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KAYAMKULAM CCPP

APRIL 2012
VOLUME : 15.11

HIGHLIGHTS
NORTH CHENNAI TPS II

2 X 600 MW: UNIT 2 :

BOILER WAS LIGHTED UP ON 11.04.12 FOR THE FIRST TIME.

RINL: TB 4:

TURBO BLOWER 72 HOURS TRIAL RUN WAS COMPLETED.

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INSIDE

1. STATUS OF PROJECTS COMMISSIONED / TO BE COMMISSIONED DURING

2010 - 2012.
2. SERVICE RENDERED TO OTHER REGIONS/SAS/PROJECTS AFTER CONTRACT
CLOSING/CUSTOMER TRAINING.
3. APPRECIATION FROM CUSTOMER FOR SERVICES RENDERED.
4. FEED BACK ON EQUIPMENTS FROM SITES.
5. LET US KNOW.

QUESTION & ANSWER ON NON-CONVENTIONAL AND

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

Feed backs and suggestions from all departments of BHEL for improvement of TS
TIDINGS are welcome and may please be addressed to ADDL. GENERAL MANAGER
(TSX)/BHEL-PSSR/CHENNAI

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STATUS OF PROJECTS COMMISSIONED / TO BE COMMISSIONED DURING

2010 2012:
BELLARY 500 MW UNIT 2:

Raw water transformer -1 was charged.

Turbine : Commissioning of all extraction lines NRVs ( Non Return Valves) were
completed.

TDBFP B : Centrifuge was commissioned.

2 nos. sulphuric dosing pumps were commissioned and trial run done.

Mill F: Stage II lube oil flushing was completed.

Coal feeder G was

run carried out

Mill F & G : Standby lube oil pump commissioned. Mill F

run was carried out.

Electrical system annunciation demonstrated to customer.

CW forebay make up pump 2 nos. motor trial run was done.

UAT 1 3.3 KV bus duct Hipot test and differential relay configuration was
completed.

Soot blower MCC testing of LRSB modules was carried out.

Furnace Temp. probe ( Left side ) was commissioned.

Service water pump 2 motor trial run was carried out.

Feeder E

Modified coal nozzle work for Mill A & G was completed.

run and

tracking

completed. Clean out

:

conveyor trial
8 hours

trial

calibration was completed.

CPCL PHASE 3 - UNIT 4:

Naphtha forwarding pumps 1 & 2 coupled trial

recirculation mode with interlock and protections.

Naphtha Lines
completed.

Naphtha drain tank pumps 1 & 2 auto mode commissioning was completed.

Naphtha lines upto HRSG individual rack air blowing was completed for all
six corners.

HRSG MOVs operation was demonstrated to customer from DCS.

stage -2

flushing upto fuel

change

run

was

completed in

over 3 way valve

was

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Remote commissioning of MDBFP 1 & 2,

completed.

AC scanner air fan remote commissioning was completed.

HRSG flue gas path inspection was carried out.

Deaerator and drum inspection was carried out.

Punch point list pertaining to Naphtha system for HRSG given

was completed.

Remote commissioning of HRSG Seal air fans 1 & 2 and Augmenting air fans
1 & 2 was completed from PLC and DCS.

LP steam
from
customer header was charged and steam flushing
Deaerator pegging steam line and heating line was carried out,

Steam flushing of BFPs suction, discharge, recirculation and balance leak off
line was carried out.

HSD centrifuge -2 defective Top

was found to be satisfactory.

Trial run of Compressor 1 & 2 for HRSG atomizing air was completed. Air
Blowing upto atomizing air skid and upto HRSG completed.

BFP 1 & 2 interlocks were demonstrated.

Atomising air line blowing was completed through main compressor.

BFP 1 trial run was completed.

disc

Hi-tech dosing pumps 1 & 2 was

was

replaced and

the

by customer

of

performance

MRPL:1XFr.5 GTG, 2X28.5 MW STG, 4X270 TPH UTILITY BOILERS, 1X85 TPH
HRSG, ADDITIONAL ORDER: 1XFr.6B GTG, 1X85 TPH HRSG-GT1.

BLT MCC -1, 2, 3 & 4 : CT relay and breaker testing was completed.

33 KV tie B to D cable Hipot test was completed.

After checking the healthiness, Generator front and

sensors (proximetric type) were erected.

6.6 KV/415VSAT-8 Transformer stability test was completed. 6.6 KV panel

section B bus bar contact resistance test was carried out.

GT Frame 5: Lube oil header pressure switches 63QT 2A & 2B calibration

completed.

415V/415V-2.5 KVA lighting

out.

isolation

rear bearing

Transformer 2 nos.

vibration

testing carried

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ICT Transformer 33 KV / 33KV On Load Tap Changer was commissioned.

Utility boiler -1 hydro test completed.

150 KVA 415 V lighting transformer 2 nos, test was carried out.

PMCC 3 415 V MCC

completed.

415 V PMCC 1 bus bar contact resistance test

HRSG 2 MCC CT testing was completed.

Contact

Resistance ( Millivolt drop)Test

was

completed.

was
415 V

NEYVELI TS II EXP CFBC, 2 X 250 MW, UNIT 1:

Unit was boxed up on 20/03/12 due to SH 1.2a in FBHE-2 tube leakage.

LRSB 10 nos. electrical circuit checking was completed.

FBHE-3 BCcompleted.

SH

tube

failure:

Damaged/worn out

tubes

removal

was

NEYVELI TS II EXP CFBC, 2 X 250 MW, UNIT 2:

AC and ventilation package power transformer -2 charging completed.

BFP 2A, 2B & 2C HV test completed.

TG lub oil flushing is in progress without thermal shock.

NORTH CHENNAI TPS II

2 X 600 MW: UNIT 2 :

ESP & ID fan area MCC HD charged from unit emergency MCC DG.

Source breaker remote operation from VFD completed.

ID fan A: Lube oil pump A & B trial run completed. Motor no load trial
run completed with channel 2.

LDO suction and discharge line steam flushing completed.

11 KV switch gear 2BA panel Hipot test completed. OBA to 2BA Tie Bus
duct Hipot test completed.

Boiler fill pump A coupled trial run and Boiler filling completed with
Boiler filling pump A.

SA & flue gas duct cleanliness checking done.

Instrument Air compressor trial run for 8 hours completed.

AB oil elevation corner 2 & 4 dry test was carried out.

BOILER WAS LIGHTED UP ON 11.04.12 FOR THE FIRST TIME.

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Fire Water Transformer ODD T01/T02 11 KV/433 KV testing was

completed.

Plant Water System : SWBD # OCA ( 3.3 KV panel ) numerical relay testing
completed.

FOPH: LTMCC ODC board CT, PT, breaker testing was completed. ODC
board relay testing & panel relay testing completed. Transformer ODC T01
and T02 testing completed.

Water Supply Transformer ODE T01 & T02 testing was done.

Furnace pressure switch left and right were commissioned.

11 KV board 1 BA breaker testing completed.

ESP service transformer testing completed.

RINL: TB 4:

Blower seal air system was

checking was completed.

commissioned. Blower interlock and

BFD line : HP heater 1 & outlet line steam blowing was completed.

CEP B pump motor erection and normalization of

rectification works for vibration problem.

Blow-off valves stroking was completed.

Blower was started and rolled to 500 rpm on 06.04.12. It was stopped
three times due to turbine front bearing and blower rear bearing vibration
very high.

Turbo blower was run to rated speed on 07/04/12 and surge test was
completed. M/s
MAN DIESEL representative
sent
the test values
to
Germany for validation and clarification.

CEP-B pump motor alignment was completed.

TB-4 restarted on 13.04.12 & 14.04.12. Crack in Silencer building walls

was observed ( Customer scope ) and blower was shut down.

Lub oil system vapour extraction system was optimized and vacuum in MOT and
bearing pedestals were established.

Blower
suction filter pulsating system compressor 4
completed.

6 KV- OCB board interlocks and

demonstrated to customer.

protection

protection

water line completed after

hours

trial run

checking completed and

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TURBO BLOWER
WAS
RESTARTED AND
72
HOURS
TRIAL
RUN
COMMENCED AT
1800 HRS.
ON
17.04.12
WITH
LP HEATER IN
SERVICE AND COMPLETED ON 20.04.12.

Hot well level, LP heater

put on auto.

Suction filter on line cleaning system was put in operation on auto mode.

Condensate line insulation and sheeting was completed.

ODB ( lighting LCS) breaker testing was completed.

Boiler MCC, Turbine MCC, Ventilation MCC & Emergency board

breakers testing completed.

ESP B pass section II : EERM motors trial run completed.

ID fan B Hyd. Coupling motor trial run was carried out.

level

and

gland

steam pressure controllers

were

pending

SIMHADRI STAGE II, 2 X 500 MW, UNIT 4:

Feeder 4E calibration was completed.

TDBFP B: Governing ACV (Auxiliary Control Valve) problem rectification,

solo run and over speed test completed. Pump lube oil was established.

PAPH A : Guide bearing and support bearing lube oil flushing completed.
Air receiver tank flushing completed.

SG-DMCW : Plate heat exchanger back flushing was

pump.

After replacing
completed.

Coal feeders ABC outlet gates remote commissioning was done.

ESP D pass: Inlet and outlet duct leak test completed.

Soot blower wall blower lines hydro test completed.

Ext. 3 line steam flushing completed.

ESP C & D pass GD test completed.

Ext.2 & 3 line steam blowing was done.

CF system all accumulator charging was completed.

PA duct ATT was carried out.

Wall blower : Steam blowing from APRDs completed.

Ext.4 to Deaerator pegging line steam blowing

the

new

motor, DC

scanner

fan

done
-

from
hours

Boiler

fill

trial

run

was completed.
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VALLUR

3 X 500 MW, UNIT 1:

SCAPH steam flushing was completed.

Main steam right side safety valve floating completed.
Boiler was under cooling down from 06.04.12.
SAPH A was run and performance was found to be alright.
HP bypass spray control valve gland rectification work completed.
Lube oil system : JOP line hydro test was carried out.
Lube oil lines air tightness test was carried out.
ESP
C pass :
Rapping
mechanism trial
run
through
RAPCON was
completed.
TDBFP B: Lube oil system lines air blasting was completed.
PA fan A : Lube oil line acid cleaning and hydro test was completed.

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3 X 500 MW, UNIT 1

FD fan A : Lube oil flushing was completed.

SAPH 1A: Fire fighting line flushing was completed.
ID fan lube oil pump A & B motor trial run was completed.

SERVICE RENDERED TO OTHER REGIONS/SAS/PROJECTS AFTER CONTRACT

CLOSING/CUSTOMER TRAINING.
Shri P. Govindaraj, DGM/TSX, PSSR and Shri R. Ganesh Ram, Engineer/TSX,
PSSR were deputed to PSWR, Nagpur on
03.04.12 for synchronization and
full load of Mauda unit 1.
Unit was synchronized on 8th April 2012 and taken to full load on 19th April
2012. In this connection, Shri E. Balachandran, General Manager, BHEL, Mauda
has issued an appreciation letter, which is attached.

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CUSTOMER TRAINING & TECHNICAL PAPER PRESENTED:

--- NIL --APPRECIATION FROM CUSTOMER FOR SERVICES RENDERED :
--- NIL ---

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FEED BACK NO -1
PROJECT: KTPS unit no. 11, (500 MW), KOTHAGUDEM
PROBLEM: VACUUM PUMP no. 2 HIGH CURRENT AND LOW VACUUM PROBLEM
Problem Detail:
One of the vacuum pumps (number 2) in kothagudem 500 MW unit was developing
slightly less vacuum compared to other vacuum pump with same operating condition. Vacuum
pump 1 was developing condenser vacuum of -0.9 ksc, vacuum pump 2 was developing -0.88
ksc at same conditions with one vacuum pump in operation at a time.
Analysis:
As the condenser system is same for both pumps, the problem should be within the
vacuum pump system. Initially to eliminate air ingress problem within pump, flood test
within pump system was carried out and minor ingress points were attended, but no
improvement in the vacuum was achieved. It was suspected that the choking of plate heat
exchanger and cooling water inlet filter. All the pipe lines, seal water filter and plate heat
exchanger were opened and cleaned and no choking was observed.
The problem was referred to the pump vendor and as per their requirement, all the
relevant pump parameters were observed and it was as per attached table 1. Vacuum pump
2 which was developing less vacuum was drawing more current than vacuum pump 1 for the
same load and same operating conditions. It was drawing 270-280 amps current at the
same time other pump is drawing only 205 amps. Pump motor rated current is 210 amps.
Based on the high current data it was suspected to be problem of discharge valve
plate defect. As per recommendation of the vendor, the pump inside was inspected
through inspection cover on both drive end and non drive end. It was observed that valve
plates (part number 5.02) shown in figure 2 were found in damaged condition at both ends
of vacuum pump. The photograph of the damaged component is attached for reference.
Rectification:
The damaged valve plate was replaced with new valve plate. The valve plate is made
from the Teflon sheet locally. Seperator tank was cleaned and the damaged parts of valve
plate were collected from the separator tank.

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Conclusion:
After replacing with new valve plate, the pump is now drawing 205-210 amps, same
as other pump. The performance of both vacuum pumps was same. The parameters after
rectification is given in table 2 for reference. The function of valve plate is to act as non
return valve during parallel operation of vacuum pump. The damaged valve plate was
blocking the exhaust air from the pump and was causing pressurization within vacuum pump.
This resulted in over loading of the pump.
Courtesy:
1. Shri.M V Baskaran, DGM/TSX, BHEL, PSSR, Chennai
2. Shri. R Ganeshram, Engineer/TSX, BHEL, PSSR, Chennai

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Table 1 : Comparision of Vacuum Pump A and B parameters before correction work

Description / Details
Vacuum Pump Model No:
Serial No:

Vacuum Pump A

Vacuum Pump B

2BE/-353-OBY4

2BE/-353-OBY4

026919001001

026919001002

2008

2008

Year of Manufacturer
INLET

OUTLET

INLET

OUTLET

Cooling Water Temperature(inlet to &

outlet from Heat Exchanger)

31C

32C

31C

32C

Seal Water Temperature(inlet to and

outlet from vacuum pump)

37C

39C

37C

40C

Leakage Rate [From the Rotameter]

60-70

90

-0.8934Bar

-0.8862bar

3.8Kg/cm2

NOT-WORKIN
Cu.m/hr

34cu.m/hr

35C

37C

40C

40C

Atmospheric Temperature

40C

40C

Motor Temperature

66C

50C

205-210A

270-280A

40C

40C

NORMAL mm/sec

NORMAL mm/sec

NOT-WORKING
Mpa

760MM of HG

40C

41C

YES

YES

Vacuum
Pressure (Cooling Water)
Flow Rate (Seal Water) from flow
indicator
Vacuum Pump Body Temperature [1st
Stage]
Vacuum Pump Body Temperature [2nd
Stage]

Motor Current
Separator temperature
Vibration Level
Shut off vacuum at..deg C
Recirculation Pump Body Temperature
Check for Proper Greasing
Check for water Leakage from Body DE
/ NDE
Check for water Leakage from Each
Gland (Average 60 drops / min)

3.8Kg/cm

NDE-NA,DE-130
NDE-NA,DEdrops/min continuous leakage
(DE-130drops/min)
(_____drops/min)

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Figure 1: Damaged vacuum pump valve plates in DE and NDE

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Valve Plate
Intersecting

Figure 2: Vacuum Pump

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Figure 3: New valve plate

Figure 4: New valve plate with Intersection plate at pump housing.

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Table 2 : Vacuum Pump A and B parameters after rectification work

Description / Details
Vacuum Pump Model No:
Serial No:

Vacuum Pump A

Vacuum Pump B

2BE/-353-OBY4

2BE/-353-OBY4

026919001001

026919001002

2008

2008

Year of Manufacturer
INLET
Cooling Water Temperature(inlet to
& outlet from Heat Exchanger)
Seal Water Temperature(inlet to and
outlet from vacuum pump)
Leakage Rate [From the Rotameter]

OUTLET

OUTLET

32 C

33 C

31 C

32 C

36 C

40C

37 C

40 C

60 70 Kg/hr

100 105 kg/hr

-0.8805Bar

-0.8802bar

3.8 Kg/cm2

3.8 Kg/cm2

Vacuum
Pressure (Cooling Water)
Flow Rate (Seal Water) from flow
indicator
Vacuum Pump Body Temperature [1st
Stage]
Vacuum Pump Body Temperature [2nd
Stage]

INLET

NA Cu.m/hr

34.5 Cu.m/hr
40 C

40 C

40 C

40 C

Atmospheric Temperature

37 C

37 C

Motor Temperature

65 C

66 C

205 210 A

205 210 A

40 C

40 C

NORMAL mm/sec

NORMAL mm/sec

NO GAUGE TO
READ Mpa.

NO GAUGE TO READ
Mpa.

40 C

40 C

Motor Current
Separator temperature
Vibration Level
Shut off vacuum at..deg C
Recirculation Pump Body Temperature
Check for Proper Greasing
Check for water Leakage from Body
DE / NDE
Check for water Leakage from Each
Gland (Average 60 drops / min)

YES( Y )

NO
(__)
NDE-NA, DE-130
drops/min.

DE(130 drops/min)

YES(Y)

NO
(__)
NDE-NA, DE-180
drops/min.
DE (180 drops/min)

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FEED BACK NO. 2

PROJECT: RINL, VISHAKAPATNAM, TURBO BLOWER #4
PROBLEM: OIL LEAKAGE FROM BLOWER DRIVE END BEARING PEDESTAL SEALS
CAUSED BY VAPOUR PRESSURISATION IN THE PEDESTAL AND LUB
OIL SYSTEM.
Problem detail:
RINL Turbo blower #4 was started on 06/04/2012 in coupled condition. During start
up of the Turbo Blower in coupled condition, oil leakage was observed from the Blower
front bearing pedestal seals at a speed of 2500 rpm & more. Blower was supplied by
M/s Man Turbo Diesel, Germany and the drive Turbine and total oil system was
supplied by BHEL. The commissioning engineer of M/s Man Turbo Diesel, Germany who
was at site has informed that the cause for leakage is due to inadequate negative
pressure build up in main oil tank and vapour pressurisation inside pedestal. The
leakage continued in spite of running two oil vapour extractor fans.
Blower NDE side bearing pedestal seal is provided with external seal air supply with
pressure of 20 mbar as this bearing pedestal is within blower housing and in axial
suction chamber. The seal air supply is provided to avoid oil carry over to compressor
stages.
Both Drive end and Non Drive end bearings of drive turbine did not have any leakage
from the pedestal seals.
The bearing temperature of the Blower bearings were well within limit and the Man
Turbo Commissioning engineer was not ready to reduce the oil flow to the bearings.
The oil inlet pressure at blower DE journal bearing was 1.6 kg/cm2 at 3150RPM.
M/s Man Turbo Diesel insisted BHEL to ensure for proper vapour evacuation before
adjustment of oil flow to the bearings. It was decided to optimise the vapour
evacuation system.
The main oil tank pressure was measured with manometer & the pressure was
remaining positive (around 5 to 7 mm above atmosphere) even after running of both oil
vapour extraction fans.
At the blower drive end pedestal, the pressure was measured to be varying between
+0.003 to +0.006 kg/cm2.

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In the turbine bearings it was measured to be varying between +0.006 and -0.006.
Unit was shut down for attending to the problem of over heating of anti surge
controller room due to pressurisation of silencer room. During shut down, the vapour
extraction system of lub oil system was investigated for optimisation.
Oil vapour evacuation system optimisation during shut down:
A Manometer was provided in the Main oil tank for vacuum measurement. It was
reading +10 mm H2O column with one Vapour fan running. During investigation, it was
found that one of the discharge NRV was passing and it was rectified. The vapour fan
discharge line demister drain is connected back to MOT with a siphon. The oil in the
siphon was ensured and no vapour is flowing back to Main oil tank through this drain
line.
The turbine & blower coupling cover is provided with three breathers. As per designer
two breathers on centre line will be sucking air and one breather (3 inch size) in the
drain line will be discharging air during running to avoid heating up of the coupling.
The drawing of coupling cover was attached for reference. These breathers over the
coupling cover were dummied temporarily for observing the performance of Vapour
evacuation system during shut down. After dummying of all the three breathers, MOT
vacuum was (-16) mm H2O with one vapour fan and (-30) mm H2O with 2 vapour fans
in service.
On further study of lub oil system, it was observed that the Over head lub oil tank
was provided with 3 inch diameter vent to atmosphere by inverted 'U' bend pipe. This
vent was temporarily covered for observation. It was found that the vacuum in MOT
improved to (-30) mm H2O with one vapour fan in operation and (-48 )mm H2O with 2
vapour fans in operation.
It is felt that the size of 3 inch vent for Over head tank is more. Referring to a lub
oil scheme of old project (EID Parry, 18.5 MW unit). The drawing of lub oil overhead
tank from schemes of lub oil system (RINL and EID parry) is attached for reference.
Over Head tank at EID Parry project was having one inch vent connected back to
MOT. By this there will not be loss of vacuum in the system. It was suggested to
BHEL/Hyderabad to connect the vent of over head tank to the over flow line which in
turn was connected to Main Oil Tank. By this vacuum in MOT and in the lub oil system
will not be affected and also the dust and contaminants entry through this
atmospheric vent can be avoided.

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RINL TB 4 Overhead tank with 3 inch vent

EID parry project overhead tank vent connection with MOT

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Optimisation of vapour evacuation during operation:

For observation one of the sucking breather (1 inch size) was temporarily dummied and
other two breathers were kept in position. Turbo blower was restarted on
17/04/2012. During rolling and operation upto 3500 RPM, the vacuum in the MOT
were monitored and following were the observations:
1. With dummying of one breather above centre line and keeping the other
breathers in position, Two vapour fans were in service and Vacuum in MOT was
(-2 )mm H2O. (at 500 RPM).
2. At 2500 RPM vacuum was 0 mm H2O.
3. At 3150 RPM and at 3500 RPM, still vacuum at MOT was 0 mm H2O only with
both fans in operation.
4. During all above conditions it was found that air is sucking in both 1 inch
breather at top centre line and 3 inch breather at drain line. The drain line of
3 inch size from coupling cover is connected to the blower drain header.
Suspecting blower pedestal pressurisation through this, an orifice of 20 mm
diameter was installed in a flange just connecting before blower drain header.
Vacuum at MOT slightly improved to (-2) mm H2O (at 3150 RPM). The oil
leakage from the blower bearing reduced.
5. But still both 1 inch and 3 inch breathers were sucking only. Hence the 3 inch
breather was also blocked. Vacuum at MOT has improved to (-25) mm H2O. Oil
leakage from Blower bearing stopped.
6. With one oil vapour fan in service (with above conditions), Vacuum at MOT was
-5 mm H2O and at pedestals it was (-10 to -20) mm H2O. No oil leakage from
the blower bearing.

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Coupling cover with breathers.

The coupling cover was monitored for the temperature raise and even after 8
hours of operation the temperature is within 50 deg C over coupling cover. The one
number breather in position is sucking air at all speeds and cooling the coupling, its
discharge air may be going through drain and through turbine rear pedestal. The
temperature over coupling cover was within 50 deg C even after 72 hours trial
operation at rated speed. Concurrence for continuous operation with above
modifications was obtained from the designer, BHEL, Hyderabad.
Conclusion:
The vapour pressurization due to reasons below was causing oil leakage from the
blower bearing pedestal seals.
1. All the breathers in coupling cover were sucking and pumping air to the blower
lub oil drain header. This was reduced by dummying two breathers and
restricting with orifice in the outlet connection to the drain header. The
coupling cooling was ensured with one breather in position.
2. The 3 inch size atmospheric vent of lub oil overhead tank was affecting the
vacuum development in the lub oil system.
3. The NRV of one of the vapour extraction fan was passing to cause short
circulation and affecting performance.
After rectification of all the above problems, the blower bearing oil leakage stopped
and vacuum in the oil system was also improved.
Courtesy:
Shri. M V Baskaran, DGM/TSX, BHEL,PSSR,Chennai.

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QUESTION & ANSWER ON NON-CONVENTIONAL AND

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

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UNITS WHICH HAVE ACHIEVED 100% OA

THERMAL
500 MW
RAMAGUNDAM UNIT 6
TALCHER UNITS 1, 3, 4 & 5
SIMHADRI UNIT - 1 & 2
SIPAT UNIT 5
210 MW
VIJAYAWADA UNIT 4
MUDDANUR UNITS 2, 3, 4 & 5
RAICHUR UNIT 4 & 5
METTUR UNIT 1
TUTICORIN UNIT 3
NORTH CHENNAI 1
NEYVELI UNIT 5 & 6
AMARKANTAK UNIT 5
UNITS WHICH HAVE ACHIEVED

PLF MORE THAN 100%

500 MW
RAMAGUNDAM UNIT - 6
TALCHER UNIT - 5
SIPAT UNIT - 5
210 MW
METTUR UNIT 1

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UNITS WHICH HAVE ACHIEVED PLF BETWEEN 90 & 100%

THERMAL
500 MW

RAMAGUNDAM UNIT 4 & 7

TALCHER UNITS 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6
SIMHADRI UNITS 1, 2 & 3
SIPAT UNIT - 4
VTPS UNIT - 7

250 MW
KOTHAGUDEM UNIT - 10

210 MW
VIJAYAWADA UNITS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
MUDDANUR UNITS 2, 3 & 4
RAICHUR UNITS 4 & 5
METTUR UNITS 2 & 4
TUTICORIN UNITS 1,3, 4 & 5
NORTH CHENNAI UNITS 1, 2 & 3
NEYVELI UNITS - 4, 5 & 6
AMARKANTAK UNIT 5

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TS TIDINGS

PERFORMANCE OF BHEL THERMAL SETS IN SR (210

MW AND ABOVE)

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01/04/2012 TO 30/04/2012 COMPARED WITH THE

CORRESPONDING PERIOD IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
( PLF IN PERCENTAGE )

120.00

STATION
North Chennai
Neyveli
Raichur
Tuticorin
Ramagundam
Muddanur
Kothagudam
Vijayawada
VTPS - 7
Mettur
Talcher
Simhadri
Sipat
Amarkantak
Bellary-1

2011-2012
97.88
94.45
84.24
90.35
83.49
92.77
93.71
95.78
98.45
98.42
95.79
101.00
84.73
93.09
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2012-13
97.40
96.50
73.53
94.82
95.16
91.27
73.81
94.94
91.55
93.89
98.50
95.63
101.68
93.96
81.50
201112

201213

100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
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