MM M05 2

Project Dwg.
No: G101-25-1700-01-MM54
Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PT PAITON ENERGY
PAITON EXPANSION PROJECT
Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing Maintenance

Manual No. MM-M05.04
Revision 001
Note
This mechanical maintenance manual is intended to provide the Paiton Expansion Project
mechanical maintenance personnel with the basic understanding required to perform preventive,
routine, corrective and overhaul maintenance activities on the subject equipment.
No part of this document may be reproduced for use by parties other than Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries, Ltd. and Paiton Expansion Project.
Turbine
Bearings
and
Thrust
Bearing
Maintenance
Be sure to read this manual.

Contents
Safety
General
Specifications
Preventive Maintenance
Disassembly and Reassembly
Corrective Maintenance
Recommended Lubrication
Appendixes
Contents
Contents
Revision Record i
Important Informationii
Warranty v
Limitations of Liabilityvii
Copyrightix
Personnel to whom the Manual is Directed x
Contact Addressxi
Abbreviations xii
List of Vendor Manuals xiii
Arrangement of the System Maintenance Manualxiv
Chapter1
Safety ____________________________
1.1
Feature of Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing Safety 1-1
1.2
Warnings Description 1-2

1.2.1
Definitions of Serious Injury, Minor Injury, Serious

Damage to Property, and Minor Damage to Property 1-3
1.2.2
Symbol 1-4
1.2.3
Hazard Warning Label 1-5
1.2.4
Hazard Area 1-7
1.3
Risk Assessment Standard 1-8
1.4
Safety Measures 1-10

1.4.1
Work Permit System (Lockout/Tagout) 1-10
1.4.2
General Cautions on Personnel in Working Area 1-11
1.4.2.1 Caution against Rotating Equipment 1-11

1.4.2.2 Cautions against Electrical Equipment 1-11
1.4.2.3 Cautions against High Temperature Sections 1-12
1.4.2.4 Cautions for Steam Leak in the Plant 1-13
1.4.2.5 Cautions against Oil Leak in the Plant 1-13
1.4.2.6 Cautions against Chemicals 1-14
1.4.2.7 Cautions against Combustible Materials/Storage Areas 1-14
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1.4.2.8 Cautions against Lack of Oxygen 1-15

1.4.2.9 Cautions against Lifting Heavy Object 1-16
1.4.2.10 Cautions against Sharp Objects 1-16
1.4.2.11 Cautions using Fork Lift 1-16

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Safety (Continued from previous page)

1.4.2.12 Cautions using Crane 1-17
1.4.2.13 Disposal 1-18
1.5
Emergency Measure 1-19

1.5.1
Evacuation on Emergency Case 1-19
1.5.1.1 Evacuation Route 1-19

1.5.1.2 Evacuation of disabled persons who cannot move by
themselves 1-19
1.5.1.3 Evacuation from Power House 1-20
Fire Accident 1-21
1.5.3
Earthquake 1-22
1.5.4
Explosion Accident 1-22
1.6
Qualification and Training 1-23
Chapter2
General ___________________________
2.1
Purpose 2-1
2.2
References 2-1
2.3
Overview of Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing 2-2
2.4
Construction 2-6
2.4.1
Bearing Nos. 1 and 2 2-6
2.4.2
Bearing Nos. 3, 4 and 5 2-8
2.4.3
Bearing No. 6 2-9
2.4.4
Thrust Bearing 2-12
2.4.5
Thrust Bearing Locating Mechanism 2-13
2.4.6
Bearing Pedestals 2-14
2.4.7
Bearing Pedestal Oil Retaining Ring 2-17
2.4.8
Rotor Grounding Device 2-18
Chapter3
Specifications _____________________
Chapter4
Preventive Maintenance _____________
4.1
Prerequisites 4-1
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4.2
4.1.1
Scheduling 4-1
4.1.2
Departmental Interface/Notification 4-2
4.1.3
Isolation of Equipment 4-2
4.1.4
Safety Precautions 4-2
Routine Maintenance 4-3

4.2.1
Preparation 4-3
4.2.2
Inspection and Maintenance 4-3

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Preventive Maintenance (Continued from

previous page)
4.3
Annual Outage Maintenance 4-5

4.3.1
Preparation 4-5
4.3.2
Inspection and Maintenance 4-6
Chapter5
Disassembly and Reassembly ________
5.1
Disassembly and Reassembly of Turbine Bearing Nos. 1 and 2 5-1
5.2
Disassembly and Reassembly of Turbine Bearing Nos. 3, 4, 5 5-11
5.3
Disassembly and Reassembly of Turbine Bearing No. 6 5-19
5.4
Disassembly and Reassembly of Thrust Bearing 5-26
Chapter6
Corrective Maintenance _____________
6.1
Prerequisites 6-1
6.2
Preparation 6-2
6.3
Troubleshooting 6-2
Chapter7
Recommended Lubrication __________
Appendixes
Torque Chart A-1
Appendix B
Recommended Spare Parts B-1
Appendix C
Special Tools C-1
Appendix D
Coupling Alignment D-1
Appendix E
Applicable Vendor Drawings E-1
Appendix F
Instruction ManualF-1
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1
Types of Hazard Warning Label 1-6
Figure 1-2
Mapping for Hazard Area 1-9
Figure 2-1
Arrangement of the Turbine and the Turbine Bearings 2-4
Figure 2-2
Rotor Elevation Curve and Relative Bearing Levels 2-5
Figure 2-3
Arrangement of Bearing Nos. 1 and 2 2-19
Figure 2-4
Arrangement of Bearing Nos. 3, 4 and 5 2-20
Figure 2-5
Arrangement of Bearing No. 6 2-21
Figure 2-6
Oil Seal Arrangement for Bearing No. 6 2-22
Figure 2-7
Arrangement of the Thrust Bearing 2-23
Figure 2-8
Arrangement of the Thrust Bearing Locating 2-24

Mechanism
Figure 2-9
Arrangement of HP Pedestal 2-25
Figure 2-10
Arrangement of Nos. 2&3 Bearing Pedestal 2-26
Figure 2-11
Arrangement of Nos. 4&5 Bearing Pedestal 2-27
Figure 2-12
Arrangement of No. 6 Bearing Pedestal 2-28
Figure 2-13
Typical Arrangement of Pedestal Oil Retaining Ring 2-29
Figure 2-14
Arrangement of the Rotor Grounding Device 2-30
Figure 4-1
Bearing Pad Clearance Measurement Procedure 4-17
Figure 5-1
Exploded View of Bearing Nos. 1 and 2 5-9
Figure 5-2
Removal Procedure for Bearing Nos. 1 and 2 5-10
Figure 5-3
Exploded View of Bearing Nos. 3 and 4 5-17
Figure 5-4
Removal Procedure for Bearing Nos. 3 and 4 5-18
Figure 5-5
Exploded View of Bearing No. 6 5-25
Figure 5-6
Exploded View of Thrust Bearing 5-32
Figure 5-7
Thrust Bearing Positional Checks 5-33
Figure E-1
Main Bearing No. 1 (1/2) E-2
Figure E-2
Figure E-3
Figure E-4
Figure E-5
Main Bearing No. 3, 4 & 5 (1/2)E-6
Figure E-6
Main Bearing No. 3, 4 & 5 (2/2)E-7

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Figure E-7
Main Bearing Nos. 6 (1/2) E-8
Figure E-8
Main Bearing Nos. 6 (2/2) E-9
Figure E-9
Thrust BearingE-10
List of Tables
Risk Assessment Standard 1-8
Table 3-1
Main Turbine Bearings 3-1
Table 4-1
Routine Maintenance Checklist 4-5
Table A-1
Torque Chart A-1
Table B-1
Strategic Spare Parts B-2
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Page Number
General
Description of Revision
Revision record added and all
Revision Issue
Date
Date Revised
2012/04/03
Pages
Inserted
-
pages changed to rev. 0001

DRS (drawing review sheet)
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Important Information
Purpose of the Plant Usage
This plant is designed to generate electric power of 815 MW by the steam turbine
generator.
The plant is only used for the electric power generation purpose that supports stable
and reliable electric power supply to the power grid and supplying steam for auxiliary
equipment in the power station.
General
1.
To satisfy the purpose mentioned above the following points must be strictly
observed,
a)
The operation, maintenance and inspection of Equipment must be

performed by the persons who have basic technical knowledge and have
been trained concerning the hazard of the Equipment and the avoidance
of the hazard.
b)
The operators and maintainers must read and understand these manuals
before starting the operation, maintenance or inspection.
It is often experienced that serious damage to the equipment or personnel
have occurred by the unexpected action of operators or maintainers who
do not fully understand the equipment.
c)
The modification or change of operational specification must be performed

under MHI supervision or as per the written acceptances of MHI.
The modification or change of specification causes not only a decline in
performance but also a decline in safety for operation of the equipment.
The Customer is requested to contact MHI regarding any modification or
proposed changes before the work commences.
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The address for MHI to be contacted is shown in this chapter.

2.
The operation and maintenance must be performed according to the applicable

laws and regulations at the location of the power station.
3.
Disposal from the power station must be treated to satisfy the local regulations.
4.
The copyright of software, drawings and other documents provided by MHI at

all times, is still reserved by MHI.

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Use or copying of the whole or part of any information provided by MHI for
any purpose other than operation and maintenance of this plant without
written consent is strictly prohibited.
Important General Notice for Safety

1.
The operator and maintainer must have knowledge about the equipment to
maintain good operating condition and to avoid danger when using the
equipment and systems.
2.
The protection measures must satisfy all of the operational functions.
3.
The safety activity must be planned systematically as a Safety and Health

management system and operate continuously.
Safety and Health management system must include the following points,
a) Instruction for use and the maintenance of the personal protective
equipment issued to operators and maintainers
b) The establishment of a work management organization to make clear the
operation directives and work procedures
c) Implementation of training for operator and maintainer
4.
The Customer must train the operators and maintainers to act positively and
to prevent the occurrence of an accident by using their knowledge of the
power plant.
5.
The Customer must make the operators and maintainers understand that the
most important purpose of safety control is to protect all personnel from
accidents and also to maintain operation of the plant without troubles.
6.
To prevent accidents involving personnel and equipment, it is necessary to

observe the notices of this manual and to keep the correct operation
according to the description provided in this manual.
If the notices are not observed, the following dangers could occur to the
operator, and to the maintainer.
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7.
a)
Risk of a fatal accident
b)
Danger to lose his health and fitness
c)
Danger of damage to the equipment
MHI can not forecast all possible dangers existing in the plant such as danger
due to human error and/or dangers caused by the operating environment.
As this manual and the alert label cannot cover all of the dangers, the
operators and maintainers have to pay their full attention to all general safety
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8.
MHI can not be responsible for damages and injury caused by neglecting the
notices in this manual, and other necessary general notices.
Instruction of this Manual

This manual is provided for people familiar with the use of English. If some
person not familiar with English is going to operate the plant, the Customer
must train him specially.
2.
The warning labels are to be expressed in the English language.
3.
This manual contains optional matters.
4.
Some figures in this manual include internal parts of the equipment which
may not be obvious, when looking at the completed equipment drawing.
5.
MHI may change the content of this manual without notice.
6.
This manual is intended for the use by the operators and maintainers and it
must be accessible to them at all times.
7.
If the Customer needs more detailed information, please contact MHI local
office or MHIs official agent.
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Warranty
The provisions set forth in this section are in addition to all liability and warranty
disclaimers and limitations set forth in the Contract, whether arising under law
or from course of performance, course of dealing, or usage of trade.
Nothing in these provisions shall constitute or be deemed to constitute any

additional liability undertaking or warranty, express or implied, with respect to
the Plant. All capitalized terms used, but not defined in this Warranty
Limitations section shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the
Contract.
The Contract Warranties are subject to the construction, installation and

Customering works having been performed in full compliance with the
requirements stated in (a) the Contract, (b) all manuals provided by MHI,
including this manual, (c) all applicable rules, regulations and laws prevailing in
the location where the Plant has been installed and will operate, and (d) any
other instructions, if any, provided by MHI (collectively, Rules and
Requirements). The Contract Warranties will NOT cover any accidents, partial
or total failure of the Plant, losses or damages to personnel or property
(including, without limitation, the Plants components, parts, systems and other
equipment), or any other liability (collectively, Accidents and Damages) in the
case of any breach of the stated Rules and Requirements.
For the detailed terms and conditions of the warranty concerning the Works
and Project, refer to the Contract.
In addition to the foregoing, the Contract Warranties will NOT cover any of the
following Accidents and Damages:
Accidents and Damages caused by any deviation from the Rules and
Requirements;
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Accidents and Damages caused by the modification or re-installation of the

Plant after the original installation, or caused by operation of the Plant for a
purpose other than that for which it is designed;
Accidents and Damages caused by natural disasters or accidents during

transfer or related handling;
Accidents and Damages occurring after the term of the warranty has expired;
Accidents and Damages due to faulty operation or operation not in accordance

with the Rules and Requirements;
Accidents and Damages due to inappropriate maintenance or servicing

performed by the Customer, its personnel or any other party.
Accidents and Damages caused by any components, parts, systems or other

equipment other than those delivered by MHI;
Accidents and Damages caused by unidentifiable reasons including loss of the

damaged parts which is necessary to pinpoint a cause of the failure;
Accidents and Damages caused by referring to inadequate, or incorrect

references, data or information provided by the Customer;
Accidents and Damages or rust/corrosion due to inadequate handling and/or

storage by the Customer; or
Accidents and Damages due to handling, storage and/ or use of the Plant
under severe conditions or in an environment that does not meet the design
specification conditions.
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Limitation of Liability
General
Nothing in this Limitation of Liability section or manual shall constitute or be

deemed to constitute any additional liability undertaking or warranty, express
or implied, with respect to the Plant. All capitalized terms used, but not defined
in this Limitation of Liability section shall have the respective meanings
ascribed to them in the Contract.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice and
without any obligation or liability to MHI.
Use and Disposal
Use of the Plant must be limited to the use specified by MHI, including without
limitation, use of the Plant in accordance with the Contract, this manual, all
Safety Manuals, all applicable laws and regulations, and any other instructions,
if any, provided by MHI. The Plant components, parts, systems and other
equipment (collectively, Equipment) must be appropriately disposed of in
accordance with the Contract, this manual, all Safety Manuals, all applicable
laws and regulations, and any other instructions, if any, provided by MHI.
For Documents and Safety Training
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The Customers personnel must read, understand and abide by all documents
provided by MHI, including without limitation, the operation and maintenance
manuals, safety manuals, and instruction manuals (collectively, Safety
Manuals) and must have received all required and/or necessary safety
training prior to the start of their work. Persons who have not received such
safety training are not permitted to work on the installed Plant. This initial
training, however, is merely the minimum requirements prior to allowing any
personnel to work on the installed Plant. The Customer must, on a continual
and regular schedule, give up-to-date training to its personnel on safety
requirements, provide testing or other methods to confirm their understanding
of the safety training, and confirm that they have the physical and mental
capability to perform their respective roles. The Customers obligation for
safety training and personnel supervision is an ongoing obligation and must be
continuously performed and kept current throughout the operation of the Plant.
Accidents, partial or total failure of the Plant, damage to personnel or property,
loss, injuries, and other liability (collectively, Liability) caused by inadequate
safety training or the Customers personnels failure to abide by the documents
provided by MHI are expressly excluded from the coverage of any warranty
provided by MHI and are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Customer.

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MHI will NOT be liable for any Liability caused by modification or changes
made in Plant-related documents (including any Safety Manual) by anyone
other than MHI.
For Damage to the Plant

Accidents may occur by use of Equipment that is acquired from anyone other
than MHI or anyone not appointed by MHI to modify or repair this Plant. The
Customer shall not be permitted to modify or repair the Plant or change
Equipment of the Plant without MHIs prior written approval, under any
circumstance.
MHI will NOT be liable for any Liability resulting from any abuse, misuse,
misapplication of the Equipment supplied by MHI.
MHI will NOT be liable for any Liability caused by an act by the Customer in
violation of the Contract, this manual, any applicable law or regulation, or any
Safety Manual or any other instruction provided by MHI, including without
limitation, a change of the installation environment or the removal and
installation of any Equipment in a location different to that originally selected by
MHI.
MHI will NOT be liable for any Liability caused by a defect, imperfection, or fault,
in material or Equipment that was used during a repair, even when such repair
was performed by or under an instruction given by MHI.
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RESERVED. ANY REPRODUCTION IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED.
All of the content contained in this manual is protected by Japanese,
International and/or United States copyright laws.
All copyright, trade secrets, and other proprietary and intellectual property
rights in the documents provided by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.(MHI)
(including safety-and-instruction manuals) are at all times owned and reserved
by MHI. Subject to your compliance with the restrictions set forth below, MHI
grants to you a limited, non-exclusive license in the copyright for the sole
purpose of allowing you to use, operate, maintain and inspect the Plant.
Use, copying, other reproduction of the whole or part of the documents

provided by MHI (including safety-and-instruction manuals) for any purpose
other than the purpose described above without MHIs prior written consent is
strictly prohibited.
The act of rewriting, translating, modifying, revising, creating electronic copies,

uploading, selling, sublicensing, or otherwise disclosing the whole or part of the
manuals is strictly prohibited.
Except as specifically set forth above, no right, title or license to the documents
provided by MHI, whether arising from contract, implication, estoppel or
otherwise, is being granted or otherwise transferred.
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Personnel to whom the

Manual is Directed
This Manual was prepared for all personnel who will participate in the operation and
maintenance of the plant, and the other related mechanical plant and equipment
installed.
In this Manual, MHI classifies personnel into the following two classes based on
their ability, experience and their attitude to the safety of personnel, and the plant
installed.
Only the personnel recognized by the Customer as trained personnel are allowed to
perform the operation and maintenance specified in the manuals.
Maintainers and Operators are required to have read and understood the contents
of the safety, operation, and maintenance manuals and sufficiently understand the
work procedures before actually starting their tasks.
Operator
Operators following the instructions of their supervisor or the Shift Charge Engineer
are permitted to handle materials to be used in the operation of the plant.
Operators are allowed to turn on the power supply, startup equipment, open up or
remove covers or panels on receipt of an instruction or authorization from their
superior.
Operators are permitted access to emergency stop devices following instructions
given by their superior when dangerous or hazardous situations are recognized.
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Maintainer
Maintainers are permitted to perform maintenance on the plant. They will also
perform troubleshooting routine and periodical inspections of the installed
equipment. The maintainer will also work under the supervision of MHIs
supervisors during on-the-job training and annual maintenance and overhaul work if
MHIs supervisors are requested to witness periodical inspections, etc.
Maintainers MUST have attended the training programme initially provided by MHI
and subsequently by the Customer, and they must have obtained the necessary
knowledge and maintenance skills to understand the characteristics of their tasks
before actually starting their work.
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Contact Address
For any question or any clarification required, please do not hesitate to contact MHI
through the following address (es).
For Support before Operation:

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Ltd.
Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works
1-1, Akunoura Machi, Nagasaki 850-91
For Support after Commissioning and in an Emergency
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Abbreviations
Abb.
Expanded Form
Abb.
Expanded Form
Closed Cooling Water
MOP
Main Oil Pump
DTI
Dial Test Indicator
MOST
Mechanical Overspeed Trip
Gen End
Generator End
MOT
Main Oil Tank
Gov End
Governor End
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
HP
High Pressure
OJT
On Job Training
HP-IP
(HIP)
High Pressure Intermediate

Pressure
P&ID
Process and Instrumentation

Diagram
I&C
Instrumentation and Control
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
IP
Intermediate Pressure
PTW
Permit to Work
LP
Low Pressure
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List of Vendor Manuals
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Arrangement of the System

Maintenance Manual
This manual is arranged as follows.
Chapter 1
Describes health and safety issues during maintenance, disassembly and reassembly
of the Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing.
Chapter 2
Describes the construction, purpose, and function of the Turbine Bearings, Thrust
Bearing and the associated parts.
Chapter 3
Describes the Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing parts, using the relevant Data
Sheets.
Chapter 4
Describes the Preventive, Routine, and Outage Maintenance.
Chapter 5
Describes the disassembly and reassembly procedures, necessary to obtain access
to internal parts for inspection and repair during Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing
overhaul.
Chapter 6
Describes the corrective maintenance procedures to be followed to investigate,
identify and remedy defects occurring during operation.
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Chapter 1
Safety
C h a p t er
1 S af et y
1.1
Feature of Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing Safety

The main turbine is the equipment that rotates at high speeds using high
pressure and high temperature steam. The steam turbine when in service is
subject to the various pressure and temperature variations due to fluctuation in
generator load or due to disturbance in boiler firing. The turbine bearings and
the thrust bearing support the turbine rotor both axially and radially during
turbine operation.
The turbine rotor rotates within the turbine bearings with close internal
clearances and any disturbance in the turbine rotor alignment can cause
rubbing and vibration and can cause extensive damage to the turbine bearings
and/or the rotor. All operators and maintainers should pay special attention if
any rubbing abnormal nose or vibration is observed near the turbine bearings to
reduce consequential damages should any such problem occur.
The turbine bearings are operated under a slight vacuum to prevent leakage of
oil or oil vapor from the bearings. Any oil or vapor leakage could lead to a fire
which could damage the nearby components. All personnel should pay strict
attention to this aspect, check for any openings in the main oil tank and proper
operation of the vapor extractor to maintain vacuum.
Oil lines supplying lubricating oil to the turbine bearings are located around the
main turbine. Any oil leakage in the vicinity of the turbine could lead to a fire
which could damage the nearby components. All patrolling personnel should
pay strict attention and rectify any oil leakage at the first sight of leakage.
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All operators and maintainers must realize the danger and keep themselves
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Chapter 1
1.2
Safety
Warnings Description
Safety of personnel working in the power plant is the most important matter and
all kinds of consideration to avoid dangerous conditions are studied and applied
to the design of the power plant. However, certain risks are unavoidable due to
the nature of the plant.
This manual classifies the severity and hazard level of such risks by two
categories, DANGER and CAUTIONS. Read and understand the
indications thoroughly before operation or maintenance of the plant.
The contents of wordings, DANGER and CAUTION are described as follows;
Kinds
Meaning of Warnings
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
during use of the Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing,
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury, or serious damage to the property or
environment.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
CAUTION
during use of the Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing,

which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury, or
minor damage to the property or environment.
This manual also uses the following indicators in addition to the hazard level
indications described so far.
Kinds
Meaning of Warnings
IMPORTANT describes the particular information or
items that personnel must know during operation and
IMPORTANT
maintenance of the Turbine Bearings and Thrust

Bearing, and that, if not heeded, may result in an
accident of an in-assessable hazard level.
NOTICE describes useful information and tips for
Notice
operation and maintenance of the Turbine Bearings and
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Safety
1.2.1 Definitions of Serious Injury, Minor Injury,

Serious Damage to Property, and Minor Damage to
Property
Serious Injury
This term describes injuries, which leave after effects such as loss of
eye sight, permanent disability, bone fracture or breakage, gas
inhalation, asphyxiation, electric shock, hospitalization or prolonged
hospital visits for treatment.
Minor Injury
This term describes injuries, which do not require hospitalization or
prolonged attention at a hospital (injuries other than the serious
injuries described above).
Serious Damage to Property

This term describes damages, which require a suspension of
productive activity for one day or more due to restoration of the
damaged property.
Minor Damage to Property
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This term describes damage, which does not require any suspension
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1.2.2 Symbol
In this manual, the following symbols are added for easy understanding
of the contents of warnings and are found next to DANGER,
CAUTION and indications.
These symbols are in compliance with ISO 3684.
Symbol
Description
This symbol indicates the possible presence of high voltage, and
warns of a hazard which may result in system shock, burn or
death by electric shock if safety precautions are neglected or the
system is handled incorrectly.
This symbol indicates a movable section that is inside a safety
cover or is exposed.
Movable parts may inflict laceration or bone fracture to body parts
such as a hand by pinching the hand and/or clothing.
This symbol indicates the presence of parts the surface of which
could be hot, and may cause a burn if handled incorrectly.
This symbol indicates that care should be taken where you place
your feet when moving around the area.
Risk of injury by tripping is present near this symbol due to
factors such as a location with an unstable surface, or
obstructions such as scaffolding, temporary pipe lines, or other
protrusions.
This symbol indicates the possible presence of gas(es) harmful or
asphyxiant to personnel.
Be sure to ventilate fully before work commences.
This symbol indicates caution against the handling of a heavy
object or working in an abnormal position.
Do not work in an abnormal posture which may damage your back
or waist.
This symbol indicates prohibited items or actions during the
operation and maintenance of the Turbine Bearings and Thrust
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Chapter 1
1.2.2
Safety
Symbols (Continued )
Symbol
Description
This symbol indicates that personnel must not touch since the
surface is hot.
Do NOT enter any area where this symbol is displayed.
This symbol indicates that the entry of personnel is prohibited.

Do NOT enter any area where this symbol is displayed.
This symbol indicates that physical contact is prohibited.

Do NOT touch or enter a location or enclosure where this symbol
is displayed.
This symbol indicates that the stated items or actions in the
warning notices relative to operation and maintenance of the
Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing are mandatory.
This symbol indicates a movable section that is inside a safety
cover or exposed.
Do NOT touch any equipment where this symbol is displayed.
1.2.3 Hazard Warning Label

Hazard warning labels are applied where potential hazards are present
during operation and maintenance activities.
Hazard warning labels will be in appropriate sizes and colors that will
catch the eye and the attention of personnel. They also have symbols
that show the hazard types, in addition to the descriptions of warning
contents.
IMPORTANT
Personnel are requested to confirm the location of, and to read, and
thoroughly understand the contents of all hazard warning labels
applied to the Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing. If any of the
a new label in the original location without delay.
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Chapter 1
WARNING
Safety
DO NOT COME
NEAR TO SHAFT
EXPOSED ZONE
WHEN IN
OPERATION
PINCH POINT
STEEP
DROP
DO NOT
ENTER
DO NOT
TOUCH
DO NOT
TOUCH
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FIGURE 1-1
TYPES OF HAZARD WARNING LABEL

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Chapter 1
Safety
1.2.4 Hazard Area
IMPORTANT
Only trained maintainers and operators are allowed to enter the
maintenance work area. Entry to the area by personnel untrained
could cause not only injury but also serious damage to the Turbine
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Chapter 1
1.3
Safety
Risk Assessment Standard

As prepared by the Design Section as per MIL STD822D.
TABLE 1-1
RISK ASSESSMENT STANDARD

Detailed Description of Impact on each Object
Category
Safety
Catastrophic
- Unit shutdown (unit cannot be

operated)
- More than 4 days for repairing
- Death
II
Critical
- Unit shutdown (can not be operated)

- Within 3 days for repairing
- Serious Injury
- Same as the above
III
Marginal
- Unit shutdown (can not be operated)

- Can be repaired by Customer
- Minor Injury
(with
hospitalization)
VI
Negligible
- Same as the above

- High temperature surface
- High elevation or unstable
- Not harmful and high
pressure & temperature
leakage
-Mechanical protected
- Minor Injury
(without
hospitalization)
RISK ASSESSMENT STANDARD (CONTINUED)
Definition
Description
Category
Detailed
(A)
Frequent
Repeating occurrence
1 time / 1 or 2 months
(B)
Probable
Known to occur, or, it has happened
1 time / 1 year
(C)
Occasional
Could occur
1 time / 5 years
(D)
Remote
Not likely to occur
1 time / 10 years
(E)
Improbable
Practically Impossible
1 or 2 times / total life
TABLE 1-1
Hazard
Categories
Frequency
of Occurrence
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Environment
- Harmful gas or oil leakage
- High pressure and
temperature material leakage
such as steam, water, air and
gas, oil etc.
- Low oxygen
TABLE 1-1
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RISK ASSESSMENT STANDARD (CONTINUED)

I
II
III
VI
Catastrophic
Critical
Marginal
Negligible
(A)
Frequent
13
(B)
Probable
16
(C)
Occasional
11
18
(D)
Remote
10
14
19
(E)
Improbable
12
15
17
20

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Safety
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STAIR WAY
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NOTES
WARNING LABELS SHOUD BE IN ARABIC.
GEN. SIDE
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YELLOW
AVOID INJURY
WATCH YOUR STEP
YELLOW
FALL
WATCH YOUR STEP
MPTD-3-0314
YELLOW
RISK OF A ROTATING
A HAND
YELLOW
RISK OF A GEAR
PINCHING A HAND
GOV. SIDE
(*1)
YELLOW
RISK OF A CHAIN
PINCHING A HAND
YELLOW
PINCH POINT
KEEP HANDS AWAY
YELLOW
YELLOW
DO NOT TOUCH
HOT SURFACE
YELLOW
YELLOW
DISCONNECT
AUTOMATIC START.
ELECTRICAL POWER
KEEP HANDS CLEAR.
BEFORE SERVICING
RED
DO NOT SMOKE
IN THIS AREA.
10
RED
OPERATING PERIOD
(*1) THE MOST SUITABLE ONE WILL BE ADOPTED TO EACH PLACE.
FIGURE 1-2
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YELLOW
MAPPING FOR HAZARDOUS AREA
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Chapter 1
1.4
Safety
Safety Measures
1.4.1 Work Permit System (Lockout/ Tagout)
Work permit system is applied when equipment is shutdown for
maintenance work, to complete the maintenance work under a safe
condition. The outline of the work permit system is as follows:
(2)
The Shift Charge Engineer passes the work permit form to the
operator to study and decide the isolation method from the line in
operation on the mechanical and electrical view point and then
report to the Shift Charge Engineer with the comments on the
hazard conditions for the work.
(3)
The Shift Charge Engineer gives work permit number and

prepares necessary tags to show the work permit number and
the situation of isolation by valves and power supply. He will then
instruct the operators to set the isolation condition following the
work permit form.
(4)
The operators will open the breaker and set the valves to the
specified condition, they will also drain and vent the equipment to
be worked on, and the breaker and the valves are to be locked.
The operators return the work permit to the Shift Charge
Engineer.
(5)
The Shift Charge Engineer checks the isolation and will issue the
signed work permit to the Maintenance Engineer, or his
representative.
(6)
The Maintenance Engineer orders the start of the maintenance

work to the personnel nominated.
(7)
The Maintenance Engineer or his representative will then return

the signed work permit to the Shift Charge Engineer after making
sure the maintenance work is completed.
(8)
The Shift Charge Engineer will then send operators to release the
locks and return to the original situation.
(9)
The operators check the situation and report that the system is
now back to the normal condition when signing off the work
permit.
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The Maintenance Engineer applies for the work permit clearly

indicating the content of the maintenance work that he wants to
do, and submits it to the Shift Charge Engineer.
(10) The Shift Charge Engineer makes sure that the work under the
permit is completed and files details in the log book.
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The work permit system is to clarify responsibility for the works on each
step and to ensure that the work is performed safely.
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Chapter 1
Safety
1.4.2 General Cautions on Personnel in Working Area

1.4.2.1
Cautions against Rotating Equipment

All couplings on rotating machines are covered by the
coupling cover but whole parts of the shaft are not fully
covered. It is recommended that the following warning is
observed strictly.
Do not approach or operate the equipment where

protective covers have been removed. Get additional
supervisor assistance.
Make sure that the breaker for the motor is opened when
you are required to remove the cover.
Care must be taken of the exposed rotating parts,

especially in the area between the casing and the coupling
All shafting, coupling and other rotating parts must be

guarded in order to prevent accidental contact.
1.4.2.2
Cautions against Electrical Equipment
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The electrical equipment covered under this section

includes all the concerned plant equipment and the
maintenance tools like grinders, lamps, welding equipment
etc. Though live parts of the plant or maintenance tools
are insulated, be sure to observe the following cautions.
Failure to observe them may cause fatal accidents,
personal injuries and damage to the electrical equipment.
Always, confirm that power supply is disconnected at the

up-stream side of power supply system and it is locked
according to the Work Permit.
Do not remove or open panels or doors labeled with high

voltage live part warning label not included in the Work
Permit.
Ensure the proper earthing is provided for all electrically

operated tools and equipment used for maintenance works.
In case of usage of lamps for internal inspection, ensure

that a low voltage system (24volts) is available.
Make sure that no materials or Parts remain in the Panels or

terminal box before closing them finally.

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Chapter 1
1.4.2.3
Safety
Cautions against High Temperature Sections

Various equipment and pipelines contain high temperature
fluid and they are insulated on their surface. There are
however some pipe lines which are not insulated, and as
their temperature is very high and you could get burned,
please observe the following caution to avoid burn injury.
CAUTION
Suitable Personal Protective clothing is always available
and should always be worn, including gloves to avoid
direct contact to hot spots in the plant.
Level gauges of pressure vessels including connecting

pipes are not insulated to cool down the steam to drain.
Sampling piping is not insulated to cool down the steam to

a suitable temperature for the analyzer except at the places
located close to the work place.
All exhaust pipes of the safety valves and the exhaust pipe
of the boiler flush pipe are not insulated.
Always wear gloves.
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Chapter 1
1.4.2.4
Safety
Cautions for Steam Leak in the Plant

The steam leak especially from high temperature steam
may cause serious injury to the personnel and it must be
repaired at an early stage of the leakage. The following
pre-cautions must be followed to find leakage at an early
stage.
Water drips may occur at the insulated parts such as the

connected part of the lagging. The leaking point can be found
by removing insulation partially using great care.
As you approach the leakage the water will change to visible

steam. It is now too dangerous to remove the insulation.
Leakage of the superheated steam only makes whistling

noise without generating white steam. It is very dangerous to
approach the noise area.
Contact the Charge Engineer to obtain a Permit to Work to

ensure plant isolation before repairing the damage.
Be well aware of the steam. The steam could leak from the
water system containing water at 100C or higher even if it is
a low pressure type water system.
High temperature drain or steam could leak from the flush

pipe during start-up.
If not avoided, the steam or vapor can enter the inside of your
working wear through the small gap between the body and
the clothing.
1.4.2.5 Caution against Oil Leak in the Plant
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CAUTION
Oil leakage is very dangerous. It is a potential fire hazard.
Any oil spillage must be reported to the Shift Charge

Engineer.
Oil leaks make the area slippery and people are advised to
move around these areas carefully.

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Chapter 1
1.4.2.6
Safety
Cautions against Chemicals

Pay attention to the items listed below to prevent any
accident related to the chemicals in the plant.
IMPORTANT
Precaution against chemicals:
Operate chemical injection systems by strictly following the

instruction of the chemist. The operator must use suitable
protective tools.
Disposal:
Observe the rules and regulation of the installation site.
Material Safety Data Sheet (hereafter MSDS):
Always understand the content of the applicable MSDS

before using, and observe the notified instructions when
handling the chemical.
Emergency response:
Solution against emergency must be thoroughly instructed

to all personnel involved so that the fullest measures can be
taken against any situation.
1.4.2.7
Cautions against Combustible Materials/

Storage Areas
IMPORTANT
Storage containers must be clearly marked to indicate the
content.
Bunding must be provided for bulk tanks.
Suitable fire protection must be provided for each area.
Do not store bulk combustible materials on the site.
Small quantities of combustible materials must be stored in

fire resistant cupboards.
Combustible materials must be segregated from other

equipment.
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Chapter 1
1.4.2.7
Safety
Cautions against Combustible Materials /

Storage Areas (Continued)
IMPORTANT
Leakage of gasoline has the risk of fire. Maximum storage

quantity of gasoline outside of the dispensing pump is five
liters.
Emergency response:
Personnel directly involved in combustible materials MUST

be properly trained and thoroughly instructed. Other
personnel in the vicinity must be aware of the dangers and
take precautions in all situations.
1.4.2.8
Cautions against Lack of Oxygen
Check that the oxygen content in the equipment vessel or in

the confined space is between 18~22% before entering, and
ensure sufficient ventilation.
Continue monitoring oxygen and ventilation during

inspection.
It is recommended that you do not enter the equipment,

vessel or confined space alone but if the situation demands
that you must enter, take the necessary preventive safety
measure provided, breathing system etc, and find a partner
who will wait for your return at the point of entry, keeping in
verbal contact throughout.
Make complete arrangements for rescue.
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Chapter 1
1.4.2.9
Safety
Cautions against Lifting Heavy Object

Be careful during the removal/installation of any
equipment during maintenance.
CAUTION
Do NOT attempt to move or lift equipment in an abnormal

posture. ALWAYS install/remove equipment, using a forklift
or a crane. A normal lift without mechanical aid should be
shared between two or more persons.
Failure to observe the above may cause injury due to

dropped equipment, back or waist injury or damage to the
equipment.
1.4.2.10 Cautions against Sharp Objects
CAUTION
Use leather gloves when handling parts with sharp edges.
1.4.2.11 Cautions using Fork Lift
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CAUTION
Do NOT permit anyone to stand below any item being lifted

under any circumstance.
Failure to observe this may cause fatal accidents.
When using a forklift, ALWAYS lift the objects parallel to

the ground while considering the center of gravity.
Otherwise, lifted objects may fall and serious damage

could occur.
A forklift is often used to transfer small machines. Check

fork insertion position for the forklift prior to use. Be
careful, as marks which indicate the fork insertion
positions are sometimes hidden by wraps or packing
materials.

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Chapter 1
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1.4.2.12 Cautions using Crane
CAUTION
A crane is often used to transfer heavy parts. Check for any

possible risks which could occur during hoisting and
transportation before operating the crane.
Check of the equipment:
Check the crane, the crane hook and all related items
before use. Use wire ropes which can withstand the weight
of the parts multiplied by a safety factor.
Inspect the shackles, eyebolts, jigs and wire ropes

provided for the hoisting work prior to the actual hoisting.
Perform periodical inspection (dye penetrant test) of

hoisting tools at least once a year.
Rigging / Slinging work:
Only authorized personnel can perform slinging work and

operation of the crane.
Work area:
Before hoisting, secure a working area around the part to

be lifted and prohibit the entry of unrelated personnel.
Hoisting method:
Hoist the part parallel to the ground while paying attention

to the center of gravity.
Do NOT permit any person to stand under the part being

lifted.
Pay attention to and ensure that all persons are clear of the
equipment being lifted.
Hoisting point:
Do NOT hoist any parts from a position other than the

specified hoisting points.
Unpacking:
Do NOT unpack any part until it is located in the
designated location.
Protection of machine:
Avoid any impact to the unpacked parts.
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Chapter 1
Safety
1.4.2.13 Disposal
a)
Water disposal including oily drain

The water is disposed to the plant drain system. The water must
be carefully disposed according to materials contained in the
water. The water drain system is separated into three categories
that are rain water, chemical water and oily water.
The waste waters are treated and then discharged to the public
drain system.
b)
Chemical disposal
Chemicals must be handled following the instruction of the MSDS
and disposed to the chemical drain system.
c)
Solid disposal made by maintenance work.
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Chapter 1
1.5
Safety
Emergency Measure
1.5.1 Evacuation on Emergency Case
1.5.1.1
Evacuation Route
Following items are considered on design and installation
of emergency evacuation.
IMPORTANT
Each building installed in the plant is provided with at least two

exits. A clear indication of the exits can be seen from anywhere
in the building as the exit sign is illuminated using the
emergency power supply.
Evacuation routes are indicated on each floor of the building,

directing personnel to the exits.
Keep the evacuation routes completely free from materials and

tools.
1.5.1.2
Evacuation of Disabled Persons Who Cannot

Move by Themselves
The following are necessary items, prepared for emergency
evacuation:
IMPORTANT
It is recommended to keep a stretcher available for
emergencies at the places selected as being secure at the
safety meeting.
If you find this kind of accident, inform the rescue team, and
attempt to bring the collapsed person to the first aid station.
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Chapter 1
1.5.1.3
Safety
Evacuation from Power House

Following are guidance for the evacuation from the power
house.
IMPORTANT
An evacuation place for personnel to gather in after

evacuation from the power house in an emergency must be
predetermined and explained beforehand in the emergency
training.
Evacuation directive must be given by the responsible

person such as Shift Charge Engineer, and all personnel
must be alerted in the power house repeatedly with an
available broadcast facility.
All people working in the power house must stop their work
immediately and leave the power house to the gathering
place.
When evacuated to the evacuation place, make sure

that there is no one missing.
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Chapter 1
Safety
1.5.2 Fire Accident
IMPORTANT
Clearly show the location of fire alarm push button and fire
extinguisher to make everybody take the first step at fire
protection.
Inform everyone concerned that a fire has now started if

you discover a fire.
Start fire fighting using the fire extinguisher located near

the fire site.
The operators must check the plant is ready for trip, and
wait for order from the responsible person.
The operator and other personnel must transfer the fire

fighting to the fire fighting team when they arrive at the fire
site and the operators must wait for instruction from the
Shift Charge Engineer. All other personnel must
immediately start evacuation.
If unit trip is decided, the operator must trip the plant

manually.
The operators must evacuate from the power house

according to the instruction of the responsible person
immediately after shutdown of the unit.
If the fire is extinguished successfully, the operators

should return to the power house as required by the Shift
Charge Engineer and start inspection of the equipment for
restart of the unit.
Based on the inspection, the responsible person should

decide whether to operate the unit again or shutdown for
repairing.
After the inspection or repair, and then checking the

equipment and/or system, start up the unit again.
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Chapter 1
Safety
1.5.3 Earthquake
In the case of an earthquake, the shift charge engineer or operator
must judge whether the unit trip is necessary according to the intensity
of the earthquake, and immediately trip the unit manually. If the unit is
tripped, all equipment must be carefully checked on its operation status
and tripped if abnormal phenomena are found.
In the local area, mechanical and/or thermal shocks may be given to
the equipment, piping, instruments and electrical panels. Be sure to
observe the following when completing the inspection.
Check that the lubricating oil pump is running. Bearings of

the equipment will be damaged if lubricating oil is not
supplied.
Check the piping and equipment for steam and water

leakage. The steam or high temperature water leakage may
cause serious injury to the personnel and it must be
repaired at an early stage of the leakage.
Check the pulverizers and/or coal silos for signs of a fire. If

a coal fire does start, make sure that the CO 2 fire fighting
system is properly operated.
Check the position of the boiler seismic stopper. Since the

boiler seismic stopper must be anchored at the original
position, the boiler cannot be re-started if the slippage is
found. If the stopper is not at the original position, please
contact MHI.
CAUTION
Check the piping and equipment for the breaking and the
dropping of insulation. Since the exposure of the hot
surface may cause burn injury, it must be repaired by a
worker fully dressed in Personal Protective Equipment.
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1.5.4 Explosion Accident
Do not use a fire in a hazardous area where the combustibles

(hydrogen gas, oxygen gas, coal, fuel oil, etc.) are stored or
handled. Use of a fire in a hazardous area could cause
serious injury to personnel and serious damage to
equipment due to an explosion.

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Chapter 1
1.6
Safety
Qualification and Training

The system must be operated only by authorized operators & maintenance
supervisors.
The customer shall authorize all operators and maintainers, who are involved in
the operation and maintenance of this plant, either by the training course given
by Mitsubishi, or by customers own personnel assessment.
Operator and maintainer training course (both classroom training and On the
Job Training (OJT)) will be provided by Mitsubishi before the handing over of
this plant. The customer must train and assess new operators and maintainers
who join after the turn-over according to his own procedure and standard,
(Mitsubishi training course may still be available if required).
Operator and Maintainer can read and fully understand the description of
this manual.
Operator and Maintainer can understand the related P & ID, logic diagram.
Operator and Maintainer know the location of the system equipment

including pipe routes, valves and the various instruments.
Operator and Maintainer have fundamental knowledge of the function of

each equipment.
Operator can operate the equipment and the system manually at local
stations.
Operator can operate the system remotely using DCS system.
Operator can respond suitably for any kind of alarm.
Operator knows location of emergency exit on power house and is available

to provide first aid treatment.
Operator knows emergency communication system operation.
Operator and Maintainer, following the Charge Engineers instruction are

aware of the isolation method for mechanical, electrical and instrumental
equipment being prepared for safe maintenance while the unit is in
operation.
Maintainer must also be able to handle the maintenance tools provided by

the owner and those supplied by the manufacturer.
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Chapter 2
General
C h a p t er
2 General
2.1
Purpose
The purpose of this maintenance manual is to provide specific information to the
Paiton Expansion Project maintenance personnel regarding the maintenance of
the turbine journal bearings and the thrust bearing. Although this document will
convey a good knowledge and direction regarding maintenance of the turbine
journal bearings and thrust bearing, it is recommended that in the event of a
problem not covered in the document the person responsible should seek
assistance or instruction from the manufacturer.
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2.2
References
a)
Steam Turbine Sectional Assembly

MHI Dwg No: T3059AAAA001
Project Dwg No: P101-50-3-TB-TGO003.
b)
Control and Lubrication Oil System Diagram

MHI Dwg No: T3059AAAA210-1
Project Dwg No: P101-51-3-TB-LT0001.
c)

d)

e)
Bearing Alignment Diagram

MHI Dwg No: T3059BR1N011
f)
No. 1 Bearing Assembly

MHI Dwg No: T30E-000025
g)

h)
No. 3 / No. 4 / No. 5 Bearing Assembly

i)

j)
Thrust Bearing Assembly


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Chapter 2
2.3
General
Overview of Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing

Refer to Figure 2-1.
The main turbine has three cylinders HP-IP, LP1 and LP2 and each cylinder has
an independent rotor. The three rotors are set within their respective cylinders to
obtain optimum running clearances between the rotating and the stationary
blades and their seals.
The three turbine rotors and the generator rotor are aligned and coupled
together to form one complete rotating assembly. Each turbine rotor and the
generator rotor are separately supported on two journal bearings.
The bearings are numbered from the governor end (Gov End) of the turbine.
Thus the combined high pressure and intermediate pressure (HP-IP) cylinder
rotor is supported at the Gov End by No. 1 bearing and at the Gen End by
No. 2 bearing. The low pressure (LP) cylinder rotors LP1 and LP2 are supported
by Nos. 3 and 4 bearings and Nos. 5 and 6 bearings respectively. The generator
rotor is supported by bearing Nos. 7 and 8.
The No. 1 bearing is located within the No. 1 bearing pedestal (HP pedestal).
Nos. 2 and 3 bearings are contained within the Nos. 2&3 bearing pedestal and
located between the HP-IP and LP1 turbine casings. Nos. 4 and 5 bearings are
contained within the Nos. 4&5 bearing pedestal and located between the LP1
and LP2 turbine casings. No. 6 bearing is positioned in the No. 6 bearing
pedestal which is located between the LP2 turbine casing and the generator.
The generator bearings are located at the ends of the generator. For details,
refer to the electrical maintenance manual MM - E04, Generator and Exciter.
Nos. 1 to 2 bearings are of a multiple (4-pad) tilting pad design with spherical
bearing shell seating, Nos. 3 to 5 bearings are of the conventional sleeve type
bearing with spherical bearing shell seating and No. 6 bearing is of the 2-pad
sleeve type bearing with spherical bearing shell seating. Spherical shell seating
is a feature which increases the tolerance of minor misalignment. This is
necessary to accommodate the alignment profile of the coupled turbine rotor
system.
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The four rotors, HP-IP, LP1, LP2 and Generator, are solidly coupled together to
form a single rotor. A thrust bearing located in the HP pedestal provides axial
location to the combined rotor assembly. The thrust bearing is of a multiple
rocking shoe design and is designed to absorb thrust in either axial direction.
The multiple rocking shoe design allows the shoes to self-level/align to the
thrust collar and assists in the lubrication of the bearing.
The turbine bearings are positioned such that the rotors are set at different
elevations. This is to ensure that during operation the rotating element is straight
and does not cause excessive vibration. Figure 2-2 illustrates the rotor elevation
curve and the relative bearing levels for the coupled shaft arrangement.

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Chapter 2
General
The turbine and generator bearings are provided with lubricating oil from the
main turbine lubricating oil system for the lubrication and cooling of the bearings.
The heated oil from the bearings is collected in the turbine main oil tank (MOT)
and cooled by two turbine oil coolers, one working and one standby. The turbine
oil coolers are provided with cooling water from the Closed Cooling Water
(CCW) System for cooling the hot lubricating oil pumped from the MOT.
Nos. 3 to 6 bearings are provided with a jacking oil arrangement to lift the
heavier LP1 and LP2 turbine rotors at turbine low speeds prior to turbine rolling
and after a turbine trip. Nos. 1 and 2 bearings are not provided with jacking oil
arrangement.
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This maintenance manual describes the construction and other maintenance

details of the bearings supporting the main turbine rotors. For details of the
generator bearings, refer to the electrical maintenance manual MM - E04,
Generator and Exciter.

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Chapter 2
GEN. SIDE
General
GOV. SIDE
NO.6 BEARING
NO.5 BEARING
NO.4 BEARING
NO.3 BEARING
MAIN STEAM INLET
NO.2 BEARING
VIBRATION PICK UP
VIBRATION
PICK UP
DIFFERENTIAL
EXPANSION PICK UP
VIBRATION
PICK UP
THRUST BEARING
VIBRATION
PICK UP
REHEAT STEAM
INLET
NO.1 BEARING
VIBRATION PICK UP
NO.6 BEARING
PEDESTAL
DIFFERENTIAL
NOS.4&5 BEARING
PEDESTAL
DEVICE
HP PEDESTAL
ZERO SPEED
& SPEED PICK UP
MAIN OIL PUMP
PEDESTAL
VIBRATION PICK UP
PHASE DETECTOR
PICK UP
ECCENTRICITY
PICK UP
PICK UP
ROTATION
LP1 TURBINE
GLAND STEAM INLET

GLAND STEAM OUTLET
LP2 ~ LP1
COUPLING
GLAND STEAM INLET

GLAND STEAM OUTLET
LP2 TURBINE
GLAND STEAM INLET

GLAND STEAM OUTLET
LP2 ~ GENERATOR
COUPLING
GLAND STEAM INLET

GLAND STEAM OUTLET
OPERATING
FLOOR
MAIN STEAM INLET

REHEAT STEAM INLET
HP-IP ~ LP1 COUPLING
HP-IP TURBINE
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FIGURE 2-1
Turbine Bearings & Thrust Bearing
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ARRANGEMENT OF THE TURBINE AND TURBINE BEARINGS
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0.672
2.279
No. 1 BEARING
No. 2 BEARING
0.416
No. 3 BEARING
0.211
No. 4 BEARING
No. 5 BEARING
No. 6 BEARING
0.293
14.524
No. 7 BEARING
No. 8 BEARING
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0 .0 E L E V A T IO N L IN E
12800
E X C IT E R
2 7 9 7 .5
G ENERATO R
5180
3940
L P -2 T U R B IN E
5105
2165
L P -1 T U R B IN E
6440
H IP T U R B IN E
N O T E : T H E D R A W IN G (C O U P L E D S H A F T S Y S T E M ) S H O W S O P E R A T IN G C O N D IT IO N .
NOTES
1 . T H E U P P E R D R A W IN G (C O U P L E D S H A F T S Y S T E M ) S H O W S O P E R A T IN G C O N D IT IO N .
2 . E A C H C O U P L IN G IS T O B E S E T A S P E R T H E T A B L E B E L O W .
3 . R O T O R S A R E S H IF T E D T O C O M P E N S A T E F O R D IF F E R E N T IA L E X P A N S IO N T O M A K E T H E B L A D E S
A N D S E A L S T O R U N A T D E S IG N P O S IT IO N A S M U C H A S P O S S IB L E A T S T E A D Y S T A T E .
T H E M E T H O D O F S H IF T IN G IS S IM P L Y T O S H IF T T H E W H O L E R O T O R A C E R T A IN A M O U N T B Y
A L T E R IN G T H E C O U P L IN G S P A C E R T H IC K N E S S .
ROTOR
L O C A T IO N
D IS P L A C E M E N T (m m ) : E
C O U P L IN G G A P (m m ) : G
H IP / L P 1
0 .1 0 ~ 0 .1 5 (L P 1 H IG H E R )
+ 0 .0 3
-0
(L O W E R S L A N T )
L P -1 / L P -2
0 .0 +- 0 .0 2 5
+ 0 .0 3
-0
L P -2 / G E N .
0 .1 5 ~ 0 .2 0 (L P 2 H IG H E R )
+ 0 .0 3
-0
M O VED VALU E
H IP R O T O R
0 .0 m m
L P -1 R O T O R
5 .5 m m
L P -2 R O T O R
1 0 .0 m m
G EN. ROTOR
1 3 .4 m m
S H IF T E D D IR E C T IO N IS G O V .S ID E
3 . M O V E M E N T O F T H E T /G C O U P L IN G D U E T O T H E R M A L E X P A N S IO N .
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C O N D IT IO N
M OVEMENT
STEADY STATE
+ 1 3 .4 m m
H E A T IN G T R A N S IE N T
+ 2 8 .0 m m
C O O L IN G T R A N S IE N T
- 1 .3 m m
+ :
- :
TO GENERATOR END
TO GOVERNOR END
M P T D -3 -0 3 3 7
FIGURE 2-2
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2.4
General
Construction
2.4.1 Bearing Nos. 1 and 2
Nos. 1 and 2 bearings are of the same type but differ in size. They are of
the self-aligning, tilting pad type bearing with four white metal lined pads,
which are bored to a size and tolerance to suit the application. The lower
pads are made of copper (Cr-Cu) and the upper pads are made of steel.
The bearing pads (3) are located in a bearing carrier ring, which is split
in the horizontal plane and each half of the carrier ring supports two
pads. The two halves of the carrier ring (1, 2) are secured together
using four horizontal joint bolts (9) and spring washers (10).The upper
half of the carrier ring (2) is located on the lower half (1) by two dowel
pins (8) at the horizontal joint.
Each bearing pad is supported in the carrier ring and is definitely
located by a pivot (4) installed into recesses on the inner surface of the
carrier ring. Inner liners (5), provided between the pivot and the bearing
pad, fit into recesses provided in the center of each pad. The inner
liners pivot on the pivots permitting self-alignment of the bearing pads
with the journal.
The circumferential movement of the bearing pad is restricted by two
pad stoppers (11), located at each end of the pad and are secured to
the carrier ring with the split rings (27). The axial movement of the pads
is restricted by end covers (15) fitted at each end of the carrier ring.
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Each upper bearing pad is provided with two compression springs (22)
near the trailing edge and inserted between the pad and the carrier ring.
These springs apply force to the trailing edge of the pads continuously.
This ensures that the trailing edge clearance is closed and the leading
edge clearance is opened, which is the normal configuration. This
arrangement prevents movement or chattering of the unloaded upper
pads.
The assembled bearing is positioned in the respective bearing pedestal
by four outer liners (6) set into the upper and lower halves of the carrier
ring at 45 to the vertical and horizontal centerlines. The outer surfaces
of the outer liners are profiled to match the mating surface of the
bearing housing comprising a bearing seat (28) welded to the pedestal
base and a bearing keep (29). (The bearing keep for No. 2 bearing is
integral with the pedestal cover). The four supporting outer liners are
machined to a radius slightly more than that of the bearing housing to
provide an interference fit of 0.08 mm, thus supporting the carrier ring
in the bearing pedestal. Each outer liner is installed in a recess on the
outer surface of the carrier ring, located by two dowel pins (18) and
secured by four hexagonal socket head bolts (19).
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The lower half carrier ring (1) is provided with a fifth key (7) (adjacent to
No. 3 bearing pad) at an angle of 25 to the vertical centerline to admit
lubricating oil to the bearing. This key is installed with a clearance of
0 to 0.1 mm.
Spacers (21) and shims (20) of varying thicknesses are provided
between each outer liner and the carrier ring. Shims of variable
thicknesses (0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 mm) are supplied with each bearing for
adjustment during coupling alignment. By adjusting the thickness of the
shims between locations, the bearings and therefore the rotor can be
moved vertically and horizontally relative to the pedestal and the
turbine casing to locate the rotor accurately within the casing.
The bearing pads, inner liners, pivots, supporting outer liners at 45 and
shims at each location are numbered 1 to 4. The bearing carrier rings
are also match marked 1 to 4, to ensure that the bearing components
are assembled in their correct positions following an inspection.
A stopper pin (14) fitted in the lower half bearing carrier ring fits into a
notch in the pedestal base just below the horizontal joint (between Nos.
1 & 4 bearing pads), thus preventing rotation of the bearing during
operation.
Each bearing pad is provided with two temporary bolts (23) which
clamp each end of the pad to the bearing carrier ring. The purpose of
these bolts is to hold the pads in place during transportation and
installation. They are removed and the holes plugged with plugs (24)
during final assembly.
The bearing assembly is lubricated by lubricating oil from the main
turbine lubricating oil system. Lubricating oil reaches the bearing
through a passage in the pedestal base, and enters the lower half
carrier ring through a hole in the center of the outer liner (7). Passages
within the carrier ring direct the oil to the pad stoppers (11) through
matching holes. The pad stoppers, provided with internal passages,
spray the lubricating oil onto the journal surface through oil distributors
(13). The oil distributor is made of a header with fine holes to distribute
the oil uniformly onto the journal surface. The end covers (15), fitted to
the ends of the carrier ring with a small clearance with the rotor,
prevent excessive oil leakage from the bearing. Oil is drained into the
pedestal through the clearance between the end covers and the rotor.
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The bearings are bored to the nominal dimensions and the journals are
turned undersize to provide the required oil clearance.
The bottom bearing pads (Pad Nos. 3 and 4) have provisions for the
installation of thermocouples to measure the bearing temperature just
beneath the Babbitt lining. These bearing pads are provided with
openings (26) and slots for the insertion of the thermocouple leads and
supported by supports (27).
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2.4.2 Bearing Nos. 3, 4 and 5

The Nos. 3, 4 and 5 bearings are white metal lined cast steel bearings.
They are spherically seated, to provide a measure of self-alignment,
and can be adjusted for radial position within the bearing housings.
Each bearing is made in two halves, lower and upper, bolted together
by hexagonal socket head bolts (6) at the horizontal joint. The
hexagonal socket head bolts are prevented from loosening by
interlocking them with lock bolts (7) fixed on the upper half shell (2)
using lock wire (8). Two dowel pins (5) provided at the horizontal joint
locate the upper half shell (2) to the lower half shell (1).
Each bearing is positioned in the bearing pedestal by three keys (3) set
into grooves provided on the outer surface of the upper and lower half
shells. Two of these keys are assembled on the lower half shell at an
angle of 45 to the horizontal and vertical centerlines, while the third
one is located at the top of the upper half shell on the vertical
centerline.
Each key (3) is located in their respective groove on the outer surface
of the bearing shell using a dowel pin (10) and secured by two key
fixing bolts (9). The keys are provided with threaded holes for jacking
during removal.
The outer surfaces of the keys are spherical to match the mating
surface of the bearing housing comprising the bearing seat (13) in the
pedestal base and the bearing keep (14). (The bearing keeps for the
Nos. 3, 4 and 5 bearings are integral with the respective pedestal
covers). The keys are machined to a radius slightly less than that of the
bearing housing to provide a clearance fit of 0.3 to 0.4 mm.
Liners (12) and shims (11) are provided between each key and the
bearing shell. Shims of variable thicknesses (0.05, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3
mm) are supplied with each bearing for adjustment during coupling
alignment. By adjusting the thickness of the liners and shims between
locations, the bearings and therefore the rotor can be moved relative to
the bearing housing and the turbine casing.
A stopper pin (4) fitted in the lower half shell fits into a notch in the
pedestal base just below the horizontal joint, thus preventing rotation of
the bearing during operation.
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The support keys and the liners are numbered 1 to 3 and the bearing
shells are match marked to ensure that the bearing components are
assembled in their correct positions following an inspection.

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The bearing is lubricated by lubricating oil from the main turbine

lubricating oil system. Lubricating oil is supplied to the bearing through
an aperture drilled in the pedestal base, which is aligned with an
opening in the center of the right side bottom key (Key No. 2).
Passages within the bearing shell direct the oil to the bearing surface in
the top half of the bearing as shown in the drawing.
The bearing is provided with relieved sections, which have large
clearances along both sides around the horizontal joint. The relieved
sections do not extend to the ends of the bearing but stop at an annular
drainage groove close to each end.
The effect of these features is to create a constant supply (pool) of oil
for lubrication. Oil is drawn into the smaller gap that exists between the
lower half bearing surface and the journal by the rotation of the shaft.
This is a desirable characteristic for the bearings supporting the heavier
LP turbine rotor.
Oil exits from the ends of the bearing into the pedestal through holes at
the bottom of the annular groove.
As a fail safe measure, all three bearing keys have an oil hole.
However, components should always be match marked to ensure that
the bearing components are assembled in the correct/original positions
following an inspection.
2.4.3 Bearing No. 6

The No. 6 bearing is of the white metal lined, self-aligning, tilting pad
type. It is spherically seated to provide a measure of self-alignment and
can be adjusted for radial position within the bearing pedestal.
The bearing is a two-pad type journal bearing consisting of a cast steel
shell, split into two halves (1 and 2). The lower half of the shell (1) is
provided with two tilting pad assemblies. The upper half of the shell is
of the sleeve type bearing and is not provided with any tilting pad.
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The two halves of the bearing shell are bolted together by four
hexagonal head cap screws (5) at the horizontal joint. Two dowel pins
(6) provided at the horizontal joint locate the upper half shell (2) on the
lower half shell (1).
The bearing shell is positioned in the bearing pedestal by three keys (3)
set into the upper and lower halves of the shell. Two of these keys are
assembled on the lower half shell at an angle of 45 to the horizontal
and vertical centerlines. The third key is located at the top of the upper
half shell on the vertical centerline.

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All three bearing keys are of similar design, with an oil hole through the
center. These keys and the bearing shell are clearly numbered (1, 2
and 3) and the keys should always be assembled in the same way in
accordance with the marks.
As a fail safe measure, all three bearing keys are provided with an oil
hole. However, components should always be match marked to ensure
that the bearing components are assembled in the correct/original
positions following an inspection.
The outer surfaces of the keys (3) are spherical to match the mating
surfaces of the bearing seat (26) and the bearing keep (27). The
bearing seat (26) is integral with the No.6 bearing pedestal base and
the bearing keep (27) is integral with the pedestal cover. The seating
surface of the keys on the bearing pedestal is machined to a radius
slightly less than that of the bearing pedestal to provide a clearance fit
of 0.3 to 0.4 mm. Liners (8) / shims (37) are provided between each key
and the bearing shell. By adjusting the thickness of these liners
between locations, the bearings can be moved relative to the pedestal.
The movement of the bearing enables the movement of the rotor
relative to the turbine casing.
A stopper pin (4) fitted in the lower half bearing shell (1) fits into a notch
in the bearing seat (26) just below the horizontal joint. This stopper pin
prevents rotation of the bearing during operation.
Two bearing pad assemblies are located on the lower half shell at an
angle of 45 to the horizontal and vertical centerlines. Each assembly
consists of a bearing pad (16) and a pad support (11). The bearing pad
is secured to the pad support by four pad fixing bolts (23). The bottom
surface of the pad support is provided with a projection having a
spherical surface. The pad support and hence the pad pivots on this
spherical surface permitting self-alignment of the pads with the journal.
Diaphragms (9) are provided on either end of the pad supports to
locate and to limit the tilt of bearing pads during operation.
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Each bearing pad is provided with four temporary bolts (21) which
clamp each end of the pad support (11 to the lower half bearing shell.
The purpose of these temporary bolts is to hold the bearing pads in
place during transportation and installation. They are removed and the
holes plugged with plugs (34) during final assembly.
Each pad support in the lower half shell is provided with drilled
passages for admitting jacking oil to lift the LP-1 and LP-2 turbine rotors.
Jacking oil is admitted into the pad support through a check valve
assembly (17) fitted at the end of the bearing. Matching holes are
provided in the pads (16) and the pad supports (11) to admit jacking oil
to the rotor journal. Jacking oil to these bearings is supplied from the
discharge of the jacking oil pump.
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The bearing is lubricated by lubricating oil from the main turbine

lubricating oil system. Lubricating oil is supplied to each bearing
through a hole in the bearing seat, which is aligned with the oil hole in
the center of key No. 2 on the lower half shell.
As shown in the illustration, from this key the oil is led through drilled
internal passages to a relieved section in the upper half bearing shell.
The relieved sections have large clearances along both sides around
the horizontal joint. The relieved sections do not extend to the ends of
the bearing but stop at an annular drainage groove close to each end.
The effect of these features is to create a constant supply (pool) of oil
for lubrication. Oil is then drawn into the smaller gap that exists
between the lower half bearing surface and the journal by the rotation
of the shaft. This is a desirable characteristic for the bearings
supporting the heavier LP turbine rotors.
The lubricated oil then drains into the pedestal through several drilled
holes in the bottom half of the bearing shell.
Bearing Oil Seal Assembly

Bearing No. 6 is provided with an oil seal assembly at both ends of the
bearing shell to prevent excessive leakage. Each oil seal assembly
consists of an oil seal ring and an oil seal ring retainer. The oil seal ring
assemblies prevent excessive oil leakage from the bearing.
The oil seal ring is located within a slot (groove) machined on the inner
surface of the oil seal ring retainer. The inner surface of the oil seal ring
is lined with Babbitt to provide bearing surface.
The oil seal ring is made in halves. The two halves (3, 4) are joined
together with an overlap joint and secured by two joint pins (5) at the
horizontal joint.
The oil seal ring retainer is also made in halves. The upper half retainer
(1) is located on the lower half (2) such that their joint is at an angle of
5 to the horizontal centerline. The oil seal ring retainers are secured to
each end of the bearing shell by bolts (6).
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A stopper pin (7), inserted through the upper half oil seal ring retainer
(1) along the vertical centerline, engages a slot machined in the upper
half oil seal ring (3) and prevents rotation of the oil seal ring during
operation.
Leakage oil leaking through the oil seal ring is collected and drained to
the bearing pedestal through passages machined in the oil seal rings.
The oil seal ring retainers are also provided with passages at the
bottom end for this purpose.
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2.4.4 Thrust Bearing

The thrust bearing is designed to resist thrust in either direction,
although the overall turbine design is for the thrust to act towards the
Gov End. The thrust bearing therefore limits the potential turbine axial
movement within the thrust clearance, and provides protection for the
turbine internal components.
The thrust bearing is a white metal faced multiple pad bearing, with a
lever mounting system to allow the pads to tilt and thereby share the
load evenly. A thrust collar (25), machined integrally with the HP-IP
rotor extension stub shaft (27), transmits thrust from the turbine rotor to
the turbine structure via the thrust bearing assembly.
The thrust bearing is provided with eight pads on each side of the thrust
collar (25). The pads are numbered #1-1 to #1-8 on the Gen End and
#2-1 to #2-8 on the Gov End. The pads #1-1 (20), #1-5 (17), #2-1 (22)
and #2-5 (18), adjacent to the carrier ring split line, are secured to the
carrier ring using parallel pins (19) and are called anti-fall pads. These
anti-fall pads prevent other pads from falling when the upper half carrier
ring is lifted. The pads #1-1 (20), #2-1 (22), #1-4 (21) and #2-4 (23) are
provided with thermocouples for temperature measurement. Each pad
is provided with white metal coating on the bearing side.
The thrust pads are supported on a lever arrangement consisting of
upper levers (6) and lower levers (7). The thrust pads are supported on
the upper levers (6) through pivots (5) and pillars (8). The upper levers
(6) are interlocked with the adjacent lower levers (7) as indicated in
Section C-C.
The pivots (5) are held in grooves cut on the non-bearing side of the
pads. Pad stops (2), installed in the carrier ring (1) and held in grooves
at the sides of the pads as indicated in Section C-C, maintain the pitch
between the pads. O-rings (3 and 9) installed on the pillars (8) and pad
stops (2) prevent internal oil leakage.
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The pads, pivots, pillars and levers are contained in the carrier ring (1),
which is split into halves. The thrust bearing components at each side
are retained by a spacer (11), which is secured to the carrier ring (1) by
socket head cap screws (12). The spacer provides support to the lower
levers (7) which in turn support other components.
The levers, by virtue of their rocking motion, allow the pads to take a
position with their centers of loading all in the same plane.
Consequently, each pad takes an equal share of the load. This
construction eliminates the need to have all the pads exactly of the
same thickness and also compensates for small irregularities in either
the thrust collar or the thrust bearing case.
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The carrier rings (1) are contained in a thrust bearing case (26), which
is also made in halves. The carrier rings are prevented from rotation by
anti-rotation pins (13) fitted between the thrust bearing case and the
carrier rings.
The upper and lower halves of the bearing case are provided with
extended arms at the horizontal joint. The two halves of the bearing
case are located at the extended arm by two dowel pins and bolted
together by hexagonal socket head screws. The thrust bearing case is
supported at the bottom by two supports provided from the base of the
HP pedestal.
The thrust bearing assembly is located and secured to the HP pedestal
base by a thrust bearing locating mechanism on either side of the thrust
bearing case.
The thrust bearing is lubricated by lube oil from the main turbine
lubricating oil system. Lubricating oil is supplied through two oil inlets,
one for each side of the bearing, on the upper half bearing case and
drained into the HP pedestal through an aperture in the lower half
bearing case.
2.4.5 Thrust Bearing Locating Mechanism

The thrust bearing locating mechanism consists of a support (1), a
cover (2), fixed wedges (4), moving wedges (3), shims (16 and 17) and
adjusting bolts (7) with lock nuts (8).
The support (1) is welded to the base of the HP pedestal and the cover
(2) is secured to the support (1) using studs (12) and nuts (13).
The fixed wedges (4) are bolted to the extended arms (6) of the upper
half thrust bearing case using bolts (9). The moving wedges (3) are
inserted between the support (1) and the fixed wedges (4) and are held
by two adjusting bolts (7) inserted through the cover. The adjusting
bolts are secured to the cover by lock nuts (8) and interlocked with the
lock wire (10) after final adjustment to prevent loosening.
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The moving wedges are inserted or retracted by these adjusting bolts,

thereby moving the thrust bearing case forward or backward. Further
adjustment is possible by changing the L-shaped shims (16 or 17)
provided between the fixed wedges and the thrust bearing case
extension arm. The shims are secured to the extension arm of the
lower bearing case with screws (11).
A spacer (18) is provided between the extension arm (6) of the lower
thrust bearing case and the support (1), at each side, for smooth
movement. A lock plate (14), bolted to both the extension arm of the
lower half bearing case and the spacer using fasteners (15), secures
the spacer to the thrust bearing case extension arm.
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The two adjusting bolts facilitate the movement of the moving wedges
in either direction. The vertical movement of the wedges is transformed
into the axial movement of the thrust bearing case.
Figure 2-8 shows the arrangement of thrust bearing locating
mechanism for one side and the arrangement for the other side is
similar.
To move the thrust bearing axially, both the front and rear locating
mechanisms are adjusted by the same amount but in opposite
directions. The movement of the thrust bearing case moves the turbine
rotors relative to the pedestal/case, but will still have the same thrust
clearance.
If the adjustments of the two locating mechanisms are not equal and
opposite, the turbine rotor thrust clearance will change. The thrust
clearance is normally adjusted after an overhaul inspection.
2.4.6
Bearing Pedestals
The turbine journal and thrust bearings are located inside four
pedestals namely HP pedestal, Nos. 2&3 bearing pedestal, Nos. 4&5
bearing pedestal and No. 6 bearing pedestal.
The main functions of the bearing pedestals are to accommodate the
turbine bearings, couplings, MOP and turbine protection instruments,
and prevent leakage of oil and entry of dust along the turbine rotor.
HP Pedestal
The HP pedestal is a fabricated structure made in two halves, the base
(2) and the cover (1). The HP pedestal rests on a base plate (21) which
is bolted down and grouted to suitable load bearing points that are cast
into the turbine foundation. The base plate thereby transfers the
pedestal loading to the foundation and hence to the turbine structure.
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The HP pedestal is free to slide axially on the base plate, but it is held
against transverse movement by the two axial keys (17) placed
between the pedestal base and the base plate. Any tendency to tilt or
lift is limited by side gibs, which are fitted with ample clearance to allow
free movement axially.
Machined seating surfaces are provided at the Gen End of the HP
pedestal (outside of the casing) for supporting the HP-IP lower casing.
Any tendency of the lower half HP-IP turbine casing to rise off the HP
pedestal is limited by a stud bolt (7) through each arm. These bolts are
fitted with ample clearance under the nut (29) and around the stud bolt
(7) to allow free movement of the HP-IP turbine casing arms in
response to temperature changes.
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The base of the HP pedestal is provided with holes and internal

passages through which grease is applied between the sliding surfaces
of the base plate and the pedestal. Grease nipples (15) and bushings
(16), installed in these pedestal base holes, provide lubrication for
smooth movement of the HP pedestal during operation.
The HP pedestal base contains suitable supports to secure the No. 1
bearing, the thrust bearing and the MOST trigger device. The suction
and discharge pipes of the MOP are welded to the HP pedestal base
and the MOP casing is installed on these welded pipes.
The HP pedestal cover (1) contains inspection ports with covers (27) to
facilitate inspection of the bearings, MOST device and other
instrumentation pick-ups without dismantling the pedestal cover.
The Gov End of the HP pedestal is provided with an end cover (3)
which has provisions for the installation of a micrometer to measure the
turbine rotor axial position.
The Gen End of the HP pedestal is provided with an oil retaining ring
(13) to prevent leakage of oil and entry of dust/steam along the turbine
rotor. A thermal shield (14) secured to this oil retaining ring reduces
heating of the HP pedestal due to thermal radiation from the HP-IP
turbine.
The HP pedestal has openings for the entry and return of oil for the
No.1 bearing, the thrust bearing and the MOST trigger device.
The rotor position, turbine speed, zero speed, shaft vibration, key
phasor and eccentricity pick-ups are located inside the HP pedestal.
Nos. 2&3, Nos. 4&5 and No. 6 Bearing Pedestals

Refer to Figures 2-10, 2-11 and 2-12.
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The Nos. 2&3 bearing pedestal supports the exhaust end of the HP-IP
casing and houses the Nos. 2 and 3 bearings and the HP-IP~LP1
coupling. The Nos. 4&5 bearing pedestal supports the LP1 and LP2
casings and houses the Nos. 4 and 5 bearings and the LP1~LP2
coupling. The No.6 bearing pedestal accommodates the No. 6 bearing
and the LP2~generator coupling.
All bearing pedestals consist of two halves, the lower half (base) and
the upper half (cover). The lower half sections of the pedestals are
made integral with the LP1 and LP2 turbine casing bases and are
located on seating plates, which are bolted and grouted at suitable load
bearing points cast into the turbine foundation. The seating plates
thereby transfer the pedestal loading to the turbine structure through
the turbine foundation.
Refer to Figure 2-10. The Nos. 2&3 bearing pedestal cover is made of
two covers; the No. 2 bearing cover (10) and the No. 3 bearing cover
(13). The two covers are individually fabricated and are bolted together.
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Chapter 2
General
The combined cover is located to the pedestal base (1) at the

horizontal joint using dowel pins (16) and secured by bolts (17). Each
cover is provided with jacking bolt holes (12) and eyebolt holes (18) for
easy removal and handling during maintenance. Inspection covers (11)
are provided on the pedestal cover to enable inspection of inside
components without removing the pedestal cover.
Refer to Figure 2-11. The Nos. 4&5 bearing pedestal cover is made of
three covers; the No. 4 bearing cover (11), the No. 5 bearing cover (13)
and the coupling cover (20). The three covers are individually
fabricated and are bolted to the pedestal base. The No. 5 bearing cover
(13) and the coupling cover (20) are bolted together and can be lifted a
single unit. The covers are located to the pedestal base (1) at the
horizontal joint using dowel pins (15) and secured by bolts (16). Each
cover is provided with jacking bolt holes (17) and eyebolt holes (14) for
easy removal and handling during maintenance. Inspection covers (10)
are provided on the pedestal cover to enable inspection of inside
components without removing the pedestal cover.
Refer to Figure 2-12. The No. 6 bearing pedestal cover is also made of
two covers; the No. 6 bearing cover (11) and the LP~generator
coupling cover (16). The two covers are individually fabricated and are
bolted together. The combined cover is located to the pedestal base (1)
at the horizontal joint using dowel pins (14) and secured by bolts (13).
Each cover is provided with jacking bolt holes (15) and eyebolt holes
(18) for easy removal and handling during maintenance. Inspection
covers (12) are provided on the pedestal cover to enable inspection of
inside components without removing the pedestal cover.
The lower halves of these bearing pedestals are provided with integral
seats for supporting the Nos. 2 ~ 6 bearings and the pedestal covers
are provided with integral keeps to secure the bearings in position.
The bearing pedestals are free to slide axially on the base plates, but
are held against transverse movement by transverse anchor blocks,
which are secured firmly to the turbine foundation.
Oil retaining ring assemblies are provided at the ends of the bearing
pedestals to prevent oil leakage through the shaft.
The Gen End of the HP pedestal and the Gov End of the Nos. 2&3
bearing pedestal, facing the HP-IP turbine, are provided with thermal
shields to protect them from overheating due to high temperature
radiation.
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The bearing pedestals have openings for the entry and return of
lubricating oil for the journal bearings and coupling cooling oil spray
lines.

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Chapter 2
General
The No. 6 bearing pedestal houses the rotor vibration and differential
expansion pick-ups and the Nos. 2&3 and Nos. 4&5 bearing pedestals
accommodate the rotor vibration pick-ups. Inspection ports with
removable covers are provided on the pedestal covers for access to
these pick-ups.
The rotor grounding device is secured to the oil retaining ring at the
Gen End of the No. 6 bearing pedestal.
2.4.7 Bearing Pedestal Oil Retaining Ring

Oil retaining rings provided at the ends of the bearing pedestals, where
the rotor protrudes, prevent oil escaping along the shaft.
The major functional features of oil retaining rings in all bearing
pedestals are similar with minor differences in the constructional
features. Figure 2-13 shows the arrangement of oil retaining ring
provided at the Gen End of the HP pedestal. The arrangement of oil
retaining rings for other bearing pedestals is similar.
The bearing pedestal oil retaining rings are made in halves. The two
halves (1, 2) are located by dowel pins (3) and bolted together by
socket head bolts (4) at the horizontal joint.
The oil retaining ring assembly is secured to the ends of the bearing
pedestal by socket head cap screws (5) at the vertical flange.
Jacking bolt holes (6) are provided on each half of the oil retaining ring
for easy removal during disassembly. Both the upper and lower halves
of the oil retaining ring are provided with eyebolt holes (7) for handling
during maintenance.
A slot is provided in the middle of the oil retaining ring between the fins
of the seal strips. This slot enables the passing oil to be drained to the
bearing pedestal through a series of holes drilled axially in the lower
half of the oil retaining ring. A diaphragm (9) secured to the oil retaining
ring inside the bearing pedestal maintains oil level in the oil collection
slot. This arrangement prevents ingress of atmospheric air into the
bearing pedestal thus maintaining vacuum inside.
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Sealing on the rotor is achieved by seal strips (8) carried in grooves

machined on the inside of the oil retaining rings. Each seal strip is set
with a small clearance to the rotor. Radial holes are provided between
adjacent seal strips to collect the oil passing along the shaft through the
oil seal clearance.

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Chapter 2
General
2.4.8 Rotor Grounding Device

Steam turbines, running at high speeds risk a build up of static
electricity on the turbine rotors. As there is no clear route to ground, it is
necessary to fit a rotor grounding device.
If this low resistance device were not provided, the electrostatic charge
would probably be discharged to ground through the bearings and the
pedestals. Apart from the obvious, but small, safety risk (possible
electrical discharge in the presence of a flammable liquid or vapor),
such discharges could cause surface burning and damage to the
bearing surfaces.
Two sets of rotor grounding devices are located between the LP2
turbine and the generator, one in the vertical axis and the other at an
inclination of 60.
Each rotor grounding device consists of a 6 mm thick copper braid (9)
backed by a 0.7 mm thick plate spring (8). The braid and the plate
spring are sandwiched between three support plates (7) and bolted to a
bracket (6), which is mounted on the Gen End oil retaining ring at the
No. 6 bearing pedestal.
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The free end of the copper braid is held in constant contact with the
generator rotor by the spring force and the other end is connected,
through an earthing cable, to an earth terminal block (14) mounted on
the Gen End of the LP turbine base. Another earthing cable discharges
the electrostatic charge from the earth terminal block (14) to the power
plant earthing network.

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12
25
25
12
G
11
19
6
22
29
18
20 21
13
ROTATION
General
ROTATION
10
23
24
14
26
14
14
26
24
3
E
26
B
4
3
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18
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20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
CARRIER RING (LOWER HALF)

CARRIER RING (UPPER HALF)
BEARING PAD
PIVOT
INNER LINER
OUTER LINER
OUTER LINER (OIL INLET)
DOWEL PIN
HORIZONTAL JOINT BOLT
SPRING WASHER
PAD STOPPER
PLUG
OIL DISTRIBUTOR
STOPPER PIN
END COVER
END COVER SCREW
LOCK WIRE
DOWEL PIN
HEX. SOCKET HEAD BOLT
SHIM
SPACER
SPRING
TEMPORARY BOLT
PLUG
SPLIT RING
THERMOCOUPLE OPENING
SUPPORT
BEARING SEAT
BEARING KEEP
7
20 19
17 16
15
28
VIEW A
15
18
SECTION B-B
OIL SUPPLY HOLE
28
27
SECTION C-C
26
26
VIEW F
2
DETAIL H
15
28
DETAIL E
DETAIL G
H
28
12 11
24
26
27
26
3
22
SECTION D-D
G
No.3 PAD
27
No.4 PAD
VIEW G
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FIGURE 2-3
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ARRANGEMENT OF BEARING NO. 1 & 2
2-19
Chapter 2
General
B
4
8
7
21
15
10
A
9
F
4
19
F
6
VIEW E
SECTION C-C
E
B
11
14
23
12
16
25
21
26
24
22
4
17
1
C
SECTION F-F
18
DETAIL D
25
24
17
12
17
E
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21
20
13
E
B
SECTION A-A
11
2
11
12
23
SECTION B-B
19
SECTION E-E
FIGURE 2-4
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20
ARRANGEMENT OF BEARING NO. 3, 4 AND 5
2-20
Chapter 2
General
33
5
19
18
34
DETAIL H
17
30
28
10
24
25
29
31
32
13
VIEW F
DETAIL E
27
GEN. END
37
10
GOV. END
12
25
1
1
14
20
24
15
5
6
29
15
27
ROTATION
28
4
22
LUBE OIL
OUTLET
35
16
V
O
O
23
V
36
11
2G
2G
3
3
36
O
TA
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O
A
21
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O
IL
13
E
IN
LE
T
37
VIEW G
26
SECTION A-A
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FIGURE 2-5

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ARRANGEMENT OF BEARING NO. 6
2-21
Chapter 2
General
EYE BOLT HOLE
A
6
F
3
EYE BOLT HOLE
5
EYE BOLT HOLE
E
OPENING FOR
THERMOCOUPLE
C
A
D-D
(FOR JACKING OIL)
A-A
3
3
LINING
2
4
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E-E
DETAIL F
C-C
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FIGURE 2-6
OIL SEAL ARRANGEMENT FOR NO. 6 BEARING
2-22
24
X
"E"
25
OIL
IN
OIL
IN
Chapter 2
General
10
22
20
"E"
26
13
2
#2-2
#2-1
#1-1
27
ROTATION
#2-5
#1-8
#2-7
#1-3
G
IN INE
AR L
BE PLIT
S
#2-4
ROTATION
#2-8
SP BEA
LIT RI
LINNG
E
#2-3
#1-2
#1-7
#2-6
#1-6
#1-4
D
D
#1-5
5
1
23
16
11
21
2
5
19
12
15
B-B
19
17
A-A
OIL
OUT
18
X-X
15
8
2
4
5
22 23
Rev.001
VIEW "E"
20 21
20 21 22 23
D-D
C-C
11
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FIGURE 2-7
Mitsubishi
ARRANGEMENT OF THE THRUST BEARING
2-23
General
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Chapter 2
FIGURE 2-8
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ARRANGEMENT OF THE THRUST BEARING LOCATING MECHANISM
2-24
Chapter 2
General
5
11
13
14
3
1
4
18
12
"G"
28
27
10
29
10
12
H
9
24
13
B
10
F
VIEW A
SECTION B-B
10
VIEW C
VIEW E
E
4
27
26
27
13
13
14
14
C
18
18
25
18
23
22
17
21
VIEW D
19
LOCATING PIN
20
SET SCREW
21
BASE PLATE
22
GREASE PIPE
23
CENTERING BEAM
24
OIL STRAINER
25
PLUG
26
NAMEPLATE
27
INSPECTION COVER
28
BOLT
29
NUT
16 15
VIEW F
SECTION X-X
20
27
28
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19
SECTION H-H
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FIGURE 2-9
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ARRANGEMENT OF HP PEDESTAL
2-25
Chapter 2
13
17
General
18
PEDESTAL BASE
HP-IP ROTOR
LP1 ROTOR
NO.2 BEARING
NO.3 BEARING
SPACER
COUPLING BOLT & NUT
COUPLING GUARD
COUPLING COOLING
OIL SPRAY LINE
10
11
INSPECTION COVER
12
JACKING BOLT HOLE
13
GEN. SIDE
GOV. SIDE
14
THERMAL SHIELD
15
OIL RETAINING RING
16
DOWEL PIN
17
18
EYEBOLT HOLE
19
BASE PLATE
20
DETAIL "B"
DETAIL "A"
DETAIL "B"
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DETAIL "A"
SECTION C-C
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FIGURE 2-10
ARRANGEMENT OF NO. 2 & 3 BEARING PEDESTAL
2-26
Chapter 2
15
14
10
General
17
16
17
12
PEDESTAL BASE
LP1 ROTOR
LP2 ROTOR
NO.4 BEARING
NO.5 BEARING
SPACER
COUPLING BOLT & NUT
COUPLING GUARD
COUPLING COOLING
OIL SPRAY LINE
10
INSPECTION COVER
14
12
11
12
OIL RETAINING RING
13
11
15
15
17
GEN. SIDE
GOV. SIDE
14
EYEBOLT HOLE
15
DOWEL PIN
16
17
JACKING BOLT HOLE
18
BASE PLATE
19
12
12
20
12
DETAIL "A"
DETAIL "B"
Rev.001
18
DETAIL "A"
12
DETAIL "B"
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FIGURE 2-11
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ARRANGEMENT OF NO. 4 & 5 BEARING PEDESTAL
2-27
Chapter 2
15
18
General
15
GEN. SIDE
GOV. SIDE
PEDESTAL BASE
LP2 ROTOR
GENERATOR ROTOR
NO.6 BEARING
SPACER GEAR
COUPLING BOLT & NUT
COUPLING GUARD
COUPLING COOLING
OIL SPRAY LINE
ROTOR GROUNDING DEVICE
10
NUT COVER
11
PEDESTAL COVER (NO.6 BEARING)
12
INSPECTION COVER
13
14
DOWEL PIN
15
JACKING BOLT HOLE
16
PEDESTAL COVER (COUPLING)
17
OIL RETAINING RING
18
EYEBOLT HOLE
19
BASE PLATE
20
TRANSVERSE ANCHOR BLOCK
Rev.001
DETAIL "A"
DETAIL "B"
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DETAIL "A"
FIGURE 2-12
Mitsubishi
DETAIL "B"
ARRANGEMENT OF NO. 6 BEARING PEDESTAL
2-28
Chapter 2
10
General
D
VIEW A
SECTION B-B
11
10
OIL SEAL PLATE
10
3
4
6
1
1
F
2
SECTION D-D
DETAIL "E"
11
1
11
4
2
SECTION C-C
DETAIL "D"
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FIGURE 2-13
Mitsubishi
VIEW F
TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF PEDESTAL OIL RETAINING RING
2-29
Chapter 2
2
GEN. SIDE
General
13
GOV. SIDE
6
TO EARTH TERMINAL
11
A
9
7
4
6
1
13
8
TO EARTH
TERMINAL
B
10 11 12
ROTATION
10
9
60
GENERATOR ROTOR
NO.4 BEARING PEDESTAL COVER
PEDESTAL END COVER
OIL BAFFLE
LP CASING BASE PLATE
BRACKET
SUPPORT
SPRING
BRUSH
BOLT
U NUT
WASHER
FITTING BOLT
EARTH TERMINAL
LP CASING
12
C
L OF TURBINE
C
L OF TURBINE
VIEW A
GEN. SIDE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
11
12
GOV. SIDE
11
FROM GROUNDING
DEVICE
7
C
L OF TURBINE
15
14
10 12
15
14
EARTH NET
SECTION B-B
SECTION D-D
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ARRANGEMENT OF EARTH TERMINAL
FIGURE 2-14
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ARRANGEMENT OF ROTOR GROUNDING DEVICE
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Chapter 3
Specifications
C h a p t er
3 Specifications
TABLE 3-1
MAIN TURBINE BEARINGS
Subject
Specification
No. 1 Bearing
Quantity
Manufacturer
Daido Metal Co. Ltd.
Type
Self-aligning with multiple white metal lined pads
Location
HP pedestal
Duty
HP-IP rotor (Gov End)
Constructional
Features
Size
Clearances
Number of pads
Mounting
Bearing shell mounted on 4 adjustable outer liners
Self aligning mechanism
Inner liner and pivot
Clearance Adjustment
By machinable inner liners
Position Adjustment
By machinable spacers and shims
Diameter
430 mm
Length
373 mm
Pad to journal (Radial)
0.510 to 0.615 mm
Outer liners (Radial)

Lower half shell (3 & 4)
Upper half shell (1 & 2)
Oil inlet liner at 45
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Materials
Weight
0.0 mm
0.08 mm interference
0 to 0.1 mm clearance
Bearing pad
Upper Side
S25C white metal lined
Lower Side
Cr-Cu white metal lined
Bearing carrier
S45C
Outer Liner
S45C
Spacer for outer liner
SS400
Pivot
SKH51- HQ
Inner Liner
SKH51-HQ
Stopper pin
SCM435
Shims
SUS304
Carrier Ring
470 Kg
Lower Bearing Pad
90.1 Kg
Upper Bearing Pad
90.1 Kg
End Cover
146 Kg

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Chapter 3
Specifications
Continued from previous page

Subject
Specification
No. 2 Bearing
Quantity
Manufacturer
Daido Metal Co. Ltd.
Type
Self-aligning with white metal lined pads
Location
Nos. 2&3 bearing pedestal
Duty
HP-IP rotor (Gen End)
Constructional
Features
Size
Clearances
Number of pads
Mounting
Bearing shell mounted on 4 adjustable outer liners
Inner liner and pivot
By machinable inner liners
Position Adjustment
By machinable spacers and shims
Diameter
470 mm
Length
408 mm
Pad to journal (Radial)
0.558 to 0.668 mm
Outer liners (Radial)

Lower half shell (3 & 4)
Upper half shell (1 & 2)
Oil inlet liner at 45
Materials
Bearing pad
Upper Side
S25C white metal lined
Lower Side
Cr-Cu white metal lined
Bearing carrier
S45C
Outer Liner
S45C
Spacer for outer liner
SS400
Pivot
SKH51- HQ
Inner Liner
SKH51-HQ
Stopper pin
SCM435
Shims
SUS304
Carrier Ring
610 Kg
Lower Bearing Pad
118.6 Kg
Upper Bearing Pad
118.6 Kg
End Cover
190 Kg
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Weight
0.0 mm
0.08 mm interference
0 to 0.1 mm clearance

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3-2
Chapter 3
Specifications

Subject
Specification
No. 3 Bearing
Quantity
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
Type
Sleeve bearing
Location
Duty
LP1 rotor (Gov End)
Constructional
Features
Size
Clearances
Materials
Bearing shell mounted on 3 adjustable radial keys
Spherical mounting
By scraping bearing liner white metal
Position Adjustment
By machinable key liners and shim
Diameter
480 mm
Length
455 mm
Oil clearance (Journal to shell)

(on diameter)
0.96 ~ 1.06 mm
Spherical key (Top)
0.3 ~ 0.4 mm
Upper bearing shell
SC450 white metal lined
Lower bearing shell
Key
S45C
Stopper pin
SCM435
Liner
SS400
Shim
SUS304
Bearing assembly
1257 kg
Lower half bearing shell
591.8 kg
Upper half bearing shell
596.2 kg
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3-3
Chapter 3
Specifications

Subject
Specification
No. 4 Bearing
Quantity
Manufacturer
Type
Sleeve bearing
Location
Duty
LP1 rotor (Gen End)
Constructional
Features
Size
Clearances
Materials
Spherical mounting
Position Adjustment
Diameter
480 mm
Length
455 mm

(on diameter)
0.96 ~ 1.06 mm
Spherical key (Top)
0.3 ~ 0.4 mm
Upper bearing shell
Lower bearing shell
Key
S45C
Stopper pin
SCM435
Liner
SS400
Shim
SUS304
Bearing assembly
1257 kg
591.8 kg
596.2 kg
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Mounting

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3-4
Chapter 3
Specifications

Subject
Specification
No. 5 Bearing
Quantity
Manufacturer
Type
Sleeve bearing
Location
Duty
LP2 rotor (Gov End)
Constructional
Features
Size
Clearances
Materials
Spherical mounting
Position Adjustment
Diameter
480 mm
Length
455 mm

(on diameter)
0.96 ~ 1.06 mm
Spherical key (Top)
0.3 ~ 0.4 mm
Upper bearing shell
Lower bearing shell
Key
S45C
Stopper pin
SCM435
Liner
SS400
Shim
SUS304
Bearing assembly
1257 kg
591.8 kg
596.2 kg
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Mounting

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3-5
Chapter 3
Specifications

Subject
Specification
No. 6 Bearing
Quantity
Manufacturer
Type
Sleeve bearing
Location
No. 6 bearing pedestal
Duty
LP2 rotor (Gen End)
Constructional
Features
Size
Clearances
Materials
Mounting
Spherical mounting
Position Adjustment
By machinable key liners and shims
Diameter
535 mm
Length
501 mm

(on diameter)
1.29 ~ 1.41 mm (Vertical)

1.07 ~ 1.17 mm (At 45)
Spherical key (Top)
0.3 to 0.4 mm
Upper bearing shell
Lower bearing shell
SC450
Bearing pad
C1201P-1/2 white metal lined
Pad support
SS400
Key
S45C
Stopper pin
SCM435
Liner
SPCC
Shim
SUS304
Bearing assembly
1887 kg
487.4 kg
903 kg
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Number of pads

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3-6
Chapter 3
Specifications

Subject
Specification
Thrust Bearing
Quantity
Manufacturer
Daido Metal Co., Ltd.
Type
Self-aligning with white metal lined multiple pad
Location
HP pedestal
Duty
Turbine axial thrust
Constructional
Features
Number of pads
16 (8+8)
Mounting
Locating shoulder in HP pedestal and thrust

bearing locating mechanism
Upper and lower levers
By machinable liners and thrust bearing locating

mechanism
Diameter (shaft)
251 mm
Diameter (collar)
510 mm
Collar width
73 mm
Clearance
Pad to collar (axial)
0.25 to 0.38mm
Materials
Thrust pad
W87/Cr-Cu
Bearing case
SC480
Liner
SS400
445.2 kg
449.5 kg
Size
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Weight

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3-7
Chapter 4
C h a p t er
4 Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is performed to avoid or minimize the possibility of failure or
deterioration of equipment performance. A constant effort in this regard is required from
maintenance staff to ensure that the Unit is available on demand.
There are two categories of preventive maintenance, routine maintenance and annual
outage maintenance. Routine maintenance helps to reduce the possibility of outage
and hence the downtime of machinery. Annual outage maintenance is required to
maintain the internal components of the installed equipment.
Though vendor/manufacturers recommendations provide a good basis for the
provision of a preventive maintenance schedule, the frequency and other details should
be updated from time to time based on practical experience and actual feedback
gathered through inspection and normal operation of the equipment/plant.
Consideration of these site related specific issues will make the preventive
maintenance more effective.
4.1
Prerequisites
The necessary prerequisites for the preventive maintenance of the turbine
bearings and thrust bearing are as follows:
Scheduling is the first activity in the preparation of a preventive

maintenance program, the schedule is to include planning to attend all
operating equipment on a fixed regular basis. Initially, schedules will be
prepared based on vendor/manufacturers generic instructions, the
schedules will, however, be updated (frequency, nature of inspection,
etc.) as site specific data becomes available. Preventive maintenance
is to be co-ordinated with other concerned departments. In the case of
a major scheduled outage, maintenance personnel and other
concerned departments should jointly produce a plan of activities, well
in advance, to decide the inspection activities and other logistics (such
as availability and supply of required equipment, spare parts, tools and
tackle, etc.). The schedule should clearly identify the critical path.
Priority is to be assigned to specific tasks that also involve parallel
activities to reduce the equipment downtime and to complete the work
within scheduled time.
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4.1.1 Scheduling

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4.1.2 Departmental Interface/Notification

Departmental communication is essential and interfacing between
departments is to be maintained to avoid any lack of communication
that may arise and adversely affect routine or annual outage
maintenance work. Prior to commencing preventive maintenance all
concerned persons (shift supervisor, operators etc.) are to be made
aware of the schedule and the nature of the activities that are to take
place. If it becomes clear that there is a problem or conflict of interests
in the schedule (e.g. the maintenance schedule interferes with another
groups work), this is to be resolved by mutual agreement between the
parties involved.
4.1.3 Isolation of Equipment

It is important that isolations are agreed and valid clearances and work
permits are obtained before any maintenance work is performed. The
isolation boundaries of the particular equipment to be taken under
maintenance are to be clearly identified.
In the case of an electrical isolation the power supply shall be
disconnected and/or the fuses removed. In the case of mechanical
isolations, the valves or other mechanical means of isolation, at the
isolation boundaries are to be closed and if possible locked closed. The
system within the isolation boundaries is to be depressurized.
4.1.4 Safety Precautions

Before the commencement of any maintenance work, the person in
charge of the work site is to perform a risk assessment and method
statement for the safe execution of the job scope activities, described
within the work permit. Risk assessment includes identifying,
recognizing and understanding the potential hazards associated with
the work. The method statement is to illustrate the safe working
practices in accordance with the safety manual and manufacturers
instruction manual to prevent personal injury and/or equipment
damage.
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Prior to commencement of actual work the person carrying out the work
is to make a safety check based on the above method statement and
also use his own judgment to ensure that the equipment and the
prevailing working conditions are safe. During maintenance work every
employee should follow the safe working procedures detailed in the
method statement.

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4.2
Routine Maintenance
The purpose of routine maintenance is the implementation of the preventive
maintenance program on a day-to-day basis through a planned and correctly
executed inspection. The routine maintenance activities are very important in
that if they are properly carried out, they will enhance equipment reliability. As a
result, good routine maintenance activities may help in cost reduction in the long
run through minimization of equipment downtime.
Summarized major routine activities are shown in Table 4-1.
4.2.1 Preparation
a)
Parts, Tools and Equipment

This is purely an observation and data logging exercise and, as
such, no parts, tools or equipment are required.
b)
Documentation
Documentation is an important part of any maintenance duty. All
findings should be noted on a comprehensive log sheet, reporting
all aspects of the equipment observed during the routine
inspection. The data recorded in these documents will be useful
in determining the root cause of equipment failure found during
annual outage/corrective maintenance work. Any abnormalities, if
observed, are to be immediately communicated to the concerned
department/personnel for rectification and are to be detailed in
the report.
4.2.2 Inspection and Maintenance

The routine preventive maintenance activities on the turbine bearings
and thrust bearing can be carried out by either operational or
maintenance personnel.
Any work on the rotor grounding device should be carried out by an
electrically qualified person.
To investigate or confirm the nature of the problem might involve

consideration of other data outside the scope of this maintenance
manual.
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Any deviation from operational limitations could indicate a potential

bearing problem. In some cases, it could also (or alternatively) be
indicative of a lubrication system problem.

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TABLE 4-1
No.
1
Description
Lubricating oil
system
Major Check Item

Bearing oil drainage
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Check Method
Visual
Check Reference
Confirm adequate
flow
Action to be Taken
(if beyond acceptable limit)
Check and adjust lubricating oil
supply pressure
Remarks
Recommended
Maintenance
Frequency
Daily
Check return filters for blockage

Bearing oil
temperature
Installed
instruments
Not greater than

40C above
ambient
Check cooling water flow through

the oil cooler
Oil leakage
Visual
No leakage
Adjust main oil tank vapor extractor

fan loading
Daily
Take utmost care while Daily

repairing a weld joint
Tighten loose flanges and/or replace

gasket, If there is flange joint
leakage
Shutdown and rectify defective weld
joint if there is weld joint leakage
Bearings
Bearing white metal

temperature
Installed
instruments
Thrust Bearing
Alarm: 99C
Trip : 107C
Journal Bearing
Alarm: 107C
Trip : 113C
Record trends
Daily
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Annual Outage Maintenance

The purpose of annual outage maintenance is the implementation of a
preventive maintenance program on a yearly (or some multiple) basis through a
planned and correctly executed maintenance work program accompanying
necessary inspections. Such outage maintenance activities are very important
in the sense that if properly undertaken these enhance life and reliability of
equipment.
For the main turbine, the manufacturer/vendor recommended outage
maintenance interval is two years for minor overhaul and four years for major
overhaul. It is recommended that the turbine journal bearings and the thrust
bearing be inspected every two years.
4.3.1 Preparation
a)
Parts Tools and Equipment

Refer to Subsection 4.2.1 a), Parts Tools and Equipment.
In addition, it will be necessary to identify and request the
provision of any spare part requirements.
Annual outage will, in certain cases, require the use of material
handling equipment.
Unused spare parts are to be returned for correct storage and
used spare parts are to be replenished.
b)
Documentation
Refer to Subsection 4.2.1 b), Documentation.
Records are to be maintained to record information regarding
spares and consumables used. These records will be used for
future reference and spare parts replenished.
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On completion of annual outage maintenance work, the

equipment is to be monitored for correct operation and
maintenance data logging. This will help to determine the correct
intervals of preventive maintenance activities to ensure optimum
plant availability. The correct recording of the findings during
inspection will build a valuable document for future reference.

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4.3.2 Inspection and Maintenance

The turbine has to be shutdown and the turning gear stopped prior to
inspection of the turbine bearings. Normal rundown, cooling and
isolation procedures are to be followed. The lubricating oil system is to
remain in service until the turbine control stage outlet metal
temperature is below 180C.
Lubricating oil circulation is to be stopped before access to a bearing is
permitted. Therefore access to the bearings and thrust bearing is not
possible until this degree of cooling has taken place.
It should be noted that there is a manufacturer/vendor statement of
preference to keep the turning gear in operation whenever possible
when the turbine is shut down.
In the event that access to the turbine rotating parts is required quickly
from operating conditions, there are clear procedures that must be
followed.
The procedures for various shutdown situations are provided in
Appendix F, Turning Gear Operation During Shutdown. Operational
personnel will carry out the turbine shutdown with due regard to these
procedures.
The information necessary to position the journal bearings relative to
the other turbine components is provided in Figure 2-3. The procedures
for adjusting the bearings to the correct positions are described below.
a)
Journal Bearings
The inspection of all turbine journal bearings is normally
performed during a major overhaul. The turbine rotors are
decoupled and removed during a major overhaul and the
bearings are then inspected. The procedure for the removal and
inspection of turbine rotors and bearings are fully described in the
mechanical maintenance manual M-05.01, Main Turbine
Maintenance.
The following procedure is for the inspection and maintenance of

the turbine main journal bearings Nos. 1 to 6 for a minor overhaul
or when a particular bearing requires inspection:
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However when a particular journal bearing requires inspection,

decoupling and removal of the corresponding turbine rotor is not
essential.

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Bearing Pad to Rotor Oil Clearance Measurement

Bearing Nos. 1 and 2
Before dismantling bearing No. 1 or 2, check the bearing pad to
rotor journal oil clearance as indicated below by sequentially
removing the outer liners at Right Side (RS) and Left Side (LS)
and proceeding as follows:
Refer to Figures 2-3 and 4-1.
1
Remove the outer liner (6), spacer (21), shims (20) and
springs (22) from the upper half bearing carrier (2).
Gently tap the top surface of the pad pivot (4) (surface
marked Y) through the hole provided on the upper half
bearing carrier above the pivot.
Refer to Detail P in Figure 4-1. With the bearing pad (3) in

contact with the rotor journal, use a depth micrometer to
measure and record dimension C [outer surface of the
upper half bearing carrier (2) to the surface of the upper pad
pivot (4)].
Refer to Detail Q in Figure 4-1. Remove the plugs (24) and

insert the temporary bolts (23) through the openings
provided in the upper half bearing carrier. Screw the
temporary bolts into the threaded holes provided in the
bearing pad and draw the bearing pad away from the journal
surface until it abuts the upper half bearing carrier.
With the bearing pad in this position, measure and record

dimension D.
The difference between the values of dimensions C and D

in Steps 3 and 5 equals the bearing radial clearance (oil
clearance).
Note
The pad to rotor clearance should be within 0.510 ~ 0.615
mm for bearing No. 1 and 0.558 ~ 0.668 mm for bearing
No. 2.
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Bearing Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6

Before dismantling bearing No. 3 ~ 6, check the bearing to rotor
journal clearance as follows:
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Remove the upper half of the bearing shell.

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Set two or three evenly spaced 1.5 mm (for bearing Nos.

3~5) or 3 mm (for bearing No. 6) thick lead wires radially over
the journal circumference and locate them with a spot of
grease at the ends and at the center.
Replace the upper half of the bearing shell, and tighten the
horizontal joint. Use a feeler gauge to confirm that the top
half of the bearing shell is fully in contact with the bottom half.
Remove the upper half of the bearing shell and measure the
maximum thickness of the lead wires corresponding to the
top dead center of the shaft with a micrometer.
Average the values and record this as the as found bearing

oil clearance.
Note
The oil clearance should be within 0.96 ~ 1.06 mm for
bearing Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 1.29 ~ 1.41 mm for bearing No. 6.
Journal Bearing Inspection
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Disassemble and remove the journal bearing to be inspected as

per the procedure described in Chapter 5 and then perform the
following inspection on the bearing components:
1
Clean the components of the bearing assemblies using an

approved solvent and lint-free cloth.
Visually inspect the white metal bearing surfaces for scoring

(or other evidence of contact), material defects (pitting or
cracking) and failure of adhesion (of the white metal).
Visually inspect the bearing pads, pivots, keys/outer liners,

inner liners, key liners and shims for scoring, indentations or
other damage. Pay particular attention to the spherical
surfaces of the pivots, as the bearing pads pivot around
these surfaces.
Visually inspect the oil distribution and drainage holes for

cleanliness.
Visually inspect the rotor journal surfaces for scratches,

grooves or pick-up of white metal from the bearing surfaces.
Perform a dye penetrant test of the white metal bearing

surfaces and areas of adhesion between the white metal
material and the bearing pad.

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Perform a contact area (blueing) check at the following

contact surfaces:
between the flat back surface of each bearing pad and

the respective inner liner (for bearing Nos. 1 and 2)
between the outer liner seating surface on the bearing

carrier and the outer liner (for bearing Nos. 1 and 2)
between the key seating surface on the bearing shell

and the key (for bearing Nos. 3 ~ 6)
between the outer spherical surface of the outer

liners/keys and the respective seating surface in the
bearing pedestal.
Refer to Chapter 3, Specifications, for acceptance criteria and the

following for corrective measures.
Journal Bearing Maintenance

Refer to Chapter 5, Disassembly and Reassembly, for
procedures for the movement of equipment prior to, and after
maintenance activities.
Refurbishment of Defects
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Assessment of the significance of noted defects is a specialized

subject which could require manufacturer/vendor input. However,
the following information is provided for guidance. It should be
noted that components must not only be within specification at
the time of inspection, but should have an acceptably low risk of
failure before the next scheduled maintenance opportunity.
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If there is evidence of failure of adhesion of the white metal,

the bearing pad should be replaced.
The severity of material defects, such as pitting or cracking,

can be assessed by performing a dye penetrant test to
estimate the depth of the flaws.
The severity of contact defects, such as scoring, can usually

be assessed visually.
Material, contact and other surface defects can be removed

from white metal bearing surfaces by scraping, but the
bearing level will probably require adjustment before reuse. If
a large amount of material has to be removed, the bearing
may be unsuitable for reuse. It is advisable to assess the
depth of such defects before starting refurbishment, to avoid
working on components that can be reliably assessed as
being beyond repair. If the white metal surface has been
scraped, use steel wool to lightly burnish the surface to
obtain a smooth brushed finish.

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Defects on the rotors are to be removed, if at all possible,

because of the difficulty and expense of replacement. Small
defects are to be removed carefully by manual stoning.
For small components where there is no quoted specification,

assessment is to be based on an understanding of the
function of the component and the rate of deterioration prior
to inspection.
CAUTION
Clean conditions are to be established and maintained before
and during refurbishment work. Debris is to be contained
such that it can be collected and removed effectively during
the subsequent cleaning up process. Such debris is not to be
allowed to contaminate other equipment.
If after inspecting and checking all removed parts, everything is
found in order and the bearing clearances are within their
tolerances, reassembly in the reverse sequence to disassembly
can proceed. If however it has been necessary to replace or
refurbish parts, proceed as follows to perform the following
adjustments.
Journal Bearing Adjustments

The procedure for the adjustment of level (elevation) and
clearance settings of the journal bearings are given below.
Bearing Nos. 1 and 2

The shimming of the bearings is to be adjusted to achieve the
rotor level setting required for compliance with the rotor elevation
drawing indicated in Figure 2-2.
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Establish by calculation the thickness of shimming required to

achieve this. A problem with an incorrect bearing level can be
identified by a coupling alignment check.
It should be noted that the vertical or horizontal movement of the
bearing will not be equal to the shim/spacer thickness change
since the outer liners are located at 45 to the vertical and
horizontal planes. A multiplication factor of 0.7 will correct the
spacer/shim thickness change to movement at the axis. The
following example illustrates the point:
Adding a 0.1 mm shim to one outer liner results in (0.7 x

0.1) 0.07 mm vertical movement and 0.07 mm horizontal
movement of the bearing carrier.

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Adding a 0.1 mm shim to each outer liner of the lower half

bearing carrier results in (0.07 x 2) 0.14 mm vertical
movement and (0.07 - 0.07) zero horizontal movement.
To raise the bearing 0.2 mm vertically, add (0.7 x 0.2)

0.14 mm thickness shims to each outer liner.
To move the bearing 0.2 mm to the right, remove (0.7 x 0.2)

0.14 mm thickness shims from the outer liner on RS and
add the same to the outer liner on the LS.
Note
To lower the bearing carrier without disturbing oil
clearances, shims should be removed from the outer
liners of the lower half bearing carrier and an equivalent
thickness added to the corresponding outer liners in the
upper half bearing carrier. Similarly to raise the bearing
carrier without disturbing oil clearances, shims should
be added to the lower half bearing carrier and an
equivalent thickness removed from the upper half
bearing carrier.
Set the rotor elevation by adjusting clearance between the

outer liners and the bearing carrier as indicated below:
(i)
Lap the spherical surface of the four outer liners (6) to

obtain 75% surface contact area with the bearing
housing.
(ii) Lap the spherical annular surface of the outer liner (7) to
obtain 100% surface contact area between the oil supply
hole of the outer liner (7) and oil inlet mouth.
(iii) Lap the bottom surface of the inner liners (5) (surface
marked X) and the corresponding surfaces on the pads
to obtain 75% surface contact area.
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(iv) Lap the surface marked Y of the pivots (4) and the
lower half bearing carrier (1) to obtain 75% surface
contact area.
(v) Install the outer liners (6 and 7), shims (20), inner liners
(5) and pivots (4) in the bottom half bearing carrier.
Note
While installing the outer liners (6), replace the spacers
(21) with shims of equivalent thickness.

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(vi) Adjust shims behind the two outer liners (6) in the
bottom half bearing carrier (1) so that the outer liners are
tight in the bearing seat and the rotor elevation is as
specified in the rotor elevation curve in Figure 2-2.
(vii) Remove the shims and replace with a single spacer of
equivalent thickness.
(viii) Similarly, replace the spacer (21) under the outer liner
(7) with shims and adjust the shim thickness to provide a
clearance of 0 to 0.1 mm between the outer liner and the
bearing seat (26). Replace the shims with a single
spacer of equivalent thickness.
Note
Do not use shims more than 3 pieces.
After setting rotor level, measure and set the bearing pad to
rotor radial (oil) clearance by adjusting thickness of the inner
liners (5) for the upper bearing pads as indicated below:
Refer to Detail R in Figure 4-1.
(i)
Install the upper half bearing carrier (2) with bearing

pads, inner liners and pivots. Do not install the outer
liners, spacers and shims.
(ii) Refer to Detail P in Figure 4-1. With the bearing pad (3)
in contact with the rotor journal, use a depth micrometer
to measure and record dimension C [outer surface of
the upper half bearing carrier (2) to the surface of the
upper pad pivot (4)].
(iii) Refer to Detail Q in Figure 4-1. Remove the plugs (24)
and insert the temporary bolts (23) through the openings
provided in the upper half bearing carrier. Screw the
temporary bolts into the threaded holes provided in the
bearing pad and draw the bearing pad away from the
journal surface until it abuts the upper half bearing
carrier.
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(iv) With the bearing pad in this position, measure and

record dimension D.
(v) The difference between the values of dimensions C and
D in Steps (ii) and (iv) equals the bearing radial
clearance (oil clearance).

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Note
The pad to rotor clearance should be within 0.610 ~ 0.615
mm for bearing No. 1 and 0.558 ~ 0.668 mm for bearing
No. 2.
Note
Grind and lap the inner liners if the oil clearance is
beyond the specified tolerance.
Note
Ensure that all four bearing pads make contact with the
rotor journal and that there is no gap at the horizontal
joint of the bearing shell.
Note
Ensure that the pad springs are not installed during the
measurement.
After setting rotor level and bearing oil clearance, install

the shims, spacers and outer liners on the upper bearing
pads and adjust thickness of the shims (similar to the
procedure for rotor level setting) to obtain interference fit
of 0.08 mm between the outer liners and the bearing
keep.
Bearing Nos. 3 ~ 5
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As described for bearings No. 1 and 2, adjust the thickness

of the liners (12) and shims (11) behind the two bottom half
bearing keys (3) to set the rotor level as specified in the rotor
elevation curve in Figure 2-2.
Measure oil clearance between the rotor journal and the

upper half bearing shell using lead wires as performed prior
to dismantling bearing for inspection. Scrape white metal
lining and adjust oil clearance as necessary.
Note
The rotor to bearing shell oil clearance should be within
0.96 ~ 1.06 mm for bearing Nos. 3 ~ 5.

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Install the liner (12) and shims (11) below the top bearing key
(3) on the upper half bearing shell. Adjust the thickness of
the liners and shims behind the top half bearing key to obtain
a clearance of 0.3 to 0.4 mm between the key and the
bearing keep.
Bearing No. 6
1
As described for bearings No. 1 and 2, adjust the thickness

of the liners (8) and shims (37) behind the two bottom half
bearing keys (3) to set the rotor level as specified in the rotor
elevation curve in Figure 2-2.
Measure oil clearance between the rotor journal and the

upper half bearing shell using lead wires as performed prior
to dismantling bearing for inspection. Scrape white metal
lining on the upper half bearing shell and adjust oil clearance
as necessary.
Note
The rotor to bearing shell oil clearance should be within
1.29 ~ 1.41 mm for bearing No. 6.
b)
Install the liner (8) and shims (37) below the top bearing key
(3) on the upper half bearing shell. Adjust the thickness of
the liners and shims below the top half bearing key to obtain
a clearance of 0.3 to 0.4 mm between the key and the
bearing keep.
Thrust Bearing
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Thrust Bearing Inspection

1
Clean the components of the thrust bearing assembly using

an approved solvent and lint-free rags.
Clean the threaded fasteners with a wire brush and the

threaded holes with compressed air.
Visually inspect the thrust pads, pivots, pillars, pad stops and
levers for damage and wear.
Visually inspect the carrier ring for damage and wear.
Visually inspect the white metal bearing surfaces for scoring

(or other evidence of contact), material defects (pitting or
cracking) and failure of adhesion (of the white metal). The
thrust bearing pads can suffer from cavitation erosion, due to
air entrapment.

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They should also be inspected for evidence of this. Any

shoes exhibiting the above described indications (particularly
material defects or failure of adhesion) should be changed
before dimensional checks are carried out.
6
Visually inspect the thrust collar for flatness.
Perform magnetic particle testing on the thrust collar.
Perform a surface contact (blueing) test on the thrust shoes

using a surface plate. The minimum acceptable contact area
is 75%. Any shoes not meeting this requirement should be
changed before dimensional checks are carried out.
Dimensional Checks
Perform the following dimensional checks on thrust bearing
components. Data pertaining to the Gen End and the Gov End of
the thrust bearing should be averaged and recorded separately.
1
Using a micrometer, determine the maximum thickness of

each pad. There should not be a variation of more than 0.05
mm from the initial value. Record the average thickness at
the Gen End and the Gov End.
When it has been confirmed that any original pads or other

parts being reused, comply with the turbine thrust clearance
specification (refer to the 'as found' clearance dimension). It
is now possible to move on to the reassembly and
maintenance (adjustment) procedures.
Thrust Bearing Maintenance

Refer to Chapter 5, Disassembly and Reassembly, for
procedures for the movement of equipment prior to and after
maintenance activities.
Refurbishment of Defects
Assessment of the significance of noted defects is a specialized
subject which could require manufacturer/vendor input. However,
the following information is provided for guidance.
a)
Any thrust pad or pad supporting components with visible

damage is to be replaced. Look carefully for evidence of
failure of white metal adhesion on the thrust pads.
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It should be noted that components must not only be within

specification at the time of inspection, but should have an
acceptably low risk of failure before the next scheduled
maintenance opportunity.

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b)
Defects on the rotor thrust collar are to be removed, if at all

possible, because of the difficulty and expense of
replacement. Small defects are to be removed carefully by
manual stoning.
c)
For small components, where there is no quoted

specification, assessment is to be based on an
understanding of the function of the component and the rate
of deterioration prior to inspection.
CAUTION
Clean conditions are to be established and maintained before
and during refurbishment work. Debris is to be contained
such that it can be collected and removed effectively during
the subsequent cleaning up process. Such debris is not to be
allowed to contaminate other equipment.
Thrust Bearing Adjustments

The maintenance of the thrust bearing involves the following
clearance adjustments:
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1
Measure the thickness of each liner (20). Record the

average thickness for each end.
Measure the distance from the bottom of the carrier rings (1)
to the top surface of the pads (4, 14). Record the average
thickness for each end.
Measure the thickness of the thrust collar (17) at several

locations and record the average.
Add together the average thickness recorded in Steps 1 to 3

above, to arrive at a composite thickness for the thrust
bearing assembly at the Gen End and the Gov End.
Measure the internal width of the thrust bearing case (18, 23)
at several locations and record the average.
By subtraction, the total turbine thrust clearance can now be

established. This should be the same as the as found
clearance measured during disassembly.
If the thrust clearance is outside the specification given in

Chapter 3, the liner shimming will have to be adjusted. If
there is insufficient adjustment available, then the liners will
have to be machined.

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GEN. SIDE
GOV. SIDE
FACE 'X'
FACE 'Y'
ROTATION
FACE 'X'
FACE 'Y'
SECTION C-C
SECTION B-B
TIGHT CONTACT
GAP
DEPTH
MICROMETER
FLAT SURFACE
NO GAP
ROTOR
ROTOR
GAP
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1.) PUSH THE PAD ON

THE ROTOR AND
MEASUREMENT DEPTH 'C'
WITH DEPTH MICROMETER
2.) LIFT UP THE PAD ONTO THE

BEARING SHELL INTERNAL
SURFACE AND MEASURE DEPTH 'D'
DETAIL 'P'
DETAIL 'Q'
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5 Disassembly and Reassembly

Disassembly and reassembly are the activities to be conducted when internal parts of
the equipment are required to be accessed. An important part of the activities is the
preparatory work. This should identify the manpower, spares and tools that may be
required during the maintenance work. A shortfall of any of these may affect the preset
schedule and the operational status of the plant. The major steps associated with
disassembly and reassembly are as follows.
The procedure for the disassembly and reassembly of turbine journal bearings during a
major overhaul is described fully in Section 4.1 in the mechanical maintenance manual,
M-05.01, Main Turbine. The following procedure describes the disassembly and
reassembly of a turbine journal bearing during a minor overhaul or when a particular
bearing requires inspection.
5.1 Disassembly and Reassembly of Turbine Bearing

Nos. 1 and 2
CAUTION
Prior to carrying out any maintenance, confirm the equipment is
shut down and all isolations are in place.
a)
Preparation
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If disassembly of turbine journal bearing Nos. 1 and 2 becomes necessary,

all associated equipment is to be mechanically and electrically isolated
and an authorized clearance and work permit is to be in place prior to the
commencement of work. The following points are also to be considered
when preparing for disassembly and reassembly:
Have all necessary drawings (assembly drawings, etc.) and

documents (log sheets, field record book, etc.) ready prior to start of
work.
Prepare the necessary handling facilities (e.g. crane facilities,

temporary supports, etc.) to remove and store the various parts of the
equipment.
Co-ordinate with the Instrument and Control (I&C) Department to

remove all the attached instrumentation such as vibration monitors
and thermocouples before starting disassembly work.
Special tools are listed in Appendix C.

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b)
Disassembly
Before starting disassembly, prepare a lay down area where equipment
can be stored and worked on without undue risk of contamination or
damage.
Tag all components for identification purposes and, if necessary, bag or
wrap to prevent miscellaneous losses and ensure adequate protection.
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Removal procedure for the HP pedestal covers:

(i)
Take a HP-IP rotor spindle end micrometer reading (before

removal of the front end cover) as a reference point for
instrumentation settings.
(ii)
Remove the vertical joint bolts (11) holding the front end cover
(3) to the HP pedestal. Carefully rig and remove the front end
cover and transport it to the lay down area.
(iii)
Remove the thermal shield (20) at the Gen End of the HP

pedestal.
(iv)
Remove the fasteners (9) securing the top cover (2) of the HP
pedestal. Using the jacking bolts provided, separate the top
cover (2) from the pedestal base (1). Carefully rig and remove
the top cover and transport it to the lay down area.
Removal procedure for the Nos. 2&3 bearing pedestal cover:
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(i)
Remove the thermal shield (15) at the Gov End of the Nos. 2&3
bearing pedestal.
(ii)
Loosen and remove bolts from the vertical flanges of the

pedestal oil retaining rings (11 and 12) (as required to allow
cover removal), from between the sections of the bearing
pedestal and remove the bolts (14) from the horizontal joint
flange.
(iii)
Rig the pedestal cover for removal.
(iv)
Install and tighten the jacking bolts to raise the pedestal cover
off the dowels.
(v)
Carefully lift and remove the pedestal cover and transport it to

the lay down area.
Tag, disconnect and remove instrumentation and wiring from the work
area within the bearing pedestal.

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Removal procedure for No. 1 bearing keep in the HP pedestal:

(i)
Fit lifting eyebolts to the No. 1 bearing keep (8).
(ii)
Remove the fasteners (12) which secure the bearing keep to

the bearing seat at the horizontal joint.
(iii)
Match mark the bearing keep and pedestal for reference.
(iv)
Install the jacking screws at the horizontal joint between the

bearing keep and the pedestal and jack the bearing keep by
about 5 mm above the horizontal joint.
(v)
Rig and remove the No. 1 bearing keep to the lay down area.
Note
The bearing keep for No. 2 bearing is integral with the Nos. 2&3
bearing pedestal cover.
Disconnect and temporarily cap (to prevent ingress of contaminants)

the flexible bearing oil supply hoses to the turbine main and thrust
bearings. If the hoses are removed, they should be tagged for
location.
Removal procedure for the top half bearing:
(i)
Remove the plugs (24) from the upper half carrier ring (2) and
install the temporary bolts (23) and secure the bearing pads (3)
to the upper half bearing carrier ring (2).
(ii)
Cut and remove the lock wire (17) which secures the end cover
screws (16).
(iii)
Loosen and remove the end cover screws (16) from the ends of
the carrier ring, then remove both end covers (15) and transport
them to the lay down area.
(iv)
Remove the horizontal joint bolts (9) securing the upper half
carrier ring (2) to the lower half (1).
(v)
Install eyebolts in the upper half carrier ring, rig the lifting
equipment and take up the slack.
(vi)
Slowly raise the upper half carrier ring above the dowel pins (8),
and then transport it away to the lay down area.
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Using the special tool (dial gauge and rod for rotor alignment),
measure and record the HP-IP rotor position in relation to the
pedestal bore in the location of the end cover (15). Measurements are
to be taken between the rotor and the pedestal base at three
locations, right side, left side and bottom center.
Removal procedure for the lower half bearing:

(i)
Secure the rotor raising tool in the recommended location at the

Gen End of the HP pedestal. Rotor raising tool for each bearing
is supplied as special tools.
(ii)
Adjust the rotor raising tool jack screws until the raising tool just
touches the rotor.
(iii)
Mount a magnetic based dial indicator (in a location where it will

not interfere with removal of the lower half of the bearing), to
register the amount by which the HP-IP rotor is raised.
(iv)
Set the dial indicator to zero and raise the turbine rotor 0.2 mm
by adjusting the jacking screws.
(v)
Clean and oil the turbine rotor in the vicinity of the journal
bearing in preparation for the removal of the lower half of the
bearing.
(vi)
Refer to Figure 5-2. Fit an eyebolt in No. 1 hole on the lower half
carrier ring at the location of the bearing end cover. Rig to this
eyebolt then lift and turn the lower half carrier ring through
approximately 90 to gain access to Nos. 2 and No. 3 holes.
(vii) Install additional eyebolts in No. 2 and No. 3 holes and turn the
lower half carrier ring through a further 90 until it rests on top of
the rotor and the eye bolt hoes are exposed for rigging.
(viii) Refer to Figure 5-1. Remove the plugs (24) from the lower half
carrier ring (1) and fit the temporary bolts (23) to secure the
bearing pads (3) to the bearing carrier ring.
(ix)
Transport the lower half carrier ring to the lay down area.
Note
For normal inspection of the bearing disassembly up to this
stage would be sufficient. Further disassembly should only be
the bearing pads or some other obvious defect, in which case
proceed to Step 9.
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Dismantle the bearings by removing the pads (3), inner liners (5),
pivots (4) and the remainder of the supporting mechanism. All
components are to be fully identified so that, if they are to be reused,
they can be replaced in exactly the same location. All 'as found' shims
and liners should be recorded.
10 Remove the split rings (27) and then remove the pad stoppers (11)
from the carrier ring if required.
11 Remove the four outer liners (6) and oil inlet outer liner (7) from the
lower and upper half carrier rings by removing the hexagonal socket
head bolts (19). Remove the dowel pin (18), spacer (21) and shims
(20) from the carrier rings, tag and store them safely for use during
reassembly.
11 If during inspection any bearing components are found to be defective
and replacement is necessary, confirm that the replacement part(s)
and dimensions are identical to those of the parts being discarded,
then start reassembly of the bearing after performing the following
steps:
Check surface contact between the inner liners (5) (surface
marked X) and the corresponding surfaces on the bearing
pads (3) using Engineers blue and ensure that it is more than
75%. Lap the surfaces if the contact area is less than 75%.
(ii)
Check surface contact between the outer liners (6) (surface

marked Y) and the lower half carrier ring (2) using Engineers
blue marking and ensure that it is more than 75%. Lap the
surfaces if the contact area is less than 75%.
(iii)
Check surface contact between the spherical surface of the

outer liners (6) and the carrier ring using Engineers blue
marking and ensure that it is more than 75%. Lap the surfaces if
the contact area is less than 75%.
Reassembly
Reassembly is carried out in the reverse sequence of disassembly. Install
all parts in the same positions they were removed from, referring to the
match marks and identification numbers. Clean all disassembled
components, service them and apply a thin coat of lubricating oil on the
shaft at the location of bearings. The reassembly procedure is described
below:
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Reassembly procedure for the upper and lower half carrier rings:
(i)
Reassemble the components of the bearing pad assemblies for

each half bearing carrier ring. Fit the inner liners (5), pivots (4)
and bearing pads (3) and secure the pads to the carrier ring for
installation using the temporary bolts (23). Install the pad
stoppers (11) and secure them to the carrier ring using the split
rings (27).
(ii)
Install the outer liners (6 and 7), spacers (21) and shims (20) in
their locations on the outside of each half carrier ring. Locate
the outer liners and the spacers to the carrier rings using the
dowel pins (18) and secure them with the bolts (19).
Replacement procedure for the lower half carrier ring:

(i)
Rig the lower half carrier ring for installation and transport it to
the work area.
(ii)
Before reinstalling the bearing, ensure that all protective covers

and wrappings are removed and ensure that the pedestal is
thoroughly cleaned inside.
(iii)
Verify that the HP-IP rotor is still in the raised position.
(iv)
Clean the HP-IP rotor in preparation for rolling of the lower half
carrier ring. Apply a thin coating of Engineers blue marking to
the rotor journal.
(v)
Position the lower half carrier ring (1) on top of the HP-IP rotor.
(vi)
Roll the lower half carrier ring back and forth over the rotor
journal 3 or 4 times to obtain an impression on the bearing pads.
If the impression on the pad surface is less than 75%, achieve
the required contact by scraping the white metal lining on the
bearing pads. If the impression is more than 75%, remove the
carrier ring and thoroughly clean the blue marking from both the
rotor and the bearing pads, then apply a coating of clean
lubricating oil.
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(vii) Remove the temporary bolts (23) clamping the bearing pads
and install the plugs (24).
(viii) Refer to Figure 5-2. Install eyebolts in hole No. 2 and No. 3.
Ensuring that there is no slackness in the sling, roll the lower
half carrier ring around the HP-IP rotor and partly into the
pedestal. Arrange a temporary support for the lower half carrier
ring in this position.
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(ix)
Rearrange the rigging by installing eyebolt in hole No. 1 and

remove eyebolts from hole No. 2 and No. 3. Transfer the weight
of the carrier ring such that the temporary support can be
removed and the carrier ring rolled fully into the pedestal.
(x)
Ensure that the lower half carrier ring is fully and correctly
installed, and remove the lifting eyebolt.
Ensure that the bearing is adequately lubricated, and slowly lower the
HP-IP rotor onto the lower half carrier ring.
measure and record the rotor position in relation to the pedestal
adjacent to No.1/No.2 bearing in the same locations measured during
disassembly.
CAUTION
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At this point the rotor position should correspond with that

indicated on the rotor elevation diagram in Figure 2-2. Any
discrepancies should be investigated and corrected as per the
procedure described in Chapter 4.3.2, Inspection and
Maintenance, before proceeding with the replacement of the
upper half carrier ring.
5
Remove the rotor raising tool from the bearing pedestal.
Replacement procedure for the upper half bearing carrier ring:
(i)
Rig the upper half carrier ring and transport it into position using
the overhead crane. Lower it carefully on to the lower half
carrier ring ensuring that the dowels engage.
(ii)
Check the clearance between the bearing pads and their

journals to determine the final bearing oil clearance as per the
procedure described in Chapter 4.3.2, Inspection and
Maintenance.
(iii)
On completion of work on each of the bearings, confirm that the

upper half carrier ring is fully and correctly seated.
(iv)
Install and tighten the fasteners at the bearing horizontal joints.
(v)
Remove the temporary bolts (23) from the upper half carrier ring
and replace the plugs (24).
Before final replacement of the No. 1 bearing keep and the Nos. 2&3
pedestal cover, it will be necessary to confirm the fit between the
spherical key and the bearing keep/pedestal cover. The procedure is
as follows:

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(i)
Place a 1 mm liner as packing at each side of the horizontal

joint and a 1 mm lead wire over the outer liners.
(ii)
Lower the bearing keep/pedestal cover on to the upper half

carrier ring. Ensuring that it is fully and correctly located, tighten
the fasteners at the horizontal joints.
(iii)
Loosen the fasteners, lift the bearing keep/pedestal cover, and

measure the lead thickness (a) across the flattened faces with a
micrometer.
(iv)
The interference is the difference between the measured lead

thickness and the liner thickness or the amount that the lead is
compressed.
This can be calculated from the following formula,

Clearance (c) = minimum lead thickness (a) 1.
A negative value indicates interference.
A positive value indicates clearance.
Note
The interference between the outer liner and the bearing keep
should be 0.08 mm for bearing Nos. 1 and 2.
Carefully replace and secure the bearing keep at bearing No. 1.
Replace the oil pipework, instrumentation and wiring inside the HP

pedestal and the Nos. 2&3 bearing pedestal.
Carefully replace and secure the HP pedestal cover at bearing No. 1

and the bearing pedestal cover at bearing No. 2. Replace the
pedestal oil retaining rings.
10 Replace the thermal shields at the Gen End of the HP pedestal and
Gov End of the Nos. 2&3 pedestal.
11 Replace and secure the HP pedestal front end cover.
12 Replace the external oil pipework, instrumentation and wiring.
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13 Take a HP-IP rotor spindle end micrometer reading and compare it

with the measurement obtained before disassembly.

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BEARING KEEP
UPPER HALF
LOWER HALF
#2
LOWER HALF
#3
#3
#2
NEW
NEW
#1
REMOVE
#1
#1
#1
#3
#2
#2
#2
#3
#1
#3
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REMOVE TWO OIL SEAL RETAINER CAP SCREWS EACH SIDE

AT # 2 & # 3 LOCATIONS TO REPLACE WITH EYE BOLTS
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5.2
Disassembly and Reassembly of Turbine Bearing

Nos. 3, 4, 5
CAUTION
Prior to carrying out any maintenance, confirm the equipment
is shut down and all isolations are in place.
a)
Preparation
If disassembly of turbine bearing No. 3, 4 or 5 becomes necessary, all
associated equipment is to be mechanically and electrically isolated and
an authorized clearance and work permit is to be in place prior to the

work.

equipment.

remove all the attached instrumentation such as vibration monitors,
thermocouples and differential expansion pick-ups before starting
disassembly work.
b)
Disassembly
Before starting disassembly, prepare a laydown area where equipment
damage.
Refer to Figure 2-10. Remove the Nos. 2&3 bearing pedestal cover
(1) following the procedure described in Step 2 in Section 5.1b,
Disassembly of Bearing Nos. 1 and 2.
Refer to Figure 2-11 and following a similar procedure, remove the

Nos. 4&5 bearing pedestal cover.
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Note
The bearing keep for bearing Nos. 3, 4, 5 are integral with the
respective pedestal cover.
Disconnect and temporarily cap (to prevent ingress of contaminants)

the flexible bearing oil supply and jacking oil hoses for the bearings to
be removed for maintenance. If the hoses are removed, they should
be tagged for location.
Removal procedure for the upper half bearing shell:

(i)
Remove the nut (26) and set screw (16) at the horizontal joint.
(ii)
Cut and remove the lock wire (8), then remove the hex socket
head bolts (6) securing the upper half bearing shell (2) to the
lower half (1).
(iii)
Install eyebolts in the upper half bearing shell, rig the lifting
(iv)
Slowly raise the upper half bearing shell above the dowel pins
(5), and then transport it away to the lay down area.
measure and record the rotor positions in relation to the pedestal
adjacent to No.3/No.4/No.5 bearing shell. Measurements are to be
taken between the rotor and the pedestal base at three locations,
right side, left side and bottom center.
Removal procedure for the lower half bearing shell:
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(i)
Position the rotor raising tool in the manufacturer/vendor

recommended location. Rotor raising tool for each bearing is
supplied as special tools.
(ii)
touches the rotor.
(iii)

not interfere with removal of the lower half of the bearing), to
register the amount by which the LP1/LP2 rotor is raised.
(iv)
Set the dial indicator to zero and raise the rotor 0.2 mm by
adjusting the jacking screws. Then using an appropriate bar or
lever confirm that the lower half bearing shell is free to move.
Further raising of the shaft may be necessary.

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(v)
bearing in preparation for the removal of the lower half bearing
shell.
(vi)
Fit an eyebolt in No. 1 eyebolt hole on the horizontal joint of the

lower half bearing shell. Rig to this eyebolt, then lift and turn the
lower half bearing shell through approximately 90 using the
overhead crane to gain access to the eyebolt hole marked
No. 2.
(vii) Install additional eyebolt in No. 2 eyebolt hole and turn the lower
half bearing shell to gain access to No. 3 eyebolt hole. Fit
another eyebolt in this hole and rotate the bearing shell further
until it rests on top of the rotor.
(viii) Transport the lower half bearing shell to the lay down area.
c)
Loosen and remove the key fixing bolts (9), then jack and remove the
keys (3) from the bearing shell. Remove the key dowel pins (10),
shims (11) and liners (12) from the bearing shell. All components are
to be fully identified so that, if they are to be reused, they can be
replaced in exactly the same location. All 'as found' thickness of the
shims and liners should be recorded.
If during inspection any bearing shell, key or spacer is found to be

defective and replacement is necessary, confirm that the replacement
part(s) and dimensions are identical to those of the parts being
discarded. Check the surface contact between the spherical surface
of the keys (3) and the corresponding surfaces on the bearing seat
using Engineers blue marking and ensure that it is more than 75%.
Lap the surfaces if the contact area is less than 75%. Start
reassembly of the bearing after performing the surface contact check.
Reassembly
below:
Install the keys (3), shims (11) and liners (12) on the outside surface
of each half bearing shell (1 and 2), locate them using the key dowel
pins (10) and secure the using the key fixing bolts (9).
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Replacement procedure for the lower half bearings:

(i)
Rig the lower half bearing shell for installation and transport it to
the work area.
(ii)
Before reinstalling the bearing, ensure that all protective covers

and wrappings are removed and ensure that the pedestal is
thoroughly cleaned inside.
(iii)
Verify that the LP1/LP2 rotor is still in the raised position.
(iv)
Clean the rotor in preparation for rolling of the lower half bearing
shell.
(v)
Apply a thin layer of Engineers blue marking to the No. 3/No. 4/

No. 5 bearing journals.
(vi)
Position the lower half bearing shell on top of the turbine rotor.
(vii) Roll the lower half bearing shell back and forth over the shaft
3 or 4 times to obtain an impression on the bearing metal. If the
impression on the bearing surface is less than 75%, scrap the
white metal lining to achieve the required contact. If the surface
contact is more than 75%, remove the bearing shell and
thoroughly clean the blue marking from both the shaft and the
bearing, then apply a coating of clean lubricating oil.
(ix)

remove eyebolts from holes No. 2 and No. 3. Transfer the
weight of the bearing shell such that the temporary support can
be removed and the bearing shell rolled fully into the pedestal.
(x)
Ensure that the lower half bearing shell is fully and correctly
installed, and remove the lifting eyebolt.
turbine rotor onto the lower half bearing shell.
Using the dial gauge, measure and record the rotor positions in
relation to the pedestal adjacent to No.3/No.4/No.5 bearing shell in
the same locations measured during disassembly.
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(viii) Refer to Figure 5-4. Install eyebolts in eye bolt holes No. 2 and
No. 3. Ensuring that there is no slackness in the sling, roll the
lower half bearing shell around the turbine rotor and partly into
the pedestal. Arrange a temporary support for the lower half
bearing shell in this position.

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CAUTION
discrepancies should be investigated and corrected before
proceeding with the replacement of the upper half bearing
shell.
5
Replacement procedure for the upper half bearing shell:

(i)
Rig the upper half bearing shell and transport it into position
using the overhead crane. Lower it carefully on to the lower half
bearing shell ensuring that the dowel pins (5) engage.
(ii)
Check the radial clearance between the bearing shell and the
rotor journal to determine the final bearing oil clearance as per
the procedure described in Chapter 4.3.2, Inspection and
Maintenance.
Note
The bearing oil clearance should be within 0.96 to 1.06 mm for
Bearing Nos. 3, 4 and 5.
On completion of work on each bearing, confirm that the upper

half bearing shell (2) is fully and correctly seated on the lower
half shell (1).
(iv)
Install and tighten the hex socket head bolts (6) at the bearing
horizontal joint.
(v)
Replace and tighten the nuts (26) to secure the dowel pins (5).
Install and tighten the set screws (16) and peen them to lock.
Before final replacement of the pedestal covers, it will be necessary to

confirm the fit between the bearing key (3) and the bearing keep (14).
The procedure is as follows:
(i)
Place a 0.5 mm lead wire on the top surface of the bearing key
(3) and locate it with a spot of grease.
(ii)
Lower the pedestal cover on to the upper half bearing shell.

Ensuring that it is fully and correctly located, tighten the hex
socket head bolts (6) at the horizontal joints.
(iii)
Loosen the bolts (6), lift the pedestal cover, and measure the
lead thickness across the flattened faces with a micrometer.
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(iv)
The measured minimum lead thickness is the clearance

between the bearing keep and the bearing key.
Note
The clearance between the bearing key and the bearing keep
should be within 0.3 to 0.4 mm for bearing Nos. 3, 4 and 5.
Replace the lube oil and jacking oil pipework, instrumentation and
wiring inside the bearing pedestals.
Carefully replace the bearing pedestal covers and the oil retaining
rings.
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UPPER HALF
#1
#1
LOWER HALF
#3
#2
#3
#2
#2
#3
LOWER HALF
REMOVE
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#2
#1
#2
#3
#3
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#1
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5.3
Disassembly and Reassembly of Main Bearing No. 6
CAUTION
Prior to carrying out any maintenance, confirm the equipment
is shut down and all isolations are in place.
a)
Preparation
If disassembly of main bearing No. 6 becomes necessary, all associated
equipment is to be mechanically and electrically isolated and an
authorized clearance and work permit is to be in place prior to the

work.

equipment.

remove all the attached instrumentation such as vibration monitors,
thermocouples and differential expansion pick-ups before starting
disassembly work.
b)
Disassembly
Before starting disassembly, prepare a laydown area where equipment
damage.
1
Remove the No. 6 bearing pedestal cover as per the following

procedure:
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(i)
Remove the rotor grounding device from the Gen End of No. 6
bearing pedestal.
(ii)
Loosen and remove bolts from the vertical flanges of the

pedestal oil retaining rings (10, 11) (as required to allow cover
removal), from between the sections of the bearing pedestal
and from the horizontal flange of the pedestal cover.

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(iii)
Rig the bearing pedestal cover (1) for removal.
(iv)
Install and tighten the jacking bolts to raise the pedestal cover
off the dowels.
(v)
Carefully lift and remove the cover and transport it to the lay
down area.
Note
The bearing keep for No. 6 bearing is integral with the No. 6
pedestal cover.
Tag and remove the lube oil supply and jacking oil piping to No. 6
bearing and temporarily cap open ends to prevent the ingress of
contaminants.
Removal procedure for the upper half bearing shell:

(i)
Cut and remove the lock wire (29), then remove the cap screws
(5) securing the upper half bearing shell (2) to the lower half (1).
(ii)
Install eyebolts in the upper half bearing shell, rig the lifting
(iii)
Slowly raise the upper half bearing shell above the dowel pins
(6), and then transport it away to the lay down area.
measure and record the LP2 rotor position in relation to the pedestal
bore in the location of the seal ring retainer (13). Measurements are to
be taken between the rotor and the pedestal base at three locations,
right side, left side and bottom center.
Removal procedure for the lower half bearing shell:
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(i)
Position the rotor raising tool in the manufacturer/vendor

recommended location. Rotor raising tool for No. 6 bearing is
supplied as special tool.
(ii)
touches the rotor.
(iii)

not interfere with removal of the lower half bearing), to register
the amount by which the LP2 rotor is raised.

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(iv)
Set the dial indicator to zero and raise the LP2 rotor 0.2 mm by
adjusting the jacking screws.
(v)
bearing in preparation for the removal of the lower half bearing
shell.
(vi)
Fit an eyebolt in No. 1 hole on the horizontal joint of the lower

half bearing shell where the horizontal joint bolt is removed. Rig
to this eyebolt, then lift and turn the lower half bearing shell
through approximately 90 using the overhead crane to gain
access to the eyebolt hole marked No. 2.
(vii) Install additional eyebolt in No. 2 eyebolt hole and turn the lower
half bearing shell to gain access to No. 3 eyebolt hole. Fit
another eyebolt in the this hole and rotate the bearing shell
further until it rests on top of the rotor.
(viii) Remove the plugs (34), then install and tighten the temporary
bolts (21) to secure the bearing pad assembly.
(ix)
7
Loosen and remove the key fixing bolts (10), then jack and remove
the keys (3) from the bearing shell. Remove the key dowel pins (7)
and liners (8) from the bearing shell. All components are to be fully
identified so that, if they are to be reused, they can be replaced in
exactly the same location. All 'as found' thickness of the spacers and
liners should be recorded.
If during inspection any bearing shell, key or spacer is found to be

defective and replacement is necessary, confirm that the replacement
part(s) and dimensions are identical to those of the parts being
discarded. Check the surface contact between the spherical surface
of the keys (3) with the corresponding surfaces on the bearing seat
using Engineers blue marking and ensure that it is more than 75%.
Lap the surfaces, if the contact area is less than 75%. Start
reassembly of the bearing after performing the surface contact check.
Reassembly
below:
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Transport the lower half bearing shell to the lay down area.

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1
Install the keys (3) and shims (37) on the outside of each half bearing
shell (1 and 2), locate them using the key dowel pins (7) and secure
them using the key fixing bolts (10).
Replacement procedure for the lower half bearing shell:

(i)
Rig the lower half bearing shell (1) for installation and transport
it to the work area.
(ii)
Before reinstalling the bearing shell, ensure that all protective

covers and wrappings are removed and ensure that the
pedestal is thoroughly cleaned inside.
(iii)
Verify that the LP2 rotor is still in the raised position.
(iv)
Clean the LP2 rotor in preparation for rolling of the lower half
bearing shell.
(v)
Apply a thin layer of Engineers blue marking to the bearing

journal.
(vi)
Position the lower half bearing shell on top of the turbine rotor.
(vii) Roll the lower half bearing shell back and forth over the shaft
3 or 4 times to obtain an impression on the bearing metal. If the
impression on the bearing surface is less than 75%, scrap the
white metal lining on the bearing pads to achieve the required
contact. If the surface contact is more than 75%, remove the
bearing shell and thoroughly clean the blue marking from both
the shaft and the bearing, then apply a coating of clean
lubricating oil.
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(viii) Refer to Figure 5-4. Install eyebolts in holes No. 2 and No. 3.
Ensuring that there is no slackness in the sling, roll the lower
half bearing shell around the turbine rotor and partly into the
pedestal. Arrange a temporary support for the lower half
bearing shell in this position.
(ix)

remove eyebolts from holes No. 2 and No. 3. Transfer the
weight of the bearing shell such that the temporary support can
be removed and the bearing shell rolled fully into the pedestal.
(x)
Ensure that the lower half bearing shell is fully and correctly
installed, and remove the eyebolts.
turbine rotor onto the lower half bearing shell.

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Using the dial gauge, measure and record the rotor position in relation
to the pedestal in the same locations measured during disassembly.
CAUTION
discrepancies should be investigated and corrected before
proceeding with the replacement of the upper half bearing
shell.
5
After ensuring that the rotor position is as per Figure 2-2, remove the
shims (37) from below the bearing keys (3) of lower half bearing shell,
measure total thickness of shims and replace them with a liner (8)
having equivalent thickness.
Replacement procedure for the upper half bearing shell:

(i)
Rig the upper half bearing shell (2) and transport it into position
using the overhead crane. Lower it carefully on to the lower half
bearing shell (1) ensuring that the dowel pins (6) engage.
(ii)
Check the radial clearance between the bearing shell and the
rotor journal to determine the final bearing oil clearance as per
the procedure described in Chapter 4.3.2, Inspection and
Maintenance.
Note
The oil clearance should be within 1.29 to 1.41 mm for Bearing
No. 6.
On completion of work on each bearing, confirm that the upper

half bearing shell is fully and correctly seated on the lower half
shell.
(iv)
Install and tighten the cap screws (5)at the bearing horizontal
joint.
Before final replacement of the pedestal covers, it will be necessary to

confirm the fit between the bearing key (3) and the bearing keep (27).
The procedure is as follows:
(i)
Place a 0.5 mm lead wire on the top surface of the bearing key
(3) on the upper half bearing shell and locate it with a spot of
grease.
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(ii)
Lower the pedestal cover on to the pedestal base. Ensuring that

it is fully and correctly located, tighten the bolts at the horizontal
joint.
(iii)
Loosen the pedestal cover bolts, lift the pedestal cover and
measure the lead thickness across the flattened faces with a
micrometer.
(iv)
The measured minimum lead thickness is the clearance

between the bearing keep (27) and the bearing key (3).
Note
The clearance between the bearing key and the bearing keep
should be within 0.3 to 0.4 mm for bearing No. 6. Adjust shims
(37) to achieve the required clearance.
After achieving the required key clearance, remove the shims (37)
from the top bearing key, and replace them with a liner (8) having
thickness equivalent to the total shim thickness minus 0.3 to 0.4 mm.
10 Replace the lube oil and jacking oil piping, instrumentation and wiring
inside the bearing pedestals.
11 Carefully replace the bearing pedestal covers and the oil retaining
rings.
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6
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37
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5.4
Disassembly and Reassembly of Thrust Bearing

a)
Preparation
If thrust bearing disassembly becomes necessary, all associated
equipment is to be mechanically and electrically isolated and an
authorized clearance and work permit is to be in place prior to the

work.
Prepare the necessary handling facilities (e.g. crane, temporary

supports, etc. to remove and store the various parts of the
equipment).
Co-ordinate with the I&C Department to remove all the attached

instrumentation, such as vibration monitor and thermocouples, before
starting disassembly work.
b)
Disassembly
CAUTION
When separating joints and flanges use jacking bolts and
wooden mallets. Never apply force with hammers, chisels or
screwdrivers.
Before starting disassembly, prepare a lay down area where equipment
damage.
Refer to Figure 5-7 and take a reference reading with the HP-IP rotor
spindle end micrometer before disassembly.
Compare this reading with the previous cold steady state measurement
with the rotor in the K position.
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It is essential that the rotor (thrust collar) be fully seated on the Gen End of
the thrust bearing when this reading is taken. If the rotor has been moved
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Tag, disconnect and remove external instrumentation and wiring.
Rig and remove the HP pedestal top cover as described in Section

5.1b.
Before disturbing the thrust bearing, take reference readings, as

follows:
(i)
Measure and record the HP-IP rotor position using a

micrometer installed at the pedestal front cover.
(ii)
Record the axial position of the thrust bearing case at the Gen
End, measured as the distance between the thrust bearing case
and the No. 1 bearing end cover (C2).
(iii)
Record the axial position of the thrust bearing case at the Gov
End, measured as the distance between the case and a suitable
point on the main oil pump casing (C1).
Tag, disconnect and temporarily cap the lube oil pipework at the
thrust bearing to prevent the ingress of contaminants.
area within the pedestal.
Measure the 'as found' thrust clearance by rolling the HP-IP rotor and
moving it axially from one extreme position to the other, and
measuring the end travel with a spindle end micrometer through the
hole provided in the HP pedestal front end-cover.
Note
An axial load of about 0.173 MPa (1.75 barg) should be applied
on the shoes to ensure proper seating of the shoes on the
thrust collar.
Remove the thrust bearing locating mechanism as follows:
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(i)
Cut and remove the locking wire (10).
(ii)
Loosen the lock nuts (8) and turn the adjusting bolts (7)
counter-clockwise to withdraw and release the movable wedges
(3). Remove the adjusting bolts (7) and the lock nuts (8).
(iii)
Remove the nuts (13) from the studs (12) and remove the cover
(2).
(iv)
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(v)
Remove the wedge fixing bolts (9), then remove the fixed
wedges (4).
(vi)
Remove the screws (11), then remove the shims (16 and 17).
(vii) Remove the screws (15), then remove the lock plate (14) and
spacer (18), if required.
Perform the following steps referring to Figures 2-7 and 5-6:
8
Remove the socket head cap screws (21) securing the upper thrust
bearing case (18) and the lower half thrust bearing case (23).
Position the overhead crane and rig the upper half thrust bearing case
(18) for removal; remove the slackness out of the rigging gear.
10 Remove the locating pins (22), which locate the upper half thrust
bearing case (18) on the lower half thrust bearing case (23).
11 Install jacking bolts in the starting bolt holes, and tighten until the
upper half thrust bearing case has been raised by about 5 mm.
12 Lift and transport the upper half thrust bearing case to the lay-down
area.
13 Remove the upper half liners (20) located between the thrust bearing
case and the carrier rings (1).
14 Remove the parallel pins (13) and then rotate the carrier ring
assembly such that the bearing split line is even with the thrust
bearing case horizontal joint to enable lifting of the carrier ring
assembly.
15 Install eye-bolts on the upper half carrier ring assembly at the Gov
End and connect them to the overhead crane. Carefully lift the upper
half carrier ring assembly and place it on wooden planks with the
surface of pads facing upwards.
16 Clean the exposed top half of the turbine rotor at the thrust bearing.
Apply clean turbine lube oil to the thrust collar in preparation for rolling
out the lower half carrier ring assemblies.
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17 Rotate the lower half carrier ring assembly by 180 at the Gov End
and then remove it following a similar procedure for removing the
upper half carrier ring assembly.
18 Following similar procedures in Steps 15 to 17 above, remove the
upper and lower half carrier ring assemblies at the Gen End.
19 Remove the lower half liners (20) from the lower half thrust bearing
case (23).

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20 Pull-out and remove the pad stop (2) (adjacent to pad #1-4) from the
carrier ring (1) and recover the spring pin (16). Slide out and remove
the thrust pad #1-1 (4) radially. Similarly remove the other pad stops,
spring pins and thrust pads #1-2 & #1-3.
21 Remove the parallel pins (15) from the anti-fall thrust pad (pad #1-1)
and then remove the anti-fall thrust pad (14) from the carrier ring (1).
22 Following similar procedures in Steps 20 and 21 above, remove the
thrust pads #1-5 to #1-8 and #2-1 to #2-8.
23 Remove the socket head cap screws (12) and remove the spacers
(11) from each carrier ring (1).
24 Remove the lower lever bolt (10) and then remove the lower levers (7),
upper levers (6) and pillars (8) from the carrier rings (1).
c)
Reassembly
The reassembly procedure is carried out in the reverse sequence to that
for disassembly. Install all parts in the same positions they were removed
from, referring to the match marks and identification numbers and
checking that the clearances are maintained as specified.
Clean all disassembled components, service them and apply a thin coat of
lubricating oil on the shaft at the location of bearings. All contact surfaces
are to be cleaned before starting reassembly. The reassembly procedure
is described below:
CAUTION
Before reassembly, ensure that all protective covers and wrappings

are removed, and ensure that the inside of the thrust bearing lower
casing has been thoroughly cleaned.
Prepare for reassembly by coating the cleaned and refurbished

components and the turbine rotor in the vicinity of the thrust bearing
with clean turbine lube oil.
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Install the pad stops (2) and thrust pads (4) in the two halves of the
carrier rings (1) for the thrust pads #1-2 to #1-4.
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running position of the rotor (against the Gen End thrust
shoes) is to coincide with the rotor K position. The thrust
bearing must be the only component limiting the axial
movement of the rotor.
Install the anti-fall thrust pad (14) (pad #1-1) and secure it with the
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Assemble the pillars (8) and the upper levers (8) in the two halves of
the carrier rings (1). Install the lower levers (7) and secure them with
the lower lever bolts (10).
Install the spacers (11) and secure them to the carrier ring (1) using
the socket head cap screws (12).
Lubricate the thrust collar with clean lube oil, place the lower halves of
the carrier rings (1) over the rotor, and roll them into the lower half
thrust bearing case (23).
Install the lower half liners (20) behind the carrier rings (1) in the lower
half thrust bearing case (23).
Install the upper half carrier ring assemblies over the lower half carrier
ring assemblies at both sides of the thrust collar (17).
10 Rotate the carrier ring to match the holes in the carrier rings and
thrust bearing case and then insert the parallel pins (13).
11 Install the upper half liners (20) in the locations removed during
disassembly.
12 Rig the upper half thrust bearing case (18) and install it over the lower
half thrust bearing case (23) using the overhead crane. Locate the
upper half thrust bearing case to the lower using the locating pins (22).
Secure the upper half bearing case to the lower half using hex socket
head screws (21).
13 Move the HP-IP rotor to the K position. This can be determined by
taking a reading with the HP-IP rotor spindle end micrometer, and
then comparing it with previous data.
14 Reassemble the thrust bearing locating mechanism on each side of
the thrust bearing as follows.
If removed during disassembly, replace the spacer (18), then
install the lock plate (14) and secure them to the thrust bearing
case extension arm (6) with the screws (15).
(ii)
Replace the shims (16 and 17) and secure them to the thrust
bearing case extension arm with screws (11).
(iii)
Replace the fixed wedges (4) on either side of the thrust bearing
case extension arm and secure them using the wedge fixing
bolts (9).
(iv)
Locate the movable wedge (3) in position between the fixed

wedge and the support.
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(v)
Install the cover (2) over the studs (12) and engage the
adjusting bolts (7) with the cover (2) and the movable wedges
(3).
(vi)
Install and tighten the cover securing nuts (13).
(vii) Ensure that the axial clearances of the HP-IP turbine rotor are
set and the thrust bearing case is in the correct position.
Note
For details of the turbine clearances, refer to the mechanical
maintenance manual M-05.01, Main Turbine Maintenance.
(vii) Screw the movable wedges (3) inward until they are held tight
against the thrust bearing case extension arms, so as to anchor
the thrust bearing case in this position and eliminate end play of
the bearing case within the pedestal support.
(viii) Secure the adjusting bolts (7) with lock nuts (8) after final
adjustment of thrust clearance.
(ix)
Secure both adjusting bolts (7) together with the locking wire
(10) to prevent loosening after final adjustment.
16 Refer to Figure 5-7. Measure the turbine final thrust clearance by

rolling the HP-IP rotor and moving it axially, and measuring the
movement with a spindle end micrometer as done during
disassembly.
17 Refer to Figure 2-7. Adjust the liners (20) to set the thrust clearance to
the specified values (between 0.25~0.38 mm).
18 Replace the removed oil pipe work and instrumentation on the thrust
bearing inside the HP pedestal.
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19 Replace the HP pedestal top cover and the external oil pipe work and
instrumentation removed during disassembly.

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20
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11
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6
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GEN. SIDE
GOV. SIDE
PACKING
C2
0.25~0.38
0.0
C1
HP PEDESTAL
FRONT COVER
HP PEDESTAL
STUB EXTENSION SHAFT
ROTOR
MICROMETER SUPPORT
SET SCREW
BUSH
BOLT
TURBINE ROTOR
THRUST COLLAR
MEASUREMENT FOR ROTOR AXIAL POSITION

MEASUREMENT FOR AXIAL POSITION OF
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C h a p t er
6 Corrective Maintenance
Corrective maintenance is the repair or replacement work undertaken for sudden failure of
any part or component of the equipment. Though a well-planned preventive maintenance
program tries to minimize the probability of occurrence of sudden failure of equipment,
provision for attending these unscheduled maintenance requirements should be made.
Corrective maintenance work is to be given priority depending on the seriousness of the
problem faced and the impact on plant operations. The schedule for repair of any
equipment should be carefully planned to keep outage time to a minimum.
During such repair or replacement work, inspection should be conducted carefully to
determine why the equipment has failed. Good corrective maintenance requires not only
quick restoration of the failed equipment in service but also demands every effort to identify
and record the root cause of the failure. The inspection results can be of significant help in
exploring the exact reason of the failure. Findings along with possible rectification
proposals should be used as a feedback to update preventive maintenance procedures.
6.1
Prerequisites
The necessary prerequisites for the corrective maintenance of the turbine bearings
and thrust bearing are as follows:
a)
Scheduling
Unlike preventive maintenance, scheduling activity only starts after failure of
the equipment. Depending on the severity of the problem, the importance of
the service provided by the failed equipment and availability of manpower to
attend to the problem, a contingency schedule is to be prepared to solve the
problem at the earliest opportunity. The schedule should clearly indicate the
critical path activity and assign the priority for different parallel activities.
Finally, once the schedule is agreed, strict adherence to it is to be maintained
to ensure timely completion of the maintenance activity.
b)
Departmental Interface/Notification
Refer to Section 4.1.2, Departmental Interface/Notification.
c)
Isolation of Equipment
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Refer to Section 4.1.3, Isolation of Equipment.

When access to the turbine rotating parts is required quickly from operating
conditions, there are clear procedures that must be followed.
The procedures for various shutdown situations are given in the main turbine
vendor manual under the title, Turning Gear Operation During Shutdown.
Operational personnel will carry out the turbine shutdown with due regard to
these procedures.
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d)
Safety Precautions
Refer to Section 4.1.4, Safety Precautions.
6.2
Preparation
a)
Parts, Tools and Equipment

Refer to Subsection 4.2.1 a), Parts, Tools and Equipment.
b)
Documentation
Refer to Subsection 4.2.1 b), Documentation.
6.3
Troubleshooting
A major bearing failure on the turbine will have potentially very serious safety and
commercial consequences. A non-catastrophic breakdown would still have
potentially serious commercial consequences. As a result, the turbine is fitted with
supervisory equipment, to monitor deterioration and allow timely remedial work.
The manufacturer/vendor recommendations for the frequency of planned outages
are intended to maximize the useful life of turbine components and minimize down
time, without significant risk of a breakdown or a major failure.
From the above it can be seen that the probability of a breakdown situation as a
result of bearing deterioration is small. In practice, troubleshooting turbine bearing
defects involves interpreting the information from the plant instrumentation and
routine maintenance records.
Problems with journal bearings will normally be indicated by some change in the
vibration data recorded by the turbine supervisory equipment and/or an increase in
bearing temperature.
Problems with the thrust bearing will normally be indicated by a change in the rotor
axial position and/or an increase in the thrust bearing temperature.
In both cases, it will normally be due to wear after a long period in service, and the
rate of deterioration will be slow. As the operating authority gains experience with
the equipment (and/or by reference to the manufacturer/vendor), they will gain an
understanding of the characteristics of normal and acceptable deterioration and
plan their outage work in the light of this knowledge.
If, however, the rate of deterioration is not slow or if it is noted after a shorter period
of operation, then an investigation will have to be carried out to determine the
cause.
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This is usually a specialist activity involving the mathematical/electronic

manipulation of the turbine supervisory equipment vibration data.
However, in such circumstances it is usually beneficial to be able to trend the
bearing vibration levels and temperatures for comparison purposes.
To this end, it is essential to carry out the routine preventive maintenance.

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Recommended Lubrication
C h a p t er
7 Recommended Lubrication
The turbine journal and thrust bearings are lubricated by the lubricating oil pumped by the
MOP during turbine normal operation and by AOP, TOP or EOP during a turbine start-up or
shut-down. The lubricating oil is stored in the main oil tank and supplied to the turbine
bearings by any of the pumps mentioned above.
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The details of the lubricating oil for the turbine (journal) bearings and thrust bearing is
detailed in the mechanical maintenance manual M 05.08, Turbine Main Oil Tank and
Auxiliary Pumps Maintenance.

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A p p en d i x
A Torque Chart
TABLE A-1
TORQUE CHART (METRIC COARSE SCREW THREADS)

JIS-SCM435
AISI4137 (28 kg/mm2)
JIS-SS400
(17Kg//mm2)
Bolt Diameter (mm)
Torque (kg-m)
(kg-m)
10
3.4
2.1
12
6.0
3.6
14
9.6
5.7
16
14.0
8.6
18
19.3
12
20
28.0
17
22
36.8
22
24
47.3
29
27
69.1
42
30
94.5
57
33
126.9
77
36
164.5
100
39
211.8
129
42
262.5
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Bolt Material Reference Standards

(Corresponding Required Initial
Stress)

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Recommended
B Spare Parts
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TABLE B-1
Supplier
Name
Eqt. ID
No.
STRATEGIC SPARE PARTS

Parts Description
Eqt.
Description
Qty
03MAA31AE101
No. 1 Journal bearing
Steam Turbine
MHI
03MAA31AE101
No.2 Journal Bearing
Steam Turbine
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03MAA31AE101
No.3,4,5 Journal Bearing metal
Steam Turbine
MHI
03MAA31AE101
No.6 Journal Bearing
Steam Turbine
MHI
03MAA31AE101
Thrust Bearing
Steam Turbine
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C Special Tools
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D Coupling Alignment
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maintenance manual M 05.05, Turbine Couplings and Alignment.

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BEARING NO. 1 (1 OF 2)
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BEARING NO. 3,4 & 5 (1 OF 2)

E-6
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BEARING NO. 3,4 & 5 (2 OF 2)

E-7
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E-9
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Appendix F
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F Instruction Manual
Turning Gear Operation During Shut Down
The turbine-generator rotor is driven by turning gear at a nominal speed of 3 rpm.
Following a shut down, the turbine-generator unit turning gear will engage automatically as soon
as the unit stops rolling. (The J.O.P. starts automatically at turbine speed, approx. 900 rpm.
Concerning stop of J.O.P, the J.O.P. can be stopped following stop of turning gear motor). The
operator should verify that the turning gear is rolling the turbine. In order to facilitate restarting the
unit, it is recommended that it be rolled by the turning gear throughout the shut down period.
Continuing turning gear operation after the turbine is comparatively cool, greatly increases the
likelihood that eccentricity will be within acceptable limits for start up by preventing bowing of the
rotors if steam should leak into the turbine during the shut down period.
Normally the turbine should remain on turning gear following a hot shut down until the rotors
have cooled to between 170C to 180C.
Maintaining turning gear operation for this duration will prevent a rotor bow and assure the
availability of the turbine for start up without delay.
The rate of heat conduction through the gland ends of the turbine rotors to the journals is low.
The normal oil circulation around the journals is sufficient to keep the journals cool whether the
unit is at rest or on turning gear. If lubricating oil is shut off, the journal temperatures will rise at a
rate depending on the turbine internal temperatures. When there is no oil circulation, a journal
temperature in excess of 135C may cause damage to the bearing Babbitt.
Bearing metal temperatures should be closely monitored during this time and oil circulation
restored if excessive temperatures result.
If the turbine is hot (average internal temperature above 200) and not in excess of 450C and
for some reason not turning, oil may be shut down for 2 to 3 hours before the journal temperature
become excessive. If the turbine is allowed to cool to 200C, the oil supply could be shut down
for approximately 10 hours.
In the event that continued rolling during shutdown is not practical, the turning gear should be
started again at least an hour before rolling the turbine with steam. It should remain in operation
for a sufficient length of time before admitting steam to the turbine to allow the rotor to become
straight as determined by stable eccentricity within the limits (eccentricity less than 75m p-p).
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When it can be arranged without delaying work schedules, the turning gear and the oil circulation
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1.
The turbine is to be dismantled

The turning gear should be kept in operation until the dismantling program requires
that it be stopped. If an emergency necessitates it, the turning gear may be shut down
immediately, however, it must be recognized that this may subject the rotor to severe
bowing. Lubricating oil circulation must be maintained after shut down to protect the
bearings against overheating. The minimum circulation period should be 48 hours
after shut down. During this period, the oil temperature leaving the coolers should be
held between 20C and 35C, if possible.
2.
Shut down for extensive repair or adjustment

Both the turning gear and the lubricating oil circulation system should be kept in
operation for a minimum of 48 hours. Oil temperature from the cooler should be
maintained between 20C and 35C, if possible. Both the turning gear and the oil
circulation may then be shut down. When operation is to be resumed, the unit should
be placed on turning gear for at least 3~4 hours prior to turning on gland steam and
establishing vacuum, and can be rolled with steam upon attaining stable eccentricity
conditions within acceptable limits.
These recommendations also apply to the situation where rotor bearings are to be
inspected or repaired and it is necessary to shut off oil circulation. Metal temperatures
at all the bearings should be monitored during this period. To avoid overheating the
bearings, restore oil circulation as soon as possible.
Shut down for minor repair or adjustment

Depending upon the nature of the work to be done, the following schedule may be
adopted:
a) Keep the turning gear and the bearing oil circulation system in operation for a
minimum of 3 hours. Both may then be shut off for a period of not more than 15
minutes. If practical, however, oil circulation should be maintained.
c) Following the 30 minutes shut down period in (b) above, the turbine should again
be rolled on turning gear with oil circulation for 2 hours or until stable eccentricity
conditions exists, whichever occurs first. The system may be shut down
indefinitely, provided that the rotor is turned 180 at 30 minutes intervals for the
next 6 hours. Oil circulation should be on during the 180 turns to lubricate the
bearings.
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b) Following the 15 minute shut down period in (a) above, roll the turbine on turning
gear for 2 hours or until stable eccentricity conditions exist, whichever occurs first.
Both turning gear and oil circulation may then be stopped for not more than 30
minutes: however, 15 minutes after stopping, the rotor is to be turned 180 with
the turning gear. Oil circulation should be on during the 180 turns to lubricate the
bearings.

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Emergency turning gear operation

If for any reason the turbine unit is tripped and the rotor comes to rest, the unit should
be placed on turning gear operation immediately. If turning gear operation is
impossible because of interference between internal rotating and stationary parts due
to thermal shock and consequent distortion, try jogging the turning gear motor after a
one hour interval. If unsuccessful, repeat the attempt after another one hour interval. If
unsuccessful after the second attempt the rotor may be bowed and/or stationary parts
distorted to the extent that one or two days soaking in the arrested condition may be
necessary before making another attempt to break the rotor loose by turning gear
operation.
Under no circumstances should an attempt be made to free the

rotor by admission of steam to the unit or by use of a crane. Such
an attempt could have disastrous results such as increased blade
seal strip clearances, shroud or rotor gouging, broken blades, etc.
If turning gear power is not available and the rotor remains at rest, a rotor bow can be
expected. Experience indicates, however, that a one to two hours period on turning
gear prior to start-up will roll the rotors straight. By turning the rotors 180 in 15 to 20
minutes intervals, the severity of the bow can be reduced and thus reduce the
required turning gear operating time period to start-up. In cases such as a water
incident where both rotor and cylinder might be bowed, cranking must not be
attempted in order to break bound parts loose.
5
Turning operation at black out

A Ratchet spanner provided as special tool for the turning gear is to be used on the
MM-M05.04
Rev.001
non-drive end of the turning gear motor shaft, for manual rotor turning.

Mitsubishi
F-3
Appendix F
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
MM-M05.04
Rev.001
HYBRID LEVERED THRUST BEARING

(HLTB)

Mitsubishi
F-4
MM-M05.04
Rev.001
Appendix F

Mitsubishi
F-5
MM-M05.04
Rev.001
Appendix F

Mitsubishi
F-6
MM-M05.04
Rev.001
Appendix F

Mitsubishi
F-7
MM-M05.04
Rev.001
Appendix F

Mitsubishi
F-8
MM-M05.04
Rev.001
Appendix F

Mitsubishi
F-9
MM-M05.04
Rev.001
Appendix F

Mitsubishi
F-10
MM-M05.04
Rev.001
Appendix F

Mitsubishi
F-11
MM-M05.04
Rev.001
Appendix F

Mitsubishi
F-12

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Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing Maintenance

Be sure to read this manual.

Disassembly and Reassembly

Feature of Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing Safety 1-1

Warnings Description 1-2

Definitions of Serious Injury, Minor Injury, Serious

Hazard Warning Label 1-5

Hazard Area 1-7

Risk Assessment Standard 1-8

Safety Measures 1-10

Work Permit System (Lockout/Tagout) 1-10

General Cautions on Personnel in Working Area 1-11

1.4.2.1 Caution against Rotating Equipment 1-11

1.4.2.8 Cautions against Lack of Oxygen 1-15

Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing

Safety (Continued from previous page)

Emergency Measure 1-19

Evacuation on Emergency Case 1-19

1.5.1.1 Evacuation Route 1-19

Explosion Accident 1-22

Qualification and Training 1-23

Overview of Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing 2-2

Bearing Nos. 1 and 2 2-6

Bearing Nos. 3, 4 and 5 2-8

Bearing No. 6 2-9

Thrust Bearing 2-12

Thrust Bearing Locating Mechanism 2-13

Bearing Pedestals 2-14

Bearing Pedestal Oil Retaining Ring 2-17

Rotor Grounding Device 2-18

Preventive Maintenance _____________

Departmental Interface/Notification 4-2

Isolation of Equipment 4-2

Safety Precautions 4-2

Routine Maintenance 4-3

Inspection and Maintenance 4-3

Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing

Preventive Maintenance (Continued from

Annual Outage Maintenance 4-5

Inspection and Maintenance 4-6

Disassembly and Reassembly ________

Disassembly and Reassembly of Turbine Bearing Nos. 1 and 2 5-1

Disassembly and Reassembly of Turbine Bearing Nos. 3, 4, 5 5-11

Disassembly and Reassembly of Turbine Bearing No. 6 5-19

Disassembly and Reassembly of Thrust Bearing 5-26

Corrective Maintenance _____________

Recommended Lubrication __________

Recommended Spare Parts B-1

Special Tools C-1

Coupling Alignment D-1

Applicable Vendor Drawings E-1

Turbine Bearings and Thrust Bearing

Types of Hazard Warning Label 1-6

Mapping for Hazard Area 1-9

Arrangement of the Turbine and the Turbine Bearings 2-4

Rotor Elevation Curve and Relative Bearing Levels 2-5

Arrangement of Bearing Nos. 1 and 2 2-19

Arrangement of Bearing Nos. 3, 4 and 5 2-20

Arrangement of Bearing No. 6 2-21

Oil Seal Arrangement for Bearing No. 6 2-22

Arrangement of the Thrust Bearing 2-23