Gas Turbine Fuel Supply (Gaseous)

Description of Auxiliary Systems Natural Gas System

Refer also to: Natural Gas Flow Measurement

List of Control Settings (SREL) 3.1-0210 Natural gas consumption is measured by flowmeters
List of Measuring Instruments 3.1-0220 installed upstream of the terminal point of supply. These
List of Electrical Loads 3.1-0230 flowmeters are not part of the natural gas system and are
Equipment List 3.1-0240 therefore not described here.
Requirements for GT Working Media ... 3.1-0260
Combustion Chamber Instrumentation 3.1-3000 Natural Gas Strainer
P+I Diagram, Combustion Chamber 3.1-3010
P+I Diagram, Natural Gas 3.1-5010 Natural gas strainer MBP11AT001 is located at the
Draining the Natural Gas System 3.1-5300 upstream terminal point of supply. Its task is to prevent the
P+I Diagram, Natural Gas System Drainage 3.1-5310 ingress of any coarse foreign matter which may be present
Ignition Gas System 3.1-6000 in the piping between the fine filter unit and the strainer into
P+I Diagram, Ignition Gas System 3.1-6010 the natural gas emergency stop valve. In the event of trip,
Hydraulic Oil for Natural Gas Valves 3.1-9200 such foreign matter could impair proper closing of the
P+I Diagram, Hydraulic Oil for Natural Gas Valves 3.1-9210 emergency stop valve. The fine filter system itself is part of
the natural gas supply system and is not described here.
Settings, limits, and measuring ranges of the devices
referred to here are given in the List of Measuring Pilot Gas Flow Measurement
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Instruments, Equipment List, and List of Control Settings

(SREL). This description only gives guideline values.
Task
The natural gas system has two functions: on the one
hand it controls the mass flow of natural gas into the GT
combustion chamber and on the other it shuts off the flow
of natural gas to the gas turbine under certain conditions.
The flow of natural gas to the gas turbine is cut off by
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A device is installed downstream of pilot gas control
valve MBP23AA151 for measuring and recording pilot gas
mass flow data.
The amount of pilot gas supplied has a major impact on
the humming and vibratory acceleration behavior of the gas
turbine. For this reason, pilot gas flow is measured with
flowmeter MBP33CF101 during commissioning to precisely
determine the amount of pilot gas supplied and for
optimization of burner settings.

rapidly- and tightly-closing shutoff valves on shutdown,

during outages, during fuel oil operation and in the event of
postulated faults.
The functions of the most important components of the
natural gas system are described in the following
subsections.
Natural Gas Supply
A natural gas supply system must be provided
upstream of the natural gas system to ensure that this fuel
is available in the stipulated quantity and quality. The
natural gas supply system is not described in this Section.
Dry, clean natural gas must be supplied to the natural gas
system to prevent corrosion, erosion, and the formation of
deposits on the system components. Natural gas pressure
at the system inlet must be relatively constant regardless of
the rate at which it is supplied. This pressure is dependent
on the composition of the natural gas and is specified as
setting P.GAS.01 in the List of Control Settings.
Natural gas supply requirements are summarized in
Section 3.1-0260.
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Gas Analysis Measurements
Gas analysis measurement is necessitated by the
contractually stipulated and guaranteed natural gas
composition ranges. These measurements ensure
continual, optimal adaptation of gas turbine output in the
event that the calorific values of the gases supplied
fluctuate.
Sampling for the purpose of natural gas analysis
measurements is performed between natural gas filter
MBP11AT001 and the first natural gas shutoff element
MBP13AA051 via a tap in a pipe mounted on the natural
gas package.
Gas analysis measurement readings include a
measured value for natural gas density (MBP13CD101)
and a measured value for the calorific value of the natural
gas (MBP13CQ101). These measured data are input to the
natural gas control system.

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Vented Gas Seal Function
The vented gas seal in the natural gas system
comprises natural gas emergency stop valve MBP13-
AA051, which constitutes the first shutoff element, and also
natural gas diffusion burner control valve MBP21AA151,
natural gas premix burner control valve MBP22AA151, and
pilot gas control valve MBP23AA151, which collectively
constitute the second shutoff element. Pressure relief valve
MBP13AA501 is located between the first and second
shutoff elements.
The vented gas seal reliably isolates the gas system
when the latter is not active. The vented gas seal
comprises a tight-closing, dual-element shutoff device
whose valves have a fail-safe closing energy. These valves
close automatically in the event of a loss of opening energy
(for example, hydraulic pressure). This is achieved using a
spring that is compressed by the opening energy and
released when such force is no longer applied, actuating
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the valve to its CLOSED position.
A pressure relief valve—located between the first and
second shutoff elements—is open when these shutoff
elements are closed. This depressurizes the piping section
between the shutoff elements.
In the event of a postulated valve seat leak in the
natural gas emergency stop valve, pressure cannot build
up upstream of the natural gas control valves as the
associated gas leakage is routed via the relief line to a
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location which is not critical and released. This reliably
prevents unintentional flows of natural gas from entering
the combustion chamber and also prevents air from the
compressor outlet or combustion gases from ingressing
into the natural gas supply network.
The pressure relief valve is closed when the GT is
operated on natural gas. The first shutoff element and,
depending on the operating mode, one or more of the
control valves that constitute the second shutoff element
are open at this time.
Natural Gas Pressure Relief Valve
The natural gas pressure relief valve is part of the
vented gas seal and permits depressurization of the piping
sections between the first and second shutoff elements
when the natural gas system is not active. The vented gas
seal is described in detail in the subsection “Vented Gas
Seal Function”.
Natural Gas Emergency Stop Valve (First
Shutoff Element)
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The natural gas emergency stop valve (NG ESV) is a
rapid-closing, fail-safe, and leaktight shutoff valve.
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Its function is to enable or disenable the flow of natural
gas to the burners on startup and shutdown of the gas
turbine. It is closed in the event of faults which require the
immediate interruption of the supply of natural gas to the
gas turbine. The NG ESV is opened hydraulically and
closed very rapidly by spring force (in less than one
second). The hydraulic actuator mechanism is described in
Section 3.1-9200, “Hydraulic Oil for Natural Gas Valves”.
Natural Gas Diffusion Burner Control
Valve (Second Shutoff Element)
The natural gas diffusion burner control valve (NG DB
CV) is a leaktight and fail-safe shutoff valve which, in
addition to controlling the mass flow of natural gas, also
functions as a shutoff element. The NG DB CV, together
with the premix and pilot gas control valves, constitutes the
second shutoff element of the vented gas seal. Fail-safe
means that the valve in question closes automatically on
loss of opening energy. As with the emergency stop valve,
this is achieved using a spring that is compressed when
the valve is opened. When the opening force is no longer
applied, the compressed spring extends and closes the
valve.
The natural gas diffusion burner control valve
modulates the flow of natural gas supplied to the diffusion
burners as stipulated by the gas turbine controller.
Requisite actuation of the diffusion burner control valve is
performed hydraulically. Section 3.1-9200, “Hydraulic Oil
for Natural Gas Valves”, elucidates the function of the
hydraulic actuator in detail.
A bore is provided in the bottom of the natural gas
diffusion system control valve for connection to the
automatic draining system. The functional principle of the
automatic draining system is elucidated in description 3.1-
5300.
Natural Gas Premix Burner Control Valve
(Second Shutoff Element)
The natural gas premix burner control valve (NG PB
CV) is actuated in accordance with the requirements of the
gas turbine operating modes and regulates the natural gas
mass flow to the premix burners. In addition to its control
function, the natural gas premix burner control valve is an
element of the vented gas seal that also includes the
diffusion and pilot gas control valves. As the function of the
premix burner control valve is equivalent to that of the
diffusion burner control valve, please refer to subsection
“Natural Gas Diffusion Burner Control Valve” for details.
A bore is provided in the bottom of the natural gas
premix system control valve for connection to the automatic
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draining system. The functional principle of the automatic
draining system is elucidated in description 3.1-5300.
Pilot Gas Control Valve (Second Shutoff
Element)
Like the natural gas diffusion and premix burner control
valves, the pilot gas control valve (PG CV) is a leaktight
and fail-safe shutoff valve which, in addition to controlling
the mass flow of pilot gas, is also part of the vented gas
seal.
The pilot flames are diffusion flames that are required in
natural gas premix mode to stabilize the premix flames.
The PG CV controls the flow of natural gas to the pilot
gas burners. The flow of pilot gas is set as a function of
NOX emissions data, flame stability, and the humming and
vibration behavior of the gas turbine. Characteristics stored
in the controller are used to stipulate the flow of pilot gas as
appropriate to the operating mode.
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Like the natural gas diffusion burner control valve, the
pilot gas control valve is hydraulically actuated. Section
3.1-9200, “Hydraulic Oil for Natural Gas Valves”, elucidates
the function of the hydraulic actuator in detail.
A bore is provided in the bottom of the pilot gas control
valve for connection to the automatic draining system. The
functional principle of the automatic draining system is
elucidated in description 3.1-5300.
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Gas Lines to the Natural Gas Burners
Downstream of the natural gas emergency stop valve
the main natural gas supply line splits into the diffusion,
premix, and pilot gas branches. The control valves are
located on the NG package a short distance downstream of
this point. Downstream of the natural gas package, each of
the three separate gas supply lines empties into a
corresponding ring line; branch lines connect these ring
lines to the individual burners.
The connection for the ignition gas line (connection BI)
is located directly downstream of the diffusion burner
control valve. The ignition gas system is not included in this
description (cf. 3.1-6000, “Ignition Gas System” for details).
During operation in NG premix mode or on FO, minor
localized pressure differences in the combustion chamber
cause cross flows of air from the compressor outlet through
the natural gas burners, the associated branch lines and
the natural gas ring lines to the burners. In the process, the
small flow of air from the compressor outlet cools down.
Depending on the ambient and site conditions, this may
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involve temperatures below the dew point and thus
accumulation of condensation in the branch line and in the
natural gas connecting lines upstream of the respective NG
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control valve. The amount of condensation that forms can
be so large as to impair availability when the NG burners
are reactivated after an extended period of operation in NG
PM or on fuel oil.
Small amounts of ignition gas (propane, butane) that
accumulate after a fuel oil start or FO that has accumulated
during operation on FO, possibly along with condensation
that collects in the NG DB line, may cause damage to the
supply piping when the NG burners are activated.
The condensation (including ignition gas and fuel oil
constituents) that accumulates is drained from the lowest
points of the connecting pipes to the automatic draining
system via lines that are laid with a negative slope. The
functional principle of the automatic draining system is
elucidated in description 3.1-5300.
In addition, some of the branch lines from the ring line
to the diffusion burners are also heated.
Natural Gas Temperature Monitoring
In the standard configuration, the natural gas system is
equipped with three resistance thermometers
MBP13CT101, MBP13CT102, and MBP13CT103 located
in the natural gas supply line upstream of the NG ESV. If
the gas turbine is operated with preheated natural gas,
there is a danger that the natural gas temperature might
exceed the permissible limit in the event of a fault in the
preheating system. An alarm is annunciated if at least two
of these three thermometers indicate that limit T.GAS.01
has been violated. If a second, higher limit T.GAS.02 is
exceeded, the natural gas system trips. Natural gas
temperature readings are used by the gas turbine controller
to correct the lift setpoints for the diffusion, premix, and
pilot gas control valve.
Natural Gas Pressure Monitoring
The amount of natural gas that burns in the gas turbine
combustion chamber is a function of the supply pressure of
the gas, the lift of the natural gas control valves, and the
combustion chamber pressure. Natural gas pressure is
measured upstream of the natural gas emergency stop
valve by pressure transducers MBP13CP101, MBP13-
CP102, and MBP13CP103, and downstream of the natural
gas emergency stop valve by pressure transducer MBP14-
CP101.
Pressure measuring points MBP31CP101, MBP32-
CP101, and MBP33CP101 are mounted on the ring lines to
enable further monitoring of pressure in the natural gas
system. These measured data are displayed locally as well
as on the OM system.
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To ensure reliable operation of the gas turbine in all
operating modes (diffusion and premix), the natural gas
pressure is checked for violation of prescribed maximum
and minimum limits. Actions appropriate to the respective
operating mode are initiated if these limits are violated:
All Operating Modes
− If the natural gas pressure (MBP14CP101) downstream
of the natural gas emergency stop valve exceeds limit
P.GAS.11, the pretrip alarm “NG PRESSURE
DOWNSTREAM OF NG ESV TOO HIGH >MAX” is
annunciated.
Natural Gas Diffusion Mode (NG DM)
− The pretrip alarm “NG PRESSURE LOW <MIN” is
annunciated if natural gas pressure measured by
MBP13CP101/MBP13CP102/MBP13CP103 declines
below limit P.GAS.06 when the natural gas supply
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system is active. Changeover from NG DM to NG PM is
blocked.
Natural Gas Premix Mode (NG PM)
− Natural gas system trip is triggered on the basis of 2-of-
3 logic gating if natural gas pressure exceeds limit
P.GAS.17 (MBP13CP101, MBP13CP102, and
MBP13CP103) with the natural gas premix burner
control valve open during operation in natural gas
premix mode. In addition, the alarm “NG PRESSURE
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TOO LOW <MIN” is annunciated if such pressures are
registered if the natural gas supply system is activated.
Startup, Operation, Shutdown
The sequence in which components of the natural gas
system are operated or actuated during startup, operation,
and shutdown is described below.
Steady-State Operating Modes
Standstill
The vented gas seal is closed during standstills, i.e.,
the natural gas emergency stop valve, natural gas diffusion
burner control valve, natural gas premix burner control
valve, and the pilot gas control valve are closed and the
pressure relief valve is open.
Natural Gas Diffusion Mode (NG DM)
During startup and operation in the lower output range
the diffusion burners are active and the pressure relief
valve is closed.
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Pilot gas can be supplied via the pilot gas control valve
as required for flame stabilization and mitigation of
combustion oscillations.
Operation in straight NG diffusion mode (with the
diffusion burners exclusively) is only possible up to a
certain turbine outlet temperature, which corresponds to an
output of less than 25% base load, for example. Flame
instabilities can occur during operation in diffusion mode
above this temperature.
Natural Gas Premix Mode (NG PM)
The natural gas diffusion burner control valve is closed
during operation in straight NG premix mode. The natural
gas premix burner control valve regulates the mass flow of
the main flow of fuel supplied to the burners; the PG CV
establishes the PG mass flow required to stabilize the
natural gas premix flames.
Straight natural gas premix mode operation (without the
natural gas diffusion burners) can be implemented over the
entire output range of the gas turbine.
Dynamic Operating Modes
Startup
The following switching operations are performed in the
natural gas system after the gas turbine has received a
start command, all systems required for startup which are
not covered by this description have been prepared for
startup of the gas turbine, and all enabling criteria have
been met:
− The pressure relief valve is closed.
− The startup frequency converter (SFC) is activated,
continuously accelerating the GT. The natural gas
diffusion burner control valve is actuated to establish
natural gas mass flow F.EGDB.01 (startup lift setting of
the natural gas diffusion burner control valve). This
presets the lift of the natural gas diffusion burner control
valve corresponding to the flow of natural gas required
for ignition which then follows.
− When the gas turbine has been accelerated to ignition
speed S.TURB.09, the NG ESV opens and power is
supplied to the ignition transformers. Natural gas
flowing to the diffusion burners is ignited downstream of
the diffusion burners by the ignition electrodes. Closed-
loop control of the PG CV is enabled simultaneously,
i.e., the solenoid-type pilot valves of the PG CV are
energized.
− The ignition transformers are deenergized 9 seconds
after the "Open" command has been issued to the NG
ESV. If the flame monitors have not detected a flame
12 seconds after the NG ESV has left its CLOSED
position, the start is aborted by closing the NG ESV.
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− If ignition is successful, the NG DB CV begins to open
in accordance with a timing function, gradient
JK.EGDB.01, after speed S.TURB.53 has been
exceeded. This continuously increases the mass flow of
natural gas. The GT thus produces more torque, which,
together with the torque of the SFC, further accelerates
the GT.
− The pilot gas control valve or PB control valve is
opened as required.
− When speed S.TURB.54 is exceeded, the control valve
is opened further at the second, steeper gradient
JK.EGDB.02.
− When speed S.TURB.104 is exceeded, the control
valve is opened further at the third gradient
JK.EGDB.05.
− Once the turbine-generator has been accelerated to a
speed of S.TURB.17, known as the self-sustaining
speed, the startup frequency converter is shut down.
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− Shortly before reaching rated speed S.TURB.00 the
speed controller assumes control of the natural gas
diffusion burner control valve from the runup
transmitter. Runup of the gas turbine to rated speed
continues with the speed controller in effect.
Changeover from NG DM to NG PM
Changeover to natural gas premix mode is initiated if all
blowoff valves are closed (speed greater than S.TURB.70)
and all enable criteria for operation in premix mode have
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been met.
Activation of the natural gas premix burners involves
the following steps:
− Load setpoint control is blocked.
− The natural gas premix burner control valve is abruptly
actuated by a certain amount at the beginning of
changeover. The premix lines then fill with fuel.
− Pilot gas is required in straight premix mode for
stabilizing the premix flames. The controller stipulates
the flow of pilot gas using stored characteristics after
the filling operation has been completed. The pilot gas
control valve is actuated to the stipulated lift setting
prior to changeover, i.e., reciprocal actuation of the
natural gas diffusion and premix burner control valves.
In doing so, the apportioner allows for the pilot gas flow
and actuates the NG diffusion and premix burner
control valves correspondingly to ensure that the
overall amount of fuel supplied remains constant.
− When the pilot gas control valve has reached its premix
mode lift setting, inverse and reciprocal adjustment of
the DM and PM fractions is commenced. The natural
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gas mass flow remains nearly constant during the
changeover operation.
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− When the NG DB CV has reached its shutdown lift
setting, it is abruptly actuated to its CLOSED setting
and the NG PB CV is opened correspondingly. The gas
turbine is now operating in premix mode.
− The load setpoint or temperature setpoint of the turbine
control system is reenabled and the enable issued for
synchronizing the gas turbine.
− After synchronization the load controller stipulates the
requisite mass flow of fuel.
Shutdown
Shutdown is defined as controlled rundown of the gas
turbine from a speed synchronous with the grid to standstill
or turning speed. The shutdown sequence from load
operation to isolation of the fuel valves is described in the
following subsection. Unloading of the gas turbine begins
when operating personnel selects “shutdown”. This also
entails the following steps:
− As unloading of the gas turbine continues, the natural
gas premix burner control valve is closed. When output
dips below a certain level, auxiliary power supply
changeover is made, i.e., auxiliary power is supplied
from the grid.
− When output declines below E.LEIST.42, the generator
breaker or unit circuit breaker is opened. The speed
controller assumes control of the gas turbine and keeps
it at rated speed.
− Once the generator has been disconnected from the
grid, natural gas system trip is triggered and excitation
of the generator discontinued. The natural gas
emergency stop valve and the natural gas premix
burner control valve are closed. The vented gas seal is
closed when the fuel valves have closed and the
natural gas pressure relief valve has opened.
The GT coasts down without combustion until it
reaches turning speed. The natural gas system is now
ready for the next start.
Fault Management
The following describes how faults which may occur
during operation can be managed as well as the switching
operations which take place in the natural gas system
during such faults.
Load Rejection to Full Speed No Load or
Auxiliary Power (Output ≤40% BL)
If the gas turbine is disconnected from the grid during
power operation by opening the generator breaker, the
mechanical power consumed by the generator suddenly
becomes zero. The power produced by the turbine then
increases shaft speed.
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On detection of a load rejection to full speed no load or
auxiliary power the GT controller is switched from load
control to speed control. The overspeed resulting from the
sudden reduction in power transfer must be corrected as
rapidly as possible by control action. In such cases, control
intervention must be sufficiently prompt to prevent
triggering of overspeed trip so that the gas turbine can be
quickly resynchronized with the grid.
Load Rejection during Operation in NG PM
− Rapid unloading of the GT is initiated on detection of
load rejection. This reduces the NG PM mass flow to
the PM minimum flow corresponding to the IGV pitch
setting. Concurrently the pilot gas mass flow is abruptly
increased to a preselected setpoint that is determined
as a function of the momentary IGV pitch setting.
During a load rejection, flame stability is primarily
dependent on whether the fuel-air ratio is sufficient.
− The speed controller assumes control of the natural gas
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premix burner control valve when rated speed is
reached. The gas turbine is now running stably in
premix mode with an increased pilot gas fraction.
− After time K.LAW.05 has elapsed, the pilot gas control
valve is actuated to establish the mass flow required for
operation in premix mode.
− The GT can be resynchronized with the grid if so
desired.
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Fuel Changeover
A detailed description of the fuel changeover from
operation on natural gas to fuel oil is given in Section 3.1-
5200. The following description only gives a rough
overview.
Fuel changeover is made between natural gas premix
mode and dry fuel oil diffusion mode and vice versa. The
permissible output window ranges from about 60 to 75 % of
natural gas base load output. If the gas turbine is operating
in the permissible output window, the procedures
associated with changeover from NG PM to FO DM and
vice versa are fully automatic. If the gas turbine is not
operating in the permissible output window, selection of
fuel changeover automatically initiates reduction or
increasing of output to the fuel changeover window.
Triggering of Trip
Triggering of trip becomes necessary if any operating
condition occurs that poses an immediate threat to the gas
turbine. If natural gas system trip is triggered, the NG ESV,
and all control valves (NG DB CV, NG PB CV, and PG CV)
simultaneously receive a close command. The trip circuits
of these hydraulically-actuated valves are opened in
response to the close command and these valves are
closed very rapidly by their closing springs. As soon as the
emergency stop and control valves have closed after trip
has been triggered, the natural gas pressure relief valve is
opened.
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Refer also to:
List of Control Settings (SREL) 3.1-0210
List of Measuring Instruments 3.1-0220
List of Electrical Loads 3.1-0230
Equipment List 3.1-0240
Requirements for GT Working Media 3.1-0260
Natural Gas System 3.1-5000
P+I Diagram, Natural Gas 3.1-5010
P+I Diagram, Automatic Draining of the
NG System 3.1-5310
Overview
During operation on natural gas (NG) and fuel oil (FO),
condensation may form in those natural gas connecting
lines between the natural gas package and the ring lines
through which no medium flows at that time. This
condensation is routed into a drainage tank by electrically-
actuated drain valves.
During the draining process it is possible that not only
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condensation, but also ignition gas (propane, butane), and
natural gas as well as fuel oil are carried into the drainage
tank. Gas separates from the liquid in the drainage tank.
Gas is released to the atmosphere via a venting valve. The
liquid collects in the tank.
A solenoid valve that is actuated on the basis of tank
level allows the condensation collected to flow out of the
drainage tank and into a downstream system for disposal.
or design, are reserved.
These drain valves are automatically actuated during
operation on NG and FO as a function of the operating
mode, prior to each start, and after every gas turbine trip.
Accumulation of Condensation in the NG
System
During operation in NG premix mode or on FO, minor
localized pressure differences in the combustion chamber
cause cross flows of air from the compressor outlet through
the natural gas burners, the associated branch lines and
the natural gas ring lines to the burners. In the process, the
small flow of air from the compressor outlet cools down.
Depending on the ambient and site conditions, this may
involve temperatures below the dew point and thus
accumulation of condensation in the branch line and in the
natural gas connecting lines up to the respective NG
control valve. The amount of condensation that forms is so
large that the flames can extinguish when the NG burners
are reactivated after an extended period of operation in NG
PM or on fuel oil.
Small amounts of ignition gas (propane, butane) that
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accumulate after a fuel oil start or accumulation of FO after
operation on FO, also in connection with possible
condensation that collects in the NG DM line, may cause
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damage to the supply piping when the NG burners are
activated.
Drainage System Components
Drain Valves
NG connecting lines and the NG control valves are
emptied into drainage tank MBP40BB001 via electrically-
actuated drain valves MBP31AA401, MBP32AA401, and
MBP33AA401. Together with tank drain valve
MBP40AA401 and venting valve MBP40AA501, these
drain valves constitute a dual element shutoff device. The
drain valves are closed when deenergized and each is
equipped with a limit switch for the “CLOSED” setting.
Crossflow between the NG DM, NG PM, and PG piping
via the drainage system is prevented by actuating the drain
valves accordingly.
These valves are protected against excessive
temperatures by the drainage procedure itself, limitation of
the drainage time per drainage cycle, and by monitoring
the settings of the associated valves.
Drainage Tank
Drainage tank MBP40BB001 is used to collect and
separate liquid and gas. Venting valve MBP40AA501 is
used to vent this tank. This tank is equipped with safety
valve MBP40AA191.
The drainage tank is equipped with level sensor
MBP40CL101, which is used for actuating tank drain valve
MBP40AA401. Maintaining a minimum liquid level in the
tank ensures that no gas can escape via the drain. The
drainage tank design is based on the assumption that
about twenty liters of condensation form per day.
Pressure transducer MBP40CP101 is used to monitor
the pressure in the drainage tank and the leaktightness of
the associated valves.
Measuring point MBP40CT101 monitors the
temperature in the drainage tank, because vaporization of
gas may cause formation of ice in the tank.
This temperature indicates whether liquefied gas has
flashed and whether the condensation has begun freezing.
Safety Valve
Safety valve MBP40AA191 protects the drainage tank
against excessive pressures. If system pressure exceeds a
maximum permissible operating pressure, the safety valve
opens, relieving pressure in the drainage tank.
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Venting Valve
Gas entrained into drainage tank MBP40BB001 is
released to the atmosphere via venting valve
MBP40AA501. The venting valve is closed when
deenergized and is equipped with a limit switch for the
“CLOSED” setting.
The venting valve is opened for a defined time at
certain intervals, during and/or after each natural gas
piping draining procedure, and during drainage of the tank
itself.
Tank Drain Valve
Electrically-actuated tank drain valve MBP40AA401 is
used to control drainage of liquid from drainage tank
MBP40BB001. The tank drain valve is closed when
deenergized and is equipped with a limit switch for the
“CLOSED” setting.
The tank drain valve is only opened to drain the tank.
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Operating Modes
The automatic draining procedure for the PG, NG, PM,
and/or NG DM piping is started:
− Before GT startup,
− After each time the gas turbine is shut down (including
all GT trips),
or design, are reserved.
− Every two hours during operation in NG PM (applies
only to DM piping),
− After each start on fuel oil,
− Every 2 hours during operation on fuel oil,
− After performing off-line compressor cleaning.
Draining Procedure
All valves of the drainage system must have a defined
initial setting before commencing the draining procedure,
i.e., the piping drain valves and the tank drain valve must
be closed. Depending on the operating condition of the GT,
the venting valve may be either open or closed. If the GT is
running, the venting valve remains closed during the
draining procedure. After completion of the draining
operation, the drainage tank venting valve is opened and
the gas in the tank can escape to the atmosphere. The
venting valve is open when the draining procedure is
performed with the gas turbine at a standstill.
At the beginning of draining during gas turbine
operation the venting valve is opened to depressurize the
drainage tank. Thereafter the venting valve is closed to
Class: RESTRICTED
check the drain valves for leaktightness. The venting valve
is always open when the gas turbine is at a standstill.
Siemens AG
Power Generation
Fuel Supply System (gaseous)
Automatic Draining of the NG System
Depending on the operating mode of the gas turbine,
the liquid and gas that have accumulated in the respective
line (DM, PM, and PG) are routed into the drainage tank
via the respective drain valve. During the draining
procedure, it is only permissible for one of the piping
system drain valves to be open.
Any faults to the drainage system during GT operation
result in annunciation of a pretrip alarm.
It is also possible to start the draining procedure
manually when the gas turbine is at a standstill.
Drainage Tank Level Control
If the level in the drainage tank exceeds its upper limit,
the tank drain valve is opened with the venting valve also
open. A pretrip alarm is annunciated if tank level continues
to rise.
The enable for opening the tank drain valve is issued if
the venting valve is open and the pressure in the drainage
tank is below a certain level.
The tank drain valve can only be opened if the level in
the drainage tank is higher than a certain point. This
ensures that no gas can escape via the tank drain line
when the drain valve is open.
The tank drain valve is closed when the drainage tank
level drops below a defined lower level.
An alarm is annunciated if the level in the drainage tank
declines further. In such cases there is a risk that gas can
escape via the drain line.
Monitoring and Fault Considerations
In the event of an outage of the drainage system,
startup on NG as well as operation on either NG or FO are
still permissible. Failed starts or fuel changeover problems
may occur, however.
If faults to or an outage of the drainage system occur
prior to a fuel oil start, startup on this fuel is prevented.
Drain Valve Limit Position Monitoring
The drain valves are each equipped a limit switch for
the “CLOSED” setting. A pretrip alarm is annunciated if
more than one of these valves is not “CLOSED”.
If one of the drain valves (PM, DM, PG) and the venting
valve or tank drain valve do not simultaneously signal
“CLOSED”, an uncontrolled flow of air from the compressor
outlet can enter the drainage system and thus escape to
the atmosphere. Gas turbine trip is triggered in such cases.
A pretrip alarm is annunciated if cross flow occurs
between the PM, DM, and PG piping system drain valves,
because more than one of these valves has signaled “not
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‘CLOSED’”. Automatic shutdown of the GT is performed at
the same time.
If one of the piping drain valves is to be opened when
the gas turbine is running, the venting valve on the
drainage tank must be closed.
If at least one of the piping drain valves fails to open
because of a fault, correct drainage of the NG piping is no
longer ensured. After such a fault occurs there is a risk that
flames will be extinguished the next time the NG DM
burners are activated.
Monitoring of the Tank Drain and Venting Valve
Limit Positions
The tank drain valve is equipped with a limit switch for
the “CLOSED” setting.
It is only permissible to open the tank drain valve when
sufficient liquid is still present in the drainage tank. This
ensures that no gas can escape via the tank drain line
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when the drain valve is open.
The venting valve is equipped with a limit switch for the
“CLOSED” setting.
If the venting valve fails to close due to a fault, an
interlock prevents opening of the drain valves while the GT
is running.
A pretrip alarm is annunciated if the venting valve fails
to open due to a fault.
or design, are reserved. Class: RESTRICTED
Siemens AG
Power Generation
Fuel Supply System (gaseous)
Automatic Draining of the NG System
Drainage Tank Level Monitoring
Automatic draining of the NG piping is blocked if the
level in the drainage tank is too high or too low.
If the level in the drainage tank is below “MIN” and the
tank drain valve is not closed, an interlock is activated to
prevent opening of the drain valves.
Level monitoring faults trigger annunciation of a
corresponding alarm.
When tank level declines below the minimum limit
during initial commissioning of the plant (e.g., due to
evaporation of fluid), a filling device is used to fill the tank
at a corresponding pressure with the tank drain valve open.
When doing so, it must be ensured that the venting valve is
open.
Temperature Monitoring in the Drainage Tank
If liquefied ignition gas flows into the drainage tank,
there is a risk that vaporization of this gas may cause
formation of ice which can in turn cause disturbances. The
associated temperature monitoring function blocks the
draining system if temperature declines below a certain
limit; this triggers an alarm and the operator is instructed to
open the venting valve manually.
If the temperature exceeds the tank design
temperature, an alarm is annunciated, the drainage system
blocked, and a close command issued to the drain valves.
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R1 Upd.Vers. 27.06.06 Wbg Date 2006-03-03 FGC FC G1 YOA = 81MBP10EJ202
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JEBEL ALI POWER AND DESAL. SIEMENS AG +
GT81 FUEL GAS SYSTEM
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