EROSION Problem : High pressure air mixes with ash and leaks to low pressure side leads to erosion of static seals, radial seals etc. Action Taken : Reverse rotation of APH ( Gas to SA to PA ) Additional layer of by-pass seal near sector plates, static seals and ASP TO SP seal. Seal thickness increased (1. Mm to 2. Mm) seal tabs introduced in Axial and Radial seals.
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Air Preheater in Thermal Power Plant Problem n Sol
EROSION Problem : High pressure air mixes with ash and leaks to low pressure side leads to erosion of static seals, radial seals etc. Action Taken : Reverse rotation of APH ( Gas to SA to PA…