SERVICE BULLETIN

NIC 08.26 Rev. 00

July, 17 2008

GE Glossary of Terms
Compliance Categories Compliance Level
Oil & Gas
O Optional F Field

R Routine F/D Field or Depot

C Campaign D Depot

A Alert
Timing Code
1 Prior to start-up/engine operation
2 At the first opportunity (the next Periodic Inspection or shutdown at the latest)
3 At the first opportunity prior to the component life limit
4 At the first exposure of the component
5 At the component part exposure
6 At the component part repair or replacement
7 Optional
8 At the first depot visit
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PGT25 POWER TURBINES – MINERAL OIL LEAKAGE INSPECTION

1. Abstract
The purposes of this Service Bulletin are to
inform Customers of a new sealing solution
available to prevent potential power turbine
leakage and also to provide instructions to
verify the correct installation of the existing
sealing system placed between base plate
and rotor support in order to determine if it
is involved in power turbine leakage.

2. Serviceable Units
All GE Oil & Gas PGT25 gas turbines.

3. Description
The PGT25 power turbine bearings are fed
by mineral oil supplied by a distributor
installed on the rotor support. The oil
discharge occurs by a dedicated hole of the
baseplate (see Figure 1).

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Oil Distributor

Rotor Support

Oil Leaking Area

Figure 1

Seal Support Ring

Shaft Casing

Rotor Support

Baseplate

Oil Discharge

Oil Leaking Area

Figure 2

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The current sealing system between the

rotor support and the baseplate uses a
Nitrile Bruma N-rubber (NBR) O-Ring, which
is contained in a groove machined in the
baseplate (see Figure 3).

Oil leaks have been noted during ordinary

scheduled inspections on some PGT25 units.
These leaks have been detected between
rotor support and baseplate (see Figure 1
for cross section and Figure 2 for side view)).
No consequent damages or occurrence of
fire within the package has been
encountered.
During the investigation of the leaks,
Figure 3
mineral oil was found in the rear end of the
baseplate. To determine if this has any
relationship to the leaks experienced at
some PGT25 sites, it is necessary to perform
the inspections described in Paragraph 4.

4. Inspection and Test

For each PGT25 serviceable unit, it is
required that a visual inspection of the
mating surface between rotor support and
baseplate be performed at the first unit
shut down, in order to detect if any oil
leakage has occurred.

If oil leakage is found in the rear of the

baseplate, the procedure described in
APPENDIX #1 must be followed.

Even if the unit has not experienced any

leakage, each time a LEVEL 1 INSPECTION
is performed, the mating surface between
rotor support and baseplate must be
checked as specified in APPENDIX #1.

The inspection data should be recorded in

the COMPLIANCE RECORD FORM of
APPENDIX #2 and sent by fax to the address
specified in the form.

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5. Modification
The investigation of the oil leaks identified
the O-Ring material as the critical element
in the sealing system, so the NBR has been
replaced by Flourocarbon rubben (FKM) in
the current sealing system design.
The FKM material retains the proper elastic
and mechanical gasket characteristics and
has increased ability to withstand higher
operating temperatures (90°C higher).

GE Oil & Gas applied the FKM O-Ring

material as standard in the sealing system
since January, 2008.

Application of the modification requires the

replacement of the existing O-Ring in NBR
material with the improved FKM O-Ring (for
GE Oil & Gas part number see Table 1).

Old New
Description Qty. Action Qty.
Part Number Part Number
KHD137001200 O-Ring 1 To replace with KHD137001201 1
Table 1

6. Recommendations
GE Oil & Gas recommends visual inspection
at the next shutdown of all PGT25
serviceable units.

The visual inspection must be included in

the LEVEL 1 INSPECTION cycle and
performed at each scheduled maintenance
even until the improved FKM O-Ring is
installed.

In units with mineral oil leaks, it is required

to replace the existing O-Ring with the FKM
O-Ring following the instructions described
in APPENDIX #1: the Compliance Category
has to be intended as CAMPAIGN (see
Paragraph 7 for details of Timing Code).

For the units that do not experience any oil

leakage in the rear of the baseplate, GE Oil &

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Gas recommends replacing the O-Ring with

the new design at the scheduled major
inspection or appropriate outage: the
Compliance Category has to be intended as
ROUTINE (see Paragraph 7 for details of
Timing Code).

For commercial information on part

availability, please contact GE Oil & Gas,
using the procedure indicated in Paragraph
9.

7. Planning Information
a) Compliance
For Visual Inspection
Compliance Category: (Campaign)
Compliance Level: (Field)
Timing Code: (2)

For O-Ring Replacement

Compliance Category: (Routine)
Compliance Level: (Field)
Timing Code: (2)

b) Manpower
For Visual Inspection
The visual inspection may be carried out by
Customer site maintenance personnel
within an estimated time of four (4) hour.

For O-Ring Replacement

During a scheduled Major Inspection, the
intervention requires the same GE Oil & Gas
team expected for the Major Inspection
with an additional estimated duration of
two (2) 10-hour shifts. This time may vary
depending on the actual site conditions.

c) Materials
For Visual Inspection
No materials are required for visual
inspection.

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In case of leaks, the instructions described

in Paragraph 4 must be followed (refer to
Table 2 for consumables).

Part Number Description Qty.

N/A (*) Joint Silicone Consumable AR (*)
Table 2
NOTE: (*) – N/A means “Not Applicable”
AR means “As Required”

For O-Ring Replacement

For the replacement of the O-Ring, GE Oil &
Gas part number KHD137001201 is required
(see Table 1 and 3).

Part Number Description Qty.

KHD137001201 Gasket Di_1370_12 O-Ring 1
Table 3

The delivery time is about 14 weeks from

the purchase order date

d) Special Tooling
Not Applicable

e) References
Not Applicable

f) Modification Experience
In order to keep the GE Oil & Gas global
installed fleet database updated, it is kindly
requested that the COMPLIANCE RECORD
(see Distribution Letter) be completed and
sent to the addresses specified in the form.

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8. Implementation Instructions
The following procedure must be follow in
case of O-Ring replacement. For item
details, please refer to Figure 3.

Once the power turbine cartridge is

removed:
a. Install the four angle brackets in order to
rigidly connect the exhaust diffuser to
plenum flange
b. Remove the seal support ring bolts and
dowels
c. Remove the rotor support bolts and
dowels
d. Install the two long guide pins on
baseplate holes to guide lifting of the
rotor support (item e)
e. Lift rotor support of 150 mm using the
four (4) jacking screws φ1”-8 UNC (see
Figure 3)
f. Remove the existing O-Ring in NBR
g. Inspect the O-Ring groove/mating
surfaces and measure the basement
groove width and height
h. Install the new O-Ring in FKM
i. Reassembly the rotor support casing,
install dowels and fasten screws. Also
fasten seal support ring dowels and
screws. Remove the four (4) brackets
that connect exhaust diffuser with
plenum flange.

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9. Contacts
For units under warranty or covered under a
Contractual Service Agreement (CSA) please
refer to your GE Oil & Gas Project Manager.

For technical questions or application and

commercial requests please contact:
GE Oil & Gas
Customer Service Center
Via Felice Matteucci, 2
50127 Florence, Italy
e-Mail: customer.service.center@ge.com
Web: www.geoilandgas.com/online_tools/og_csc.htm
Phone: +39 055 427 2500
Fax: +39 055 423 2800
Please specify the Unit Serial Number and
Service Bulletin associated with the request
and whether the request is technical or
commercial.
To directly access and download GE Oil &
Gas Service Bulletins published on your fleet
or to subscribe to Service Bulletins e-mail
notification service, please visit the
Technical Updates Portal:
www.geoilandgas.com/online_tools/technical_bulletin.htm

This online tool is available only to GE

registered customers. Please refer to NIC
07.37 for any additional information.

10. Expense Policy

The recommendations contained in this
Service Bulletin are for information only.
Unless otherwise indicated in a Contractual
Service Agreement (CSA) in force between
the parties, all costs associated with
implementation of the recommendations
are the Customer’s responsibility.

Warranty issues will be handled as per the

terms of the contract.

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11. Glossary of Terms
Compliance Category
The category column of the header identifies
the severity of the Service Bulletin as Indicated
below:
O Optional - Identifies product improvements
that may be beneficial to some but not
necessarily all Customers. GE Oil & Gas
recommends implementation at the
Customer’s discretion or convenience.
R Routine - Identifies product improvements or
inspections that primarily enhance product life
and reduce life-cycle maintenance costs. GE
Oil & Gas recommends implementation in
accordance with the Timing Code for the
Service Bulletin, which is generally during
routine, scheduled maintenance.
C Campaign - Identifies product improvements
or inspections that primarily enhance product
reliability. GE Oil & Gas recommends
implementation in accordance with the Timing
Code for the Service Bulletin, which is
generally at the next scheduled or
unscheduled maintenance. Implementation
may also be required prior to a specific
operating time or cycle limit. Failure to
implement in accordance with the Service
Bulletin Timing Code could result in forced
engine outage and/or engine component
damage.
A Alert - Identifies product improvements or
inspections to ensure product safety and/or
enhance product reliability. GE Oil & Gas
recommends immediate action by the
customer to plan and schedule
implementation in accordance with the Timing
Code for the Service Bulletin, which is
generally at the first opportunity during
scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.
Implementation may also be required prior to
a specific operating time or cycle limit. Failure
to implement in accordance with the Service
Bulletin Timing Code could result in a forced
engine outage, engine damage, facility
damage, and/or injury to personnel.
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Compliance Level
The compliance level column indicates the GE
Oil & Gas recommendation for
implementation of the Service Bulletin. The
compliance levels are as follows:
F FIELD - Service Bulletins must be
implemented by trained on-site maintenance
personnel or a GE Oil & Gas Service
Representative. (These Service Bulletins may
also be implemented in a service shop.)
F/D FIELD/DEPOT - This combination of codes
indicates that action may be required both in
the field (F) and in a service shop (D). An
example would be an external modification to
an accessory that can only be performed
during an overhaul. The accessory may be
replaced with a modified component by on-
site maintenance personnel. The removed
component would then be shipped to the
service shop for modification.
D DEPOT - Work must be performed by a
qualified service shop.
Timing Codes
The timing code column indicates the GE Oil &
Gas recommendation for when to implement
the Service Bulletin. The timing codes are
listed below:
1 Prior to start-up/engine operation
2 At the first opportunity (the next periodic
inspection or shutdown at the latest)
3 At the first opportunity (prior to the
component life limit)
4 At the first exposure of the module
5 At component part exposure
6 At component part repair or replacement
7 Optional
8 At the next depot visit
Revisions
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n document has been revised (“n”
indicates the revision index history).
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APPENDIX #1
PGT25 ROTOR SUPPORT - BASEPLATE GAP
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE

In case of oil leakage occurs in the rear side of the baseplate, Customer site maintenance
personnel should apply the following procedure:

a. Measure clearances all around the mating surface between rotor support and baseplate
using a feeler gauge. During the measurement, please fill the COMPLIANCE RECORD FORM
FOR PGT25 ROTOR SUPPORT – BASEPLATE GAP MEASUREMENTS of Appendix #2

b. As short term solution, apply joint silicone (as Arexons, Motorsil D or equivalent) on the
external surface of rotor support and baseplate, after having accurately cleaned the external
surfaces from oil/grease

c. Continue to monitor the area at each next scheduled inspection up to Major Overhaul

d. At the next scheduled Major Inspection or appropriate outage, replace the original O-Ring
with the new design, following the implementation instructions described in Paragraph 8.

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APPENDIX #2
COMPLIANCE RECORD FORM
PGT25 ROTOR SUPPORT - BASEPLATE GAP MEASUREMENTS

POWER TURBINE DATA

Serial Number

Date

Total Time (hours)

Total Starts-Up

User

SCOPE
Measurement of gap on points shown in Figure A between mating surface of rotor
support and baseplate (internal side). Access through the rotor support doors and use a
feeler gauge (thickness =0,05 mm).

Figure A
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Feeler Thickness Feeler Immersion Depth

Id.
[mm] [mm]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

If Feeler Immersion Depth is higher than 55 mm, contact GE Oil & Gas using the contact
procedure specified in Paragraph 9.

COMMENTS

Send to the attention of:

TES/CUST/AEROTUGA Department
Mr. Luca Marcuzzi, Mr. Danilo Patana, Mr. Gaetano Vacca
GE Oil & Gas
Via Felice Matteucci, 2
50127 Florence, Italy
Fax: (+39) 055 423.2800

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