ESi's power generation experts have broad experience investigating failures in power plants and power plant equipment. Our team can also analyze process conditions and evaluate the condition of safety devices, piping, and emergency shutdown valves.
Our expertise spans fossil fuel, nuclear, hydroelectric, battery storage and combined-cycle power. Failure investigations have included boiler tubes; axial, centrifugal and screw compressors; steam and hydraulic systems; and gas turbines (stationary and marine). We also have electrical engineering expertise in generation, high-voltage transmission, substations and distribution.
The commissioning process involves inspecting, preparing, and testing systems and equipment to ensure they meet design criteria. ESi's investigations review commissioning plans, evaluate pre-testing and testing procedures, and assess the roles and responsibilities of the commissioning team.
Enhancing The Safety Of Power Generation
William R. Broz
Principal
ESi Power Generation Capabilities
- Root Cause Analysis of System Failures
- Metallurgical Analysis of System Components
- Fatigue and Creep Analysis
- Procedures, Quality, and NDE of Welded Joints
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Solid Finite Element Analysis
- Compliance of Systems to Governing Codes
- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
- ASME Power Piping Code, B31.1
- Analysis of Piping Stresses, Forces, and Displacements
- Fracture Mechanics
- Analysis of Operational, Process, and Protection System Data
- Fitness for Service Analysis
- Voltage Stability and Power Quality
- Industrial Control Systems
- Electric Safety, Guarding, and Labeling
- Design Optimization
- Maintenance Procedures
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Valves and Manifolds
