CPR Repair To Steam Cuts on LP Turbine Connecting Pieces
CUSTOMER: A nuclear power plant in Ontario
APPLICATION DATE: 2004
PROBLEM: Steam cutting on flanges of low pressure turbine connecting pieces at steam inlet.
SUBSTRATE: Steel
APPLICATION METHOD: After surface preparation CPR Material was applied to areas damaged by steam cutting via a forming technique procedure.
CPR FACTS: This type of repair is also used by turbine OEMs for their customers. It eliminates the need for any weld repair.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Steam cut area of flange marked for surface preparation.
Grinding of steam cut area completed.
CPR Material applied proud prior to forming step.
Completed application. CPR Material after final dressing down completed ready for return to service.