Rapides-Farmer speed governor installation and commissioning

Replacement and commissioning of unit U3 governors for GE Vernova / Hydro-Québec.

Rapides-Farmer station (Hydro-Québec), a heritage facility since 1927, had unit U3 fitted with new speed governors for GE Vernova. Over about six months in 2023, FORWA installed and verified commissioning, with recorded tests, non-conformance tracking, and tests witnessed by GE and approved by Hydro-Québec.

Highlights

  • Speed governor installation
  • Recorded tests and NC clearing
  • GE / HQ witnessed tests

Results

  • Governors commissioned on an in-service unit
  • OEM quality process met

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