TCPL-1X63.

75 MW POWER PLANT, GUMMIDIPOONDI

Doc. Ref : LMI/OPR/26 Date of issue : 20/01/07 Rev : 0 Page 1 of 1

PROCEDURE FOR FD FAN CHANGEOVER

Introduction:
In the view of energy conservation it has been decided to run one FD
Fan instead of two fans. The standby equipment should be checked for the
healthiness in a periodic interval. So it has been decided to change the FD
Fan every first Wednesday of the month. The procedure given below should
be followed while changeover.
FD Fan specification
Power : 300 KW
Current : 34.7 A
Speed : 1491 rpm
Voltage : 6.0 KV
Procedure for changeover of running FD fan with reserve FD fan
1. Ensure that both FD fan IGV control in manual mode
2. Ensure the bearing oil level of the reserve fan
3. Ensure the full close condition of IGV and Outlet damper of reserve Fan
4. Check the current and IGV opening percentage of running fan & total air
flow
5. Check that the rotor of reserve fan is in standstill condition.
6. Start the reserve Fan and check the condition of the fan in local. In
case any abnormality like unusual noise, vibration etc., stop the fan.
7. Open the outlet damper of incoming fan keeping a watch on fan
performance from local and also watching the total airflow for any
variation.
8. Gradually open the IGV of incoming fan and close the IGV of running
fan maintaining total air flow constant
9. After the full close of the IGV of fan to be stopped, check the current of
both FD fans.
10. Close the outlet damper of fan to be stopped (check for closure of
damper &IGV from local also) and then stop the fan.
Note:
1.From start of reserve fan to stopping of running fan the operation should
be carried out with out undue delay.
2.Change over will be done in the presence of SCE and Sr.Engineer (O&E)
3.Review of this document will be done after one year

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 TCPL-1X63.75 MW POWER PLANT, GUMMIDIPOONDI
Doc. Ref : LMI/OPR/26 Date of issue : 20/01/07 Rev : 0 Page 2 of 1

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