Steam Line Repairs & Attemperator Replacements

Client: Genuity
Completed: 2024
Critical Planning & Execution Support + Contract Management

Scope

Project involved replacement of three Attemperators, one Hot Reheat Tee and Header Transition Weld Repair for a 450MW Supercritical Boiler.

Challenges

Project sets the outage critical path; underestimation or overestimation leads to significant financial loss or lost generation.

Equipment made from exotic materials (P91, P22 and P11); replacements not widely practiced in Australia.

Prior to TLG engagement, multiple planned attempts with most successful completed 40% over planned duration and resulted in overall increased project costs by a factor of 10.
Long lead times: equipment manufacturing up to 10 months, welding consumables 6 months; limited technical and trades expertise available.

Outcomes

  • Works were completed one day ahead of the forecast program despite a 60–70% scope increase from previous project attempts.
  • Project successfully completed in 30% less time than previous attempts and 1 day before planned duration.
  • The station avoided repeat penalty exposure.
  • Strict Contract Management returned an estimated ~20% cost saving.
  • The client gained confidence to deploy similar replacement methodologies into future boiler campaigns.

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