In casual discussions among Electrical Engineers I am often asked to opine on the significance of the various types of equipment maintenance in Power Plants, as well as on the investigation stages, after an equipment failure has occurred. This article intends to provide insights on these matters, in a clear, methodic and systematic fashion. To begin with, where did the …

What equipment still concerns insurers, loss adjusters, risk managers and operators? Turbines, generators and transformers, between others. This is because of their cost, complexity, and exposure to potential large interruption periods when a loss occurs. This is particularly especial when damage is not that evident. The photos below have caused interruption periods of many months (and years), yet the damage …