Energy and environment
4 résultats
17.09.2021
Damaged steam turbine in an incinerator
The bearings of a steam turbine in a household waste incinerator were damaged following a lubrication defect, halting the production of electricity.
17.09.2021
Risk of a nuclear incident following routine maintenance
A power station was replacing the nuclear fuel in one of its reactors, as part of routine maintenance. Foreign bodies were then detected in the fuel assembly, incurring the risk…
03.08.2021
Damage survey of a gas engine explosion
A grower of rare roses invested in a cogeneration unit to meet the energy needs of his greenhouses. The gas engine exploded a few days after its periodic maintenance.
03.08.2021
Dam collapse due to heavy rains
Heavy rainfall caused the collapse of a hydroelectric dam while work was under way to create an extra channel for the reservoir. The reservoir’s capacity needed to be increased to…