Steam turbine failure mechanisms and associated countermeasure upgrades.

Tour of MHI’s shop, followed by technical presentation on steam turbine failure mechanisms and associated countermeasure upgrades.

ASME Event: Steam turbine failure mechanisms and associated countermeasure upgrades.

Summary: Tour of MHI’s shop, followed by technical presentation on steam turbine failure mechanisms and associated countermeasure upgrades.

Date: Tuesday, 10th November 2026.

Speaker: Patrick Green, Upgrades Manager (CSB) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Compressor

Patrick Green is the Upgrades Manager for Mitsubishi Compressor International (MCOI) in Houston, TX, USA with 20 years of experience encompasses operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of machinery as well as specification, installation, and commissioning of new machinery in the refining, petrochemicals, and polymers industries. In his current role, he is responsible for upgrades of MCOI’s fleet of turbomachinery in the Western Hemisphere. Patrick is a 2008 graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a registered professional engineer, and a former member of multiple API Task Forces.

Technical discussion:

All machines are subject to wear-out failure mechanisms that manifest overtime. For mechanical drive steam turbines, these failure mechanisms can include creep, corrosion, cracking, erosion, fouling, fatigue, and certain combinations thereof. Steam turbine wear-out failure mechanisms will be reviewed, and upgrades that can be applied as countermeasures to those failure mechanisms will be discussed.

Meeting Cost:

In-person (ASME members & Volunteers): $15 per Plate (or Veggie Option)

In-person (non-ASME members): $20 per Plate (or Veggie Option)

Student: Free with RSVP

Online: Free via Zoom Link

Meeting Agenda:

5:45 – 6:00 PM CDT Sign-In

6:00 – 6:45 PM CDT MHI Shop Tour

6:45 – 7:15 PM CDT Networking and Dinner (in-person)

7:15 – 7:30 PM CDT ASME Business Announcements (in-person and Virtual)
7:30 – 8:30 PM CDT Presentation (in-person and Virtual)

Online Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85861296708?pwd=BIEjacyiDnIMozp0fJvojqUGS2hHhp.1

Site Address:

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Compressor

14888 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77047

Site and Safety Protocols:

No photos allowed.

Closed-toed shoes are required.

Safety glasses are required.

Host can provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), however attendees are encouraged to bring their own, if possible.

Questions: Contact asme.secretary.tx@gmail.com

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