Hydro PulseSense
Make hydro plant health monitoring practical for smaller assets
Hydro PulseSense provides cost-effective condition monitoring for small and mid-sized hydropower plants by combining targeted mechanical and electrical sensors with practical analytics to track the health of turbines and generators.
Many hydro power plants remain under-monitored
Advanced hydropower condition monitoring systems exist, but they are often designed for large hydro plants. For small and mid-sized hydro plants the economics are different. Many of these plants operate with limited monitoring, relying on periodic inspections, manual readings, operator experience, or basic alarms.
That creates a visibility gap.
Operators still need to understand the health of turbines, generators, bearings, and electrical systems, but they need a monitoring approach that fits the economics of smaller assets.
Right-sized monitoring for small and mid-sized hydro plants
Hydro PulseSense is designed to overcome the visibility gap in hydropower assets that have historically been under-monitored. It focuses on the most practical and valuable indicators of turbine and generator health.
Our approach is to install the right sensors, monitor the right signals, and provide visibility at a cost level that makes sense for smaller hydro plants.
Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical health indicators
Generator health
Monitor electrical and thermal indicators that may point to abnormal generator behavior.
Turbine condition
Track operating patterns and mechanical indicators related to turbine health.
Bearing behavior
Monitor bearing temperature, vibration, and trend changes over time.
Vibration trends
Identify changes in mechanical behavior that may require inspection or maintenance
Thermal behavior
Monitor temperature patterns across critical equipment and operating conditions
Electrical condition
Track current, voltage, imbalance, load-related stress, and abnormal electrical behavior.
How It Works
From targeted sensing to practical health visibility
Step 1: Plant assessment
We review plant configuration, equipment type, age, operating history, known issues, and monitoring goals.
Step 2: Sensor selection
We identify the right mix of mechanical and electrical sensors based on risk, budget, and monitoring priorities.
Step 3: Installation and data collection
Sensors are installed on selected equipment to capture relevant condition and operating data.
Step 4: Health analytics
PulseSense analyzes mechanical, electrical, and operating data to detect abnormal patterns and changing trends.
Step 5: Health reporting
Operators receive practical health indicators, alerts, and maintenance-priority insights.
Step 6: Maintenance support
The system supports inspection planning, maintenance prioritization, and longer-term asset health tracking.
Designed for plants where traditional monitoring systems are not viable
Traditional monitoring systems
Hydro PulseSense
Designed primarily for large hydro plants
Designed for small and mid-sized hydro plants
High upfront system cost
Cost-effective deployment model
Broad and complex architecture
Targeted mechanical and electrical monitoring
Difficult to justify for smaller assets
Built around practical ROI for smaller plants
Extensive feature list
Focused on health indicators and actionable insights
Affordable visibility into critical hydropower equipment
Improve equipment visibility
Gain better insight into turbine and generator health without deploying a large, expensive monitoring system.
Reduce unplanned downtime risk
Identify early warning signs that may indicate developing equipment problems.
Detect emerging issues earlier
Track abnormal mechanical and electrical behavior before problems become severe.
Support maintenance planning
Prioritize inspections and maintenance based on condition trends rather than fixed schedules alone.
Make monitoring economically viable
Bring condition monitoring to plants where traditional systems are difficult to justify.