2001 - Rolls Royce – Power Generation System, UK
Summary
The project involved the development of advanced power generation systems using high-efficiency turbines for industrial applications. Rolls Royce sought to enhance the reliability of its power generation fleet while ensuring compliance with evolving industry regulations.
Challanges
The key challenge was to optimize the availability and maintainability of high-performance gas turbines while ensuring low operational downtime. Given the complexity of turbine technology, failures in critical components could lead to costly shutdowns.
Solution
Conducted RAM studies to analyze failure risks and optimize system performance.
Applied Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify high-risk failure modes and develop proactive maintenance strategies.
Developed predictive maintenance techniques, utilizing real-time monitoring and diagnostics to minimize unexpected turbine failures.
Provided recommendations for spare parts strategy optimization, ensuring that long-lead items were available to reduce downtime risks.
