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1. BACKGROUND
2. OBSERVATIONS
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
4
5
6
7
TRAVELLING GRATE
AIR PRE HEATER (APH)
ID FANS
OTHER ISSUES
3. CONCLUDING RECOMMENDATIONS
ANNEXES
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1. BACKGROUND
Hemarus Industries Limited (HIL), an OLAM group company has a 20.5 MW co-generation power plant
for supplying power and process steam for the manufacturing operation & export of surplus power to
the grid. The boiler for the Cogen plant is rated at 110 TPH capacity, 110 Kg/cm2 (g) pressure and 540oC
temperature.
Development Energy Services Limited (DESL) has been providing technical consulting services to HIL for
enhancement of capacity and efficiency as well as improved operation and maintenance performance of
the cogeneration plant. Feasibility of expanding the capacity of the boiler to 120 TPH for meeting the
steam demand for expanding crushing operation to 5000 TCD was reviewed by undertaking a field trial
on 6th and 7th Jan, 2014 (summary report attached at annexure-I). Based on the recommendations from
DESL and as per mutual consultation, HIL has carried out the following improvement jobs in the current
off-season (2014):
As per mandate from HIL, DESL has carried out inspection and checking of the repair/modification work
carried out in the above referred areas by undertaking field visits during the periods from 26th to 29th
October followed by another visit from 3rd to 5th Nov, 2014. This report is being submitted incorporating
the observations from the inspection and concluding recommendations on operational monitoring for
meeting the set performance objectives.
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2. OBSERVATIONS
2.1
Travelling Grate
Section
Maximum deviation-mm
Remarks
Level
Alignment
1.0
ND
Rails
Shaft
Nondetectable
Nondetectable
OK
Nondetectable
Nondetectable
Structure
OK
Slightly higher between side and 1st rail
from sides. OK
Elongated chain links and rollers and the damaged fire cleats have been replaced. The assembly has
been done as per good engineering standard. The assembled chain was operated for 4 hours. The
running was smooth.
The measurement check sheets are attached at Annexure-II.
The MOC of 1 fire cleats as per test certificates (Chemical Composition %) received from M/s Tough
Casting is as follows:Elements
Heat No.:
D 979
Heat No.:
D 982
Heat No.:
Heat No.:
Heat No.:
Heat No.:
D 996
D 1002
D 1016
D 1027
Date of
Test:
14.10.14
Date of
Test:
16.10.14
Date of
Test:19.10.14
Date of
Test:19.10.14
Date of Test:
31.10.14
Date of
Test:05.11.14
C%
3.29
3.35
3.24
3.46
3.48
3.27
Si %
3.91
4.14
3.86
3.97
3.90
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Elements
Heat No.:
D 979
Heat No.:
D 982
Heat No.:
Heat No.:
Heat No.:
Heat No.:
D 996
D 1002
D 1016
D 1027
Date of
Test:
14.10.14
Date of
Test:
16.10.14
Date of
Test:19.10.14
Date of
Test:19.10.14
Date of Test:
31.10.14
Date of
Test:05.11.14
Mn %
0.17
S%
0.01
P%
0.18
0.22
0.32
0.21
0.28
0.01
0.001
0.008
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.009
0.008
0.01
0.008
0.01
Mo %
0.54
0.56
0.66
0.79
0.68
0.80
Mg %
0.062
0.037
0.01
0.033
0.035
0.043
High silicon-molybdenum Ductile Irons offers good high temperature strength, superior resistance to
oxidation and growth, and good performance under thermal cycling conditions. As a result these
materials have been very effective in applications with service temperatures in the range 1200-1500oF
(650-820oC) and where low to moderate severity thermal cycling may occur. Ductile Irons with 4%
silicon and 0.6-0.8% molybdenum are presently specified for numerous automotive manifolds and
turbocharger casings and same is used in our case.
High silicon irons containing 1% molybdenum are used for special high temperature exhaust manifolds
and heat treating racks. Molybdenum contents up to 2% may be used. Increasing the molybdenum level
enhances high temperature strength and improves machinability but reduces toughness and may
segregate to form grain boundary carbides.
2.2
There are 9127 APH tubes distributed over three passes for both FD and SA consisting of 1843 tubes in
each pass for FD and 1216 tubes for each pass in SA path. 1960 tubes (about 1200 in the 2nd pass and
balance in the 3rd pass in aggregate for FD & SA) have been replaced due to problem of choking and
leakages. Air leak test was per formed post completion of the replacement work. Some leakages have
been observed as shown in the following tables.
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Leakages
FD APH
Old tubes
Expanded tubes
Corner welded tubes
Old tubes
Expanded tubes
Corner welded tubes
3
4
10
10
2
Nil
4
5
9
5
Nil
3
It has been recommended to block the old tubes and re-expand/re-weld the new tubes.
2.3
ID Fans
ID fan rotors and suction cones have been replaced by new ones for achieving the higher capacity
required for enhancing boiler capacity. The assembly has been procured from M/s Howden Solyvent.
Their representative was present during performance test. Following inspection and tests were
conducted.
Dimensional checks
Operational smoothness and capacity
The following figures and table show the measured values against the data provided by the vendor in
the GA drawing.
Bottom Clearance
ID Fan A Readings
Impeller
18 mm
16 mm
Inlet Cone
10 mm
12 mm
50 mm
50 mm
(Data for two sets of readings)
Figure 1: ID fan inspection drawing
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Description
Top
(mm)
18
16
14
18
Reading-1 ID fan-A
Reading-2 ID fan-A
Reading-1 ID fan-B
Reading-2 ID fan-B
Bottom
(mm)
10
12
7
7
Over Lap
(mm)
50
50
50
52
Top and bottom clearances were measured from the edge of the cone. Adjusting for the thickness of
cone (3 mm), actual clearances and calculated deviations are as shown in the following table.
Table 4: ID fan clearances
Particulars
As per
GAD
Deviation
Measured
Adjusted
As per
GAD
Deviation
Measured
As per
GAD
Deviation
Overlap
Adjusted
Bottom clearance
Measured
Reading-1 Fan-A
Reading-2 Fan-A
Reading-1 Fan-B
Reading-1 Fan-B
Top clearance
18
16
14
18
13
11
9
13
9+/-2
9+/-2
9+/-2
9+/-2
2
OK
OK
2
10
12
7
7
5
7
2
2
3+/-2
3+/-2
3+/-2
3+/-2
OK
2
1
1
50
50
50
52
49+/-4
49+/-5
49+/-6
49+/-7
OK
OK
OK
OK
All the deviations are in the positive direction and to that extent; no mechanical problem would be faced
in operating the fans. However, there would be minor increase in recirculation impacting the output and
efficiency.
Trial operations were conducted for mechanical, capacity and load assessment at up to 75% of the rated
speed. The running was mechanically smooth with maximum bearing vibration at 1mm/sec. Maximum
bearing temperature was also within safe limit at 45 oC. Pitot tube was used for assessment of capacity;
calculated capacity works out to over 65 m3/sec against designed value at 41 m3/sec. Subsequently,
further tests were carried out jointly by the vendor and HIL and the capacity was assessed at 60 m3/sec.
There are site limitations in carrying out measurement to acceptable level of accuracy by pitot tube due
to the layout and dimension of the duct as well as position of dampers. Actual capacity and efficiency
tests would have to be performed using the on-line meters during operation of the boiler. However, it
can be concluded that desired capacity would be available from the fans.
2.4
Other issues
Actions have been taken on most of the issues as per plan (Latest status as per table at Annexure-III).
Following issues still remain pending.
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Area
Foreign material
with fuel causing
damage to grate
Pending action
Identification of sources
Options for engineering solution
Travelling grate
TG lubrication
system
TG 3rd extraction
pressure
TG oil system
Generator PT
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Way forward
It is recommended to collect samples of
foreign materials with a view to assess the
feasibility of providing engineering solution
at the fuel feeding end.
I&C as well as monitoring system are to be
incorporated.
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3. CONCLUDING RECOMMENDATIONS
All the required jobs for repair and modifications for increasing capacity and reliability have been carried
out as per action plans formulated mutually. We expect the boiler to provide 120 TPH output on a
sustainable basis at good efficiency. Some of the required operational cares have been highlighted as
follows.
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Travelling Grate
o Instituting a regular monitoring system for temperature at the riddling hoppers and
quantity and quality (burning and unburnt carbon content) of riddling removed in every
shift
o Collect all the debris/foreign materials separated at the fuel feeding hopper as well from
other section of the boilers shift-wise with a view to further improve the monitoring
system as well as explore feasibility of engineering solution
APH
o Carry out one more leak test after taking action on the leaky joints.
ID Fans
o Conduct capacity, power load and efficiency tests during the season after loading the
boiler to 120 TPH capacity.
Other areas
o As pre recommendations at Table 5 above.
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Annexes
Annexure-I-Capacity test report
Subject
Date of visit
Objective of
visit
Maximum
operating
capability
Units
TPH
Mm draft
%
MW
TPH
oC
mm(-)
Maximum Vibration
Pedestal Key Gap
Mi
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
1
2
3
4
5
6
Turbine
safety
conditions
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113
Draft
100
21.15
78.5
44.2
0.24-0.28
57.58
2
115
0
100
21.4
80
44.1
0.240.29
56.6
3
116.7
10
100
22.1
81
44.3
0.240.28
56.6
4
118.2
12
100
22.13
83
44.3
0.240.28
56.6
5
119
16
100
22.35
84
44.2
0.240.28
56.6
0.14
0.17
0.06
0.14
0.06
0.11
0.15
0.16
0.04
0.23
0.06
0.09
Not
taken
0.14
0.14
0.04
0.16
0.12
0.1
Not
taken
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Constraints,
if any
Other issues
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over longer period after attending to the ID fan issue discussed hereunder.
Only constraint was observed in boiler furnace; this was getting pressurized
even at full speed of the ID fan. Capacity requirement of various fans, their
power need for operating the boiler at 120 TPH on bagasse were calculated and
assessed against the ratings.
Following observations have been made:
ID fan-Shortfall in fan capacity by about 10%. Motor capacity is there to take
care of this, if the fan capacity can be increased.
FD & SA fans-can meet the requirement.
Various other mechanical, electrical and instrumentation issues were discussed
in a team meeting attended by all concerned. Summary conclusions on action
to be taken have been made. Plant would incorporate the same in the report to
be submitted.
1. Plant would submit a detailed report on the observations, discussions
and conclusions within one week. Action agenda can be drawn based
on the same.
2. Plant would immediately prepare specifications for replacement of the
ID fan rotor and obtain offer from Flakt India.
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Figure 2: TG structure
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Checked centre
height as well as
level
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3371/3365
295
1016
1030
1030
1030
1030
1016
295
292
1017
1030
1032
1030
1029
1014
292
1017
1029
1031
1030
1030
1015
295
1016
1030
1030
1030
1030
1016
290
1016
1029
1031
1030
1032
LHS
3371/3372
1015
RHS
295
292
3371/3369
FRONT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Top Runners/Rails
LHS Wall Board
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References
1st Rail to 7th Rail
3rd Rail to 7th Rail
4th Rail to 7th Rail
6th Rail
4th Rail to 6th Rail
2nd Rail to 6th Rail
1st Rail to 6th Rail
Denotation
1-1
2-2
3-3
4-4
5-5
6-6
7-7
(Horizontal Lines Indicates the Beams, Vertical Lines Indicates the Rails)
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Annexure-III-Status report
S.N.
1
Points Raised
Travelling Grate
suitability to run the
Boiler on full load
with imported coal.
Regarding MOC of
Fire Cleats, as we
are facing the
problem of cleats
burning.
DESL
recommendation
Travelling grate is
suitable to run the
boiler on full load, on
coal in off season.
Analysis of the
breakages/burning is
to be done. Presently
we can run with the
same MOC as it is not
economical to
change.
Action Plan
Remarks
Status
'Analysis
done- 88%
due to
foreign
particle ,8%
mechanical
loading & 2%
by
overheating
NA
'Travelling Grate
Strengthening strip,
breaking without
external force.
Regarding T-Bars
bending.
Breakages need to be
analyzed.
It may be due to
foreign materials,
instances observed
are less.
Continuous
Observation
Provisions of
cooling air for
plenum hopper, to
avoid
overheat/burning
problems.
'Recommended for
continuous discharge
of ash and using of
unburnt ash to save
the coal as cinder
recovery is not
incorporated in the
design
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S.N.
Points Raised
DESL
recommendation
Action Plan
Remarks
discharging.
FD ducting and
plenum chamber.
Plenum hopper
temperature
increasing even
after operating
plenum hopper
damper Hourly.
Travelling grate
shaft length is seven
meter; its having
one side drive.
Bending of shaft
observed during last
shutdown.
Scope of increasing
the capacity in
Boiler.
By increasing the ID
fan capacity, Boiler
output will increase
by 8-10 TPH.
Precautions to be
taken while
operating on coal.
close monitoring of
parameters and
suggested to
incorporate
temperature
monitoring of grate
supporting beams to
avoided overheating
of beams
'Continuous
Monitoring of
parameters (provision
of temp monitoring
near beams)
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Work
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At present situation
we have to take
extra precaution for
removal of ash via
dumping gates and
continuously
monitoring the ash
hopper
temperature. Alarm
to provide at
200degC.
Bending of shaft is
not there and shaft
trueness is ok.
S.N.
Points Raised
10
Erosion problems in
ash handling
pipelines.
11
Continuous running
of 02 Air
Compressors for ash
handling.
Coal Spreader shaft
& bearings failure
frequently & coal
spreading is not
uniform.
Decision regarding
the Opening and
overhauling of
turbine (All the
parameters are ok).
We are of the
opinion not to open
the turbine for
overhauling job.
Third extraction
pressure high on full
load (100%
condensing mode),
we are unable to
generate 20 MW.
TG is tripping on
extraction pressure
high at 3.02
Kg/cm. We wanted
to increase 3rd
extraction tripping
12
13
14
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DESL
recommendation
Ash handling system
plc programming is in
Chinese language.
OEMs are not
responding, local
talent may be use to
overcome to
programme this in
DCS, as present
discharge is taking
place at a time
instead of cyclicdischarge of all ESP
hoppers
Action Plan
Batch type discharge
programming to be
done.
Remarks
Work
completed
trial to be
taken in
running
Status
Ash pipe lines
modified and
present elevation
of ash silo has been
lowered by 5mtr
due to readily
available site
condition which
leads to much
lesser air
requirement for ash
conveying and
intermittent
operation of air
compressor.
Recommended for
rotor assembly
replacement.
Rotor assembly
work
replacement with local completed
party.
Recommended for
turbine oil testing
after getting result, if
found any deviation
in oil then go for only
bearing inspection.
'Bearing
inspection
done
Generator
both bearing
repair work
attended.
Recommended for
trip set point 3.02 to
3.12Kg/cm2 .with
continuous
monitoring. Present
arrangement done, is
good.
'work
completed &
conformation
taken from
GPSPL also
1. No deposits have
been found in
nozzles and valves.
2. Regarding size of
extraction
regulating valve,
discussed with
Green Sol Power
and they
recommended to
get the existing one
replaced.
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S.N.
15
16
Points Raised
pressure set point
3.02 kg/cm to 3.25
Kg/cm to avoid
tripping. Presently
we have by passed
the 2 pressure
switches out of 3
Nos and all the
precautionary
measures like
hooter
arrangement,
lowering of safety
set pressure etc.
taken.
During emergency
auto changeover of
AOP to MOP or
MOP to AOP
turbine getting trip
due lube oil/control
oil pressure as
sufficient pressure
is not building up
and observed heavy
sound during pump
changeover and
during stopping.
Increasing the
exhaust of turbine /
extraction.
DESL
recommendation
Remarks
Status
3. The size of
nozzles needs to be
cross checked with
OEM/Green sol.
Recommended for
inspection of pipe
line and reduce the
bends, curves in the
line. It may solve the
hammer sound.
Yet to be referred
to any of
designer/consultant
for TG lube oil
system.
Better to go for
separate
backpressure turbine
of 2MW.
Enquiry to be floated,
details to be worked
out
NA
Continuous
monitoring.
Under
progress
17
Precautions to be
taken while running
of turbine, if we are
not going for
overhauling.
Continuous
monitoring of
exhaust hood, a
wheel, oil and quality
of steam.
19
Frequently we are
facing generator PT
failure. We have
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S.N.
20
21
Points Raised
replaced the same
for 3 times, we are
suspecting
insufficient ear
thing. We are
planning for make
permanent
earthling provision
for PT.
Turbine tripped due
to Generator NDE
side bearing
temperature high.
After oil flushing we
have restarted the
TG, now
temperature is
normal. We will
inspect the bearing
during shutdown
time.
DCS UPS are not
having parallel
provision to share
load OR transfer the
load, both UPS are
Independent.
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recommendation
Action Plan
Remarks
Status
Suggested to check
acid number, Ph,
specific gravity of oil
regularly.
Generator
both bearing
re-babbitted
done.
Oil test
report
attached.
All generator
bearings checked
and found ok.
Recommended for
manual changeover
Manual changeover
will be done
Doing
manual
changeover
Doing manual
changeover
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