Boiler Tube Failure

Boiler tubes

can undergo sudden failures by rupture or leakage and is usually detected while in operation rather than during a hydro test or other inspection activities. This calls for immediate action as it can often cause a shutdown of the boiler, leading to loss of production and downtime. It is critical to understand the various modes and mechanisms of the boiler components such as tubes, headers, pipes, turbines, etc. A proper understanding of the damage mechanisms, the inspection activities, and on-line monitoring tools are necessary to address challenges in a more systematic manner.

Metallurgical root-cause investigation helps narrow down the reasons for failure and provides inputs to take the right corrective action. TCR has extensive experience in undertaking complex failures of boiler tube, turbine shaft & blades and has helped many power plants and utility boiler users to solve their problems.