Bowed steam turbine rotors can cause higher operational vibration, startup and shut down issues thru critical speeds, possible unit trips, and if severe, an inoperable unit. This presentation will help users understand bowed rotors, the typical causes of bowed rotors, recommended rotor inspections, and bowed rotor straightening options. The presentation also includes case studies for various OEM and steam turbine types.
Customer Take-Aways:
1. Understand the typical causes of possible rotor bowing.
2. Understand the recommended inspections of a bowed rotor.
3. Understand the various options for rotor straightening.