Based on a recent assessment of nuclear generating stations in the US, Spain and Belgium, TG Advisers identified over 20 units with various levels of torsional vibration system concerns. This was a surprising result given the relatively long and successful power generation industry history in understanding and addressing this dangerous failure mechanism.

Volume Subject Area:
Turbines, Generators, and Auxiliaries
Topics:
Energy generation, Failure mechanisms, Generators, Power stations, Steam turbines, Vibration, Vibration equipment
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