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    The document provides information about operating a gas turbine power plant, including: 1) Checks like ensuring drain valves are closed and power sources are on should be completed prior to startup. 2) The control system can be used to automatically start, sequence, and synchronize the turbine and generator to the distribution system or operate manually. 3) The control system will automatically adjust fuel flow to maintain exhaust temperature limits and output as ambient temperatures change.

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    Plant Operation - Gas Turbine/Generator

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    The document provides information about operating a gas turbine power plant, including: 1) Checks like ensuring drain valves are closed and power sources are on should be completed prior to startup. 2) The control system can be used to automatically start, sequence, and synchronize the turbine and generator to the distribution system or operate manually. 3) The control system will automatically adjust fuel flow to maintain exhaust temperature limits and output as ambient temperatures change.

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    The document provides information about operating a gas turbine power plant, including: 1) Checks like ensuring drain valves are closed and power sources are on should be completed prior to startup. 2) The control system can be used to automatically start, sequence, and synchronize the turbine and generator to the distribution system or operate manually. 3) The control system will automatically adjust fuel flow to maintain exhaust temperature limits and output as ambient temperatures change.

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    Plant Operation - Gas Turbine/Generator

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    The document provides information about operating a gas turbine power plant, including: 1) Checks like ensuring drain valves are closed and power sources are on should be completed prior to startup. 2) The control system can be used to automatically start, sequence, and synchronize the turbine and generator to the distribution system or operate manually. 3) The control system will automatically adjust fuel flow to maintain exhaust temperature limits and output as ambient temperatures change.

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    Operation

    PLOP

    PLANT OPERATION

    I. PLANT OPERATION— GAS TURBINE/GENERATOR


    A. Introduction
    The package power plant, as furnished for this installation, is comprised of a heavy
    duty gas turbine unit driving a generator. Also included on site are generator auxiliary
    equipment, turbine and generator control equipment and off–base skids for fire
    protection, air processing, compressor & turbine cleaning, cooling water, and exhaust
    frame blowers (as applicable), all essential to the overall operation of the plant.
    The purpose of this write-up is to provide the operator with basic information for
    understanding the over-all operation of this plant.
    More operational information on the turbine, generator or auxiliary equipment can be
    found in the system descriptions on the equipment. Unit specific operation, settings and
    adjustments information is covered by the Control Specifications. In addition one–line
    diagrams, and control equipment/piping schematics are in the Outlines and Diagrams
    section.

    B. General
    The control system supplied with this equipment is designed to provide full or partially
    automatic, sequential programmed operation, as selected by the operator. During
    operation, running data can be selected and displayed for operator information and
    action. This important running data is displayed on both the turbine control panel, and
    gauge/indicator readings on the turbine equipment. Unit alarms are displayed on the
    control panel CRT for review and action by the operator.

    C. Checks Prior to Operation


    Prior to startup or following major maintenance work, it is essential to check all support
    systems, power sources and control devices for proper condition. These checks are
    dependent on individual station procedures requirements, but may include such areas as
    drain valves closed, power breakers in the on position, supply/isolation valves open,

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    controls in start/operation positions, any tagged out equipment returned to normal state,
    all safety equipment in place.

    D. Operation
    Following confirmation of hardware state, the operator can set controls to the desired
    point of control by way of the turbine/generator control panels. With the selection of
    automatic operation, the operator can perform a single start signal at the turbine control
    panel and the entire power package will start, sequence through the crank, fire,
    accelerate steps to running speed, synchronize and load to a preset point, all without
    additional input from the operator. If a lower level of operation (such as crank, fire) is
    selected at the control panel, the unit will automatically advance to that point and
    maintain until further selections are made. The SPEEDTRONIC ?control system has
    been programmed to sequentially accomplish functions engineered to bring the power
    plant from a standstill to the selected point of operation.
    The turbine/generator control system also starts and stops base mounted and auxiliary
    equipment to supply necessary cooling, lubrication, fuel requirements and protection
    functions.
    With automatic generator synchronization selected, the control system will read,
    compare and adjust turbine–generator speed and generator voltage, etc., to match the
    system requirements. The generator is then connected to the system by closure of the
    generator breaker or line breaker. Output from the turbine– generator set can be
    adjusted to meet distribution system needs (this can be accomplished by the system
    dispatcher when that function has been connected to the control system).
    Synchronization of the turbine–generator unit to the distribution system can be
    automatic, as stated above, or manual. In either case, relaying and control components
    compare and display on the control panel critical information useful in the proper
    connection of this unit to the system. In the manual synchronization mode it is the
    operator’s responsibility to adjust turbine–generator speed and generator voltage, etc.,
    to match requirements before closing breaker at proper time.
    Unit output is limited by turbine exhaust temperature constraints. As ambient
    temperatures change, the control system will automatically adjust fuel flow to the

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    turbine to maintain exhaust temperature control set point, with corresponding change in
    output. Exhaust temperature control of the turbine–generator is an automatic function,
    programmed into the control system for protection of the equipment, and cannot be
    overridden.
    In addition to the exhaust temperature control system, there are several other control
    and protection systems incorporated into the controls to ensure safe operation of this
    unit, these systems interact with each other automatically. They are described in the
    Control Support System section.

    E. Shutdown
    Normal shutdown (with automatic operation selected), is accomplished by giving the
    unit a stop signal at the control panel. The control system will unload the generator,
    open the generator breaker, decrease fuel to the turbine until flame can no longer be
    maintained in the combustion chambers, and decrease in speed to a standstill. At this
    point rotor turning function will be initiated. Also during the shutdown cycle, support
    systems will be activated or shutdown as required.

    F. Special Operations
    Special operations and abnormal operations are described in the Operation tab. These
    special modes of operation are unique to the equipment and needs of the site.

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