Mitsubishi Power: Integrating Robotic Laser Cleaning into Power Generation Restoration

A corporate project developed through approximately one year of collaboration, on-site testing, and implementation planning. For Mitsubishi Power, implementing laser cleaning began with understanding how the technology could fit into a demanding power generation restoration process. Advanced Laser Restoration worked closely with Mitsubishi Power's technical team to evaluate applications, conduct on-site demonstrations, and develop a plan to integrate 1,000-watt pulsed laser cleaning machines with robotics. The result was an implemented solution designed to reduce manual work inside power generation units and accelerate the cleaning stage before those units return to service. UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION During the reset process, copper windings are removed from the power generation units, exposing interior surfaces that must be cleaned before the units can be rebuilt and prepared for redeployment. This application required more than an equipment recommendation. It required an understanding of the units, the cleaning requirements, and how robotic laser cleaning could become part of Mitsubishi Power's existing workflow. Advanced Laser Restoration began with a scheduled on-site visit and demonstration, using real-world tests to evaluate the application and guide its recommendations. FROM DEMONSTRATION TO IMPLEMENTATION Over approximately one year, Advanced Laser Restoration maintained close collaboration with Mitsubishi Power through multiple site visits, demonstrations, and technical discussions. Working alongside Mitsubishi Power's technical team, ALR developed a planned implementation pairing 1,000-watt laser cleaning machines with robotics to clean the interior surfaces exposed after removal of the copper windings. The project progressed from initial testing to an implemented system, with equipment shipped to its designated destinations for use. REDUCING MANUAL WORK INSIDE THE UNITS The robotic laser cleaning approach addresses a significant challenge in this restoration process: the need for individuals to work inside the power generation units during cleaning. By integrating laser cleaning with robotics, the implemented solution: • Eliminates the need for individuals to be inside the units to perform the cleaning operation. • Reduces the manpower required for that stage of restoration. • Accelerates interior cleaning before rebuilding and redeployment. These improvements help Mitsubishi Power move through a labor-intensive stage of the reset process more efficiently. AN APPLICATION-LED APPROACH The Mitsubishi Power project demonstrates Advanced Laser Restoration's ability to support complex industrial applications from initial evaluation through equipment deployment. On-site demonstrations established the foundation. Continued collaboration shaped the implementation. Laser cleaning and robotics brought the plan into operation. For organizations exploring industrial laser cleaning, Advanced Laser Restoration provides hands-on application testing, equipment recommendations, and implementation planning grounded in the work the technology needs to perform. Discuss your application: 844-527-3799 | info@alrclean.com