Ben Adams Presents to the PCPUG

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Ben discussed the requirements for balancing following work on the rotors, the associated risks and mitigation strategies.

Ben Adams Presents to STUG

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Ben covered the basics of brushgear including why it is used, how it works, and what its limitations are.

Hawkins Spring 2025 Power & Energy Seminar

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We were delighted to welcome clients to Balls Brothers in London where Electrical Engineer, Ben Adams, hosted the first Power and Energy Seminar of 2025, again concentrating on the renewable sector.

Unexpected Damage in Steam Path Components

Industrial turbine at the workshop

Steam Turbines operate for extended campaign periods ranging from 3 to 9 years with little invasive inspection. Minor inspections of auxiliary components such as valves and gearboxes do occur but most of the daily, monthly, and yearly inspections are of external systems looking for visible degradation

Vibration and Performance Monitoring

Inspection of a gas turbine engine using a Video Endoscope

Improvements of vibration monitoring systems mean issues within the power and energy industry are being detected before a complete failure occurs.

Annual Events Highlights

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As another year closes, we would like to take a moment to thank those who attended our annual receptions across the globe and who contributed to their success.

Ben Adams Presents at OEC 2024

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Hawkins was honoured to sponsor the Onshore Energy Conference in London again this year and Hawkins’ Head of Power and Energy, Ben Adams, delivered a focus group session on Managing Ageing Assets.