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CPC 507 Turbine Generator Torsional Vibration Analysis and Failure Prevention
Date: monday, December 10, 2012 Time: 1:00 Pm – 5:00 Pm
Room: S310G Cost: $400.00
Instructor
Steve Reid, P.E., President and Principal Engineer, TG Advisers Inc.
Who Should Attend
Nuclear and fossil plant engineering teams implementing major upgrades, any Extended Power Uprate Project (EPU), plant managers,
supervisors, and engineers, Suppliers of Turbine - Generator components and services, Turbine - Generator consultants along with
Insurers of Power Generation Equipment frequently attend the course. Also, anyone in the Power Industry that wants a deeper
understanding of Torsional vibration Issues and Failure and how to prevent them in the future.
Course Overview and Objective
This intensive, half day course describes a major failure mode of large steam turbine generator that has plagued the industry for over 40
years. Torsional vibration failures of turbine and generator have affected both fossil and nuclear designs and continue to challenge the
industry on major retrofit projects and EPU’s. Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL) has also raised the bar for nuclear units globally.
During the class, the most current industry problems and failure issues are presented, along with many recent case histories. Proven and
cost effective testing options and results will also be discussed. Time is allotted for course attendees to present their own case studies
and establish next step options for failure prevention. Each participant receives a comprehensive set of course notes, updated with the
latest industry issues, as well as recent published papers by the author.
Course Highlights
• Overview of the Torsional Vibration Problem for Major Steam Turbine Generator Applications
• Evolution of technologies How torsional vibration can plague new and major retrofit turbine retrofits and EPU’s
• Proven and Cost Effective Torsional Testing Methods
• NEIL awareness update
• Existing fleet considerations
• Guidelines to use for unit acceptance
• 40 years of case studies and lessons learned
• Comprehensive notes and slide package for each participant
Instructor’s Biography
Steve Reid, P.E., President and Principal Engineer, TG Advisers Inc.
As President of TG Advisers, Steve’s company has provided condition assessments on over 300 STG units. Steve has numerous patent
disclosures/award, and published over twenty five papers. Steve received the ASmE George Westinghouse Silver medal, was past
Chairman of the ASmE Power Operations Committee and is Registered P.E.
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