Weir specializes in the manufacture of spare parts, field
overhaul and workshop repair of steam turbines. Workshop repairs
are carried out at our specialist facilities. Our workshops support
on-site activities while flexible work patterns ensure fast
turn-around times. Repair scope can range from standard overhauls
on turbines and auxiliaries through to the application of
specialist component repair and rotor re-blades, underpinned by our
team of design and technical support engineers.
We can replenish spare parts with either
original design or re-engineered components made with meticulous
attention to detail and allied to more than 100 years experience in
the design and manufacture of high speed rotating machinery.
Re-engineered components can be made quickly
where the original manufacturer is either no longer able to supply
parts or offers an unacceptable lead time. Where corrosion or
erosion are evident, we will review the original design and propose
alternative materials and configuration to extend component
life.
We will minimize machine downtime when
shutdowns are planned in advance with our project managers who can
work with your operations and maintenance staff to:
۰ develop risk assessments
۰ create detailed method statements and inspection criteria
۰ quantify manpower needs to reduce downtime
۰ review special tooling requirements
۰ identify spare parts requirements and manufacture and source
these in advance
Techniques such as boroscope inspection and
full spectrum vibration analysis are available to assess the
condition of a machine’s internals, often eliminating the need to
remove the top half cylinder and rotor.
Our expertise in aerodynamics, rotordynamics,
mechanical design and materials technology can improve equipment
reliability and availability
Our expertise in upgrading and re-rating
machinery means we can offer long term solutions to customers that
extend the operating life of their equipment. Our expertise covers
a broad spectrum of turbomachinery design and analysis,
including;
۰ dynamics & structural engineers
۰ aerodynamic & thermodynamic engineers
۰ noise & vibration specialists
۰ mechanical design engineers
۰ materials engineers
Our noise and vibration specialists will
undertake onsite trouble shooting which may involve in-situ
balancing or might identify areas of concern to be rectified at the
next outage. Where inherent problems exist our dynamics, mechanical
design and materials specialists will work with you to create a
solution.
These disciplines can be integrated to provide
a complete re-rate service whether it is to up-rate or de-rate an
existing machine for modified conditions, either for the same site
or where a machine is being relocated.
