Industrial Gas Turbine

Unit 304 Starting Equipment

Topic D: 4.1 Types of Starting Devices. 4.3 Starting sequence of Gas Turbine.

Aim & Objective

Aim:
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To demonstrate knowledge of the function of Starting Device for Industrial Gas Turbine.

Aim & Objective

Objective:
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At the end of this lesson, you should be able to: Describe the different types of starting device of a Gas Turbine. Explain the sequence from initial starting until turbine reaches self sustaining speed.

4.1 Type of Starting Devices

Purpose of Starting Devices? - To crank the turbine engine for start-up.
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Function of Starting Devices: 1. Supply high torque at zero speed. 2. Drive the unfired gas turbine to an acceptable firing speed. 3. To assist the fired turbine to a selfsustaining speed.

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The devices used to start Gas Turbine are: 1. AC Electric Motor. (operation) 2. Diesel Engine. (operation) 3. Steam or Expansion turbine. (operation) 4. Pneumatic starter. (operation)

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4.4 Starting sequence of Gas Turbine

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4 Minutes Interval
Start Switch Pushed Auxiliary Lube Oil Pump Run
Pressure > 6 Psig

Yes

Auxiliary Seal Oil Pump Run

Differential Pressure 16 20 psig

Yes

Purging Compressor
Loading v/v open (30 sec)

Yes

Pressurizing Compressor
Vent v/v closed

Yes

Starter Motor/ Diesel start to Crank Engine/ Gas Turbine

Yes

Fuel System Activated

(Fuel Delivery Pump Run)

Yes

No 7 Minutes Interval
Pre-Lube Oil Pump Fail or Pressure Gauge Faillure

No
Aux Seal p/p Failed or Diff. Press. Gauge Failed

No
Starter Devise Failed

No
Fuel Pump Failed
(No Fuel Admitted)

Engine Failed to Load

Engine Failed to Start

(Low Pressure Fuel)

Failure in Ignition

No
Turn Engine Speed Control Knob Clockwise to Selected Engine Speed
(Engine Speed Increasing > 90%)

No
*Eng Driven L.O. Pump 2 Press reached Turbine Speed Increased to Min 35 psig. 60% - 62% *Fuel Press Ideal Speed > 35 psig. (20,000 R.P.M) *Eng Temp reached 800F

Compressor is now Online

(Ready to Take Load)

Yes

Yes

10 Sec

No
Engine Speed Reached a Self-Sustaining Speed
(Engine Temp Increased > 350F)

10 Sec

Turbine Speed 5% - 20% of Rated Engine Speed

(Light Off Window)

Yes

Spark Plug Ignite

(3 10 discharge/sec)

Yes
Auxiliary Seal Oil Pump Shut Off

Yes
Starter System Deactivated

Yes
Ignitor & Aux L.O PumP Shut Off

Yes
Starter Motor/ Diesel Starter Disengaged

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4.4 Starting sequence of Gas Turbine Check during Operation: Check for unusual condition. Check for vibration & Noise. Check for any changes in accelerating time. Check exhaust temperature. Check oil level for leak. Check battery charger.

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Recap
Describe the different types of starting device of a Gas Turbine.
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Explain the sequence from initial starting until turbine reaches self sustaining speed.

Overview
Overview of next week lesson: Topic 4.2 Torque Converter Topic 4.3 Hydraulic Ratchet System

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Thank you for your Attention

4.1 Type of Starting Devices

AC Electric Motor

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Main Starter. Utilizes electric current to run the motor. Turn the turbine through gear box arrangement. Self-releasing mechanism engage once turbine run on self-sustaining speed. Required special insulation. (Intrinsically safe)

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Alternating Current Electric Motor

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Diesel Engine

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Secondary starter. Started by Hydraulic pressure. Release hydraulic fluid to the starter motor to crank the engine. Engage clutch mechanism to run Gas Turbine. Generate power supply for its own control panel.

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Lister Type Diesel Engine

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Expansion turbine

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Utilized high pressure and temperature steam. High velocity steam directed to the rotor blade. Connected to Gas Turbine shaft. Required separate boiler.

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Expansion Turbine

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Pneumatic starter

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Utilize Compressed air/High pressure gas. Use Vane type starter motor fitted on the Forward side Accessory gear. Starting torque transmitted through running gear arrangement via clutch and shaft. Required pneumatic power supply. (At pressure of 1138kPa 1379kPa for 60Sec 90Sec at a rate of 67m/min)

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Gas Turbine Air Starter

Intrinsic Safe (IS)

Term A special insulation protection technique for safe operation of electronic equipment in explosive atmospheres. To ensure that the available electrical and thermal energy in the system is always low enough so prevent ignition on the hazardous area.

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