Operating and maintenance manual - Part 4

CONTROGEN HX
Static Excitation System for Hydrogenerator
100MW

Tri An HPP
Vietnam

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

ACCESSIBILITY Free

DATE 2014-05-16

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Remarks
Chapters
Yes No
Section 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 5
4.1 Important Information 5 X
4.2 Risks & Protection 6 X
4.3 Standards & codes 6 X
4.4 General 7
4.5 Safety recommendations 7
4.6 Maintenance schedule 8
4.7 General requirements 9
4.8 Weekly maintenance operations 9
4.8.1 Cleaning the cooling grids 9
4.9 Quarterly maintenance operations 10
4.9.1 Visual inspection of the excitation transformer 10
4.9.2 Cleaning air filters (if any) in the doors of the excitation cubicle 11
4.9.3 Inspecting the rectifiers for vibrations 12
4.9.4 Testing regulator changeover 13
4.10 Yearly maintenance operations 14
4.10.1 Washing the cooling grids of the excitation cubicle 14
4.10.2 Checking the thyristor bridge protection 15
4.10.3 Replacing the rectifier fan motor 16
4.10.4 Checking the resistors 17
4.10.5 Inspecting the field breaker 18
4.10.6 Inspecting the flashing breaker 19
4.10.7 Inspecting the self sync contactor 20
4.10.8 Inspecting the busbars 21
4.10.9 Inspecting the regulators 22
4.10.10 Regulators backup battery changeover 23
4.10.11 ControLCP backup battery change over 25

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 Notice to readers

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personal injury exist or may be associated with a particular use of
equipment.
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Hardware damage to equipment, a WARNING notice is used.
The CAUTION notice uses this symbol to emphasize that certain conditions
could cause damage to the equipment operation.
The INFORMATION notice with this symbol merely calls attention to
information that is especially significant to understand and operate the
equipment.
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documents belonging to the Operation & Maintenance Documentation set.

This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts have been
made to be accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations
in hardware or software, nor to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation,
operation, or maintenance.
Features may be described herein which are not present in all systems. Alstom assumes no obligation of
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Section 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

4.1 Important Information

Alstom Power Systems is committed to high quality products. In

compliance with our high standards of quality.
Users and Installation staff that operate on the equipment are qualified
and are trained.
Before performing any action on the equipment, the user should read
and understand the Operating and Maintenance Manual.
To reduce risks for yourself and your equipment, only an accredited
technician shall service your equipment or work inside it.

Alstom is committed to top customer assistance services.

If you require further information or face serious problem, please
contact:Alstom Power
Alstom Power Systems Customer Assistance
• Hardware repair
• Annual preventive maintenance
• Telephone, e-mail, fax, remote maintenance,
facilities support
• On site intervention on demand
• Software maintenance
• Site support and remote maintenance
• Commissioner and Customer training sessions
• On Site intervention
Contact: helpdesk.control-systems@power.alstom.com

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4.2 Risks & Protection

ELECTRICAL PROTECTION
Your equipment may imply various risks for you or your equipment.
These risks essentially concern Electricity
• electric shock
• transient increases and decreases in electrical power
• electrostatic discharge
As a result, you may be injured and/or your operator station may suffer
damage. Please remember that operating or working inside your
equipment may impact your physical integrity.

POWER OFF
Power off your equipment before hardware installation.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

Most electronic equipment is influenced by radio frequency
interference (RFI). Caution should be exercised with regard to the use
of portable communications equipment around such equipment. Signs
should be posted near the equipment cautioning against the use of
portable communication equipment.

STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES

Modules in the ALSPA system may contain static sensitive devices
which can be damaged by incorrect handling of the module. The
procedure for module removal is detailed in relevant product
descriptions and must be followed. All ALSPA equipment must have
labels fitted to the personnel to observe antistatic precautions when
touching modules.

4.3 Standards & codes

ALSPA Control System’s operation station has been developed, manufactured and
tested in compliance with the relevant standards.
All these standards are indicated in the following document
ALSPA System - Standards and Codes ptp20a49970
Always bear in mind that optimal operation of the equipment begins with the
compliance with its standards.

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 The abovementioned document specifies the certification, the operating
environment and the electro-magnetic environment in which your equipment should
be operated.

4.4 General

Preventive maintenance aims to ensure that the equipment works correctly, to a

high degree of reliability and availability.
The electronic boards do not require any particular maintenance, but other devices
could suffer from accumulations of dust, leading to flashover between live parts. In
addition the excitation system may be installed in a place where it is exposed to
strong vibrations; which could cause damage to the contacts.

4.5 Safety recommendations

Before any action detailed in this manual is carried out, the Site Health and Safety
Instructions should be read and fully understood. The instructions in this document
should also be read and fully understood.
Safety procedures must be followed to lock the excitation system during operations
inside the excitation cubicle by using a key switch or other equivalent devices.
High voltages and heavy currents are present inside the cubicle and on the
excitation transformer. People can be severely injured by accidental contact with live
parts (field breaker, busbars,...).
Maintenance work should only be carried out with the excitation system switched off
and all sensitive parts (field breaker, discharging resistors, ...) discharged. Before
starting any maintenance work, the cubicle must be earthed.
Requirements to maintenance personnel
Whenever the equipment is operated, maintained or used in any way, the
procedures in the Site Health and Safety instructions and any procedures detailed in
this document should be followed.
All maintenance personnel must be trained on preventive and corrective
maintenance.
They must be well acquainted with the excitation system, its power supply structure
(redundancy, etc...), as well as its operating modes (local, remote ...).
Personnel must be informed and trained in emergency actions like emergency shut
down, fire fighting etc...
Only authorised personnel may perform manipulations inside the excitation cubicle.

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4.6 Maintenance schedule

The following table shows the schedule of preventive maintenance operations.

Maintenance instructions are given below. If the quarterly inspections cannot be
performed due to the unit's operating cycles, follow the maintenance schedule of the
power plant to carry out the required visual inspections.

Maintenance works Weekly Quarterly Yearly Instruction

Excitation transformer (if applicable)
- Make a visual inspection of the excitation X § 4.9.1
transformer. § Error!
Check the excitation transformer. X Reference
source not
found.
Excitation cubicle
- Clean the cooling grids. X § 4.8.1
Wash the cooling grids. X § 4.10.1
Clean the air filters in the doors.(if X § 4.9.2
applicable)
Regulators
- Test regulator changeover (if redundant X
configuration). § 4.9.4
- Inspect the regulators. X § 4.10.9
- Regulator backup battery change over X § 4.10.10
- Local Control Panel clock battery change X § 4.10.11
over
Rectifiers
- Visual inspection of the rectifiers . X § 4.9.3
- Check the rectifier protections. X § 4.10.2
- Replace the fan motor (bearings) (X) § 4.10.3
Resistors
- Check the resistors. X § 4.10.4
Circuit breakers
- Visual inspection of the field breaker. X § 4.10.5
Visual inspection of flashing breaker. X § 4.10.6
Visual inspection of the self sync breaker. X § 4.10.7
Busbars
- Visual inspection of and clean the busbars. X § 4.10.8
To begin, after commissioning, this maintenance schedule should be strictly
complied with. Then it can be adapted to the specific conditions on the site.
(X) Periodicity to be adjusted to suit actual component life times. See the
maintenance instructions for component life times.

For component locations, refer to the cubicle layout drawing.

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4.7 General requirements

Although the electronic boards and most electrical devices do not need any
particular maintenance, some environmental conditions, mainly vibrations, are likely
to alter the reliability of the equipment. Under normal operating conditions, the
equipment only requires regular visual inspections and periodical cleaning.
The recommended cleaning consists of removing dirt and dust by means of a brush
and a vacuum cleaner, and oil and grease by means of a non-toxic cleaning agent,
ensuring sufficient aeration.
Recommended inspections include the following:
Check for the absence of dirt, moisture or foreign materials.
Check that all electrical connections are tight and clean.
Check that all parts are tightly secured with their mounting hardware.
Check that no cable insulation are worn, cut or burnt.
Note: Switch off power to the equipment before cleaning and inspection.

4.8 Weekly maintenance operations

4.8.1 Cleaning the cooling grids

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements

The excitation cubicle is switched on. Attention should be paid when

performing this work. Do not open the cubicle doors during this work.
Do not use a pressure water jet to clean the cubicle.
Preliminary conditions
The excitation equipment is switched on. No preliminary operations are
necessary.
Procedure
Clean the grids at the bottom of the doors with a dry cloth, a brush or a vacuum
cleaner.
Do not use any solvent to clean the enclosure.

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4.9 Quarterly maintenance operations

4.9.1 Visual inspection of the excitation transformer

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements

The transformer is switched on and carries a high voltage.

Do not touch the transformer and keep a safe distance from it.
Preliminary conditions
The equipment is switched on. No preliminary operations are necessary.
Procedure
Check the transformer for dirt or abnormal noise.
On an oil immersed transformer, check for oil leaks.
In the event of any problem, contact the maintenance manager.

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4.9.2 Cleaning air filters (if any) in the doors of the excitation cubicle

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements

The equipment is switched on.

Do not touch the busbars or any other live parts.
Preliminary conditions
The equipment is switched on. No preliminary operations are necessary.
Procedure
The filters can be replaced from outside the cubicle. Each door has its own air
filter.
Unscrew the bolts from the front mounting plate.
Remove the plate and the filter.
Clean the filters with hot water (max +50°C) or with a liquid solvent, e.g. solvent
kerosene or petrol. Wash the filter with cold water. Allow the filters to dry or use
compressed air. Apply a coat of oil (SAE 30 or equivalent) with a brush or use a
spray, especially on the inlet side of the filter.
Note: Do not use chloric solvents to wash the filters.
Do not leave filters with plastic seals for more than 10 minutes in a solvent.
Replace the filters when they are clean and dry.
Secure the front mounting plate with its bolts.

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4.9.3 Inspecting the rectifiers for vibrations

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements

The excitation cubicle is switched on. Attention should be paid when

performing this work.
Do not open the cubicle doors during this work.
Preliminary conditions
The equipment is switched on. No preliminary operations are necessary.
Procedure
Check for abnormal vibrations or noise due to the fan on the rectifier. If abnormal
noise and/or vibration is detected, this could be due to a damaged fan, in which
case the fan should be changed in the next scheduled maintenance step.
In the event of abnormal dust and vibration, inform the maintenance manager.

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4.9.4 Testing regulator changeover

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements

The cubicle is switched on. Attention should be paid when performing this
work.
Preliminary conditions
The checks below have to be performed before a regulator changeover is
command is sent.
Check that there are no problems or faults in the stand-by regulator,
Check that there are no problems or faults in the manual mode,
If OK, inform the control room that manual changeover from the active to the
stand-by channel or from the automatic to the manual mode, is possible in safe
conditions.
Procedure

The response of the generator must be carefully observed during the

changeover process. Check the generator parameter values. If the field current
and/or the generator voltage change considerably, switch back immediately to
the previous channel.
Check that there is no stand-by channel fault (and/or manual mode fault),
If OK, perform manually a change-over from the active to the stand-by channel
(and/or from the automatic to the manual mode).
Switch back to the formerly active channel (and/or the automatic mode).
Failure to perform such tests on a regular basis could result in malfunction, at
least in tripping of the Turbo-Generator unit, in the event of a regulator fault.

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4.10 Yearly maintenance operations

4.10.1 Washing the cooling grids of the excitation cubicle

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements
The power supply should be locked to prevent any other person from switching
on the equipment during maintenance works.
Preliminary conditions
The main power supplies must be switched off and disconnected.
Procedure
Clean the grids on the bottom of the doors with a dry cloth, a brush or a vacuum
cleaner.
Clean the grids inside and outside.
Do not use any solvent to clean the enclosure.

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4.10.2 Checking the thyristor bridge protection

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements
All unused power supplies should be locked to prevent any other person from
switching on the equipment during maintenance works.
Preliminary conditions
The main power supply must be switched off and disconnected. The auxiliary
power supply must be available for testing purposes.
Procedure
1. Checking the fused thyristor switches
Check the fuses micro-switches of each thyristor bridge. Open the blowing
indicator (with a small screwdriver) on each micro-switch in order to simulate
switch closing. Check the alarms corresponding to the thyristor faults. Shut the
indicator and acknowledge the alarms by pressing the "FAULT RESET"
button.
2. Checking the set points and proper working of thermostats (option)
Reduce the set point of the thermostat in front of the cooling duct of the
thyristor bridge.
Check switch closing by means of an ohmmeter. Check for a temperature
alarm and acknowledge it.

The setting has to be low enough to detect a low differential air pressure, clue
of the fan operation (i.e: between 20 and 100 Pa).
When the fan is stopped, check the contact actuation when the differential air
pressure is no more detected.

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4.10.3 Replacing the rectifier fan motor

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements
The power supply should be locked to prevent any other person from switching
on the equipment during maintenance works.
Preliminary conditions
All power sources must be switched off and disconnected. The cubicle and the
thyristor bridge must be earthed.
Procedure
The fan motor has an expected life time of 20,000 operating hours. In order to
keep the equipment in good working order, the fan motor must be replaced after
this time.
See in the curative maintenance section (part 5 of this manual) for instructions on
how to replace the fan motor.

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4.10.4 Checking the resistors

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements
The power supply should be locked to prevent any other person from switching
on the equipment during maintenance works.
Preliminary conditions
All power sources must be switched off and disconnected. The cubicle must be
earthed.
Procedure
1. Checking the discharging resistors
Clean the resistors with a brush. A vacuum cleaner or compressed air can
also be used.

Refer to the cubicle layout drawing to locate the resistors.

Check for loose cable connections.

Refer to the Curative maintenance section (part 5 of this manual) for

clamping torques.
2. Checking the overvoltage protection resistors (if any)
Clean the resistors with a brush. A vacuum cleaner or compressed air can
also be used.

Refer to the cubicle layout drawing to locate the resistors.

Check for loose cable connections.

Refer to the Curative maintenance section (part 5 of this manual) for

clamping torques.

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4.10.5 Inspecting the field breaker

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements
The power supply should be locked to prevent any other person from switching
on the equipment during maintenance works.
Preliminary conditions
All power sources must be switched off and disconnected. The cubicle must be
earthed.
Procedure
1. Cleaning the field breaker
Clean the field breaker with a brush. A vacuum cleaner or compressed air can
also be used.

Refer to the cubicle layout drawing to locate the breaker.

Trichloroethylene or a similar solvent can be used to clean the machined
surface of the electro-magnet. Clean and check the arcing chamber. The
arcing chamber must be checked and cleaned each time the field breaker has
tripped as a result of a short-circuit.
Check for loose connections.

Refer to the Curative maintenance section (part 5 of this manual) for

clamping torques.
2. Visual inspection of the field breaker
The contacts of the field breaker must show a clean and smooth surface.
Small charrings can be removed by means of emery paper. Contacts showing
deep charring marks must be replaced.
Check the coils of the field breaker. Coils showing shocks or cracks must be
replaced.

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4.10.6 Inspecting the flashing breaker

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements
The power supply should be locked to prevent any other person from switching
on the equipment during maintenance works.
Preliminary conditions
All power sources must be switched off and disconnected. The cubicle must be
earthed.
Procedure
1. Cleaning the flashing breaker
Clean the flashing breaker with a brush. A vacuum cleaner or compressed air
can also be used.

Refer to the cubicle layout drawing to locate the breaker.

Trichloroethylene or a similar solvent can be used to clean the machined
surface of the electro-magnet. Clean and check the arcing chamber. The
arcing chamber must be checked and cleaned each time the flashing breaker
has tripped as a result of a short-circuit.
Check for loose connections.

Refer to the Curative maintenance section (part 5 of this manual) for

clamping torques.
2. Visual inspection of the flashing breaker
The contacts of the flashing breaker must show a clean and smooth surface.
Small charrings can be removed by means of emery paper. Contacts showing
deep charring marks must be replaced.
Check the coils of the flashing breaker. Coils showing shocks or cracks must
be replaced.

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4.10.7 Inspecting the self sync contactor

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements
The power supply should be locked to prevent any other person from switching
on the equipment during maintenance works.
Preliminary conditions
All power sources must be switched off and disconnected. The cubicle must be
earthed.
Procedure
1. Cleaning the self sync breaker
Clean the SFC breaker with a brush. A vacuum cleaner or compressed air can
also be used.

Refer to the cubicle layout drawing to locate the breaker.

Trichloroethylene or a similar solvent can be used to clean the machined
surface of the electro-magnet.
Clean and check the arcing chamber. The arcing chamber must be checked
and cleaned
Check for loose connections.

Refer to the Curative maintenance section (part 5 of this manual) for

clamping torques.
2. Visual inspection of the self sync breaker
The contacts of the self sync breaker must present a clean and smooth
surface. Small charrings can be removed by means of emery paper. Contacts
presenting deep charring marks must be replaced.

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4.10.8 Inspecting the busbars

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements
The power supply should be locked to prevent any other person from switching
on the equipment during maintenance works.
Preliminary conditions
All power sources must be switched off and disconnected. The cubicle must be
earthed.
Procedure
Clean the busbars with a dry cloth. A vacuum cleaner or compressed air can
also be used. When using compressed air, keep a safe distance of 30 cm
between the tool nozzle and the surface to be cleaned. Attention should be
paid to the busbars and to the isolating pads. Do not use any solvent.
Check for loose connections.

Refer to the Curative maintenance section (part 5 of this manual) for

clamping torques.

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4.10.9 Inspecting the regulators

Special tools
No special tools
Safety requirements
The power supply should be locked to prevent any other person from switching
on the equipment during maintenance works.

Electronic boards may be sensitive to electrostatic discharges. The

maintenance technicians must wear anti-static equipment, or they must discharge
themselves to an unpainted surface of the cubicle. All electronic boards must be
stored in appropriate bags. Use an antistatic bench, connected to the chassis
earth of the cubicle, to work on the electronic boards.
Preliminary conditions
All power sources must be switched off and disconnected.
Procedure
Clean the electronic boards and the terminal boards with a vacuum cleaner or
compressed air (be careful when using compressed air).
Do not use any solvent to clean the electronic boards.
Check all protecting devices, such as the rotor earth fault protection, the
generator protections, internal fault protections.
Check for AC or DC power supply faults. Test the relevant alarms and
acknowledge them.
Check regulator or channel changeover (Active/Standby and Auto/Manu mode
switching).

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4.10.10 Regulators backup battery changeover

The battery should be changed every 4 years.

Special tools
No special tools (only a screwdriver)
Safety requirements
As this battery can be replaced with power applied to the regulator, this service
activity can only be performed by authorised personnel.
Preliminary conditions
This battery can be replaced with power applied to the regulator.
To prevent data loss, the battery must be changed within 1 min. with the power
off.

Procedure

1) Touch the mounting rail or ground

connection (not the power supply!) in
order to discharge any electrostatic
charge from your body.
2) Remove the cover for the lithium
battery. To do this, slide the cover
down from the CPU.

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 3) Remove the battery from the holder (do not use pliers or uninsulated
tweezers -> risk of short circuiting). The battery should not be held by its
edges. Insulated tweezers may also be used for removing the battery.

4) Insert the new battery with correct polarity. To do this, the battery is laid
with the "+" side up on the right part of the battery holder under the USB
interface IF4. Then secure the battery in the holder by pressing above the
left part of the battery holder.
5) Replace cover.

Battery reference : Lithium battery, 3 V / 950 mAh, button cell

equivalent ref. : 4A0006.00-000 .

The battery pack has a nominal shelf life of 3 years when stored at an average
temperature of 30°C (86°F).

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4.10.11 ControLCP backup battery change over

Special tools
No special tools (only a screwdriver)
Safety requirements
When the Local Control Panel signals the battery is low, you should replace the
battery as soon as possible

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

The circuit board contains static sensitive components. Before handling

ControLCP without the bottom cover attached, discharge static charges from your
body by touching a grounded bare metal object. Ideally, handle the operator
interface at a static controlled clean workstation. Also, do not touch the surface
areas of the circuit board. Dirt, oil, or other contaminants may adversely affect
circuit operation.
Cleaning of the screen is to be done with a wet cloth.

Preliminary conditions
Turn off the power to the panel.
Procedure
A battery is used to keep time when the unit is without power. The battery of
ControLCP does not affect the unit’s memory, all configurations and data is
stored on a hard disk.
To change the battery of ControLCP, remove power, cabling, and then the
bottom cover of the unit. To remove the cover, remove the eight screws
designated by the arrows on bottom of the unit. Then remove the chassis cover.
Take care of cables connected to the bottom cover.

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 Install in the reverse manner.

Remove the old battery from the holder and replace with the new battery.
Replace the bottom cover, cables, and re-apply power. Using windows, enter the
correct time and date.

Battery

The battery used by ControLCP is a lithium type CR2032.

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