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1 HISTORY OF MODIFICATIONS
Rev Description
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2 DOCUMENT SUMMARY
SECTION INDEX ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1 HISTORY OF MODIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 2
2 DOCUMENT SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................ 3
1 PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 HARDWARE EXPLANATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 TERMS DEFINITION........................................................................................................................................5
2.2 DEVICE NOMENCLATURE ..............................................................................................................................6
3 DEVICE & SYSTEM OPERATION DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................... 7
3.1 OFF-LINE WATER WASH SEQUENCE ..............................................................................................................7
3.2 ON-LINE WATER WASH SEQUENCE ...............................................................................................................8
3.3 FALSE START DRAIN LINE OPERATION ..........................................................................................................8
3.4 ADDITIONAL NOTES: FILL-UP, DRAINAGE AND SAMPLING ...........................................................................9
4 EVENTS: ALARMS & SEQUENCES ............................................................................................................................ 9
5 SYSTEM INTERFACES ................................................................................................................................................ 9

5.1 MECHANICAL INTERFACE .............................................................................................................................9
5.2 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE – POWER SUPPLY ...................................................................................................9
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Liste of reference documents
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number DESCRIPTION Document Rev
1. WATER WASH SYSTEM P&ID 0442 131T4580 LAST
2. LIQUID WASHING RECOMMENDATIONS GEI41042r LAST
3. WATER WASH SKID DESIGN MANUAL 132T6984 LAST
131T9382
131T9383
4. GT DEVICE SUMMARY MLI 0414 131T9384 LAST
131T9385
131T9386
128T2037
5. TURBINE CONNECTION TABLE MLI 0314 LAST
128T2038
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1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to give accurate details on water wash system for 9E gas turbine (GT)
model.
A loss in gas turbine performance attributable to compressor fouling can be detected by a decrease in
power output and an increase in both heat rate and fuel consumption. Compressor washing will assist in
removing the fouling deposits and restoring performance. It should be noted that full power may not always
be regained, as it will depend on the type of fouling (dependent of the site environment).
Regular compressor washing will help to maintain performances as well as allowing each wash to be more
effective. Specific intervals shall be determined based on user performance and site conditions. Compressor
washing may also slow the progress of corrosion, thereby increasing blade life and reducing the
contribution of corrosion products to the formation of fouling deposits.
The main components and arrangement for the water wash system in 9E is given in P&ID 0442 (document
131T4580). The description of the upstream water wash module is not part of the present document and is
detailed in the water wash skid design manual, document 132T6984.
The main functions of the system are:
- To wash the compressor for off-line and on-line sequences in order to remove the fouling deposits on
compressor blades and restore compressor performance;
- To drain water during an off-line water wash.
2 HARDWARE EXPLANATION
2.1 Terms definition

GT = Gas Turbine
HMI = Human/Machine Interface
IGV = Inlet Guide Vane
CPD = Compressor Pressure Discharge
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2.2 Device nomenclature

The controlling schematic is provided by P&ID 0442 (document 131T4580), and the devices and settings are
defined by MLI 0414 (documents 131T9382, 131T9383, 131T9384, 131T9385 and 131T9386). The
components used in the system and shown on the schematic are listed hereafter:
GE Device KKS Device
Designation
name nomenclature
Compressor off-line motor operated isolation ball
TW-1 MBU33AA401
valve
Compressor off-line isolation ball valve motor 20TW-1 MBU33AA401A
Compressor off-line flow orifice DI101 MBU33BP001
Compressor off-line manual drain needle valve HV121 MBU33AA502
Turbine off-line motor operated isolation ball valve TW-2 MBU33AA402
Turbine off-line isolation ball valve motor 20TW-2 MBU33AA402A
Turbine off-line flow orifice DI112 MBU33BP012
Compressor on-line motor operated isolation ball
TW-3 MBU33AA403
valve
Compressor on-line isolation ball valve motor 20TW-3 MBU33AA403A
Compressor on-line flow orifice DI103 MBU33BP003
Compressor on-line manual drain needle valve HV131 MBU33AA504
CPD instrumentation air isolation valve HV200 MBU41AA001
Continuous blow-down orifice DI201 MBU41BP001
Combustion chambers false start drain valve VA17-1 MBU41AA202
Combustion chambers false start drain valve limit
33TFD-1 MBU41CG301
switch
Combustion chambers false start drain temperature
WWTD-1 MBU41CT002
sensor
Combustion chambers false start drain temperature
WWTD-2 MBU41CT003
sensor
Gas turbine casing low point false start drain valve VA17-2 MBU42AA202
Exhaust plenum false start drain valve VA17-5 MBU43AA201
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3 DEVICE & SYSTEM OPERATION DESCRIPTION

The intent of on-line water wash is to restore compressor performances through frequent washing of short
duration at nominal speed and to extend the period between off-line washing.
When the compressor is suspected of being heavily fouled, an off-line washing should be performed at
cranking speed after gas turbine cooling down period.
In order to help the partner to design the water tank, the detergent tank and the sump tank, the fluid
consumptions for a full water wash sequence are the following:
- For a compressor off-line washing: 6540 liters (1727.7 gallons) of water and 273 liters (72.1 gallons) of
detergent
- For a compressor on-line washing: 1400 liters (369.8 gallons) of water
- For a turbine off-line washing: 26031 liters (6876.7 gallons) of water and 27 liters (7.1 gallons) of
detergent
3.1 Off-line water wash sequence

The off-line water wash is a one hour sequence of various steps (washing, rinsing and drying) which are not
detailed in the present document as it is fully explained in the GEI41042r.
As a reminder, the necessary conditions to initiate off-line washing are:
- Gas turbine cold and at turning gear and preparation sequence complete;
- Compressor Inlet Temperature (CTIM) shall be higher than 4°C. If this temperature is between [-10°C; 4°C],
then an antifreeze agent shall be added to the water wash to proceed off-line water wash (please refer
to GEI41042r for full details).
The off-line water wash is available when the gas turbine is at cranking speed and the wheelspace
temperature inferior to 67°C (120°F) greater than the wash water temperature.
During an off-line washing, water with detergent from water wash module is distributed to the off-line
manifold and injected into the compressor via nozzles. After being injected in the compressor, water and
detergent are drained from the compressor and the turbine casings via drain lines to the sump tank.
The off-line water wash valve TW-1/MBU33AA401 controls the water supply to the off-line manifold. The
valve is always closed (safe position) except during an off-line water wash sequence where it is energized
from the control panel. During the off-line washing, the drain valve VA17-1/MBU41AA202 drains waste
water from the combustion chambers and the turbine low point to the sump tank. The valve is
pneumatically actuated with gas turbine compressor discharge air. It is therefore in safe position (open)
when the GT is at cranking speed. The valve is fully closed when the pressure at the last stage of the
compressor reaches 3.17 bar (46 PSI) which is equivalent to around 80% of the GT full speed.
Waste water in the exhaust plenum is drained to the sump tank via a specific piping (see connection WW4
on P&ID 0442, document 131T4580). This drain line shall be equipped with a manual valve that has to be
provided by the partner, to isolate the sump tank from the exhaust plenum.
As the water flow rate depends of the specific water wash piping and nozzles pressure drop on site (as all
the routings are different), the set of orifices DI101/MBU33BP001 shall be drilled at its proper diameter on
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site during commissioning to satisfy the flow required (indicated on WW1 connection in MLI 0314,
documents 128T2037 and 128T2038).
3.2 On-line water wash sequence

The aim is to ensure the compressor cleanliness by frequent but short-terms washings during turbine full
rate operation, preferably at high load > 95 % in order to keep a correct performance level. On-line water
wash is initiated by the operator from the control screen while the unit is at normal operation and lasts at
least 30 minutes. The whole procedure is not detailed in the present document as it is fully explained in the
GEI41042r, but as a reminder, the necessary conditions to initiate on-line washing are:
• Washing skid and washing water available
• Gas turbine at full speed, therefore compressor IGV is fully open
• Temperature at the compressor inlet is higher than 10°C
The advantage of the on-line washing compared to the off-line washing is that it can be performed without
having to shut down the gas turbine. Indeed the on-line washing sequence is performed when the gas
turbine is at full speed and not necessary at base load. On-line washing, however, is not as effective as off-
line washing and it has to be used in addition of off-line washing, not replace it.
Warning: on-line water washing should not be performed while inlet bleed heat is operating for any reason.
Do not force inlet bleed heat off to satisfy this restriction. If inlet bleed heat turns on for any reason while
washing, the water wash procedure should be suspended (see GEI41042r for more details).
For an on-line water wash, demineralized water from the water wash skid is distributed to the on-line
manifold and injected into the compressor.
The on-line water wash valve TW-3/MBU33AA403 controls the water supply to the on-line manifold. The
valve is open only during an on-line washing where it is energized by the control panel. During an on-line
washing (=GT at full speed), the pneumatic drain valve VA17-1/MBU41AA202 remains closed (see
paragraph 3.1). In fact, there is no need to drain waste water since it is entirely vaporized in the combustion
chamber and ejected in the exhaust diffuser duct.
As the water flow rate depends of the specific water wash piping and nozzles pressure drop on site (as all
the routings are different), the set of orifices DI103/MBU33BP003 shall be drilled at its proper diameter on
site during commissioning to satisfy the flow required (indicated on WW1 connection in MLI 0314,
documents 128T2037 and 128T2038).
3.3 False start drain line operation

The valves VA17-2/MBU42AA202, VA17-5/MBU43AA201 are fully closed when the pressure at the last
stage of the compressor reaches 0.69 bar (10 PSI) with increasing pressure.
The valve VA17-1/MBU41AA202 is fully closed when the pressure at the last stage of the compressor
reaches 3.17 bar (46 PSI) with increasing pressure.
These valves are thus opened during GT start-up, under 80% speed. During a GT start-up with liquid fuel, if
the light-off is not detected, the valves in open position aim to evacuate the unburnt liquid fuel into the
combustion chambers in the turbine low points to avoid any unexpected fire at the next start-up. The main
false start drain valve VA17-1/MBU41AA202 position is monitored via limit switch 33TFD-1/MBU41CG301.
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As the evacuation of the unburnt liquid fuel after a GT false start is critical to prevent any fire during the next
start-up, the false start line is checked to be clear from any debris at each start-up thanks to the two
thermocouples WWTD-01/MBU41CT002 and WWTD-02/MBU41CT003. During GT start-up, the
temperature into the drain line measured by thermocouples WWTD-01/MBU41CT002 and
WWTD-02/MBU41CT003 is recorded at GT light-off around 25% speed, and then recorded again at 80%
speed, which is the speed at which the false start drain valves close. If the difference between these two
temperatures is lower than 10°C (18°F), then the false drain line is considered as plugged and the end of the
GT start-up is denied. An alarm is displayed on the HMI and the GT will then do a normal shutdown. In case
of hot restart failure due temperature rise lower than 18°F during hot restart only, the temperature rise
setting is allowed to be decreased but shall not be bellow 5.5°C (10°F). Refer to TIL2099.
3.4 Additional notes: Fill-up, drainage and sampling

The necessary fluids for the system are:
• Demineralized water and detergent for off-line manifold
• Demineralized water for on-line and off-line manifolds. General Electric does not recommend the use of
detergents for on-line washing because there is a concern for leaving detergent residue on the latter stages
of the compressor.
For the first filling and first tests, the pressure in the off-line and the on-line manifolds must be adjusted at
the right value with the set of diaphragms DI101/MBU33BP001 and DI103/MBU33BP003.
The water wash can be sampled on each off-line and on-line circuits, via respectively valves
HV121/MBU33AA502 and HV131/MBU33AA504.
4 EVENTS: ALARMS & SEQUENCES

The GT software has no control on the present water wash system. Necessary alarms and protections are
related to the water wash skid upstream this system. The main issue that can occur on the water wash
system is the electrical power loss:
- During an off-line water wash, this electrical loss will lead the motor actuated valve TW-1/MBU33AA401
to go back to its safe position (normally closed). The water supply of the off-line manifold will just stop
and the waste water will be drained to the sump tank without manual actions.
- During an on-line water wash, this electrical loss will lead the motor actuated TW-3/MBU33AA403 to go
back to its safe position (normally closed) and stops the water supply of the on-line manifold.
5 SYSTEM INTERFACES
5.1 Mechanical interface

See Turbine Connection table (MLI0314, documents 128T2037 and 128T2038)
5.2 Electrical interface – power supply

TW-1/MBU33AA401 power supply: 230VAC – 50 Hz
TW-3/ MBU33AA403 power supply: 230VAC – 50 Hz
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SECTION INDEX ................................................................................................................................................................. 2

1 HISTORY OF MODIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 2

2 DOCUMENT SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................ 3

2 HARDWARE EXPLANATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5

5 SYSTEM INTERFACES ................................................................................................................................................ 9

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2.1 Terms definition

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2.2 Device nomenclature

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3 DEVICE & SYSTEM OPERATION DESCRIPTION

3.1 Off-line water wash sequence

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3.2 On-line water wash sequence

3.3 False start drain line operation

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3.4 Additional notes: Fill-up, drainage and sampling

4 EVENTS: ALARMS & SEQUENCES

5.1 Mechanical interface

5.2 Electrical interface – power supply

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