Considering the continuous running and severe working conditions of turbines, it is advisable to conduct periodic inspections of turbine shafts. Following is recommended:
- Inspection of turbine shaft bearing seating diameter for taper and ovality. This should be recorded.
- Due to corrosion and fatigue cracks, it is recommended to undertake a crack detection check, preferably by magnetic particle test (MPI) or by dye penetrant test. This should be essentially undertaken by a qualified technician.
- Hardness Test – The hardness of the bearing seating area should be checked.
- It is important that the turbine shaft bearing seating diameter is free of any bearing line marks, pitting, corrosion, etc, and has the surface finish as per the international norms. This can be checked, and the surface finish can be improved by polishing the bearing seating area.
RA Power Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has been providing the above inspection services for turbineshafts, crankshafts, rotor shafts, alternator shafts, and pump shafts for more than 44 years all over the world and has served reputed companies. Our technicians are well-trained, and experienced and can be deputed to the site on short notice.
To get more information regarding onsite machining, crankshaft repair, and grinding services contact us at rajshahani@rapowersolutions.com or info@rapowersolutions.com, or call us at +91 9582647131 or +91 9810012383.
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Inspection of Turbine Shaft – RA Power Solutions
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Raj Shahani
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RA Power Solutions
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