Advantages of Non-Metallics in Satisfying Criteria for Combined Cycle Expansion Joints Free

Increased worldwide power demand, coupled with clean air requirements, has created a worldwide surge in single cycle and combined cycle Gas Turbine installations. These new Gas Turbines are often large megawatt facilities installed as base load units, which increases the need for component reliability. Today, high reliability in Expansion Joints can be achieved as a result of design criteria developed from new product components and in-service experience.