Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station ,Chandrapur AUXILIARY FAILURE EVENT ANALYSIS REPORT DATE-02.06.2012
Auxiliary Failed : PA Fan 4 B tripped at 11:25 Hrs.
Brief description of Event : PA Fan 4 B tripped while LOP changeover LOP-1 to
LOP-2. C/M 4C also tripped (C/M 4A & 4B were U/P)
Observation : 1.Set not tripped.
2. C/M-4A & 4B were U/P Analysis of failure : LOP no-2 Started. At the time of tripping of LOP no-1, PA Fan 4B got tripped. It is observed LOP no-2 is in trip condition After checking by TIC (vide P/No.2801) it is observed that trolley contacts of LOP no-2 were loose. Same is adjusted & trial taken found ok. Action: LOP no.2-start command given from PCR but it was not started & LOPS no.1hand tripped. Therefore PA fan 4B got tripped.LOP no.2 ckt checked trial given to PCR Root cause :
Recommendation : While changeover of auxiliary starting of auxiliary should be
confirmed from local before switching off running auxiliary