Steam Turbine Testing during Shut-down

Maintenance

Introduction Test performance

Tests that demonstrate the proper functioning of
important components must be performed during shut
down of the turbine generator unit.
The scope of the tests performed is listed in the Test
interval instruction [1].
Test Procedures
Test prerequisites, test activities and criteria in tabular
form are intended to simplify testing.
Take care to avoid any risks to people or machines while
performing tests.
Any simulated condition necessary for the tests must be
cancelled after completion of tests.
Steam inlet valves may only be opened for test purposes
if the piping system upstream of those valves is not under
pressure and the system concerned have been cleared
for testing.
Test performance must be recorded.

The tables can also be used as checklists. When no If incorrect operation of the equipment being tested
specific instructions are given for any test, the test occurs, take action establishing full operational reliability
sequences shown in the table must be followed. of the turbine generator unit immediately.

A number of tests require certain components be in a Pay attention to fault tracing instructions.
definite position (e.g. main trip valves in operating
position, stop valves closed, etc.).

The operating sequence establishing certain operating

conditions is given in the form of general instructions to
avoid constant repetition in the tables of test sequences. Also refer to the following sections:

[1] 6.2-002. : Testing of turbine components

[2] 6.3-0061 : Testing during standstill

Equipment tested o Preconditions Date

() Test Step Result
o Type of test
• Result Tested by
Main trip valves in operating
position
{ Stop valves closed o Starting and load limit device not in 0%
position
o Test valves of stop valves in left-hand
end position ( = stop valves open)
(1) Move test valve pilot into right-hand
end position ( = stop valves closed)
using hand wheel
(2) Bring starting and load limit device
into 0 % position
• Main trip valves in operating position
(3) Bring starting and load limit device
into 40 % position

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 Equipment tested o Preconditions Date
o Type of test () Test Step Result
• Result Tested by

• Main trip valves in operating position

and ready to trip
• Stop valves closed

o Stop valves open o Starting and load limit device not in 0%

position
o Test valves of stop valves in left-hand
end position
(1) Bring starting and load limit device
into 0 % position
• Main trip valves in operating position
(2) Bring starting and load limit device
into 40 % position
• Main trip valves in operating position
and ready to trip
• Stop valves open
Overspeed trip
o Overspeed test after test interval o Generator not synchronized
or after inspections and repairs o Turbine generator unit at rated speed
(See also instruction 6.3-0030)
o Turbine at operating temperature
(1) Raise speed reference to maximum
• Speed approx. 107%
(2) Switch off Electro-hydraulic controller
(3) Run up to trip speed by pressing
mechanical push button on hydraulic
speed governor
(4) Verify operation of overspeed trip
• Trip speed
• Stop and control valves closed
Control valves and reverse power
protection relay
o Leak test valves o Generator synchronized
and o Load > 0 %
o Functional test (reverse power o Speed governor effective
relay)
(1) Lower speed set point

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 Equipment tested o Preconditions Date
o Type of test () Test Step Result
• Result Tested by

• Secondary pressures < opening

pressure for control valves
• Control valves 0%
(2) Verify operation of reverse power
protection relay
• Reverse power protection relay
operated
• Generator breaker tripped
or
• Reverse power protection relay not
operating (see serious faults 6.2-0410)

Auxiliary oil pump

o Pressure dependent on o Stop and control valves closed
command
o Turbine speed dropping
(1) Verify startup of auxiliary oil pump on
pressure-dependent command
• Auxiliary oil pump on

Jacking oil pump

o Speed dependent on command o Stop and control valves closed
o Turbine speed dropping
(1) Verify startup of jacking oil pump on
speed-dependent command
• Jacking oil pump on

Turning gear oil valve

o Speed-dependent open o Stop and control valves closed
command
o Turbine speed dropping
(1) Verify opening of turning gear oil
valve on speed-dependent command
• Turning gear oil valve open

Condenser Safety devices

o Response of electrical o Turbine generator unit not operating
condenser safety device
o Condenser plant operating

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 Equipment tested o Preconditions Date
o Type of test () Test Step Result
• Result Tested by

o Criteria for shut down of condenser

plant fulfilled
o Main trip valves in operating position
o Stop valves closed
(1) Reduce condenser vacuum
(2) Verify operation of electrical condenser
safety device
• Trip initiated
(3) Restore main trip valves to normal
operating position

o Response of hydraulic low o Condenser safety device test

vacuum trip (electrical) performed
o Condenser vacuum > trip vacuum
(hydraulic)
o Main trip valves in operating position
o Stop valves closed
(1) Simulated turbine speed by screwing
in locking bolt on low-vacuum trip
(2) Reduce condenser vacuum
(3) Verify operation of electrical condenser
safety device
• Trip initiated
(4) Restore main trip valves to normal
Operating position
(5) Cancel hydraulic speed simulation
(Unscrew locking bolt on low-vacuum
trip)
(6) Move test valve into operating position

Condenser Safety devices for

bypass operation
o Response of hydraulic low o Condensate extraction pumps
vacuum trip operating
o Condenser pressure Pabs < 0.5 bar
o Criteria for shut down of condenser
plant fulfilled

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 Equipment tested o Preconditions Date
o Type of test () Test Step Result
• Result Tested by

o Bypass operation ended

(1) Press push-button of LP bypass
governor
• Signal pressure for bypass control
valves > 1.7 bar < 2.06 bar
• Bypass stop valves
(2) Operate push-button of LP Bypass limit
controller to inhibit response due to
reduction of condenser vacuum
(3) Reduce condenser vacuum
(4) Verify operation of low vacuum trip
• Signal pressure upstream of bypass
control valves reduced

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