The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) provides steam turbine inspection services to our clients in power generation, petrochemical, pulp and paper, oil and gas, nuclear energy, and other industrial facilities to help identify turbine defects early and maintain the long-term reliability of your most critical assets.
Steam turbines are essential to energy production. They convert high-pressure steam into mechanical energy for efficient electricity generation and industrial applications. Our specialized inspections assess the condition, performance, and service life of steam turbines and their components to help prevent unplanned outages and support safe operation.
What Inspection Methods are Most Effective for Detecting Steam Turbine Defects?
Our Level II and Level III inspectors use a combination of nondestructive testing methods and remote visual inspections to detect cracks, corrosion, and other defects in steam turbine components. We assess blades, rotors, valves, generators, pumps, compressors, and other internal steam turbine parts using the following methods:
- Eddy Current Testing (ET)
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Borescope Inspections
- Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
- Visual Inspections
What Standards are Typically Applied During Steam Turbine Inspections?
While the applicable standards applied depend on the inspection method, turbine design, and project scope, steam turbine inspections are typically performed in accordance with:
- ASME (Section V, Section XI, B31.1)
- ASTM (ET, MT, PT, UT)
- ASNT (SNT-TC-1A, CP-189)
- OEM-Specific Requirements from Turbine Manufacturers (Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Alstom)
At ATS, we tailor steam turbine inspection services to your specific project requirements.
Local Support Backed by Global Resources
Since 1967, ATS has been a trusted partner across the testing, inspection, certification, and compliance (TICC) industry. Our growing network of laboratories holds multiple ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditations and operates under an ISO 9001:2015-registered system.
After joining SGS in 2026, the leading provider of TICC services, ATS has combined its local expertise with global resources, expanding our expertise and inspection capabilities to serve an even wider range of clients worldwide. Together, we continue our mission of creating a safe and reliable world.
Contact Us
Our certified inspectors are ready to assess your turbine’s condition at any phase. Submit a web request form or call ATS at +1 (888) 287-5227 to schedule a steam turbine inspection today.
