Case stories within dams, reservoirs and hydropower

The AVK Group is a trusted long term valve partner with a legacy built on thousands of successful water infrastructure projects across the world.

As the need for resilient water systems and renewable energy solutions continues to grow, the demand for reliable and efficient valve systems in dams and hydropower installations increases as well. AVK is fully prepared to meet these expectations through strong engineering capabilities and deep industry knowledge. Our experience in water supply and wastewater treatment is supported by the expertise of our Group companies Orbinox, Glenfield, and AC.MO which all contribute valuable insights based on many years of involvement in dam reservoir and hydropower projects.

You can explore our broad product range of valves manufactured in house which includes one of the most extensive selections of discharge and guard valves available today. When required, we complement our assortment with selected valve types from trusted suppliers. You can also read how we add value as your reliable valve partner for large scale projects.

Below you can browse selected case stories and find our reference list with numerous projects completed worldwide.

Summersville dam outlet of water

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Summersville dam, West Virginia

Orbinox fixed cone discharge valve used as round-port valve for regulating the flow under high heads. The DN2700 valve is designed for 107 wmc, controlling the amount of water downstream in order not to damage the environment.

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Needle valve for dam base drainage renewal

AVK has delivered a needle valve DN1200/PN16 for the water management association Aggerverband, which maintains several dams in the German state Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Big dam in portugal - hydroelectric project

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Portugal’s largest hydroelectric project, Alto Tamega

Orbinox fixed cone discharge valves, bonneted gate valves and stop gates used in the Alto Tamega project.