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GEK 117031
January 2012

GE Energy

Ventilation and Heating System

F Class, Dual Fuel

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significance of each is thoroughly understood by those using this document. The definitions are
as follows:

NOTE

Highlights an essential element of a procedure to assure correctness.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury or equipment damage.

WARNING

INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF

NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY

***DANGER***

INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION,

WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. SCOPE......................................................................................................................................................... 4
II. GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................. 4
III. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................. 4
A. Accessory Compartment........................................................................................................................ 4
B. Turbine Compartment............................................................................................................................ 5
C. Load Shaft Compartment....................................................................................................................... 6
D. Liquid Fuel and Atomizing Air Module ................................................................................................ 6
E. Exhaust Diffuser Enclosure ................................................................................................................... 7
F. Owner’s Building................................................................................................................................... 7

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I. SCOPE

This document applies to an F class gas turbine utilizing a heating and ventilation system.

II. GENERAL

Heating and ventilation capabilities have been incorporated into the turbine compartment, accessory
compartment gas fuel region, accessory compartment lube and hydraulic oil region, load shaft
compartment, liquid fuel and atomizing air compartment and exhaust diffuser enclosure. The purposes for
ventilating the compartments are to dissipate heat generated inside the compartment and to dilute any
minor hazardous gas leakage. Each compartment is constructed with thermally insulated side panels and
roofs. The compartments are ventilated as shown in the schematic diagram in the Reference Drawing
section of this service manual.

Gravity operated inlet dampers and CO2 latched outlet dampers as shown on the reference schematic are
used in the system to automatically provide a tight enclosure when the fire protection system is activated.
The outlet dampers are held open by latches that must be manually reset after release. When the fire
extinguishing agent (CO2) is discharged, pressure on the latch forces a piston against a spring, moving a
locking lever that releases the latch allowing the damper to close.

CAUTION

All Turbine Enclosure access doors shall remain closed during operation of the
compartment ventilation system. Operation of the compartment ventilation system with
any access door open could compromise the effectiveness of the ventilation system and
adversely affect safety systems such as hazardous gas detection and CO2 fire protection
systems.

III. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

A. Accessory Compartment
The accessory compartment is divided into two regions: the gas fuel module region and the lube oil
and hydraulic oil region. A gas-tight barrier wall separates the two regions. In case of leak in the gas-
tight barrier wall, the negative pressure relative to atmosphere in the gas fuel module and the positive
pressure relative to atmosphere in the lube oil and hydraulic oil region assure that the direction of
airflow would be from the lube oil and hydraulic oil region into the gas fuel module. These pressures
are induced via the ventilation system.

The turbine compartment ventilation fan ventilates the gas fuel module region of the accessory
compartment. Ventilation air enters the gas fuel module through gravity-operated dampers in the
compartment side panels and exits the module through an opening to the turbine compartment.

Heater 23VS-3 is provided for humidity control in the gas fuel module region of the accessory
compartment when the ventilation system is not operating. The heater is energized based on the
readings of thermocouples AT-VS-1/2.

The ventilation system for the lube and hydraulic oil region consists of a fan driven by AC motor,
88BL-1 (and 88BL-2, if operated in a lead-lag configuration). The fans are mounted on the roof of
the lube and hydraulic oil region of the accessory compartment.

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Ventilation air enters the lube and hydraulic oil region through gravity-operated dampers on the
discharge side of the ventilation fan. Air exits the compartment through a discharge opening in the
compartment roof. A CO2-actuated damper is located at compartment ventilation discharge. This
damper is held in the open position by a latch that is released when the fire protection system is
activated. The closure of this discharge damper, the automatic shutoff of the fans, and subsequent
closure of the gravity dampers, seal the lube and hydraulic oil region in the event the fire suppression
system is activated. In a lead-lag system, the gravity-operated back-draft damper located on each fan
prevents back flow through the standby fan.

During normal operation, the ventilation fan starts automatically when the lube oil pumps are running
and will continue to run when the unit fires. If the fans are operated in a lead-lag configuration and
the selected “lead” fan fails to operate as sensed by pressure differential switch 63AT-3 or 63AT-4,
the “standby” fan will start. When the unit is not firing, operation of the ventilation fan is controlled
by thermocouples AT-HL-1/2 located in the lube oil and hydraulic oil region of the accessory
compartment. As noted below, the same thermocouples are also used for activation of the humidity
control heater. The fan and heater are interlocked by thermocouples AT-HL-1/2 so that both the fan
and heater will not be energized simultaneously.

For humidity control during periods of shutdown and internal condensation during periods of
shutdown, the fan motor is equipped with heater 23BL-1 (and 23BL-2, if operated in a lead-lag
configuration).

Heater 23HL-3 is provided for humidity control in the lube oil and hydraulic oil region of the
accessory module when the unit is not operating. The heater is energized based on the readings of
thermocouples AT-HL-1/2.

B. Turbine Compartment
The ventilation system for the turbine compartment consists of a fan driven by AC motor, 88BT-1
(and 88BT-2, if operated in a lead-lag configuration). The fans are mounted outside the owner
Building.

Ventilation air enters the turbine compartment through gravity-operated dampers in the compartment
side panels and from the gas fuel module region of the accessory compartment as described above.
Air exits the compartment via a discharge opening and a CO2-actuated damper on the compartment
roof, a gravity actuated damper, and the ventilation fan.

The CO2-actuated damper is held in the open position by a latch that is released when the fire
protection system is activated. The closure of this discharge damper, the automatic shutoff of the
fans, and subsequent closure of the gravity dampers, seal the turbine compartment in the event the
fire suppression system is activated. In a lead-lag system, the gravity-operated back-draft damper
located on each fan prevents back flow through the standby fan.

The turbine compartment vent fans provide heat dissipation from the enclosure as well as sufficient
dilution ventilation of any small hazardous gas leaks; large leaks will be detected by the hazardous
gas detectors and require appropriate action. During normal operation, the ventilation fan starts
automatically when the unit fires during start-up. If the system is operated in a lead-lag configuration
and the selected “lead” fan fails to operate as sensed by pressure differential switches
63AT-1A/1B/1C or 63AT-2A/2B/2C, the “standby” fan will start.

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Following a shutdown, thermocouples AT-TC-1/2, located in the turbine compartment, control the
operation of the fan, causing it to start when the temperature exceeds the high temperature set point
and causing it to stop when the compartment temperature drops below the reset setting.
Thermocouples AT-TC-1/2 will cause an alarm to occur if the turbine compartment temperature
exceeds the high temperature alarm setting.

For humidity control during periods of shutdown, the turbine compartment fan motor is equipped
with heater 23BT-1 (and 23BT-2, if operated in a lead-lag configuration).

Heater 23HT-3A and 23HT-3B are provided for humidity control in the turbine compartment when
the unit is not operating. The heaters are energized based on the readings of thermocouples
AT-TC- 3/4. Thermocouples AT-TC-3/4 are located in the turbine compartment below the gas
turbine.

Thermocouples AT-TC-3/4 will also cause an alarm to occur if the turbine compartment temperature
drops below the low temperature alarm setting to indicate the failure of the turbine compartment
heaters.

C. Load Shaft Compartment

The ventilation system for the load shaft compartment consists of a fan driven by AC motor, 88VG-1
(and 88VG-2, if operated in a lead-lag configuration). The fans are mounted on the roof of the load
shaft compartment.

Ventilation air enters the load shaft compartment through gravity-operated dampers on the discharge
side of the ventilation fan. Air exits the compartment through a discharge opening in the
compartment roof. In case of a compartment fire, the fan motor stops and the gravity dampers close.
In a lead-lag system, the gravity-operated back-draft damper located on each fan prevents back flow
through the standby fan.

The load compartment vent fans provide satisfactory heat dissipation from the enclosure as well as
sufficient dilution ventilation of any potential risk associated with close proximity to the
hydrogen-cooled generator. The load compartment ventilation system operates whenever the turbine
is above turning gear speed or when the hydrogen-cooled generator is pressurized. If the fans are
operated in a lead-lag configuration and the selected “lead” fan fails to operate as sensed by pressure
differential switches 63AG-1 or 63AG-2, the “standby” fan will start.

For humidity control during periods of shutdown, the load shaft compartment fan motor is equipped
with heater 23VG-1 (and 23VG-2, if operated in a lead-lag configuration).

D. Liquid Fuel and Atomizing Air Module

The ventilation system for the liquid fuel and atomizing air (LF/AA) module consists of dual fans
driven by AC motor, 88FV-1 & 88FV-2. The fan is mounted outside the owner building.

Ventilation air enters the LF/AA module through gravity-operated dampers in the compartment side
panels. Air exits the compartment through a discharge opening in the compartment roof going to the
owner building. A CO2 actuated damper is located at the inlet of fan. This damper is held in the open
position by a latch that is released when the fire protection system is activated. The closure of this
discharge damper, the automatic shutoff of the fans, and subsequent closure of the gravity dampers,
seal the LF/AA module in the event the fire suppression system is activated. In a lead-lag system, the
gravity-operated back-draft damper located on each fan prevents back flow through the standby fan.

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During normal operation, the ventilation fan starts automatically with the atomizing air compressor
and will continue to run when the unit fires. When the unit is not firing, operation of the ventilation
fans 88FV-1 & 88FV-2 is controlled by thermocouples FT-CA-1A/B located in LF/AA module.
Thermocouples FT-CA-1A/B will cause an alarm to occur if the LF/AA module temperature exceeds
the high temperature alarm setting. As noted below, the same thermocouples are also used for
activation of the humidity control heater. The fan and heater are interlocked by thermocouples
FT-CA-1A/B so that both the fans and heater will not be energized simultaneously.

For humidity control during periods of shutdown, the LF/AA module fan motor is equipped with
heater 23FV-1& 23FV-2.

Heater 23FS-3 is provided for humidity control in the LF/AA module when the unit is not operating.
The heater is energized based on the readings of thermocouples FT-CA-1A/B.

E. Exhaust Diffuser Enclosure

The ventilation system for the exhaust diffuser enclosure consists of a fan driven by AC motor,
88BD-1 (and 88BD-2, if operated in a lead-lag configuration). The fans are mounted outside the
owner building.

Ventilation air enters the exhaust diffuser enclosure through gravity-operated dampers in the
compartment side panels. Air exits the enclosure through a discharge opening in the compartment
roof, which is going out of owner building through duct. In case of a compartment fire, the fan motor
stops and the gravity damper closes. In a lead-lag system, the gravity-operated back-draft damper
located on each fan prevents back flow through the standby fan.

During normal operation, the ventilation fan starts automatically when the unit fires during startup. If
the system is operated in a lead-lag configuration and the selected “lead” fan fails to operate as
sensed by pressure differential switch 63BD-3 or 63BD-4, the “standby” fan will start. Following a
shutdown, the fans will shutdown with the turbine compartment fans.

For humidity control during periods of shutdown, the exhaust diffuser enclosure fan motors are
equipped with heaters 23BD-1 (and 23BD-2 if operated in a lead-lag configuration).

F. Owner’s Building
Since this gas turbine unit is located indoors, the design of the owner’s building ventilation system
must be such that the pressure inside the building is always greater than that inside the turbine
compartment and the gas fuel module region of the accessory compartment. In the unlikely event that
a leak occurs in the piping inside either of these compartments, the ventilation system design
minimizes the potential for leakage of gas into the owner’s building. Differential pressure switch
96AT-5 senses both the turbine compartment pressure and the pressure in the owner’s building.
Similarly, differential pressure switch 63FS-5 senses both the LF/AA module pressure and the
pressure in the owner’s building. These devices will cause an alarm to drop if the differential pressure
falls below the device set point. The cause of this alarm must be determined and remedied as soon as
possible.

CAUTION

Failure to correct this alarm condition could result in a hazardous build-up of fuel gas
inside the owner’s building.

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