Title :
Welding solutions for turbine generator plant repair, upgrade and life extension
Author :
Hill, R. ; Conroy, R.D. ; Hutchinson, J.
Author_Institution :
Parsons Power Generation Systs. Ltd., UK
Abstract :
New opportunities are being presented to power generation plant operators and manufacturers with the development of methods for the repair and refurbishment of turbines and ancillary plant. The philosophy and experiences of Parsons Power Generation Systems Limited are presented to demonstrate the important role that welding plays in the provision of cost-effective solutions for ensuring power plant availability, improvement of operational integrity and life extension
Keywords :
maintenance engineering; power stations; rotors; turbogenerators; welding; UK; availability; cost-effective; experiences; life extension; maintenance; operational integrity; power plant; refurbishment; repair; turbine generator; upgrade; welding;
Conference_Titel :
Life Management of Power Plants, 1994., International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Edinburgh
Print_ISBN :
0-85296-627-X
DOI :
10.1049/cp:19941099
