Power Generation
Supporting power generation equipment through engine starting, turbine lubrication, fluid management, and contamination control for rotating equipment and auxiliary plant systems.
Turbine, Generator, and Auxiliary Systems Across Power Generation Facilities
Power generation facilities utilize a wide range of equipment to convert mechanical energy into electrical power. Gas turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, generators, compressors, pumps, and auxiliary systems operate together to meet electrical demand while maintaining stable plant operation. The performance of these assets is closely tied to the condition of lubrication systems, hydraulic controls, starting equipment, and supporting fluid systems.
HILCO products are applied throughout power generation facilities where fluid cleanliness, moisture removal, equipment startup, and rotating machinery operation are part of daily plant activities.
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Power Generation Products
Founded in 1905, Hilliard has grown from a one-product business into a global manufacturer serving customers across motion control
Filter Equipment
Complete filtration, separation, and fluid conditioning systems for industrial applications.
Filter Cartridges
High-performance filtration media for contamination control and fluid cleanliness.
Valves
Industrial valve technologies for fluid isolation, flow diversion, and process control.
Drive Train
Mechanical drivetrain systems for power transfer, traction control, and variable speed operation.
Motion Control
Clutch and torque limiting technologies for controlled power transmission and equipment protection.
Engine Starters
Electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic starting systems for industrial engines and turbines.
Industrial Braking Systems
Industrial braking technologies for stopping, holding, positioning, and controlled deceleration.
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Lubrication, Control Oil, and Starting Applications
Power generation equipment incorporates numerous fluid systems responsible for lubrication, hydraulic control, sealing, and heat transfer. Contamination, water ingress, varnish formation, and fluid degradation can impact turbine operation, generator performance, and maintenance intervals.
HILCO Products for Power Generation Applications
Gas Turbine and Engine Starting
Electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic starting systems provide controlled startup capability for industrial prime movers.
Turbine Lubrication Systems
Filtration products help maintain oil cleanliness in steam turbines, gas turbines, generators, and auxiliary rotating equipment.
Control Oil and Hydraulic Circuits
Supports fluid systems used for turbine control, valve actuation, and plant operation.
Water Removal from Industrial Oils
Coalescing products help remove free water contamination from lubrication and hydraulic systems.
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Applications Across Base Load, Peaking, and Standby Generation
Power generation facilities vary widely in design, but all utilize rotating equipment and supporting fluid systems that require ongoing management. Whether operating continuously as base load generation or serving as standby capacity, these assets depend on properly maintained mechanical and fluid systems.
Gas Turbine Power Plants
Starting systems and filtration products applied to turbine-driven generation equipment.
Steam Turbine Facilities
Products used within lubrication and hydraulic systems associated with steam turbine operation.
Reciprocating Engine Generation
Starting and filtration applications for engine-driven generator sets.
Auxiliary Plant Equipment
Products utilized on pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and supporting systems throughout the facility.
WHY HILLIARD
Why HILCO Is Trusted Across Power Generation Applications
Application Experience Across Generation Assets
Engineering expertise supporting gas turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, generators, compressors, pumps, and auxiliary plant equipment.
Supporting Critical Fluid Systems
Filtration, coalescing, engine starting, laboratory analysis, and repair services for lubrication, hydraulic, control oil, and auxiliary systems throughout power generation facilities.
Designed for Continuous-Duty Operation
Products engineered for rotating equipment operating under base load, peaking, and standby generation requirements where equipment availability is essential.
Engineering Resources for Plant Reliability
Application support and technical expertise help utilities, independent power producers, and OEMs improve equipment performance, maintenance planning, and long-term asset reliability.
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