Steam Turbine Remedial Actions For Maintenance Off-Normal Operating Conditions

Steam Turbine Remedial Actions for
Maintenance off-normal operating conditions
Turbine
Off-Normal Condition Action Classification of action
Main steam pressure > Pmax Increase turbine load or reduce In-service correction
(Long-term) steam generator output
Main/reheat steam Reduce main / reheat steam In-service correction
temperature > θ max (long- temperature
term)
Main / reheat steam Raise main / reheat steam In-service correction
temperature < θdesign temperature
Steam pressure ahead of Reduce turbine load until pressure In-service correction
turbine blading > Pmax (long- ahead of turbine blading < Pmax
term) (long-term)
HP turbine exhaust steam Take ηi measurements In-service check

temperature or extraction
If internal efficiency ηi degraded Maintenance (saturated
temperatures > normal under
flush through with saturated steam steam washing) during
otherwise comparable
short shut-down
operating conditions Clean blading
Maintenance (cleaning)
during overhaul
Seal steam pressure Check control system; if In-service check and
deviates from setpoint or necessary correct setpoint correction
fluctuates adjuster
Repair during service or
If necessary repair control valves overhaul
Replace filters at seal steam Maintenance during short
control valves shut-down
Seal steam pressure > pnormal Measure temperature in leak-off In-service check
Seal steam leak-off valve steam lines of casings, valves etc.
100%
Check functioning of Gland Steam In-service check
condenser
Check shaft seal and repair Inspection and repair
if necessary during overhaul
Temperature differential , top Check temperature sensors In-service check
and bottom casing > normal
Establish cause of temperature Actions during service or
differential as per 3-4160 overhaul depending on
findings
Discrepancies at TSC
- TSC test function not Check TSC and / or temperature In-service check and
correct sensors; check and repair repair
TSC or temperature sensors
- High wall temperature
differentials during steady-
state operation
BHEL Haridwar 4-1140-02/1

Spacer plates at casing Check for casing lift In-service check

supports not free to move
Clean spacer plates and other In-service check and
fixture elements; establish maintenance (cleaning)
freedom of movement only if casing does
not lift when fixture
elements are removed;
inspection and
maintenance (cleaning) or
repair during overhaul
Check forces exerted by piping, In-service check;
check adjustment of piping correction during shut-
hangers down
Bearing or shaft vibration Perform checks as prescribed in In-service check
> normal under otherwise 3-4130 provided vibrations
comparable operating < trip limits
conditions
Actions as appropriate to
finding e.g.
- Rebalance rotor system In-service check
- Check alignment, bearings, In service correction
shaft seals Check during overhaul
or after turbine shut-down
Bearing metal temperatures Perform examinations and checks In-service check

> normal under otherwise as prescribed in 3-4140
comparable operating
If temperature changes wide with Immediate inspection and
conditions
rapid rates of change, shut down repair during forced shut-
turbine and inspect bearing down
If temperature changes small and Inspection and repair
slow, inspect and repair at earliest during overhaul
opportunity
Drain valves leaking Open drain, blow through and In-service correction
close again
Loss of integrity of stem Tighten stem seals In-service maintenance
packing of drain valves
LP turbine outlet temperature Leak in internal expansion joint In-service check
> normal under otherwise suspected if high temperature
comparable operating localised
conditions (especially
Perform inspection and if Visual inspection and
condenser vacuum)
necessary repair repairs during overhaul
or after shut-down
4-1140-02/2
Oil system
Oil system pressures < pnormal Perform examinations and checks Check and remedial
as prescribed in 3-4220 and take actions may in many
appropriate action cases be performed
during operation;
otherwise shut down
plant and perform repairs
Lubricating oil pressure Change over filter and clean In-service maintenance
downstream of filter < Pnormal
Control oil / fluid pressure Change over filter and clean or In-service maintenance
< Pnormal replace, or clean filter by rotating
filter plates
Oil temperature downstream Perform examinations and checks In-service checks and
of oil cooler > θnormal as prescribed in 3-4220 check maintenance
control system, if necessary
correct setpoint or repair
Check oil cooler vents;
check that no water is
being admitted to standby oil
cooler; check oil cooler for
chocking, where necessary
change over and clean
Oil level in oil tank < normal
- Slow change Top up with oil of same make and In-service check and
type maintenance
Locate leak and take appropriate In-service check and
- Rapid change
actions, e.g. initiate fire protection remedial action
measures
Oil level in tank strainer high Change and clean strainer Maintenance during
service or shut-down
Water collecting on oil tank Drain off water; separate water In-service maintenance
bottom from oil
Establish causes and eliminate Check and repair during
overhaul
Oil escaping at oil guard Check if oil vapour exhauster In-service check and
rings of bearing pedestals fan is in operation correction
Adjust throttle valves on bearing
pedestals
Check leak-tightness of oil tank
covers and if necessary reseal
Oil properties, e.g. air Perform additional oil In-service maintenance
separation capability and examinations; consult on
antifoaming, changed appropriate actions with oil
supplier and turbine manufacturer
4-1140-02/3
Control System, Protective Devices
Change in control system Check control system, if Correction during short

setting necessary reset or correct, shut-downs or overhauls
establish cause of discrepancy
- Control valve lift sequence
and eliminate
- Control valve
synchronisation
- Control valve travel
changed
as function of secondary
pressures
Primary oil pressure Examine antifoaming performance In-service check
fluctuates or < Pnormal of turbine oil
Check oil supply to hydraulic Check during short shut-
speed transducer downs or overhauls
Open main oil pump and check Check and repair during
hydraulic speed transducer overhauls
Control valve stems not leak-
tight
- Control valve opening Replace back seat Repair during overhaul or
100% short shut-downs
- Control valve opening < Replace steam packing rings
100%
Control valve leaking Replace valve stem; rework seat Repair during overhaul
(internal steam leak)
Load shedding relay Repair load shedding relay In-service repair
defective
Faults in valves detected by
automatic turbine / valve
tester
- Running time exceeded Adjust limit switch In-service repair
during testing of stop and
control valves
Extraction swing check valve Repair position indicators In-service repair
position indicators defective
4-1140-02/4
Pumps and Piping
Pump and motor bearing Inspect bearing, renew or In-service maintenance

temperatures > normal replenish grease or oil charge
Pump shaft seals not leak- Tighten and if necessary In-service maintenance
tight repack shaft seals
Performance degraded Switch in standby unit In-service correction
If necessary perform overhaul Repair during overhaul
Discharge head < normal Switch in standby unit In-service correction
under otherwise comparable
Perform system check, if In-service correction
operating conditions
necessary correct system
operation
Pipes vibrating Inspect dampers In-service maintenance
Check and repair piping hangers In-service repair
and supports
Piping and/or piping
connections leaky
- Large-scale escape of Immediately shut down turbine Repair during stoppage
flammable media (initiate fire protection
measures); eliminate leak
- Small-scale escape of Establish cause of leak and Repair during stoppages
flammable media eliminate or overhauls
Valve stem seals not leak- Tighten or replace stem seals In-service maintenance,
tight repair during stoppages
and overhauls
Also refer to the following sections:

[1] 3-4130 : Fault tracing – Vibration
[2] 3-4140 : Fault tracing – Bearing temperatures
[3] 3-4160 : Fault tracing – Casing temperatures
[4] 3-4220 : Fault tracing – Oil system
4-1140-02/5

Steam Turbine Remedial Actions For Maintenance Off-Normal Operating Conditions

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Steam Turbine Remedial Actions For Maintenance Off-Normal Operating Conditions

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Steam Turbine Remedial Actions For Maintenance Off-Normal Operating Conditions

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Steam Turbine Remedial Actions for

Maintenance off-normal operating conditions

Off-Normal Condition Action Classification of action

HP turbine exhaust steam Take ηi measurements In-service check

BHEL Haridwar 4-1140-02/1

Spacer plates at casing Check for casing lift In-service check

Bearing metal temperatures Perform examinations and checks In-service check

Off-Normal Condition Action Classification of action

Off-Normal Condition Action Classification of action

Change in control system Check control system, if Correction during short

Off-Normal Condition Action Classification of action

Pump and motor bearing Inspect bearing, renew or In-service maintenance

Also refer to the following sections:

You might also like