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instantaneous video graphic computerized display and processing <strong>of</strong><br />

supervisory data.<br />

FUTURE STEAM TURBINE DEVELOPMENTS<br />

1. Moving to longer intervals between maintenance outages. A<br />

significant need in today’s competitive climate is to maximize the interval<br />

between major turbine generator inspections and overhauls, while still<br />

operating safely and protecting these major plant assets. The key questions<br />

inherent in such a change are whether existing damage can be detected, and<br />

future accumulation <strong>of</strong> damage predicted and controlled (Fig. 69).<br />

2. Methods to shorten maintenance outage periods. Continued<br />

development <strong>of</strong> innovative maintenance and inspection approaches will<br />

enable utilities to reduce turbine generator outage time and cost. Innovations<br />

required include (1) specific techniques to reduce the duration <strong>of</strong> the sequence<br />

<strong>of</strong> outage actions, such as quick opening/closure techniques, assembly/<br />

disassembly techniques, or advanced bolting and coupling systems, (2)<br />

identification and assessment <strong>of</strong> innovative in-situ turbine inspection<br />

technologies and practices, and (3) continued development and verification<br />

<strong>of</strong> ‘‘on-deck’’ and factory rotor/blading weld repairs [115, 117, 120].<br />

Figure 69 Optimized steam turbine inspection intervals based on economic net<br />

present value (NPV).<br />

Copyright © 2003 Marcel Dekker, Inc.

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