Steam Turbine Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance FRFsystem

Frequency
h = hourly
Parameter
d = daily
Activity Work to be performed measured Remarks
w = weekly
No. or tested
m = monthly
y = yearly
1. Cleaning of filters Δ p across filter
and strainers
ƒ Switch over duplex
filters; and clean fouled
filter cartridges as
prescribed in 6.1-1130
ƒ Turn plate-type filters d
through two three
revolutions
ƒ Clean plate-type filters 6m -1y during appropriate
shut-downs and
overhauls

ƒ Replace filter papers in Δ p across filter as indicated by

fine mesh filter as criteria, max 6 m
prescribed in 6.1-1140
ƒ Replace fuller’s earth Neutralization 6m or as
filling in regenerating number indicated by
filter as prescribed in criterion
6.3-0082
ƒ Change FRF tank FRF level in as indicated by during appropriate
strainers; clean chocked strainers criteria shut-downs and
strainers overhauls
ƒ Regenerate air filters or Discoloration of 3m, or as
exchange filter filling filter filling indicated by
criterion

2. Cleaning of FRF tank after deposits in FRF 3-4y during overhauls

draining FRF tank
3. Keeping the FRF in FRF
tank at operating level.
ƒ Top up using FRF of the Level in FRF 1 d check; Top
same brand and with the tank up as indicated
same properties by criterion
4. Lubrication of motors of as specified by
pumps and fans the motor
ƒ FRF pumps manufacturer
ƒ FRF circulating pump
ƒ FRF vapour extraction
fan

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 Frequency
Parameter h = hourly
Activity Work to be performed measured d = daily Remarks
No. or tested w = weekly
m = monthly
y = yearly
5. Lubrication of the bearings as specified by
of the FRF vapour fan manufacturer
extraction fan
6. Lubrication of the valve 3m
stems at the lubricating
points provided
7. Retightening of the valve 3m of if leakage
stem packing detected
8. Elimination of leaks by leakage regularly, as
retightening flanges and indicated by
unions criterion
9. Checking of damping fluid 1 -2 Y
in vibration dampers
as prescribed in 6.3-0100
10. Charging of hydraulic Filling 1m
accumulators pressure

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