Diagnostic and root cause analysis of two 135 MW steam turbines at the Calaca power plant in the Philippines, including resolution of serious mechanical issues and supervision of overhaul work

Technical expert assignment for the major overhaul of Units 3 and 4 at the Calaca coal-fired thermal power plant.

The engagement covered supervision of the full overhaul of two 135 MW steam turbines, including in-depth diagnostic and root cause analysis of serious mechanical failures (blade fractures, severe vibrations, rotor rubbing). The team identified the root causes, defined the remedial strategy, and supervised all repair and reassembly works to restore the units to safe and reliable operation.