Steam Turbine Design Engineer (Bearings, Pedestals, Turning Gear)
- Quest Global
- 5 - 10 years
- Bengaluru
- 6 months ago
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Job Description
- Design journal and thrust bearings for steam/gas turbines and large rotating machinery.
- Perform bearing sizing, clearance, preload, and lubrication calculations based on load, speed, and thermal conditions.
- Conduct rotor dynamic, thermal, and tribological analyses to ensure bearing system reliability and stability.
- Select appropriate bearing materials, coatings, and lubrication strategies for high-speed and high-temperature environments.
- Integrate bearing systems with rotor and lube oil systems to ensure optimal performance.
Define bearing instrumentation requirements (RTDs, vibration probes, proximity sensors) for condition monitoring
- Design turning gear systems including gearboxes, clutches, motors, and drive interfaces for large rotating equipment.
Perform sizing and torque calculations based on rotor mass, breakaway torque, and speed requirements
- Specify motor ratings, braking systems, and controls for turning gear applications.
- Interface with turbine controls team to define operational logic (local/remote, permissive, interlocks).
Ensure compatibility of turning gear system with turbine casing and rotor layouts
- Design bearing pedestals and support structures to ensure rigid, aligned, and vibration-isolated support.
- Define geometry, mounting, and hold-down details to accommodate thermal growth and dynamic loading.
- Perform structural and vibration analysis to validate stiffness, load paths, and dynamic response.
Account for foundation, grouting, anchor bolt layout, and maintenance access in design
- Good knowledge on mechanical concepts like thermal engineering and fluid mechanics.
Tools experience: AutoCAD, NX, Enovia PLM or similar
Prepare 2D/3D CAD models, design documentation, specifications, and calculation reports
Job Classification
Industry: Power (Hydro)Functional Area / Department: Research & DevelopmentRole Category: Engineering & ManufacturingRole: Design EngineerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Quest GlobalLocation(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills: turbine bearings turning gear gear box design sizing gas turbine Turbomachinery pedestals Bearing Design Rotating Equipments Vibration Analysis calculations steam turbine
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