LTE
Life Time Extension
LTE – Life Time Extension is the work undertaken to extend the lifetime of a component, or group of components, until after their original design lifetime. NDT is one of the key inputs for LTE, as is FFS (see last month’s What the Hec?!). NDT is used to establish the current condition of the component. It is then subsequently used to monitor the component, to ensure that it is behaving as expected and to forewarn of any changes in degradation.
For more information on the use of NDT in LTE see: http://www.energy.siemens.com/ru/pool/hq/energy-topics/pdfs/en/service/PowerGen2008_NDEInspections_LifetimeAssessment_turbequip.pdf
For an example of the benefits of LTE in the nuclear industry see: http://www.imeche.org/knowledge/themes/energy/nuclear-power/about-nuclear-power/the-future-of-nuclear/plant-life-extension
For an example of the benefits of LTE in the oil & gas industry see: http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/95702/life-time-extension-for-fpsos-with-hull-30-years-old/
What the hec?! articles are not intended to be the definitive account on the topic or acronym in question. Readers’ comments and contributions are welcomed. Email: ndtnews@bindt.org
For more information on the use of NDT in LTE see: http://www.energy.siemens.com/ru/pool/hq/energy-topics/pdfs/en/service/PowerGen2008_NDEInspections_LifetimeAssessment_turbequip.pdf
For an example of the benefits of LTE in the nuclear industry see: http://www.imeche.org/knowledge/themes/energy/nuclear-power/about-nuclear-power/the-future-of-nuclear/plant-life-extension
For an example of the benefits of LTE in the oil & gas industry see: http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/95702/life-time-extension-for-fpsos-with-hull-30-years-old/
What the hec?! articles are not intended to be the definitive account on the topic or acronym in question. Readers’ comments and contributions are welcomed. Email: ndtnews@bindt.org
