Three Gorges Hydropower Station

Large Hydropower | Installed Capacity Served: Over 14,000 MW

Since 2010, NSD Electric has been deeply involved in the Three Gorges Dam project, supporting the left bank, underground powerhouse, and relatedpower station facilities with localized, independently controllable hydropowercontrol solutions.

Project Type
Large Hydropower Control System Project
Location
Yichang, Hubei
China
Capacity
Over 14,000 MW
NSD Scope
Supply, Retrofit, Upgrade & O&M
Service Start
2010
Core Systerms
Governor, Excitation, Monitoring

Project Overview

NSD Electric has supported the Three Gorges Dam project since 2010, serving major generating units across the Three Gorges hub with electrical secondary systems for governor control, excitation, and plant monitoring. The total installed capacity served exceeds 14,000 MW.


A major breakthrough of the project was the early realization of localization for the electrical control system of 700 MW large hydropower units, helping break long-term dependence on foreign technology in this field.


NSD has delivered and commissioned three core equipment systems for the project: independently controllable turbine governor systems, IAEC series generator excitation systems, and the LDS-200 plant monitoring system, covering full-scenario applications for major Three Gorges units.


NSD Scope of Supply

Governor Systems

Complete supply and support for unit governor control systems.

IAEC Excitation Systems

Generator excitation solutions for stable and reliable unit operation.

LDS-200 Monitoring

Plant monitoring and supervisory control for hydropower stations.

Retrofit & Lifecycle Services

Equipment upgrade, modernization and ful lifecycle operation &maintenance support.


Technical Highlights

Localization Breakthrough

First to realize localization of the electrical control system for 700 MW large hydropower units.

Independent &Controllable

Core systems are fully self-developed and independently controllable.

High Reliability

Strong operational reliability and dependable long-term performance.

Complex Condition Adaptability

Excellent adaptability for demanding and complex hydropower operating conditions.

Project Achievement

Successfully completed localization upgrades for multiple major Three Gorges units and won the National Second Prize.

Industry Value

A benchmark project for localization of electrical control systems in giant hydropower stations in China.

Need Support for a Large Hydropower Project?

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