GE Frame 5PA Upgrade Motivated by Forced Outage
By Turbine Technology Services
A paper products plant in the Southeast was planning for a major spring 2017 inspection for their Frame 5. Preparations were well underway in October 2016 when, suddenly, the unit tripped on high vibration.
An original Row 2 bucket failed, causing considerable downstream damage. Management decided to begin necessary repairs immediately and to conduct the machine’s third major inspection at the same time.
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