Evaluation Of Eddy Current Condenser Tube Inspection Practice In Khartoum North Power Station
Evaluation Of Eddy Current Condenser Tube Inspection Practice In Khartoum North Power Station
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Date
2015-05-03
Authors
Daffaallah, Zuhier Mohammed Elshiekh
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UOFK
Abstract
The main objectives of the study was to measure the success achieved by the way
the Eddy Current Inspection Method was applied to the steam turbine condenser
tubes of Khartoum North Power Station (KNPS), and to analyze the inspection
result to recommend the optimum way of implementation. Adoption of this
method was necessitated by the frequent condenser tube failure incidents that
resulted in high generation losses and unplanned maintenance hours.
Consequently, KNPS outage statistics were analyzed to measure the
improvement achieved by the adopted approach. Next, an alternative approach
was applied. Results of Unit 2 and Unit 1 condenser eddy current tube inspection
were re-analyzed find the failure pattern which, in turn, was compared to find the
expected failure pattern. Expected failure mechanisms was deduced by studying
the factors that affect the life span of condenser tubes related to condenser design,
maintenance practices and chemical treatment of water. Finally, the two
approaches were compared and optimum practice recommended
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90 page
Keywords
Evaluation,Eddy,Current,Condenser,Tube,Inspection,Practice