middle of the gate. The estimated operation pressure on each of the bushings is around 4,000psi […]