8000 RPM 8000 kW Turbine Problem
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): 8000 RPM, 8000 kW, Turbine Problem Threatened Yearlong Total Fertilizer Complex Outage.
Compressor Anti-Surge Control near-miss incident
The author root cause analyzed the near miss incident of compressor anti-surge control to resume production and surge prevention.
Centrifugal Compressor near ½-RPM Frequency High Magnitude Shaft Vibrations
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Compressor near ½-RPM frequency high magnitude shaft vibrations.
Malfunctioning Inlet Check Valves caused chaos at Compressor stop/trip
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Malfunctioning inlet check valves caused 5-year long chaos at each stop/trip of the compressor.
Refrigeration Compressor Turbine Not-tripping when needed Trip
[RCA] Refrigeration Compressor Turbine Not-tripping when needed Trip Throttle Valve threatened potential compressor wrecks eliminated.
Process Air Compressor too Frequent & too Lengthy Overhauls Eliminated
Root Cause Analysis: K-602 Process Air Compressor too frequent & too lengthy overhauls Eliminated. RCA problem and solution provided.
Compressor IP Case Discharge Temperature Gradually Increases
Steam Turbine Driven centrifugal compressors K-601's IP case discharge temperatures gradually increases & lead to plant shutdown.
Discharge Head 3‑monthly leaks of Steam Turbine Driven Centrifugal Compressors
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Persisting K-601 steam turbine driven centrifugal compressors Discharge Head 3‑monthly leaks.
Steam Turbine Driven Centrifugal Compressors Leak due to Broken Instrument
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Yearly production reduced due to the steam turbine driven centrifugal compressors leak due to broken instrument.
Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) Motors Rampant Winding Burnouts
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) electrical motors rampant winding burnouts. RCA solution provided.
