Anomalies & Failures
Finding the cause and fixing the problem needs a specialised and intimate knowledge of steam turbine technology - Turbine Mechanics Limited has this know-how.
Diagnosis & Repair
Steam turbines operate under really onerous conditions often at the limit of their design strength. They are usually highly reliable machines but anomalies can emerge, causing anything from a minor irritation to a major failure. Turbines normally run smoothly although operation under off-design or degraded conditions can upset them. Finding the cause and fixing the problem needs a specialised and intimate knowledge of steam turbine technology – Turbine Mechanics Limited has this know-how.
TML has led the investigations on forced outages caused by turbine blade loss, journal bearing failures and many other events. We provide these specialised services to the power industry :
Leading Investigations
- Root cause analysis (RCA) of steam turbine failures using 8D-type methodology, including coordination of investigation teams.
- Troubleshooting anomalies using operating data and plant history - including diagnosis of shaft line vibration and thrust and journal bearing overheating.
- Preparation of interim and final RCA reports and presentations - customised to suit all audiences up to board level.
- Preparation of rectification instructions.
- Technical management of repairs - coordination between the client, repair personnel and OEM teams.
- Independent oversight, to ensure correct diagnosis and repair.
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