Hydraulic Actuator

For Control and Switch Functions in Gas and Steam Turbines

RE 08122
Technical Information Edition: 2013-02

Contents

Introduction 2
System Structure 2
Features 2
Function Types 2
Advantages 2
Applications 2
Application Example 2
Schematic 3
Function 3
Cylinder Kid 4

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Secure, proven and recognized –
Hydraulic Actuators for Gas and Steam Turbines
Introduction
Gas and steam turbines utilize valves with control and
safety devices integrated into the actuator portion.
These control actuators are designed to meet stringent
specifications and to ensure all technical processes.
In contrast to the gas turbine, all thermal power of a
steam turbine is regulated by safety and control devices,
whereas the inlet fuel supply is controlled in a gas turbine
only.
In general, the nominal diameters of the steam valves as
well as the vapor pressures and temperatures have larger
values compared to the gas turbine. The result of the
higher values is higher power consumption during the
operation of the valves, which in turn requires greater
dimensioning of the armatures.
The actuators are available in a power range from 25 to
1600 MW for steam turbines and 25 to 340 MW for gas
turbines in various designs, including explosion-proof
specified versions, depending on customer requirements.
The actuators meet the requirements of IEC 61508/61511
“Functional safety” and are used in SIL 3 structures.
System Structure
The entire power cylinder design is modular and customiz-
able. Depending on requirements, specific actuators can
be created using a selection of hydraulic cylinders, spring
assemblies, hydraulic valves and position measurement
devices. The assembly can be based on customer specifi-
cations to create the desired cylinder drives.
All necessary control functions are accommodated in the
cylinder housing which is designed as an integral control
block. The starting point of the assembly is a standard,
double rod cylinder. On the basis of equal area displace-
ment in the two cylinder chambers, the hydraulic oil can
flow, during trip function, directly to the other side of the
cylinder. Normal trip times are set between 120 and
300 ms. The base tube-connecting lines of the cylinder are
designed for normal control operation, and thus results in
very low flow rates.
A control block and spring housing with an integrated
spring package form a unit. The safety of the drive actua-
tor is mechanically achieved by the spring assembly, being
biased in the normal operating state of the hydraulic valve
and, depending on the application, the valve opens or
closes.
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All hydraulic valves used, with the exception of a propor-
tional control valve, are based on seat valve technology.
On one hand, the switching certainty ensures a high level;
on the other hand, the leakage of the overall system is
drastically reduced.
Features
▶▶ Electro-hydraulic connection interface
▶▶ Rod positioning using electro-hydraulic position con-
trol
▶▶ Built-in fast closing by means of spring-assisted clos-
ing function
▶▶ Limiting of the maximum closing speed during fast
closing
▶▶ Integrated end position damping of the piston rod
▶▶ SIL3-capable version
Function Types
▶▶ Safety valve with internal or external triggering of fast
switching
▶▶ Safety valve with internal or external triggering of fast
switching and override control
Advantages
▶▶ Longtime established system
▶▶ Customizable
▶▶ Use of proven components
▶▶ Seat valve technology
Applications
▶▶ Valve-actuating devices in gas and steam turbines
▶▶ Damper actuators with fail-safe position
▶▶ Valves with quick close and quick open function
Application Example
The steam supply to a turbine must be controlled and
stopped in case of an emergency. This function utilizes a
hydraulic cylinder actuator, mounted on a valve armature.
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Schematic
Actuator in Control Position




T P

Actuator in Tripped or Closed Position




T P

Function
The schematic representation above refers to a valve
actuator working in position control, i.e. at the connec-
tion P is the operating pressure. The logic pilot valves are
energized, causing the logics to lock.
The cylinder is mated with a proportional directional
valve, position sensor(s) and an electronic control unit
(not shown). These components are used in a position
control loop which is held in accordance with a set value
in a certain open position so that liquid, gas or vapor can
travel through a throttled orifice.
In case of an emergency shutdown or “tripped state” (as
shown in the bottom schematic illustration), the process
valve is closed, preventing the fluid from flowing through
the opening. This occurs when the magnetic power of the
pilot valves is switched off, opening both logic valves, the
piston rod then moves, being spring-supported in the
saved locking position, and causes the flowing out
medium to seal. The displaced oil is transported from one
cylinder side to the other without coming in contact with
the tank.

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Cylinder Kid

Measuring Systems
Stroke ranges: 50 to 350 mm
Outputs: 4 to 20 mA
-10 to +10 V

Cylinder
Piston diameter: 110 to 330 mm
Rod diameter: 60 to 125 mm
Stroke: 50 to 350 mm
System pressure: 160 bar
Forces at
design pressure 115 bar: 77 to 842 kN

Valves
Directional valves: NS 6 and NS 10
Proportional valves: NS 6 to NS 32
Logic valves: NS 16 to NS 63

Fast-acting Springs
Case: 3 sizes
Spring packages: 4 groups
Relaxed: 5,5 to 108 kN
Compressed: 18 to 450 kN

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