In 2012, AIN Active OM was awarded a contract in a tender promoted by Gas Natural Fenosa Generación, one of the main players in the hydroelectric market in Spain. The purpose of this tender was to provide operation and maintenance services for various facilities within their group. In 2015, Gas Natural Fenosa Generación extended the contract for an additional two years.
The plants covered by the contract are as follows:
- C. H. Velle: 2 Kaplan 80.000 kW
- C. H. Castrelo: 2 Kaplan 120.000 kW
- C. H. Frieira: 2 Kaplan 160.000 kW
- C.H. Frieira C.E.: 1 Kaplan vertical axis 17,540 kW
- C.H. Tambre III: 1 Francis horizontal axis 1,671 kW and 1 Kaplan vertical axis 6,761 kW
- C.H. Brandariz: 1 Kaplan 90 m³/s 17,500 kW
- C.H. Avia: 2 Francis 2.75 m³/s 9,500 kW
- C.H. Cabanelas: 1 Pelton horizontal axis 2,800 kW
- C.H. Dorna: 1 Francis horizontal axis 2,674 kW
- C.H. Mezonzo: 2 Francis 600 kW
- C.H. Tambre-Cabalar: 1 Francis 4.0 m³/s 1,834 kW
- C.H. Fervenza: 1 Francis 1,500 kW
- C.H. Güimil: 2 Francis 3,000 kW
- C.H. Belesar II: 2 Francis vertical axis 10,400 kW
- C.H. Peares II: 2 Francis vertical axis 9,000 kW
- C.H. Leboreiro: 2 Francis horizontal axis 1,100 kW
- C.H. Pelgo: 2 Francis horizontal axis 500 kW
- C.H. Buenamesón: 3 Bulb turbine with inclined axis 2,250 kW
- C.H. Carabaña: 1 Semikaplan vertical axis 169 kW
- C.H. Burgomillodo: 3 Francis horizontal axis 1,200 kW and 1 Kaplan vertical axis 2,000 kW
- C.H. Linares del Arroyo: 2 Kaplan vertical axis 2,000 kW
- C.H. Las Vencías: 1 Kaplan vertical axis 2,200 kW
The following tasks stand out among the work carried out:
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Operation of the plants with various modalities: continuous presence with closed shifts, split shifts, etc.
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24/7 operation standby, 365 days a year.
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Preventive maintenance: electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control.
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Corrective maintenance: electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control.
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Maintenance standby.
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Support for the technical management of the plants.
