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Fluid Management for Turbine, Generator, and Auxiliary Nuclear Power Systems

Nuclear generating stations rely on a complex network of rotating equipment and support systems beyond the reactor itself. Steam turbines, generators, feedwater pumps, condensate pumps, electrohydraulic control systems, and auxiliary equipment operate continuously to convert thermal energy into electrical power while maintaining plant output requirements.

HILCO products are applied throughout these systems where oil cleanliness, moisture control, and equipment condition directly influence the operation of critical plant assets.

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Nuclear Power Products

Founded in 1905, Hilliard has grown from a one-product business into a global manufacturer serving customers across motion control

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Maintaining Lubrication and Electrohydraulic Control Systems

Steam turbines and associated balance-of-plant equipment depend on properly maintained lubrication and control oil systems to achieve stable operation. Water ingress, particulate contamination, varnish formation, and fluid degradation can impact equipment performance and maintenance intervals.

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HILCO Products for Nuclear Power Applications

Turbine Lubrication Systems

Filtration products help maintain oil cleanliness in turbine bearing lubrication and circulating oil systems.

Electrohydraulic Control Oil Management

Supports fluid systems used to control steam turbine operation and load response.

Water Removal from Industrial Oils

Coalescing products help remove free water contamination from lubrication and hydraulic fluids.

Fluid Condition Monitoring

Analysis services provide insight into contamination levels, lubricant condition, and developing equipment concerns.

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Applications Throughout the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant

The turbine island contains many of the mechanical systems responsible for converting steam energy into electrical power. Supporting systems must operate continuously while maintaining precise control of rotating equipment and associated process operations.

Steam Turbine Bearing Systems

Filtration products support lubrication circuits serving turbine bearings and auxiliary equipment.

Generator Support Equipment

Applied to fluid systems associated with power generation assets and supporting infrastructure.

Feedwater and Condensate Equipment

Supports pumps and auxiliary systems used throughout the steam cycle.

Balance of Plant Operations

Products utilized on rotating equipment operating outside reactor-related systems.

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WHY HILLIARD

Why Nuclear Power Facilities Choose HILCO

Expertise in Balance-of-Plant Systems

Application experience supporting steam turbines, generators, feedwater pumps, condensate pumps, electrohydraulic control systems, and auxiliary rotating equipment.

Engineered for Critical Fluid Applications

Filtration, coalescing, adsorption, and fluid analysis products developed for lubrication and hydraulic systems where fluid condition directly impacts equipment performance.

Supporting Long-Term Asset Reliability

Products and technical services that help facilities optimize lubricant life, maintenance intervals, and equipment availability throughout extended operating cycles.

Engineering and Laboratory Resources

Application guidance, laboratory testing, and technical expertise help plant personnel evaluate fluid condition and support maintenance planning for critical power generation assets.

Application-Focused Products Backed by Engineering Expertise

Technical Knowledge

Proven Performance

Responsive Support

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