CCC White Paper

Managing Turbomachinery Control System Obsolescence

Learn how to extend system life, manage risk, and plan smarter upgrades for long-term operational success.

Aging turbomachinery control systems pose significant challenges to plant reliability, safety, and cost management. As electronic components become obsolete, operators must decide between running to failure, adopting preventive maintenance, or scheduling strategic upgrades.

This white paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of each maintenance approach, highlighting best practices for striking a balance between risk, cost, and operational productivity. You’ll understand why a proactive lifecycle strategy, including preventive maintenance, inventory management, and phased retrofits, can reduce downtime, control upgrade costs, and improve long-term equipment reliability.

Real-world cases and vendor-supported programs, such as hardware buybacks and spare parts management, show how facilities can better manage aging control systems and prepare for inevitable technology transitions.

Whether you're operating aging compressor trains or planning your next upgrade cycle, this paper offers practical strategies to maintain uptime, protect critical assets, and maximize investment over the long term.