In today’s volatile energy market, when renewable power is becoming an increasingly important part of the energy mix, many plant operators need to be able to react rapidly to changes in market dynamics, such as the lack of wind or the sudden loss of capacity elsewhere in the grid. To follow that strategy, they need highly reliable units that can come on line as quickly as possible.
Our substantial investment in R&D means that we’re continually finding smarter and quicker ways of improving the responsiveness of power plants. For example, we can provide upgrade solutions for both steam and gas turbines which enable faster start-up times without compromising equipment reliability.
When a plant comes on stream more frequently and for shorter periods, the equipment will experience greater stress. In this environment our condition monitoring systems play an essential role in detecting potential problems before they occur, enabling you to take early action to maintain plant availability.