Steam Turbine

Analysis and elimination of vibration problems

Failures of large turbo groups are frequently caused by vibration problems. High plant availability factors and several hundred thousand hours of failure-free operation can only be ensured with faultless, vibration-free operation of the thermally and mechanically respectively electrically heavily loaded turbine generator set.

SENSOPLAN answers all vibration-related questions professionally and effectively for all major static and rotating components of the turbo group - on turbines and generators of all sizes and throughout the entire life cycle: From the design phase to manufacturing and commissioning and, finally, through decades of failure-free operation.

Determination of the residual lifetime of steam turbines

Estimating the residual lifetime of the key components of a steam turbine unit is one of the most important aspects of inspection and investment planning.

SENSOPLAN engineers are experts in calculating the lifetime of steam turbine rotor, blading, live steam piping and valves using reliable and proven methods:

• Non-destructive testing
• Material analysis and metallographic tests
• Finite element calculation (thermal and mechanical; transient)
• Predictive models (LCF, creep)
• Fracture mechanics