C A S E S T U DY The Problem Selecting the right bearing for a Kaplan turbine in a ‘river drop’ situation • Accessibility for maintenance essential • Sleeve bearing ruled out because of risk of oil contamination of water • Need to fully protect bearing from water ingress • Low head of water, high flow (risk of bearing skidding, owing to light loading) The Solution Cooper Bearings proposed a made-to-order 01BCF300mm EX C2 split anti-frict

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