Stationary Component Steampath Repair

MD&A provides comprehensive repairs of stationary steampath components. Our Steampath Service Division specializes in the engineered repair of diaphragms and blade rings. We are the only service provider to offer full-time, on-site supervision of your steampath repairs by factory-trained steampath engineers. Our facility located in St. Louis, contains state-of-the-art welding stations and field machining equipment such as portable lathes, VTLs, as well as a full-time staff of welders and machinists who specialize in steampath repair.

An abbreviated list of our stationary steampath component services includes:

• Complete steampath upgrades, replacement and installation
• Nozzle box reconstruction, repair and replacement
• Nozzle plate rebuilds in accordance with GE TIL 1088
• Blast cleaning of all components
• Non-destructive testing
• Horizontal joint repair and machining
• Manufacture of new inner shells
• Area checks and harmonic analysis of diaphragms
• Replacement and machining of caulked-in seals
• Dished diaphragm restoration
• Profile modifications to reduce solid particle erosion
• Diaphragm and blade ring modification to for life extension
• Failure analysis and second opinions on repair recommendations
• Distortion analysis with integrated, customized seal replacement
• Side wall restoration
• End / dummy / gland packing overhauls, upgrades, replacement and installation
• Major and minor weld repairs of blade rings and diaphragms
• Grinding and polishing of airfoils

If you have questions about MD&A's stationary component steampath repair services or other steampath services, please call our Steampath Service Division at (518) 399-3616.