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Case Studies in Power Plant Operation, Performance and Reliability

A curated space for practical case studies, field observations, downloadable papers and expert-led discussion across boiler, turbine, condenser, chemistry, auxiliaries and other power plant systems.

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Each case study can carry a downloadable technical note, structured summary, expert comments and member discussion.

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Problem - Evidence - Analysis - Corrective Action - Learning - Discussion.

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Boiler and Auxiliaries

Economizer Hopper Choking Identified through Online Monitoring

Rated 9

A field case showing how indirect temperature trends helped identify hopper choking before the problem became severe.

Monitoring Boiler Ash Handling Diagnostics
Contributor
Somnath Bera
Posts
15
Downloads
58
Turbine and Condenser

Condenser Vacuum Deterioration during High Humidity Operation

Rated 8

A practical case on identifying possible causes of condenser back-pressure rise using operating data and field checks.

Condenser Vacuum Heat Rate Turbine
Contributor
Power Plant O&M Member
Posts
11
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43
Chemistry and Cycle Reliability

Recurring Silica Excursion in Steam-Water Cycle

Rated 8

A cycle chemistry case dealing with silica excursion, possible ingress routes, monitoring gaps and corrective action.

Chemistry Silica Steam Purity Reliability
Contributor
Chemistry Specialist
Posts
9
Downloads
36
Balance of Plant

Cooling Tower Cell Performance Variation and Early Detection

Rated 7

A case study on monitoring individual cooling tower cell performance to identify degradation and restore heat rejection capacity.

Cooling Tower BoP Monitoring Performance
Contributor
Industry Member
Posts
6
Downloads
35