Bearing Solutions for Power Generation
Engineering-led hydrodynamic bearings for steam turbines, gas turbines and generators — supporting reliable power production worldwide.
Power generation relies on continuous, stable operation of turbines and generators. Bearing performance directly impacts plant availability, efficiency and safety. Whether supporting aging fleets or new installations, Oiltech delivers bearing solutions designed for the demands of modern power generation.
Power Generation Bearing Challenges
Power plants demand bearing solutions that deliver continuous reliability, thermal stability and long service life under high loads.
Typical Applications
- Steam turbines (coal, gas, biomass, waste-to-energy, nuclear)
- Gas turbines (simple cycle, combined cycle, peaker plants)
- Generators and exciters
- Boiler feed pumps
- Cooling water pumps
Key Challenges
- Continuous high-load operation
- Temperature management and thermal stability
- Aging equipment requiring lifecycle extension
- Energy transition increasing cycling demands
- Long lead times during planned outages
What We Provide
Turbine & Generator Bearings
High-performance bearing solutions designed for the demands of power generation equipment:
- Tilt pad journal bearings for high-speed turbines and generators
- Thrust bearings for axial positioning and load management
- Journal bearings for pumps, exciters and auxiliary equipment
- Combined bearing assemblies for integrated turbine-generator applications
Repair & Outage Support
Bearing repair and restoration aligned with planned and emergency outage schedules:
- Planned outage support with pre-agreed timelines
- Emergency repair for unplanned bearing failures
- White metal re-lining and dimensional restoration
- Performance restoration and upgrade during repair
Minimising outage duration and returning turbines to service quickly and reliably.
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Re-Engineering & Obsolescence Management
Extending the life of aging power generation assets through engineered bearing solutions:
- Replacement of obsolete bearing designs without OEM drawings
- Reverse engineering with full dimensional and material documentation
- Performance upgrades to address known limitations
- Design improvements for increased reliability and service life
Design & Analysis
Advanced engineering capability for power generation bearing challenges:
- FEA performance prediction and thermal modelling
- Stability analysis for high-speed rotor systems
- Failure diagnostics and root cause investigation
- Design optimisation for improved efficiency and reliability
Engineering-led analysis that goes beyond standard bearing supply.
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Outage Support
Delivery aligned with planned shutdowns — and rapid response when unplanned failures occur.
Engineering Capability
FEA, design optimisation and failure diagnostics — solving problems, not just supplying parts.
Lifecycle Extension
Repair, upgrade and re-engineer aging assets to extend operational life and reduce capital expenditure.
Reliable Alternative
Faster than OEM for critical timelines — without compromising on quality or performance.
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Need Bearing Support for Power Generation Equipment?
Speak to our engineering team about your turbine, generator or pump bearing requirements.