Abstract: A nozzle segment separation tool for use with a pair of airfoils of adjacent nozzle segments in a turbine is provided. The nozzle segment separation tool includes a pair of separation brackets, a movable separation bracket and a stationary separation bracket, and a hydraulic cylinder positioned between the pair of separation brackets. The movable separation bracket is positioned about a first airfoil of the pair of airfoils and the stationary separation bracket is positioned about a second airfoil of the pair of airfoils. The hydraulic cylinder pushes the movable separation bracket against the first airfoil until the stationary separation bracket pushes the second airfoil to separate from the first airfoil.

Abstract: A tool for separating adjacent component segments in a stage of a turbine section. The tool includes a base and first and second curved plates. The first plate includes a first end to engage a portion of a component segment, and the second plate includes a first end to engage a fixed element, such as the other component segment or a half casing of the turbine section. A coupler couples the first plate to the base, and a linear actuator is between the base and the second plate. The linear actuator linearly moves the second plate between a first position in which the first ends of the first and second plates are retracted and a second position in which the first ends of the first and second plates are extended a distance from one another to force the adjacent component segments to separate.

Abstract: A nozzle segment separation tool for use with a pair of airfoils of adjacent nozzle segments in a turbine is provided. The nozzle segment separation tool includes a pair of separation brackets, a movable separation bracket and a stationary separation bracket, and a hydraulic cylinder positioned between the pair of separation brackets. The movable separation bracket is positioned about a first airfoil of the pair of airfoils and the stationary separation bracket is positioned about a second airfoil of the pair of airfoils. The hydraulic cylinder pushes the movable separation bracket against the first airfoil until the stationary separation bracket pushes the second airfoil to separate from the first airfoil.