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BWD TURBINES LIMITED |
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ADVANCED TURBINE TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE |
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Our key personnel each have many years experience in materials and mechanical engineering. We have completed metallurgical and structural analysis on hundreds of sample parts from operating gas turbines. Our primary task is to assist gas turbine operators to improve the reliability of their operation in a cost effective manner. Click on the photographs or more details for additional information. |
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Service List |
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Repair and replacement of gas turbine hot section gas path parts (buckets & nozzles) are key cost drivers in the operation and maintenance schedule of a gas turbine engine. Metallurgical characterization helps operators establish and optimize component life and repair strategies. |
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For more information about this service: |
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Email: daleo@bwdturbines.com |
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Metallurgical Analysis of Blades & Vanes |
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BWD engineers prepare purchasing specifications that define the quality, process parameters, and the acceptance criteria required to repair hot section components. Supplier audits, source inspection and metallurgical qualifications further ensure that the repairs will perform reliably. |
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For more information about this service: |
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Email: wilson@bwdturbines.com |
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Independent Repair Engineering |
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Computer models for heat transfer, stress and vibration analysis of stationary and rotating turbine components are an important part of life and repair investigations, troubleshooting and failure analysis. Changes to component design, materials and operating conditions can also be evaluated. |
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For more information about this service: |
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Email: wilson@bwdturbines.com |
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Mechanical Analysis |
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The BWD failure analysis team is responsive, independent and employs rigorous investigation techniques. A multi-disciplinary approach involving both metallurgical and mechanical engineering analysis is used to determine the failure mechanisms and identify their root causes. |
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Failure Analysis |
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Email: daleo@bwdturbines.com |
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BWD engineers can provide independent evaluations and troubleshooting of engine components during combustor, hot gas path and major inspections. (NDE) services, such as eddy current, ultrasonic and fluorescent penetrant inspection can also be supplied where required. |
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For more information about this service: |
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Email: wilson@bwdturbines.com |
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Field Support Services & NDE |
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Vendor Verification or source auditing / inspection by our experienced staff assure that the new and refurbished equipment is manufacture to specification. Witness points include rotor balancing, evaluation of hot gas path components and examination of final QA document packages. |
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For more information about this service: |
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Email: wilson@bwdturbines.com |
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QA/QC Services and Vendor Verification |
