MAINTENANCE OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR GAS & STEAM TURBINES

Gas turbines became widely adopted and many thousands of sets are now installed worldwide. The development of Gas Turbines from the theoretical stage to its present worldwide adoption has three main inputs. These may include:

• The practical and theoretical work of established steam turbine manufacturers wishing to expand into the gas turbine field.
• Intensive and aerodynamic work on compressors and turbines. By aero-engine manufacturers, arising particularly from the development of aero-engine superchargers
• Metallurgical developments provided alloys capable of withstanding the continuous high temperatures and stress to which the turbine blades are subjected.