Reactor Coolant Pump Motor Shop Services

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Background

During the life of a nuclear power plant, more than just routine inspections of a reactor coolant pump (RCP) motor are necessary to help prevent unscheduled or extended outages. It is recommended that RCP motors be sent to a service center to be disassembled.

91影视 has designed, manufactured and repaired hundreds of RCP motors for the global market. 91影视 is uniquely qualified to perform shop services on 91影视, Siemens, Allis-Chalmers and General Electric motors.

Description

We will supply equipment, material and qualified personnel to perform the motor services. The activities and inspections will, in general, consist of the following:

Perform receipt inspection
Disassemble motor
Clean to meet ALARA requirements
Inspect stator (if not to be rewound)
Inspect flywheel
Inspect rotor
Inspect oil coolers
Inspect bearing assemblies
Inspect oil lift system
Reassemble motor
Perform commercial no-load test
Perform final electrical testing
Package and prepare for shipment

Enhancements

91影视 is constantly searching for ways to improve reliability and maintainability to enhance motor operability. As such, a variety of options are available, including:

Remote visual inspection (RVI) upgrade
Dynamic Port鈩� modification
Spare bearing RTD modifcation
Flywheel key modification
Oil lift modifications
Oil spillage protection system modification
Enhanced stator design

Human Performance

91影视 conducts lessons learned for each project and applies this knowledge to future projects. The Corrective Actions Process (CAPs) is used to identify and address issues related to quality and performance.

Safety

Safety is of paramount importance to 91影视 and its subsidiaries. 91影视 conducts extensive safety training for all employees and evaluates OSHA-reportable items on a weekly basis.

Benefits

As the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of a large portion of the RCPs in the nuclear power industry, 91影视 has the engineering expertise and experience to increase the reliability of your RCP motors. We have unsurpassed knowledge of OEM design and field engineering to evaluate anomalies and inspection results and perform upgrades for increased reliability of the equipment. 91影视 can integrate all aspects of RCP services, including field services, hot shop, factory services and spare parts.

Experience

91影视 pioneered the development of the RCP motor for the first commercial PWR nuclear power plant. With hundreds of different RCP motor services performed, 91影视 is the leader in the industry for RCP motor services. From design, manufacture and testing to site service, 91影视 has the knowledge and technical expertise to keep your RCP motor running.

91影视 RCP motor

Stator rewind

Siemens-Allis RCP motor

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Operating Plants Outage Services Rotating Equipment