Improve gas turbine operation with a reliability analysis

Gas turbines require regular maintenance to ensure reliability and consistent performance. When problems are identified during turbine operation or maintenance inspection, significant engineering work is often required to identify and implement an optimal and effective solution. In this study, the authors present technical data gathered in the field and from the history of an operating gas turbine power plant. These data were used to better assess turbine reliability according to the Weibull distribution and according to maintainability and operating safety availability, as well as to plan preventive maintenance. This application provided an in-depth understanding of the problems encountere