Chris Gilroy
Dynamics Technical Lead and SME. Condition Monitoring and Dynamics Engineer, EDF
Chris Gilroy is an accomplished Dynamics and Condition Monitoring Engineer with more than 13 years of experience at EDF Energy.
Chris holds a Vibration Analysis Category IV certification (ISO 18436) and has a proven track record in the energy sector, specialising in turbine and power plant maintenance and analysis.
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Presentation
Title: Investigation and return to service of a 660MW unit following a mass loss from a coupling
Synopsis: In 2023, a power station faced significant challenges during the return-to-service process following an off-load refuelling outage. Excessive vibrations during the run-up led to a dynamic investigation to identify the root cause.
Post-shutdown, it was discovered that a 6.5 kg nut from a hydraulically tensioned coupling bolt had detached, causing severe damage to the pedestal and associated components.
This presentation will detail the dynamic analysis and rectification work performed using advanced 3D scanning technology, which enabled the unit to return to service without additional in-situ balancing. The session will also cover the lessons learned from this complex repair process.
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