Maintenance & Repair

Renovating modern dry gas seals and their systems increases reliability.

Dietmar Zutt of MAN Energy Solutions says the latest combustion and control technologies allow the 175D to achieve rapid maneuverability, acceleration, and long cruising ranges.

The North American LNG export facility comes online following numerous challenges, including COVID, two hurricanes, and manufacturing issues, due to its unique liquefaction configuration.

Asma Abaalkhail of GE Vernova says its Live Outage system and all-Saudi team completed the gas turbine outage operation safely and days ahead of schedule.

Although torsional vibrations in turbomachinery trains are usually well-controlled, issues should be addressed proactively during the design process.

COSCO will contribute its engineering, procurement, and construction work for large-scale ship modifications, while MAN will deliver engine and digital technology solutions.

Centrifugal compressor manufacturers are incorporating magnetic bearings, variable-speed drivers, digital twins, and more to improve performance and reliability.

The four-year refurbishment operation upgraded the plant’s waste treatment capacity to 579 tons per day and reduced CO2 emissions.

The partnership supports MTU Maintenance Dallas' expanded engine maintenance scope and shop capacity for GE Aerospace customers.

West Sea-Estaleiros Navais will install 12x175D engines on six offshore patrol vessels and Damen Shipyards will use the engines on a multi-purpose vessel.

Leveraging visioning systems and rule-based knowledge, while not AI, provides repeatable and reliable repairs for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries.

The GTF Advantage engine increases payload capacity, extends flight range, and lowers CO2 emissions with improved take-off thrust and fuel efficiency.

Rolls-Royce will install the NautIQ Foresight system on a pilot vessel, collecting performance data to improve automation for future testing.

Matt Gentry of Airflow Sciences says faster processing speeds and improved computing allow flow models to present turbine data more quickly and accurately.

The TM2500 turbine will provide emergency power for utilities, municipalities, data centers, and other industries with its rapid start-up cycle.

Industry leaders are adapting maintenance strategies to incorporate data-driven insights and provide rapid, efficient solutions that keep critical equipment running.

The new industrial gas turbine field-service shop will house an engine dock and apprentice workshop to train and qualify mechanics.

WTUI bridges the aeroderivative operations and maintenance gap by bringing users together to support each other.

Springfield City Utilities will require increased power generation capacity by 2026 due to higher electricity demand, aging power assets, and extreme weather events.

The funding covers new machines, test cells, inspection technologies, and more across Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, and Romania.

XEOS is currently supporting LEAP-1B and 1A shop visits, module work, and engine testing, and it plans to expand overhaul capacity and repair capability in the coming months.

The dual-fuel engines will allow Karpowership’s power-plant barges to use various available fuels specific to their operating locations in energy-starved regions.

The project demonstrated the culmination of Saudi Arabia's engineering talent development, including training, certifications, practical experience, and more.

Four key distributors will expand their parts, compressors, and additional products and services across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and more.

John Bartos of Rotating Machinery Services says South Houston’s BJ Superior contributes its in-house inspection, manufacturing, and refurbishment capabilities.

The duplex and in-line pressure filters suit industries requiring minimized downtime, uninterrupted operation, and tight operational schedules.

The first commissioned vessel is powered by four mtu Series 4000 gas engines and two controllable pitch propellers, reaching a max speed of 23 knots.

The March/April issue focuses on maintenance and repair and how data and AI are impacting the field and highlights our latest Turbo Tour.

The 1.2-GW Malaysian plant started commercial operation with GE Vernova’s equipment and control system software.

David Valette of MAN Energy Solutions says its Multi Fluid Monitor works in tandem with laboratory oil analysis and traditional detection systems.