Conventional generation refers to the use of coal, oil and natural gas to generate electricity. Although in recent years electricity producers have begun looking towards utilising renewable energy resources, however conventional generation remains widely used around the world.
Conventional power generation depends on key components such as turbines, generators, condensers, and transformers, with gas and steam turbines standing out as some of the most intricate machines. Addressing the complexities of this technology requires specialised expertise in turbine operations.
Technical Expert Services
Disputes in power generation frequently stem from a range of technical issues related to gas and steam turbine functionality, as well as their interconnections to the electrical grid. To effectively resolve these disputes, it is essential for the courts to have a comprehensive understanding of the engineering principles governing power generation and the specific operational dynamics of the plants involved.
Our Network of Experts is ready to offer support on all matters related to power generation. We can help with various disputes, including turbine failures, corrosion issues, and electrical system problems.
Construction disputes that arise (whether due to design defect or poor installation) require knowledge of the engineering principals that allow for power generation. Our electrical engineers and mechanical engineers are available to assist in the understanding of technical aspects and requirements for the functional operation of a power plant, as well as understanding what has gone wrong.
We have also advised on compliance with electrical regulations around the world, including the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), European Standards (EN), British Standards (BS), and other regional standards.
Forensic Investigation
Losses at power generation plants can result from manufacturing defects, damage sustained during installation or transportation of parts, machinery breakdown and damage incurred as a result of fire/explosion and flooding.
We have investigated losses in power plants throughout the world.
Reinstatement
After a loss, it is often necessary to collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to restore damaged equipment. We have experience working with OEMs to gather the necessary information to accurately identify the root cause of failures.
We work closely with all stakeholders to identify whether equipment should be repaired or reinstated.
We also have experience working with ageing power generation equipment where the availability of replacement parts has become difficult due to obsolescence.
Risk Management
Within a power plant each component comes with its own considerations and factors that contribute to the overall risk. Administration must be aware of all the complexity and variety of equipment and the diversity of fuels that exist in order to properly manage the site and prevent catastrophic losses that can lead to business interruption.
Climate change, cyber threat and increasingly catastrophic events are only some of the threats that must be accounted for during risk assessments. With new threats continually introduced into the power generation industry, it is vital to understand the nature of these threats and what can be done to mitigate them to avoid costly losses.
CEERISK experts have assessed the inherent risks of power generation failures and worked with personnel across several power generators to provide specialised risk analyses of large assets owned and operated by utilities companies worldwide.
We analyse the risk of machinery failure and machinery in ageing equipment, including transformers and turbines.
