Inspection Management – Steam raising plant

As a result of operating the plant at high pressure and/ or high temperature, a range of specific defects could occur. RWE Power International’s Inspection Management services can reduce the likelihood of plant failure by detecting defects before plant damage and operational failure can arise.

Our steam raising plant services cover:

  • headers
  • pipework
  • boiler drums
  • steam chestsboiler tubes

We can detect defects in plant areas that fall into this category by offering the following services:

Boiler corrosion mapping

Power station boiler internals

RWE’s development of a specialised Fireside Corrosion mapping software linked with tube inspection techniques enables boiler engineers to pinpoint present and future problem areas and reduce tube leaks. This will assist you in managing the life of steam and water tubes in boilers, maximising availability and avoiding unplanned outages.

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EMAT thickness measurement

EMAT thickness measurement

RWE has developed specialised Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMATs) linked to a standard ultrasonic flaw detector, enabling accurate tube thickness measurements through surface scale up to 5mm thick.  This service offers you a significant commercial advantage by saving you time without sacrificing quality on this major ‘critical path’ activity.

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Oxide thickness measurement

Internal oxide thickness measurement of a section of boiler tube

RWE’s oxide thickness measurement service offers a specialised ultrasonic inspection procedure to develop an across the boiler profile for creep life appraisal, utilising the relationship between internally grown oxide found in boiler tubes, operating temperatures and hours. 

This essential data can then be used to make critical assessments.

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Steam pipe work

Semiautomated inspection of steam pipe work weld

RWE’s Inspection Management team has expert knowledge of all aspects of steam pipework inspections providing you with reliable and accurate measurements using the latest technology and methodologies which can assist you in determining the condition assessment and plant integrity activities necessary for safe and commercial operation. 

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