Many LCI static start systems were installed decades ago. As a result, our team is beginning to see more frequent LCI startup issues and equipment failures. The best way to ensure your LCI static start system is functional is to make upgrades. However,...
Gas turbine controls play a huge role in power plant reliability. In most cases—whether they be simple-cycle or combined-cycle applications for gas turbines—the gas turbine control is the first piece of major equipment that needs to start. So, without a reliable and...
Performing preventative maintenance (PM) on gas turbine static start systems is crucial to ensure a plant’s ability to consistently start up their equipment. The benefits of a proper PM plan include increased equipment longevity and the reduction of forced outage...
As LCI static start systems age, failures are more common. System failures cost businesses and plants hundreds of thousands of dollars in downtime, penalties, fees, and repairs. However, by understanding the different failure modes of LCIs, you can be more proactive...
One question we get asked frequently is if a turbine control upgrade is really necessary. Just because an OEM tells you that you need to upgrade your turbine control system doesn’t mean you have to… In this article, we will share some insights on whether or not a...
At TC&E, we are asked many questions about issues concerning turbine systems, specifically Frame 6 gas turbines. In our experience—both working with customers on site and in the field—many of these questions are related to reliability issues concerning...
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