Abstract: Legacy parts information for steam turbines is made accessible via a database which employs hierarchical parts groupings, distribution codes, categories, and plain language parts titles and/or descriptions. In one embodiment, the invention provides a process for receiving legacy parts information and modifying the legacy parts information to create the computer searchable database in a fashion which facilitates easier searching.

Abstract: A data presentation system for presenting performance and economic data related to upgrading steam turbines and boilers. The data presentation system comprises one or more client computers connected via a computer network to a system server computer that, in turn, is connected to a database. In one embodiment, a steam plant operator or other user logs-in to a steam plant equipment manufacturer's web site and enters information about a steam turbine or boiler that the plant operator wishes to upgrade. In one embodiment, the plant operator also ranks upgrade criteria according to their relative importance to the plant operator. The data presentation system then selects upgrade packages for the steam plant equipment based on the equipment information provided by the user and the user's upgrade criteria ranking.