{"id":67909,"date":"2020-12-03T10:56:15","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T15:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdaturbines.com\/?page_id=67909"},"modified":"2024-12-19T09:46:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:46:59","slug":"operating-surveillance-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mdaturbines.com\/services\/steam-turbine\/operating-surveillance-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Operating Surveillance Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Operating Surveillance Program can be performed to indicate various issues and leaks for a steam turbine<\/a> and\/or generator.<\/a> The Operating Surveillance Service is typically performed while the unit is online and takes 2-3 days depending on the size and complexity of the unit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

These results and recommendations allow our customers to help ensure the continued reliability of their equipment through an independent expert evaluation. Additionally, the findings and recommendations of MD&A\u2019s engineer are reviewed as part of the exit interview with the owner. Maintenance plans and priorities are reviewed and adjusted, as necessary, based on findings.<\/p>\n

After reviewing documentation from the owner\/operator to establish a unit-specific checklist and datasheets, MD&A\u2019s engineer conducts initial discussions with operations and maintenance personnel to gain a better understanding of unit history and any known issues or particular areas of focus.<\/p>\n

Then, an MD&A expert collects operational data up to 4 different times throughout the visit using a variety of instruments and records it in a Turbine Performance Data Log that is part of the final report.<\/p>\n

Our Experts also collect and record the following information (as applicable):<\/p>\n