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    The document discusses a steam turbine that has leaks at the horizontal joint of its outer casing. The leaks are on the high-pressure section and between the low-pressure section and exhaust casing. Applying Birkosit sealing compound to the casing joints was proposed to temporarily seal the leaks until a scheduled 3-week shutdown in June. Members of the forum provided feedback that Birkosit could successfully seal leaks under 0.2mm if surfaces are properly prepared but that other temporary sealing methods like Furmanite are not suitable for turbine flanges. Replacing studs to allow for additional torque was another proposed solution. The plant hoped to keep the turbine running stably until the scheduled June shutdown to repair the leaks properly.

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    The document discusses a steam turbine that has leaks at the horizontal joint of its outer casing. The leaks are on the high-pressure section and between the low-pressure section and exhaust casing. Applying Birkosit sealing compound to the casing joints was proposed to temporarily seal the leaks until a scheduled 3-week shutdown in June. Members of the forum provided feedback that Birkosit could successfully seal leaks under 0.2mm if surfaces are properly prepared but that other temporary sealing methods like Furmanite are not suitable for turbine flanges. Replacing studs to allow for additional torque was another proposed solution. The plant hoped to keep the turbine running stably until the scheduled June shutdown to repair the leaks properly.

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    BIrkosit in Repair Steam Turbine Leakage

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    The document discusses a steam turbine that has leaks at the horizontal joint of its outer casing. The leaks are on the high-pressure section and between the low-pressure section and exhaust casing. Applying Birkosit sealing compound to the casing joints was proposed to temporarily seal the leaks until a scheduled 3-week shutdown in June. Members of the forum provided feedback that Birkosit could successfully seal leaks under 0.2mm if surfaces are properly prepared but that other temporary sealing methods like Furmanite are not suitable for turbine flanges. Replacing studs to allow for additional torque was another proposed solution. The plant hoped to keep the turbine running stably until the scheduled June shutdown to repair the leaks properly.

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    STEAM TURBINE LEAK - HORIZONTAL OUTER CASING JOINT

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    Steam turbine leak - horizontal outer casing joint


    RM Registered Member
    Does anyone have experience with the application of Birkosit sealing compound specially designed for the metallic joints on
    steam turbine casings? , There are steam leaks on an industrial turbine at horizontal joint of its outer casing. One leak is on the
    HP section towards the front bearing housing. Inlet steam parameters are 120 bar abs and 535 °C. The second leak is between
    the LP section of the casing and the exhaust casing. Repair of the turbine casing should be done in a fairly short time ( 3 weeks)
    to continue production. The idea is to perform a manual treatment of the surfaces of the casing joint and apply the Birkosit
    sealant. What do you think about that? Thank you in advance for your recommendations.

    2/2/20 2:08 PM

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    RM Registered Member
    The Surfaces have to be blue mayched. befor applying birkosit and tightening.

    2/2/20 8:33 PM

    RM Registered Member
    Thank you for your reply. It is clear that the footprint of the surfaces must be controlled. Do you think this can successfully
    prevent the steam leak into the atmosphere? Dp you have any experience with the application of specially designed Birkosit for
    sealing surface damage of ≤ 0,2 mm?

    2/3/20 1:05 PM

    RM Registered Member
    We have used this compound and the performance is satisfactory.

    2/4/20 3:12 AM

    RM Registered Member
    What do you think about application of some kind of special technology for temporary sealing of these leaks, for example
    "Furmanite" procedure?

    2/5/20 4:27 PM

    RM Registered Member
    Furmaniting is a temporary leak arresting method from small steam pipeline or flanges. Not suitable/possible for turbine
    flanges.

    2/6/20 4:07 AM

    RM Registered Member
    Du you know is there any other successful method for temporary steam leak arresting of turbine flange?

    1 of 2 4/26/2021, 9:03 AM
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    2/6/20 6:45 AM

    RM Registered Member
    https://www.saveoursteam.com/

    This company does a lot of repairs, they may have knowledge on other methods to repair your leak

    Dave

    2/7/20 6:18 AM

    RM Registered Member
    Take decision fast. Leaking steam may cause wire drawing and damage the flanges. RepAir will be costlier and more difficult
    then.

    2/8/20 12:38 AM

    RM Registered Member
    The scheduled shutdown is in June and will last 3 weeks. For this reason, we planned to do temporary arrest of the leak by
    injecting the Furmanite sealing compound locally between flange surfaces. However, there is concern that this may also
    increase steam leakage. We are really in doubt as to what to do.

    2/8/20 1:42 AM

    RM Registered Member
    RIRO - Did it work out?

    Did you pump the furmanite? If so, did it work?

    If you didn't pump the furmanite, what are you going to do?

    We have a similar leaking joint, and we are shy about using the furmanite. We are considering replacing the studs with Inconel
    studs so we can apply additional torque.

    2/18/20 4:54 PM

    RM Registered Member
    No, we have not yet. Steam leakge does not increase. We hope it will remain stable until the planned shut-down of productiion
    in June. Then it will be fixed properly (I hope so).

    2/18/20 5:20 PM

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