Improving SWAS Uptime, Reduction in Maintenance Time and 50% less rework through SWAS for a Thermal Power Plant

A 4X500 MW thermal power plant in Central India was facing frequent delays during its SWAS (Steam and Water Analysis System) measurement and corrective maintenance activities. The plant’s legacy system suffered from manual measurement processes , an obsolete panel layout , and panel wiring complexity.

Objective

PROBLEM

Extended outage duration and delayed startups

Generation losses and unplanned costs

Inability to take timely corrective action due to no real-time monitoring

Reduced system reliability and higher maintenance costs

Solution

SOLUTION

Forbes Marshall designed and implemented a comprehensive SWAS Retrofit Approach tailored for faster execution and long-term reliability.

Key features of the solution included:

Integration of online measurement systems for continuous real-time monitoring of steam and water parameters.

Plug-and-play modular panel design for easy maintenance, reconfiguration, and improved accessibility.

Simplified tubing and wiring layout for faster installation and reduced rework.

Expert supervision and training for plant engineers to ensure smooth operation and data interpretation.

Benefit

BENEFITS

Measurement time reduced by 3-4 hours with availability of online measurement

Response time or time taken for corrective action reduced bu 3-4 hours

Reduction of rework incidents by 50%

Shorter and more predictable maintenance cycles

High system uptime and availability with access to 24X7 parameter visibility

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