Methods and Strategies for Effective Power Plant Preservation

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Methods and Strategies for Effective Power Plant Preservation
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This one-day short course is intended for people, such as engineers or purchasing managers, that are involved with planning or implementing a preservation program for thermal power plants.  Both combined cycle and conventional fired boiler plant types are treated.

All the available preservation methods are reviewed, with a goal of providing insight into their relative advantages and disadvantages.  Although the focus is on major capital equipment items such as boilers and turbines, other supporting plant infrastructure is also covered.  The course’s objective is to give attendees essential guidance for identifying the best approach for preserving their plant equipment.

The course draws on the extensive experience accumulated by Tetra Engineering staff over the past 30 years providing consulting and engineering services to thermal power plants throughout the world.  This experience also encompasses developing preservation programs and assisting in their implementation at various plant locations in the Middle East, Europe and the USA.

Course Syllabus

Introduction

  • Importance of Preservation 
  • Risk of Improper Preservation
  • Methods Overview

Key Inputs

  • Shutdown Duration
  • Impact of Climate
  • Factoring in Plant History
  • Restart Constraints

Equipment To Be Considered

  • Steam and Gas Turbines
  • Water and Steam Systems
  • Fuel and Exhaust Systems
  • Auxiliary Systems
  • Electrical and Instrumental Systems

Preservation Methods

  • Dry Nitrogen Blanketing
  • Dehumidifier
  • Chemical Surface Protection
  • Passive Preservation

Choosing a Method

  • Identifying At-Risk Areas
  • Setting Priorities/Cost vs. Benefit
  • Equipment Sizing
  • Required Investment

Monitoring and Testing

  • Testing Methods
  • Inspection Scheduling
  • Logging of Conditions

Restarting

  • System Checks Prior to Startup
  • Key Steps to Safely Bring Plant Back Online

Case Histories

  • Boiler Plant Mothballing
  • CCGT Plant Seasonal Shutdown
  • CCGT Short-Term

Registration:

USA Courses: To register or for more information, please contact Natalie Vasa, at our offices in the United States natalie.vasa@tetra-eng.com or +1 (860) 651-4622 ext. 102.

Europe/Middle East/Asia Courses: Please contact Christine Vallon for registration or information purposes at christine.vallon@tetra-eng.com or by telephone on +33 4 92 96 92 54.

Refer to individual course syllabus for terms and conditions. Tetra Engineering reserves the right to cancel, in our sole discretion, any course 4 weeks prior to the respective start date.

Contact Tetra Engineering further details.

Courses are hosted worldwide. Courses can be delivered on-site and tailored to a client’s specific needs if required.

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USA Courses

To register or for more information, please contact Natalie Vasa, at our offices in the United States

Europe/Middle East/Asia Courses

Please contact Christine Vallon for registration or information purposes