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BWD TURBINES LIMITED ADVANCED TURBINE TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE

BWD Turbines Limited, 1-601 Tradewind Drive, Ancaster Ontario L9G 4V5, Canada Phone:(905) 648-9262, Fax :(905) 648-9264, Web: http://bwdturbines.com

BWD Turbines Limited is an independent corporation offering engineering consulting services, training and advanced technology transfer to the gas turbine user and repair industries. The principal owners, Don Boone, Jim Wilson and Joe Daleo (BWD) each have more than 30 years of direct experience in the field of gas turbine technology. The corporate head office of BWD Turbines Limited is located in Ancaster Ontario, near Toronto, Canada. Direct points of contact are also located in the United States and Europe.



Company Expertise

BWD Turbines Limited engineers have extensive background experience encompassing original equipment manufacture, research and development, repair and user sectors of the gas turbine industry. As a result a high level of technical expertise is available in: • superalloy metallurgy • independent repair engineering • high temperature coating technology • component analysis and remaining life assessment • troubleshooting and failure analysis • arbitration support • development of remanufacturing procedures • advanced materials processing • design engineering • advance modeling and finite element analysis • non-destructive evaluation • inspection and quality assurance



Customer Benefits

Turbine users employing BWD Turbines Limited life assessment, failure analysis, repair engineering or any other of the services offered in engineering, and field support, receive the full benefit of company engineer's experience and expertise in all aspects of hot gas path management. A multi-disciplinary approach based on proven methods backed by ongoing R&D programs, is used to gain a fundamental understanding of the individual turbine user’s problem. Sound, specific solutions are then developed that are consistent with sustaining and improving the reliability and availability of the equipment while minimizing the costs of ownership. BWD Turbines Limited services have consistently yielded worthwhile results for gas turbine users in the electric utility, independent power and cogeneration, oil and gas, petrochemical and process industries worldwide.



Metallurgical Evaluation Evaluations of hot section components by experienced superalloy metallurgists provide turbine users with data on the specific conditions of their equipment and operating environment. In-service degradation of coating and base metal is characterized and the causes identified. Recommendations for component reuse, repair, heat treatment or replacement are made to assist the turbine user in optimizing operating and maintenance strategies.



Failure Analysis BWD Turbine Limited failure analysis service is responsive, independent and employs rigorous and proven investigation techniques. A multi-disciplinary approach involving both metallurgical and mechanical engineering analysis is used to determine the failure mechanisms and identify their root causes. Specific recommendations that will prevent future occurrences are then developed.



Independent Repair Engineering Engineers are available to prepare customized purchasing specifications that define the quality standards, processing parameters, acceptance criteria and critical dimensions required to repair hot section components. Supplier audits, source inspection and metallurgical qualifications further ensure that the repairs are completed to a high quality and components will perform reliably when returned to service.



Field Support BWD Turbines Limited engineers can provide independent evaluations and troubleshooting of engine components during combustor, hot gas path and major inspections. Specialized non-destructive evaluation (NDE) services, such as eddy current, ultrasonic and fluorescent penetrant inspection can also be supplied where required.



Mechanical Analysis Advanced computer-based models are used for heat transfer, stress and vibrational analysis of stationary and rotating turbine components. These analyses represent and important part of remaining life assessment, repairability investigation, troubleshooting and failure analysis. Changes to component design, materials or operating conditions can also be evaluated before these are implemented.



Training World recognized experts in superalloy metallurgy, high temperature coatings and repair technology are available to present courses and provide customized training. The popular 4-day course “Superalloys for Heavy Duty and Aircraft Type Gas Turbines”, has been presented by Dr. Donald Boone on more that 50 occasions and has become the industry standard. The course if offer several times every year. The next course dates and locations can be found on our web site http://bwdturbines.com



Company Contacts

For more information please contact: Joe Daleo [email protected] or Jim Wilson [email protected] BWD Turbines Limited 1-601 Tradewind Drive Ancaster Ontario L9G 4V5 Canada Phone:(905) 648-9262 Fax: (905) 648-9264 Or Dr. Donald Boone [email protected] BWD Turbines Limited 2412 Cascade Drive Walnut Creek, California 94598-4313 USA Phone:(925) 938-4780 Fax: (925) 938-3068 Visit us at the BWD Turbines Website: http://bwdturbines.com



Directions to BWD Turbines Ltd. From Toronto’s Pearson International Airport

- Exit the airport following the signs for Highway 427 South. - Exit right onto the Q.E.W. West Towards (Hamilton - Niagara Falls). - Exit the Q.E.W. onto Highway 403 West (Hamilton / Brantford). - Exit Highway 403 West at the Wilson Street Exit. - At the end of the ramp turn left onto Wilson Street towards Brantford. - Go to the third stop light and turn left onto Tradewind Drive. BWD Turbines Limited is located at the first intersection at the corner of Sandhill Drive and Tradewind Drive in the building on the left hand side.

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