Case Ref
CH01224
Country
United Kingdom

Summary

A UK based Oil Refinery was having repeated failures on a Coppus 24 Steam Turbine. The original OEM labyrinth seal was ineffective at sealing the bearing housing from the ingress of steam, leading to premature bearing failure.

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