CCC White Paper

Improve Operations with a Steam Turbine Mechanical Retrofit

Upgrade aging turbine controls to boost safety, optimize performance, and reduce downtime.

Older steam turbines equipped with mechanical governors and hydraulic controls often suffer from reliability issues, safety risks, and limited operational efficiency. This white paper explains how a mechanical retrofit, including updated speed sensing, advanced actuators, and high-speed digital controls, can transform turbine performance and plant operations.

You’ll see how retrofitting your turbine helps eliminate frequent trips, reduces maintenance costs, enables automatic start-up sequences, and improves response to process upsets. The paper covers best practices for upgrading speed measurement systems, selecting the right actuator technology, and integrating modern control strategies that comply with API standards for machinery protection and steam turbine operation.

Project examples demonstrate how CCC’s retrofit approach enables faster start-ups, improved load control, reduced risk of overspeed, and extended equipment life, while also minimizing installation time during turnarounds.

If you're dealing with aging steam turbines or seeking to meet stricter reliability and safety standards, you'll get practical guidance on modernizing and future-proofing your operations.