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INDEX

1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Definition & Abbreviation
4. Responsibility
4.1 General Responsibility.
4.2 Job Specific Responsibility.
5. Procedure
5.1 General Safety and Environmental procedure
5.2 Other general instruction for compliance.
5.3 Work Instruction procedure.
5.3.1 Specification
5.3.2 Start Permissive
5.3.3 Protection & Interlock
5.3.4 Pre Operational Checks
5.3.5 Work Instruction
5.4 Handling of Concessions or Deviations
6. References:
7. Associated procedures:
8. Records:

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1.0 Purpose: This Procedure is intended to provide guidance and safe operating
procedure of Generator seal oil system while ensuring minimization of
environmental impacts to the extent possible.

2.0 Scope: This procedure is applicable to Generator Seal Oil System located in
SEPC 1x525 MW.

3.0 Definition & Abbreviation:


3.1 Definition:
A turbine generator consists of a turbine attached to an electrical generator via
common shaft. Inside the generator shell a large rotor spins at 3000 RPM to produce
electricity. Drag is created as the rotor spins at these high speeds. Because the
effect of drag (known as windage loss) is more pronounced in the generators of
larger steam turbines, hydrogen gas (having the lowest molecular weight) is used to
fill the generator shell in order to minimize resistance. By reducing drag, more
energy is available to generate electricity. Hydrogen is also used because it has
superior cooling qualities to air.
Because of the highly combustible nature of hydrogen, it is important to prevent the
gas from leaking out into the power plant environment. To prevent leakage, oil
lubricated seal rings (gland seals) are used to contain the hydrogen in the generator
shell. The oil system is maintained at a higher pressure than the hydrogen gas
pressure to minimize leakage. Clean oil is required to prevent mechanical wear of
seal rings and the turbine shaft, and thus reduce hydrogen leakage.

The seal oil system consists of the seal oil unit and the connecting pipework to and
from the generator.
Seal oil pump: Seal oil pumps are used to supply the seal oil to the shaft seals in a
closed circuit. Three seal oil pumps are provided for oil circulation. In the event of
failure of the main seal oil pump due to a mechanical or electrical fault, another main
seal oil pump automatically takes over. If both pumps fail, the standby DC seal oil
pump starts without any interruption.
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AC Main Seal oil pump: 2 Nos. (1 Working, 1 Standby),


DC Seal oil pump: 1 No.
Seal oil vacuum pump: 2Nos.
Seal oil filter:The seal oil filters are of magnetic strainer type, the magnetic strainer
consists of the filter housing with the filtering cage and the filter cover which retains
all dirt particles containing no iron.
Seal Oil Cooler:The seal oil coolers are plate type heat exchangers. The seal oil and
cooling water flow through the alternate plates, thus transferring the heat of oil to
cooling water efficiently.
Seal Oil Vacuum pump:A Seal Oil Vacuum pump establishes a vacuum in the
Vacuum tank and draws off the air released from the oil. When the high oil level
alarm is given a level transmitter in vacuum tank switches off the vacuum pump.
3.2 Abbreviation:
SOP: Seal Oil Pump
DP: Differential Pressure
DPRV :Differential Pressure Regulating Valve
4.0 Responsibility:
4.1 General responsibilities:
4.1.1 All the personnel involved in carrying out /supervising the above
activities are required to ensure implementation of this procedure and
may consult any other relevant documents indicated under Reference
section below.
4.1.2 In case the tasks are performed by the contractors, the concerned
Supervisor from SEPC shall brief the procedure to be followed and
environmental and OH&S precautions to be complied by personnel
from Contractors or external agencies deployed for the above task.
4.1.3 The supervisor from SEPC and contractor is responsible to ensure
effective monitoring of implementation of this procedure.

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4.1.4 In the event of any changes required in the procedure such changes
may be requested with Station MR, who would take appropriate action
with approval from respective departmental head and Head –O&M.

4.2 Job specific responsibilities:

Sl.
Particulars Responsibility
No
Shift in charge / Unit In charge /
1 Issue and Closure of work permit
Desk Engineer
Shift in charge / Unit In charge /
2 Ensuring isolation / Normalization
Desk Engineer / Electrical Engineer
Monitoring availability of required tools &
3 tackles and implementation of relevant Desk Engineer/ Unit In charge
OH&S and Environmental Procedures
Checking the Quality of Job and Providing
4 feedback to ensure task Completion as per Desk Engineer/ Unit In charge
the procedure
Performing of tasks in compliance with
5 Instructions and safe working with Local Operator
Equipment
Carrying out relevant monitoring tasks such
6 measurement, verification and validation to Desk Engineer/ Unit In Charge
ascertain completion of Scheduled tasks.

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5.0 Procedure:
5.1 The following General Safety and Environmental procedure should be ensured.

General Safety procedures:


Close fitting/protective clothing
Safety Helmet must be worn at
must be worn at all times in
all times in work place.
work areas.

Ensure proper physical and


Usage of Ear Plug whenever
Electrical isolations and
required
availability of work permit.

Safety Shoes must be worn at


Use Hand gloves if required.
all times in work areas.
.

Safety Goggles must be worn in Ensure all flammable


work areas whenever required. materials are safely stored

Rings & Jewellery must not be Long and loose hair must be
worn & Mobiles to be turned Off avoided.
where it is forebidden.
.

Use Safety Belt whenever Ensure proper Fire Fighting


required Devices whenever required

General environmental procedures:


Segregate wastes at source ensure
Ensure that there are no spillage and their collection,storage and disposal
leakages liquids.Store all liquids in as per procedure for relevant type
secondary containments. of waste. If not sure,consult
environmental department.
Perfrom activities having
emissions/dust geenration in Ensure, relevant Common
secluded araes in way to contain procedure is follwed.
dust/smoke.
Switch off all lights.equipment and While working keep in mind what
other energy using systems where can be reduced-reused and
not required. recycled –for better environment.

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5.2 Other General Instructions for Compliance:

5.2.1 Work permit should be secured and instructions provided in the permit
should be complied. Where instructions are not clear, clarification
should be requested from the concerned Supervisor. Work should only
be commenced after ensuring that proper work environment is created
(ex: Authorizations are secured, Isolations are confirmed, and required
mobilization is done.)
5.2.2 Access to Emergency evacuation and other emergency services such
as medical and Fire protection shall be readily available and contact
details are readily available concerned supervisor as well as contactor.
5.2.3 Access to drinking water, toilet and other essential infrastructure for
both company and contract personnel should be ensured.

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5.3 Work Instruction Procedure:


5.3.1 Specification:

SEAL OIL PUMPS


Type AC DC
Number of Pumps 2 1
Capacity 258 Lpm 258 Lpm
2
Discharge pressure 12 kg/cm 12 kg/cm2
Size of motor 7.5 KW 8.5 KW
Rated Current 13.79 A 67 A
Speed 1450 rpm
Total Dynamic Head(MWC) 120 MWC
Liquid Handled Turbine Oil
SEAL OIL VACUUM PUMPS
Type TMC-10
Number of Pumps 2
Capacity 10m3/hr
Size of motor 0.55 KW
Rated Current 1.67 A
Speed 1440 rpm
BEARING CHAMBER EXHAUST FAN
Type Centrifugal
No.of Fans 2
Capacity 396 m3/hr
Size of motor 0.75 KW
SEAL OIL COOLER
Seal Oil cooler Plate Type
Total no. of coolers Two
Capacity rating at each cooler 100%
Material of Cooler Plates SS 316
Cooler Frame Carbon steel
Total heat load on coolers 204 KW
Shell design pressure 16 kg/cm2
Rated Cooling water pressure at the inlet <8 kg/cm2
SEAL OIL FILTER
Type Duplex type ( 1 No)
Mesh size 37 µM
Filter material SS 304
Filter body material Carbon steel
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5.3.2 Power Supply Details:

POWER SUPPLY DETAILS


S.No Equipment Feeder Details
1 AC SOP-1 TMCC/SEC-2/8F5
2 AC SOP-2 EMCC/SEC-1/6R5
3 DC SOP DCDB/SEC-2/9F2
4 SEAL OIL VACUUM PUMP-1 TMCC/SEC-1/3F6
5 SEAL OIL VACUUM PUMP-2 EMCC/SEC-1/5F5
6 BEARING CHAMBER EXHAUST FAN-1 TMCC/SEC-1/6F3
7 BEARING CHAMBER EXHAUST FAN-2 EMCC/SEC-1/6F4

5.3.3 Protections & Interlocks:

5.3.3.1 AC SEAL OIL PUMP


S.No DESCRIPTION VALUE REMARKS
RELEASE ON – Oil level in SO vacuum tank SOST low level switch
RELEASE OFF –OR logic
1 Other pump ON AND discharge > 7 ksc 5 sec time delay
2 pressure
AC SLC OFF
AUTO START – OR logic
1 AC SLC ON AND Running SOP OFF
AC SLC ON AND Running SOP
2
tripped (MCC disturb/EPB opted)

AC SLC ON AND
3 Any SOP ON AND
discharge pressure < 7 ksc 2 sec time delay

AUTO STOP
Other SOP ON AND discharge
1 > 7 ksc 8 sec time delay
pressure

5.3.3.2 DC SEAL OIL PUMP


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S.No DESCRIPTION VALUE REMARKS


AUTO START – OR logic
DC SLC ON AND Hardwired by pr. Switch connected
1
Pressure switch ON <6.5 bar in 220V DC circuit
DC SLC ON AND
2 AC SOP-1 OFF OR discharge < 7 ksc
pressure AND < 7 ksc
AC
DC SOP-2
SLC ONOFF
ANDOR discharge
3 DP across seal oil and H2 at TE/EE
<0.9 bar 2 Sec delay
low
PROTECTION ON
AC SOP-1 tripped or EPB opted AND Irrespective of SLC ON/OFF, DC
4
AC SOP-2 tripped or EPB opted SOP will auto start.
RELEASE OFF – AND logic -60 sec delay
1 DC SLC ON
SOP -1 ON AND pressure after pump
< 7 ksc
2 OR
< 7 ksc
SOP -2 ON AND pressure after pump
3 DP across seal oil and H2 at TE/EE > 1.2
4 low
DC SOP ON feedback ksc

5.3.3.3 SEAL OIL VACUUM PUMP


S.No DESCRIPTION VALUE REMARKS
AUTO START – OR logic
SOP 1/2 ON AND
1
Seal oil vacuum pump 1/2 OFF
SOP 1/2 ON AND > -0.2
2
pressure at SO vacuum tank ksc
AUTO STOP – OR logic
SOP 1/2 ON AND
1
Seal oil vacuum pump 1/2 OFF
SOP 1/2 ON AND < -0.4
2
pressure at SO vacuum tank ksc

5.3.4 Pre Operational Checks

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a) Ensure No PTWs are pending on the Generator seal oil system and all the
tags and locks are removed from the breaker (Refer Electrical supply details
AND on all isolation valves.
b) Ensure that, no permissive and protections are bypassed.
c) Firefighting line for Generator seal oil skid must be in service with the
pressure of 9 Kg/cm2
d) Ensure that Turbine and Generator stand still.
e) Generator shell H2 expelled with CO2 and then with air.
f) Generator shell depressurized and seal oil pumps in stopped condition.
g) Seal oil circuits must be cleaned.
h) Ensure shutoff valves before all pressure gauges and pressure transmitters
open condition
i) Ensure that tank drain and “U” loop drain closed condition.(MKW01AA201
and MKW01AA211)
j) Ensure TG lube oil system is lined up.
k) Ensure seal oil storage tank outlet valve is closed.
l) Run main turbine AOP, seal oil storage tank will get filled up, reset the seal oil
tank level low.
m) Fill seal oil vacuum tank with oil opening shut off valves.(MKW01AA151 and
MKW10AA101)
n) Ensure Bypass valve of vacuum pump closed condition.(MKW10AA011)
o) Check that Shutoff valve to Lube oil system(MKW11AA185)
p) Check that Bypass valves for flow regulators.(MKW35AA011,001)
q) Check that hydrogen side return oil “U” drain valve closed condition.
(MKW06AA201)
r) Check that drains of both coolers and filters are closed condition.
s) Open AIR and Hydrogen seal oil interconnection valve at ground floor.
(MKW06AA151 & MKW10AA101)
t) Line up the seal oil pumps by opening the suction and discharge valves.
u) Ensure Seal oil pumps PRV downstream valve open condition.
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v) Ensure TGDMCW System for coolers are lined up and one cooler is taken in
to service
w) Take SOP 1, SOP 2 & DCSOP feeder in service.
x) Take Both vapour extractor electrical feeders in service.
y) All local push button for Seal oil pumps and vapour extractor fans are
released & its circuit is in healthy condition.
5.3.5 Work Instruction :

5.3.5.1 START UP:


a) Start a seal oil vapor extraction fan of air side sealing oil tank. Check
that vibration and running noise of the seal vapor extraction fan is
normal.
b) Take trial of stand by fan, if it is normal, put it on auto standby.
c) Start Seal oil pump and confirm it is running normal
d) Throttle C.V MKW10AA011 & reopen shutoff V/V MKW11AA121 as
soon as oil tank free from oil foam & air. Till airside seal oil pressure TE
and EE indicate constant pressure.
e) Fill and vent seal oil coolers and filters. Close vent valves as soon as
oil emerges from vent valves without bubbles.
f) Observe oil level in intermediate oil tank.
g) Start Vacuum pump & Use control valve MKW10AA011 to adjust
Vacuum in seal oil tank to approximately -0.2 to -0.4bar.
h) Ensure seal oil system is running normal and there are no leakages
i) Auto start trial check for AC SOPs &DC SOP.
j) Monitor the seal oil pressure at the shaft seals at 1.0 bar above the gas
pressure in the generator.

5.3.5.2 SHUTDOWN & ISOLATION PROCEDURE:


a) Confirm Shut down

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b) Confirm that H2 and CO2 gas displacement of the generator is


completed in sequence and generator is filled with air.
c) Confirm that the turning gear is stopped, before stopping the seal oil
system.
d) Take Stand by seal oil pumps in manual mode
e) Stop seal oil pump & seal oil vacuum pump.
f) Take stand by vapour extractor fan in manual mode.
g) Stop the vapor extraction fan.
h) Rack out the Modules of AC SOPs &DC Sop if required
i) Rack out the Modules of Vacuum pumps
j) Rack out the Modules of Vapour extractor fans.
5.3.5.3 DRAINING PROCEDURE:
a) Confirm seal oil circuit draining
b) Close shut off valves MKW21AA151(Three-way valve at the inlet of
coolers)
c) Open shut off valves MKW06AA008(after intermediate oil tank)
d) MKW11AA185(after seal oil pumps)
e) Deactivate level detector MKW10CL002
f) Start seal oil pump and vacuum pump.
g) The pump should be kept in operation only until the seal oil has been
removed from seal oil tank MKW10BB001.
h) Stop the pumps immediately afterwards close shutoff valve
MKW11AA185
i) The remaining seal oil can be drained through the drain plug in bottom
of seal oil tank
j) The remaining oil can be drained through drain plug of intermediate oil
tank(MKW06BB001)
k) Drain seal oil coolers & filters.
5.3.5.4 Generator seal oil system faults Cause and Remedy

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Fault: Seal oil pump-1 failed

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Reasons Solutions
In the event of a failure of seal oil pump 1, seal oil pump 2
Fuses or thermal automatically takes over the seal oil supply to the shaft
overload device have seals. Check if voltage is available. Check fuses and
tripped the main thermal over load device. Examine seal oil pump 1 for
contactor, resulting in proper mechanical and electrical condition. Correct fault
failure of seal oil pump 1. immediately so that seal oil pump 1 can be promptly
restarted.
Level detector for low oil
level in seal oil tank has See under Low oil level in seal oil tank
stopped seal oil pump 1.
Fault: Seal oil pump-2 failed
Reasons Solutions
The standby seal oil pump automatically takes over. The
seal oil supply to the shaft seals if seal oil pump 1 has
failed as well. Caution: If this seal oil supply to the shaft
Fuses or thermal
seals has been taken over by the standby seal oil
overload device have
pump, make all preparations for shutdown of generator
tripped the main
and gas removal. Check if voltage is available. Check
contractor, resulting in
fuses and thermal overload device. Examine seal oil pump
failure of seal oil pump 2
2 for proper mechanical and electrical condition. Correct
fault immediately so that seal oil pumps 1 and 2 can be
promptly restarted.
Level detector for low oil
level in seal oil tank has See under Low oil level in seal oil tank.
stopped seal oil pump 2.
Fault: Standby seal oil pump failed
Reasons Solutions
Sealing and lubrication of shaft seals with seal oil can no
longer be maintained Caution: Hydrogen flows into
generator bearing compartments via sealing gap and is
Fuses or thermal extracted by bearing vapour exhauster in service.
overload device have Place all Power House exhausters into operation
tripped the main immediately. If another seal oil pump cannot be started
contractor, resulting in immediately, promptly de-excite and shut down generator
failure of the standby and remove hydrogen gas. Close shutoff valve
seal oil pumps. MKG11AA160 and open shutoff valve MKG19AA155 for
vent gas. As soon as the hydrogen gauge pressure of the
generator has been reduced to atmospheric level, the
Generator may be filled with CO2 and afterwards with air.
Fault:Seal oil pump, loss of control voltage
Reasons Solutions

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Fuse has blown, Identify cause of blown fuse (overcurrent or short in Cable).
resulting in loss of Replace defective fuse and ensure that seal oil pump 1 can
control voltage. be restarted.
Fault: Low seal oil pressure TE/EE
Reasons Solutions
DPRV-1/2 no longer
controls to operating Check setting of DPRV1/DPRV2
value
Pressure collapses
during pump Trace and correct cause of pump changeover
changeover.
Seal oil filter in service is
Shall be taken for maintenance
contaminated.
Fault: Low vacuum in seal oil tank
Reasons Solutions
Remove contaminated filter and clean filter. Fill filter
Vacuum bypass valve
housing with turbine oil prior to reassembly. Prepare filter
MKW10AA011 is open.
for operation.
Shutoff valve
Throttle vacuum bypass valve MKW10AA011.
MKW11AA121 is closed.
Vacuum pump MKW11
Open shutoff valve MKW11AA121
AN001 has failed.
Screw caps on relief
valves MKW11AA031
See under Low oil level in seal oil tank.
and MKW12 AA031 are
missing.
Fault: High seal oil temperature after cooler
Reasons Solutions
Refit screw caps to ensure that vacuum pump cannot draw
any air via the relief valves.
Verify that correct relationship exists between cooling
waters volume flow and seal oil temperature. If cooling
Cooling water Flow is too water flow is too low, increase the cooling water volume
low or cooler is flow by opening the shutoff valves in cooling water outlet
contaminated. pipes. Failure of seal oil temperature to decrease is
Indicative of a dirty cooler.
Place standby cooler in operation by means of rotary
Transfer valve. Ensure that cooler is properly vented on its
oil and water sides. Thoroughly clean cooler taken out of
service on its water side.
Fault: Varying pressure gauge indications
Reasons Solutions
Entrapped air in pipes. Variations in oil pressure are usually, due to entrapped air
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Transmission of in regulating valves or oil delivery lines. Thoroughly vent all


Mechanical vibrations lines and regulating valves.
Transmission of Check whether mechanical vibrations transmitted to
mechanical vibrations movements are due to lines or foundation
Fault: High differential pressure across seal oil filter
Reasons Solutions
Seal oil filter MKW21 Change over to standby filter with changeover valve
AT001 or MKW22AT001 assembly. Deactivate contaminated filter by means of the
is contaminated other changeover valve assembly.
Fault: Low oil level In Intermediate vacuum oil tank
Reasons Solutions
Oil level In Intermediate
oil tank MKW06 BB001
For remedial measures, see: High oil level in TE/EE
has dropped to such an
Prechambers. Make sure that regulating valve
extent that level detector
MKW06AA008 is closed
MKW06 CL001 is no
longer immersed In oil.
Fault: Low oil level in seal oil vacuum tank
Reasons Solutions
Oil level in seal all tank MKW10 BB001 has dropped to such an extent that level
detector MKW10CL002 is no longer immersed in oil. (Oil level is no longer observable
in sight glass of seal oil tank MKW10 BB001.)
If the fault is due to a failure of float-operated valve
MKW10AA001 set control switch for standby seal oil pump
MKW12AP001 to off position. Seal oil pump
Float-operated valve
MKW11AP001 automatically switched off by level detector
MKW10AA001 in
MKW10CL002. The pump is automatically restarted when
binding.
the level detector is immersed in seal oil. After stopping of
the seal oil pump, B valve MKW13AA001 takes over the
seal all supply to the shaft seals without any interruption.
Stop the vacuum pump and open vacuum bypass valve
MKW10AA01 to break the vacuum.
Shutoff valve MKW10 Open shutoff valve MKW10AA101.
AA101 was closed.
Shutoff valve MKW01
AA151 in the connection
between the seal oil Open shutoff valve MKW01AA151.
storage tank and the seal
oil System was closed.
Fault: High oil level in TE/EE prechambers
Reasons Solutions

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Shutoff valve MKW06


AA151, which must
always be open and
secured against closing,
was opened without
authorization after
Open shutoff valve MKW06AA151.
removal of lock. (Shutoff
valve MKW06 AA151
should only be opened
for setting of level
detectors MKA06 CL001
and MKW07 CL001 in
generator prechambers
If the fault is due to failure of float-operated
valveMKW06AA001, the fault cannot be cleared without
removing the float-operated valve. The indication is given
when the oil level in the seal all drain Iines has risen to
such a height that level Detectors MKA06CL001 and
Float-operated valve
MKA07CL001 in the generator prechambers are immersed
MKA06AA001 does no
in seal oil. Open regulating valve MKW06 AA008 so that
longer
the oil level will drop. When the oil level in intermediate oil
Operate properly. The
tank MKW06BB001 has fallen to such an extent that level
valve remains fully
detector MKW06CL001 is no longer immersed in seal oil,
closed or
the indication Low oil Level in Intermediate oil tank is
opens insufficiently
given. Then close regulating valve MKW06AA008.
Caution: if the regulating valve Is open, the complete
oil volume contained In the intermediate oil tank is
forced Into the seal oil storage tank and hydrogen
flows Into the seal oil storage tank.
If the cause of the trouble is not removed, the oil level In the seal oil drains lines starts
to rise again and the procedure described above is repeated. Removal of fault is only
practicable following shutdown and emptying of generator and lowering of oil level in
intermediate oil tank.
Emergency operation for brief periods is possible with manual control of regulating
valve MKW06AA008. Make sure that oil level remains visible in oil sight glass.
Fault: High oil level in seal oil vacuum tank
Reasons Solutions
Oil level In seal oil tank Close shutoff valve MKW10AA101 and reopen it only when
MKW10BB001 has risen the seal level becomes visible in the sight glass of seal oil
to such a height that tank MKW10 BB001. If the oil level starts rising again,
level detector MKW10 throttle oil supply to seal oil tank MKW10BB001 by means
CL001 is immersed in of valve MKW10AA101 so that approximately normal oil

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seal oil. The oil level is


no longer visible in the
sight to glass of seal oil
vacuum tank MKW10
BB001 since it has risen
above the upper edge of
the sight glass. Level
detector MKW10CL001,
covered with seal oil,
switches off the level is maintained.
operating vacuum pump
MKW11AN001 so that it
can draw no seal oil.
Level detector MKW10
CL001 automatically
restarts the vacuum
pump when the level
detector is no longer
immersed in oil.
Float-operated valve
MKW10AA001 does not
close even if the oil level Operation of the generator can be continued without
in seal oil vacuum tank removing the fault. The fault should however be cleared
MKW10BB001 continues during the next outage.
to rise above its normal
level.
Fault: Low oil level in seal oil storage tank
Reasons Solutions
Level detector does no
longer function Check level detector and probe
properly.
In the event of a leak in the seal oil storage tank the seal oil
Leak in seal oil storage
pump can no longer draw oil for supply to the shaft seals.
tank
Shutdown generator and remove gas immediately.

5.4 Handling of Concessions or Deviations:

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5.4.1 In the Event of Any Changes or Deviation from Procedure are required
due to Urgent business requirements or system/Equipment approval
should be obtained from Head O&M.
5.4.2 The report for the concerned task should clearly Captured the details of
deviations and reason for the same.

6.0 References: Generator O & M manual.

7.0 Associated procedures: Not Applicable.

8.0 Records: The records are maintained in log book in CCR.

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Annexure 01: The following are the EHS considerations while performing the
work. The following matrix should be appropriately checked to identify
relevant associate procedures which needs to refer along with this SOP.

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Work tasks involved

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1.Work at height 7.Painting 13. Use of Heavy equipment


2.Hot work 8.Work in pit 14.Work in confined space
( Welding/Grinding
3.Work on Electrical system 9.Work in vicinity of live 15.Excavation /Shoring &
equipment Slopping
4.Work on fragile roofs 10.Confined space entry 16.Manual lifting
5.Civil jobs 11.Mobile lifting System Others:
6.Routine maintenance 12.U/G Cables
Hazard and risk consideration
1.Fire Hazard 7.Noise Exposure 13.Radiation Hazard
2.Fall from Height(Person) 8.Electrical Shock 14.Contact with sharp
objects/getting caught
3.Fall of Objects (Material) 9.Oxygen Deficiency 15.Biological hazard
4. Exposure to Dust 10.Toxic gas Exposure 16.Pressurized Equipment
5 Contact with .Corrosive 11.Stored energy 17.Slip & Trip
Material
6. Biten by Snakes & 12.High Voltage Induction 18.Hot Surface
Animals or Honey bee
Others 19. Leakage of (H2)/ Moving /rotating parts of
Potential Explosion equipment
PPE & Fire Protection
1.Helmet 8.Ear Muffs 15.Dust Mask
2.Safety Shoes 9.Ear Plugs 16.Special Gloves
3.Face Shield 10.Splash Goggles 17.Protective Suit
4.Hand Gloves 11.Fire watch 18.Fire Extinguisher

5.Self contained breathing 12.ARC Suit 19.Gum Boot with Steel Toe
Apparatus (SCBA)
6.Safety Goggle 13.Gas Mask 20.Safety Net
7.Fire Blanket 14.Fire Water Available/ 21.Full Body Harness with
Hose Ready Double Lanyard
22.Life line Others

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