Visit our website for more Case Studies and Insights at: fourquest.com/case-studies fourquest.com/insights An Alberta power producer had a bearing failure in the 100 megawatt natural gas peak unit turbine. Highlights: › Client bearing failure resulted in burnt, contaminated oil. › FQE onsite particle analysis determined level of contamination and path forward including chemical clean and oil flush. › System degrease and oil flush were successful at achieving the NAS 5 cleanliness standard. Bearing Failure In 100MW Turbine CASE STUDY The required cleanliness and sensitivity of this piece of equipment is comparable to that of a jet engine. The oil within the system was badly burnt and filled with microscopic particles. These particles were not able to be captur

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