Early BTL detected and Immediate Unit Shut down.

Load-500Mw Coal Flow-300T/Hr

DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT:-

Primary Observation:

At 2:17hrs:

1) Sudden increase (-10 t to 7mmwc) in Furnace Pressure was noted and Drum level dipped to -
75 mm.
2) Feed water suddenly increased by 150T/Hr. Difference in BLI and Feed –Water noted, as was
reflected in their trends.
3) DM make up increased to maintain hot well level.
4) ALSD graph running in alarm (red color) zone for some locations.

Secondary Observations:

1) ID-Fans loading were increased.(270 A-300 A)

2) Flue gas temperature at Platen I/L-Left stated to decrease from 905 C and came down to 711
C.in 12m.

Actions taken:

1) Boiler round taken immediately and abnormal sound, suspected to be due to BTL, located to
goose neck area.
2) BMD was informed for conformation of BTL
3) At 03:23 hrs. Unit shut down taken after reducing Unit load to minimum and following
necessary protocols after BTL confirmation.

The alertness and timely action shown resulted in immediate detection of BTL and shut down
of Unit, and prevented from any secondary damage to boiler.

Suggestion: Provide alarm in LVS for any spike in ASLD value.