TECHNICAL BULLETIN

TIL 2157: Vent Port Orientation of Solenoid Operated

Pneumatic Valves

Abstract
This Technical Bulletin is to inform Customers of the applicability of TIL 2157 to units serviced by BH.
BH would like to highlight that the codes mentioned inside the TIL 2157 are only for example and that the
elbow fitting should be selected on the base of the existing configuration at site applying the
recommendation as best practices to help prevent sluggish operation of solenoid operated pneumatic
valves.

Serviceable Units
All units serviced by BH using solenoid operated pneumatic valves with vent port upwards.

Compliance Category
M - Maintenance Identifies maintenance guidelines or best practices for reliable equipment operation.

C - Compliance Required Identifies the need for action to correct a condition that, if left uncorrected, may result in reduced equipment
reliability or efficiency. Compliance may be required within a specific operating time.

A - Alert Failure to comply with the Technical Bulletin could result in equipment or facility damage. Compliance is
mandatory within a specific operating time.

S – Safety Failure to comply with this Technical Bulletin could result in personal injury. Compliance is mandated within a
specific operating time.

Timing Code
1 Prior to Unit Startup / Prior to Continued Operation

2 At First Opportunity / Next Shutdown

3 Prior to Operation of Affected System

4 At First Exposure of Component

5 At Scheduled Component Part Repair or Replacement

6 Next Scheduled Outage

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The information published in this Technical Bulletin is offered to you by BH in consideration of its ongoing sales and service relationship with your organization. However, since
the operation of your plant involves factors not within our knowledge, and since operation of the plant is within your control and responsibility for its continuing successful
operation rests with you, BH disclaims responsibility or liability for damage of any type, including but not limited to direct, consequential or special damages that may be
alleged to have occurred as a result of applying this information, regardless of whether it is claimed that BH is strictly liable, in breach of contract, in breach of warranty,
negligent, or is in any other respect responsible for any alleged injury or damage sustained by your organization as a result of applying this information. The information
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rights. This Bulletin and information are provided for authorized use only, and may not be used by or disclosed to others without the prior express written consent of Nuovo
Pignone Tecnologie S.r.l.
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POWER SERVICES ENGINEERING TIL 2157
PRODUCT SERVICE Publish Date: 23 SEPTEMBER 2019
Compliance Category - M
Timing Code - 6

TECHNICAL INFORMATION LETTER

VENT PORT ORIENTATION OF SOLENOID OPERATED PNEUMATIC VALVES
APPLICATION
All gas turbines using solenoid operated pneumatic valves with vent port upwards.

PURPOSE
To inform users of best practices to help prevent sluggish operation of solenoid operated pneumatic valves.

COMPLIANCE CATEGORY
M - Maintenance Identifies maintenance guidelines or best practices for reliable equipment operation.

C - Compliance RequiredIdentifies the need for action to correct a condition that, if left uncorrected, may result in reduced
equipment reliability or efficiency. Compliance may be required within a specific operating time.
A - Alert Failure to comply with the TIL could result in equipment damage or facility damage. Compliance
is mandated within a specific operating time.
S - Safety Failure to comply with this TIL could result in personal injury. Compliance is mandated within a
specific operating time.
TIMING CODE
1 Prior to Unit Startup / Prior to Continued Operation (forced outage condition)
2 At First Opportunity (next shutdown)
3 Prior to Operation of Affected System
4 At First Exposure of Component
5 At Scheduled Component Part Repair or Replacement.
6 Next Scheduled Outage

© 2019 General Electric Company

The proprietary information published in this Technical Information Letter is offered to you by GE in consideration of its ongoing sales and service relationship
with your organization. However, since the operation of your plant involves many factors not within our knowledge, and since operation of the plant is in your
control and ultimate responsibility for its continuing successful operation rests with you, GE specifically disclaims any responsibility for liability based on
claims for damage of any type, i.e. direct, consequential or special that may be alleged to have been incurred as result of applying this information regardless
of whether it is claimed that GE is strictly liable, in breach of contract, in breach of warranty, negligent, or is in other respects responsible for any alleged injury
or damage sustained by your organization as a result of applying this information. This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of
General Electric Company and is furnished to its customer solely to assist that customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the
equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or distributed in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the
written approval of GE Power Services Engineering. All rights reserved.

Date Printed: 23 SEPTEMBER 2019

BACKGROUND DISCUSSION
Solenoid operated pneumatic valves are used in critical gas turbine auxiliary systems like fuel systems, cooling and
sealing air systems, etc. Pneumatic valves are engineered to operate within the slew times specified to meet
functional and safety requirements of the system. One of the reasons that valves may not be able to open/close
within the specified slew time can be due to debris accumulation and blocking of solenoid valve vent ports.

A 7F unit recently reported slow closing of the safety shut off valve (SSOV) installed in their gas fuel system, resulting
in continuous gas venting to atmosphere through the vent line located in downstream piping. Further investigation
revealed that the vent port of the solenoid was pointing upwards and was blocked with ice build-up during cold
ambient temperatures. Solenoid vent screens or bug screens, if pointed upwards, might experience debris/ice
buildup which may cause vent restrictions or allow water ingress resulting in corrosion inside the valve and affect
slew times.

Figure 1: Solenoid vent port in the vertical direction (viewing from top)

RECOMMENDATIONS

To reduce the risk of debris/ice buildup at the vent screen or water ingress inside the valve, it’s recommended for
sites with solenoids installed with vent ports pointing upwards to install an elbow fitting on the vent port and have a
bug screen at the other end of the elbow.

Elbow fittings should be ordered based on the size of the solenoid vent port. For example, an elbow fitting for a
Maxseal solenoid valve with a ¼”or ½” vent port is 156A1086P005 or 156A1086P013, respectively. An equivalent
elbow fitting should be used depending on the size of the vent port.

Note: This TIL can be considered complete when the affected solenoids are installed with an elbow fitting onto the
vent port.

PLANNING INFORMATION

Compliance
• Compliance Category: M
• Timing Code: 6

© 2019 General Electric Company

The proprietary information published in this Technical Information Letter is offered to you by GE in consideration of its ongoing sales and service relationship
with your organization. However, since the operation of your plant involves many factors not within our knowledge, and since operation of the plant is in your
control and ultimate responsibility for its continuing successful operation rests with you, GE specifically disclaims any responsibility for liability based on
claims for damage of any type, i.e. direct, consequential or special that may be alleged to have been incurred as result of applying this information regardless
of whether it is claimed that GE is strictly liable, in breach of contract, in breach of warranty, negligent, or is in other respects responsible for any alleged injury
or damage sustained by your organization as a result of applying this information. This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of
General Electric Company and is furnished to its customer solely to assist that customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the
equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or distributed in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the
written approval of GE Power Services Engineering. All rights reserved.

Date Printed: 23 SEPTEMBER 2019

Parts
156A1086P005, or equivalent - ¼” elbow fitting

156A1086P013, or equivalent - ½” elbow fitting

TIL DISPOSITION

Disposition of TILs should be entered in local records and also in GE Power ServiceNow. Follow the below instructions for
entering the disposition record;

• Log into the Power ServiceNow at https://gepowerpac.service-now.com/til_new/ using your GE SSO number and
password.

• Select "TIL Disposition".

• Click on the TIL for the serial number you want to update.

• Choose the most appropriate "Disposition Status" and enter "Disposition Notes".

• Click "Save".

Contact your local GE Services representative for assistance or for additional information

© 2019 General Electric Company

The proprietary information published in this Technical Information Letter is offered to you by GE in consideration of its ongoing sales and service relationship
with your organization. However, since the operation of your plant involves many factors not within our knowledge, and since operation of the plant is in your
control and ultimate responsibility for its continuing successful operation rests with you, GE specifically disclaims any responsibility for liability based on
claims for damage of any type, i.e. direct, consequential or special that may be alleged to have been incurred as result of applying this information regardless
of whether it is claimed that GE is strictly liable, in breach of contract, in breach of warranty, negligent, or is in other respects responsible for any alleged injury
or damage sustained by your organization as a result of applying this information. This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of
General Electric Company and is furnished to its customer solely to assist that customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the
equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or distributed in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the
written approval of GE Power Services Engineering. All rights reserved.

Date Printed: 23 SEPTEMBER 2019

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Contacts
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Project Manager.

For technical questions or application and commercial requests please contact:

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Customer Service Center
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To update the implementation status of Technical Bulletins:

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• Flag the record(s) to be updated
• Click on “Update Status”.

Expense Policy
The recommendations contained in this Technical Bulletin are for information only. Unless otherwise
indicated in a Contractual Service Agreement (CSA) in force between the parties, a specific Purchase
Order must be in place and all costs associated with the implementation of the recommendations shall
be paid by the Customer.

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