On-Site Turbine Repair at Major Power Plant Keeps the Lights On
IPM Completes Major Turbine Repair & Refurbishment Project at a Steam Electric Generating Station in Arizona
Category: Thermal Power
Method(s) Used: On-Site Machining
Location: Arizona
In-Place Machining Company helped keep the lights on in Arizona with precision on-site machining critical components of a steam turbine repair. The Field Machining job consisted of Laser Tracker Measurement, Milling, and Line Boring of a 12′ x 20′ split joint on an HP – IP turbine outer shell.
Major Turbine Repair At Generating Station Keeps the Lights On
Project Documentation
Turbine Repair: Field Machining Split Joint of HP-IP Turbine Outer Shell (1 of 2)
Field Machining Split Joint of HP-IP Turbine Outer Shell (2 of 2)
High Precision Laser Tracker Measurement On-Site
On-Site Line Boring (1 of 3)
On-Site Line Boring (2 of 3)
Unique Solutions to Demanding Jobs
The split joint machining was completed with one machine tool setup custom designed and manufactured internally by IPM’s engineers and machinists. This unique approach reduced the project duration, improved accuracy, and created a safer work environment. The successfully completed repair is another perfect example of IPM’s expert field machining, custom machine tool design, and high precision measurement services.
On-Site Line Boring Services & Final Inspection
After milling, the tight tolerance bore features in the interior of the casing were no longer round since material had been removed from the split line. Therefore, on-site line boring was required after milling. Finally, IPM’s Laser Tracker was again used to verify after-machined condition.
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For more information on In-Place Machining Company’s unsurpassed turbine repair & refurbishment and other power plant services, Call IPM at 414-562-2000 or Contact Us Today.
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