There are some very specific issues for the Alstom ICS24/26 HRSGs due to their unique configuration (part horizontal, part vertical tube panels). There have also been some material issues which are not common to the more traditional triple pressure (horizontal gas path) HRSGs elsewhere...
There seem to be many "stories" circulating on these issues, but few hard facts. Does anyone know of any conferences in the US where this will be discussed publicly?
Any idea why there is so little info out there on this important topic?
Cheers.
Thanks for the info davefitz. What's the history at this plant? i.e. how did you determine that these spoolpieces were inadequately/incorrectly fabricated?
Can you share any more info? for example did this affect common main steam piping, or boiler piping on one unit (or both?
A recent front page article in the Wall Street Journal details the numerous "illegal" power plants that have been constructed in China in the last few years. Some in the 300 MW size; one can only guess as to level of construction quality control under such conditions.
