Khalid Farooq Khattak
Two Minute Tips
Steam Turbine Governor Valve Failure: A Case Study from Singapore Refining Company
At the Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium 2018, Vasanth Bhat and Thangavel Suthan from Singapore Refining Company (SRC) presented a compelling case study on the failure of a steam turbine governor valve in their Wet Gas Compressor (WGC) unit. This critical asset, driven by a four-stage back pressure turbine, experienced two major failures in the main valve stem of the steam inlet valve, leading to significant operational challenges.
- Khalid Farooq Khattak
- Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited
Two Minute Tips
Why Rotor Blade Failures in Steam Turbines Demand Attention: A Data-Driven Perspective
Steam turbines are the workhorses of thermonuclear power plants and large ships, but their efficiency and safety hinge on one critical component: the rotor blade. Last-stage rotor blades (LSRBs) are prone to failure due to prolonged exposure to high-speed wet steam (HSWs). These failures aren’t just costly—they can lead to catastrophic accidents, with fractured blades causing cascading damage to other components running at high speeds.
- Khalid Farooq Khattak
- Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited
This webinar will take attendees through the progression of shaft alignment technologies, starting from string lines and straightedges, through dial indicators, to today’s advanced laser alignment systems. We’ll explore how each method works, the benefits and limitations, and why modern industries are increasingly turning to laser-based solutions for critical machinery alignment.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 11:00am-12:00pm EDT
