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• HIigher Flexibility equivalent but more modern and robust ones, a retrofit
With the increased shares of renewable sources, not only reduces maintenance requirements and
existing thermal plants must operate with higher intervals but can also enhance the unit’s lifetime.
flexibility. Combining latest engineering technologies • Profitability
and digital control systems, a retrofitted turbine can The economics of retrofitting compare favorably with
respond to the power demand fluctuation with high the cost of a new plant and the lead time is much
efficiency and minimal stress. shorter. Our services range from technical direction to
• Greater Reliability and Availability complete turnkey installation (typically executed within
Operators are more and more looking to run their a scheduled outage period). Return on investments are
assets as long as possible avoiding/minimizing achieved within a couple of years and performance
downtimes. By replacing old components with guarantees are provided.

Highlights of the Retrofit Solution
• Comparison between old steam path and new steam path

• Details of upgrades – blading and seals

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