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General
This chapter describes the actions to Operation method
take in the order they should be per-
The operation of the genset is carried
formed when operating the power plant.
out from the control room. Auxiliary
These instructions gives general view of
equipment is controlled from local con-
the daily routines and step-by-step in-
trol panels mounted close to the equip-
structions when starting or shutting
ment.
down the power plant.
Start-up sequence
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mounted properly.
Generator
NOTE : 11 Clean the generator from moisture,
If a unit is found to be faulty it dust and dirt.
should be repaired or replaced be-
12 Check that the generator is ready for
fore continuing the start-up proce-
dure. start.
13 Check that the anticondensation
heater is in AUTO position.
10 hours before start of the
genset
1 hour before start of the
Compressed air system genset
1 Drain the condensate out of the sys-
tem. LO system
1 Set the prelubricating pump in auto-
2 Set the compressor unit in automatic
operation. matic operation.
3 Ensure that the backup compressor, 2 Check the prelubrication.
if installed, are in operational condi- ! Cut-off valves open.
tion. ! All chambers in the fine filter are
in use. Vent the filter if necessary.
Fuel system
4 Ventilate the engine hall properly. 30 minutes before start of the
5 Prepare the pressure reduction, gas genset
measuring unit and gas regulating
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unit for start of the engine. Charge air and exhaust gas system
1 Check the air intake for obstructions.
NOTE :
Do not open the gas circuit main Clear if necessary.
valve at this point. 2 Drain out any accumulated liquid
from the silencers.
3 Check that the drain pipe of the
charge air cooler casing is open.
Start-up sequence
4 Check that the exhaust gas ventila- ! Safety shut-off valves are open.
tion unit is in automatic operation. + The cooling system is in running or-
der:
Starting air system ! Correct preheating and pressure.
5 Open the starting air valve on the air
bottle.
! Sufficient precirculation to heat
the engine.
Gas fuel system + LO pressure exceeds 0.5 bar.
If the power plant has been shut-down + Turning gear is not engaged.
for a prolonged period and the gas inlet + Engine is in the “STOP” condition.
valves are closed: + Exhaust gas system is properly
6 Open the valves slowly to avoid a vented.
blast.
7 Check that all manual operated Start of the genset
valves are in correct position. 1 Start the genset from the central
control panel or operators station.
Cooling system 2 Check that the pressure and temper-
8 Set the cooling system in to opera- ature readings are normal.
tion.
3 Check for alarms.
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record is essential. Check the speed of the engine.
+ Check the main bearing temperatures.
NOTE : + Check the speed of the turbocharger.
Although some readings can be
read straight from the terminal of + Clean the compressor of the turbo-
the control room, the readings charger (every second day).
should be checked from the local
gauges and indicators, if installed. Generator
At the same time it is good opportu- + Check the power of the generator.
nity to check the unit visually and + Check the phase current of the gener-
ensure that the sensors and trans- ator.
mitters are functioning properly.
+ Check the power factor of the genera-
There will be occasions when the shift tor.
operator will find it more important to + Check the excitation current of the
attend a situation rather than collect log generator.
data. If the readings are not taken, the + Check the generator winding tempera-
operator should mark the vacant log tures.
spaces “Reading not taken because…” + Check the generator bearing tempera-
and make a concise notation of the in- tures.
terfering event in the remarks column.
+ Check the temperature of the genera-
Under no circumstances should the log
tor cooling air.
be falsified by inserting reading that
were not actually observed. + Check the generator frequency.
Shut-down sequence
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1 Stop the engine.
Tripping
NOTE : The breaker trip circuit opens the genset
In manual mode the genset has to breaker and disconnects the excitation of
be manually unloaded and the gen- the generator. After the breaker has
erator breaker opened before stop- been opened and excitation disconnected
ping the engine. the genset runs unloaded for a preset
time before it stops.
The auxiliary systems shall always be in
operation circulating, cleaning and heat- The breaker trip circuit is self holding
ing the fluids, thus ensuring the best over an auxiliary contact and will re-
performance and trouble free operation main on until it is reset by the tripping
of the genset. It also reduces start-up reset push button.
time and enables the operator to start Before restart the cause for tripping
and load the engines very quickly. must be investigated and remedied.
Switch off the units only if prolonged
stoppage is planned or for maintenance Blocking
purposes. The blocking circuit opens the genset
If necessary, shut down auxiliary units breaker, disconnects the excitation and
according to instructions in the following stops the engine immediately without
chapters. any recooling time.
The blocking circuit is self holding over
an auxiliary contact and will remain on
until the blocking reset button is
pressed. The genset cannot be started if
the shut-down circuit is activated.
Before restart the cause for blocking
must be investigated and remedied.