Abstract

Abstract

This presentation will give an overview of a CPEM program to ensure high quality repair of gas turbine capital components across all vendors.  OEM non-OEM and third party vendors are held to the same standards using detailed repair instructions and a structured quality control proves.  Also the program explores opportunities to improve component repair intervals and overall expected part life.  The Chevron Power and Energy Management group (CPEM) has developed a QA/QC process which included work instructions to clearly state the Chevron requirements and specifications the must be adhered to when performing the component repairs.

The main components of the program are:

Standardized Work Instructions

Shop Qualification Procedure

QA/QC Program which included hold points and customer inspections

Database of inspection results evaluated for continuous improvement

 Overview:

 Goal- Optimize the utilization of all major capital parts.  This will maximize the value of each dollar spent on GT maintenance.

·        What is the size of the prize?

o   Capital parts purchase and repair is a huge part of the overall GT maintenance costs

o   What areas can be used to reduce costs?

§  Overall Component life

§  Outage interval extension

§  Condition Based Maintenance

§  Repair scope customization

§  Improved repair quality

·        Choosing the right repair facility?

o   Equipment and tooling

o   Experience level

o   Cost competitiveness

·        Quality Assurance Inspections