Language English Español Search: CONTACT CAREERS OUR COMPANY SERVICES PARTS REPAIRS Back To Generator Services Download PDF For Additional Information: MD&A Outage Services 518-399-3616 Operating Surveillance Program The Operating Surveillance Program can be performed to indicate various issues and leaks for a steam turbine and/or generator. The Operating Surveillance Service is typically performed while the unit is online and takes 2-3 days depending on the size and complexity of the unit. These results and recommendations allow our customers to help ensure the continued reliability of their equipment through an independent expert evaluation. Additionally, the findings and recommendations of MD&A’s engineer are reviewed as part of the exit interview with the owner. Maintenance plans and priorities are reviewed and adjusted, as necessary, based on findings. After reviewing documentation from the owner/operator to establish a unit-specific checklist and datasheets, MD&A’s engineer conducts initial discussions with operations and maintenance personnel to gain a better understanding of unit history and any known issues or particular areas of focus. Then, an MD&A expert collects operational data up to 4 different times throughout the visit using a variety of instruments and records it in a Turbine Performance Data Log that is part of the final report. Our Experts also collect and record the following information (as applicable): Generator operation surveillance data Auxiliary systems surveillance data by recording collector ring brush vibration and collector ring condition. MSV’s and NRV’s test information Lube oil system surveillance data and lube oil pump/ vapor extractor vibration data Bearing operation surveillance data (lube oil temp at each bearing and bearing metal temp or bearing cap temp data) Hydrogen system surveillance data by recording data from the cabinet and conducting hydrogen leak checks Seal Oil System surveillance data (seal oil data, CE seal and bearing insulation, and seal oil pump data) Battery system data Sound surveillance data EHC system surveillance data from components & cabinet data MD&A prides itself on providing expert advice & recommendations to our Customers through our Operating Surveillance program. Our recommendations include a clear and objective roadmap for future operations, realistic unit expectations, future component inspection advice, and specific operating suggestions. All findings are summarized in a written report that is left with the Customer at the completion of the service. Learn more about the other Generator Services that MD&A offers. NOV 02 Gas Turbine Alignment Learn More MD&A Insight Blog JAN 24 2022 Virtual Evaluating & Improving Steam Turbine Performance Seminar Learn More All Upcoming Seminars Download All Brochures Sign Up for MD&A’s Insight Newsletter Get our turbine-generator expert’s case studies and tips! First Name * Last Name * Email * Company Name By submitting this form, you are granting: Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC, 19 British American Blvd., Latham, NY, 12110, permission to email you. You may unsubscribe via the link found at the bottom of every email. You can view our full privacy policy at https://www.mdaturbines.com/privacypolicy/. OUR COMPANY About MD&A MD&A Insight Blog Safety Meet the Experts Media Seminars Accessibility Privacy Policy SERVICES Gas Turbine Steam Turbine Generator PARTS Gas Turbine Steam Turbine Generator Turbo Parts Renewal Parts Maintenance REPAIRS Gas Turbine Steam Turbine Generator Facebook Linked In Twitter YouTube Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC | 19 British American Blvd., Latham, NY 12110 | P (518) 399-3616 | F (518) 399-3929 MD&A asks you to accept cookies for performance and advertising purposes. To get more information about these cookies and the processing of your personal data, check our Privacy Policy. ACCEPT DENY