Common Gas Turbine Problems
Leading on from this, there are indeed many issues that can arise with gas turbines. Being able to quickly diagnose and resolve these is critical for minimal downtime, and our team are well positioned to respond quickly to your needs. A few of the most common gas turbine faults that our team deals with include:
- Wear and tear: Gas turbines have many moving parts, meaning that wear and tear can be an issue. Wear and tear can impact the performance of the turbine as well as lead to equipment failure, which is why ongoing maintenance is so important.
- Corrosion: Gas turbines must operate in harsh conditions, which means that corrosion can become an issue over time. This corrosion can weaken the gas turbine in the long term, so component maintenance and repairs are often required.
- Impact damage: Gas turbines can also be susceptible to impact damage from other heavy objects. These can cause cracks and other problems that can prevent the turbine from working to maximum efficiency.
Component Repairs & Ongoing Maintenance
Here at Metalock, we have expertise in resolving problems, our team of experts is adept at resolving issues related to turbine blades, combustion chambers, and rotors and stators. We can provide precise solutions to a range of issues to keep your gas turbines in optimum condition and resolve small faults before they erupt into large, expensive failures that bring your daily operation to a grinding halt.
Gas turbines must also be maintained over time to keep optimum performance. Continuous care is important for balancing and vibration control, minimising erosion and corrosion impact, and adjusting to load variations.
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