As the precursor and soul of hydropower and pumped storage engineering construction, surveying, planning, and design run through the entire project lifecycle, determining the project's safety, economy, and sustainability. Against the backdrop of the accelerated construction of new power systems, this section will comprehensively showcase the entire process of technical solutions, from preliminary resource surveys and complex geological exploration, to basin-wide cascade optimization and intelligent site selection, and finally to innovative hub layout and digital collaborative design. This significantly enhances engineering construction.

Exhibition Scope

I. Surveying, Planning, and Design

1. Hydrological, water resources, geological, and topographic surveying and monitoring equipment

2. Engineering surveying, exploration, testing, and experimental instruments and technologies

3. Hydropower and pumped storage power station planning, surveying, design, and engineering consulting

4. BIM, digital design, simulation, and intelligent design software and systems

5. Research institutes, design institutes, and engineering technical service organizations

With the ongoing construction of major infrastructure and pumped storage projects, tunnel boring, underground engineering, and large-scale construction equipment are rapidly upgrading towards intelligence, greening, and efficiency. In key areas such as shield tunneling, earthwork operations, concrete production and pouring, structural installation, and safety protection, the integrated application of automated control, intelligent monitoring, and centralized control and communication technologies has significantly improved construction efficiency and safety levels. Simultaneously, the introduction of predictive maintenance, unmanned systems, and intelligent inspection technologies has made equipment operation and maintenance more precise and efficient, further promoting digital management throughout the entire construction process.

Exhibition Scope

II. Engineering Construction, Installation, and Supporting Materials

1. Tunnel Excavation, Shield Tunneling, Underground Engineering, and Earthwork Construction Machinery

2. Concrete Production, Pouring, Vibration, and Curing Equipment

3. Lifting, Hoisting, Transportation, High-Altitude Operation, and Welding Equipment

4. Grouting, Anchoring, Support, and Slope Protection Equipment

5. Pressure Steel Pipes, Gates, Hoists, and Metal Structure Manufacturing and Installation

6. New Engineering Materials for Corrosion Prevention, Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Seepage Prevention, Crack Resistance, and Wear Resistance

Currently, against the backdrop of accelerated progress towards "dual-carbon" goals and the construction of new power systems, pumped storage projects are shifting from single-project construction to an integrated investment, construction, and operation model with full life-cycle management. The demand for professional and systematic comprehensive services is continuously increasing at each stage of the project, including early development, investment and financing arrangements, project implementation, and later operation and management. The EPC general contracting model is constantly being deepened, and combined with a multi-dimensional service system encompassing finance, insurance, legal services, and supply chain management, it effectively improves project implementation efficiency and risk control capabilities, providing strong support for the high-quality construction and long-term stable operation of pumped storage power stations.

Scope of Exhibition

III. Engineering Services and Supporting Facilities

1. EPC General Contracting, Project Investment, Construction and Operation, Asset Management

2. Supporting Services such as Finance, Insurance, Legal Services, Logistics, and Media

With the increasing scale of pumped storage power station construction and the growing complexity of operating conditions, power station safety monitoring and intelligent control systems are becoming the core support for ensuring stable unit operation and engineering safety. From computer monitoring systems and centralized dispatch control platforms to automated control and equipment status monitoring, and further to dam safety monitoring, structural health monitoring, and seepage stress analysis, the deep integration of various monitoring and control systems continuously improves the visualization, precision, and intelligence of power station operation. Simultaneously, the collaborative application of fault diagnosis, online detection, and fire protection, security, lightning protection, grounding, and emergency response systems constructs a comprehensive, multi-layered safety protection system for the power station.

Exhibition Scope

IV. Intelligent Control and Safety Monitoring

1. Power Station Computer Monitoring System, Centralized Dispatch Control, and Automated Control System

2. Dam Safety Monitoring, Structural Health Monitoring, and Seepage Stress Monitoring Equipment

3. Equipment Status Monitoring, Fault Diagnosis, and Online Detection Systems

4. Fire Protection, Security, Lightning Protection, Grounding, and Emergency Equipment and Systems

To promote the construction of new power systems and the intelligent upgrading of power plant equipment, and to improve the operational efficiency and reliability of core units in pumped storage power plants, with the joint support of industry enterprises, research institutes, and equipment manufacturing organizations, the "Pumped Storage Main Equipment and Intelligent Control Technology Special Exhibition Area" will be showcased at the 2026 China International Pumped Storage Technology and Equipment Exhibition and Conference (CIHE 2026). The exhibition area will focus on showcasing the latest achievements in core equipment and intelligent control technologies for pumped storage power plants, creating an important platform for industry exchange and technological cooperation.

Exhibition Scope

V. Core Technology Equipment for Power Plants

1. Pumps, turbines, turbine generator sets, generator motors, and auxiliary equipment

2. Speed control systems, excitation systems, static frequency converters (SFC)

3. Main transformers, high-voltage switches, GIS, power transmission and distribution equipment, and control equipment

4. Power plant auxiliary equipment: pumps, valves, heat exchangers, cooling systems, oil and gas systems

5. Instruments, sensors, automation components, cables, cable trays, and seals

With the continuous expansion of pumped storage power station construction, higher demands are being placed on equipment reliability, intelligent management, and full lifecycle optimization in power station operation and maintenance. The application of intelligent inspection, underwater robot, and drone inspection systems provides efficient and precise technical means for power station equipment condition monitoring, fault diagnosis, and daily maintenance. Simultaneously, the continuous promotion of specialized equipment for equipment inspection, maintenance, and overhaul, as well as technologies for efficiency enhancement, capacity expansion, and life extension of aging power stations, further improves the operational efficiency and safety of power stations, achieving the goals of energy-saving renovation and long-term stable operation.

Exhibition Scope

VI. Operation, Maintenance, and Smart Operation & Maintenance

1. Intelligent Inspection, Underwater Robot, and Drone Inspection Systems

2. Specialized Equipment for Equipment Inspection, Maintenance, Maintenance, and Overhaul

3. Efficiency Enhancement, Capacity Expansion, Energy-Saving Renovation, and Life Extension Technologies for Aging Power Stations

4. Smart Operation & Maintenance, Remote Operation & Maintenance, and Equipment Lifecycle Management Platform

5. Operation & Maintenance Services, Technical Training, and Third-Party Testing and Certification