Transcription of TROUBLESHOOTING TURBINE STEAM PATH …
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Thomas H. (Tom) McCloskey, formerlyManager of Turbomachinery at EPRI, isnow Senior Turbomachinery ConsultingEngineer at APTECH Engineering Services,Inc., in Sunnyvale, California. Throughouthis 32-year career, he has been responsiblefor the design, operation, maintenance, andtroubleshooting of both fossil and nuclearsteam turbines up to 1300 MW in size. holds seven patents in steamturbine design and is a Fellow Member ofthe American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Hereceived the ASME George Westinghouse Gold Medal in 1995 andthe Edison Electric Institute Prime Movers Award in 1984 path damage, particularly of rotating and stationaryblading, has long been recognized as a leading cause of steamturbine unavailability for large fossil fuel plants problems cost the utility industry as much as one billiondollars per year.
path damage. Training and clear directive is critical for each group to have an appropriate role in preventing turbine damage. Without specific directives, it can be very difficult for operating personnel
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