Non-destructive examination (NDE) denotes a method of machine testing and analysis, which allows machine component inspection with minimal disassembly. NDE employs the use of borescopes. Borescopes are handheld inspection tools…
The demand for reliable energy supply is increasing. But there is a big concern among turbine users: unplanned downtime. If you’re one of those users, you'll want to invest in…
Regularly scheduled borescope inspections of gas turbines are a must. Gas turbines deliver the reliability that most power plants prefer. Steam turbines have been around since the 1800s but do…
Gas turbines have experienced an explosion in growth with the conversion from coal-based power production to natural gas-based power production. Borescope inspections of gas turbines provides a non-destructive method to…
Borescope inspection services can prove imperative to the functionality of a power plant. Even if a third party borescope inspection may seem unnecessary at first glance, it's important to complete…
In the world of gas turbines, there are two types that are land-based: heavy frame engines and aeroderivative engines. Regardless of the gas turbine and the power it produces, they…
Working with turbine engines gives rise to its own set of unique considerations. As any company who uses these machines knows, inspections are a vital part of maintaining a safe…
The second biggest energy source in the United States is natural gas. In 2016, the U.S. extracted over 2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. The U.S. is the largest…
Inspecting turbines is a complex, yet essential, process. When turbines are in use, they can collect debris, like dirt, dust, and even salt particles. Salt particles can be particularly damaging…
Large industrial machinery and equipment like turbines need to be regularly inspected and evaluated with the utmost care. Using an optical tool called a borescope allows turbines and machinery to…