Gas supply system

Gas supply system

VENTILATION

GAS S UPPLY GAS REGULATING UNIT GAS ENGINE

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 Function

• The gas pressure must always remain higher than the charge
air pressure
• The safety system will stop the engine if the difference
between the gas pressure and the charge air pressure
becomes to small or too large
• The shut-off valves on the gas regulating unit are closed
during a normal stop sequence
• An emergency stop sequence will close the shut-off valves

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 Function

• Reduces the inlet pressure

• Distributes the gas to the main system and to the pre-
combustion system
• Pressure regulator operated by a control air system
• The pressure is controlled by a 4-20 mA IP-converter
• The gas pressure will vary depending on the engine load
• Opening, closing and venting is electrically controlled

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 Function
Single and double line unit are available.
Single line with only one controlled gas
pressure to the engine and double line for
engines with separately controlled
prechamber pressure.
Single line: 12V34SG, 18V34SG, 18V32DF,
18V50DF
Double line: 9L34SG, 16V34SG, 20V34SG

The GRU can also be equipped with a

turbine flow meter, for engine specific flow
metering.

The standard gas regulating unit is for

pressures up to 6 bar(g). If the line gas
pressure is higher the GRU can be equipped
with a safety shut-off valve. The maximum
gas pressure is than 16 bar.

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 Components

• Gas regulating unit includes:

– Filter
– Instruments
– Pressure regulators
– Shut-off valves
– Ventilating valves
• Outlet pressure is controlled by engine control system
according to engine load
• Main shut of valve
– shuts of the gas feeding line to the plant
– located outside the building
– Should always be closed in case of gas leak, gas fire or gas
explosion.

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 Gas Regulating Unit

Common components:
• Isolation valve
• Filter
• Flow meter
• Pressure gauge
• Pressure transmitter

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 Gas Regulating Unit

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 Gas Regulating Unit

Control Air Compressed Air

Vent
Vent Vent

Ball valve Filter

Electro-pneumatic
Downstream pipe shut-off valves

Pilot operated
Main Pressure Regulator

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 Flow Diagram

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 Filter

Particle filter
• Filter body
• Filter insert
• Differential pressure gauge
(remote indication)

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 Filter

Filter insert

Particle filter
Efficiency 99% of 0.2µm particle size

Magnetic insert
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 Flowmeter

Flow meter
•Turbine type flow meter
• Flow computer connected to the flow
meter. Converts the actual flow to normal
cubic meters. Flow computer type EC694

• Standard: industrial type flow meter

accuracy 1% (0.2x Qmax – Qmax)

• Option: custody transfer flow meter

accuracy 0.5% (0.2x Qmax – Qmax)

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 Flowmeter
Counting
mechanism
00064419
F 1.4

Meter housing

Setscrew

Turbine wheel
Sensor

Permanent magnet

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Flow straightener Pressure tap pr
 Flowmeter

Note! 9V

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 Pressure Regulator

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 Pressure Regulator

• Pressure regulator is operated using control air

• Regulated by electro-pneumatic regulator valves with a 4-20 mA
input signal
• Pressure regulator designed to keep the outlet pressure of the
natural gas at different pressures -without pulsation.
• The regulator consists of the main valve body and the functional
units “regulator”, “pilot valve” and “safety shut-off valve” (SAV)

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 Regulator RMG402 with pilot valve 640

Pilot RMG 640

Main valve
RMG 402
Valve parts

Closing spring

Pilot valve

Diaphragm

Slotted plate

Safety shut-off valve

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RMG 674 / K6
 Safety shut-off valve (SAV)

• SSV is required when inlet pressure is over 6 bar(g)

• Max pressure is 16 bar(g)

• Automatically closes the regulator when the downstream pressure

has increased over the limit
• Positioned beneath the regulator

• Can only be manually reset

• Resetting shall be done carefully and by using the re-engagement
differential pressure

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 I/P converter
I/P converter setting

Outlet pressure [bar]

4

1
0.5 bar
0

5.3 mA
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Current signal [mA]
I/P converter

4…20 mA simulator
1. Adjust the gas pressure to zero at 4 mA by using
the pilot valve adjustment screw.
2. Adjust the pressure to 0,5 bar at 5,3 mA by using
the I/P-converter zero adjustment screw.
3. Set the pressure to 3 bar at 12 mA by using the
I/P- converter span adjustment screw.
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 Shut-off and venting valves

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 Shut-off and venting valves

Compressed Air
1. Shut-off valves with actuator
2. Air valve
3. Vent valve 2

Valves are operated by Vent Vent

compressed air 3
1
• Solenoid valves remain open as
long as the operating voltage is
applied
• Vent valves are closed as long
as the operating voltage is
applied
Pressure
Switch

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 Shut-off and venting valves

Electro – Pneumatic – Valve EPVA

• Closed on current failure

• According to EN161

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 Shut-off and venting valves

Electro – Pneumatic – Valve EPVO

• Open on current failure

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 GRU operational statuses

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 Activation of the gas regulating unit

Before start the following things should be checked:

1. Make a visual check of the entire unit
– Check that no work is performed on the unit, and that all flanges are
bolted together and that all connections are installed and secured

2. Dispose any unsecured items or debris near the unit that may inhibit
operation or could cause injury

3. Ensure that the engine room is well ventilated and free of gas

4. Check that the main gas valve on the gas regulating unit is closed

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 Activation of the gas regulating unit

5. Check that the gas inlet pressure is normal

6. Check that the control air pressure is sufficient to operate the system

7. Check that the manual vent valve on the gas train is closed

8. Open up all manual shut-off valves to instrument and control units

9. Check that the safety shut-off function on the pressure regulator is

reset

10. Check that the electrical control system is active and power
available

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 Activation of the gas regulating unit

11. Open the gas main shut-off valve outside the building

12. Open the main gas valve on the gas regulating unit

13. Check that the gas regulating unit is functioning properly

14. Check that the shut-off valves are gastight

15. Check that the engine is ready for start

Caution! If the gas regulating unit has been opened for maintenance
or repair, it should be ventilated properly!

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 Monitoring the gas regulating unit

• Daily checks during normal operation and supervision

• Check the temperature and pressure in the system
• Check the pressure drop over the filtration unit
• Check for leakage

Caution!
If gas is found to leak into the engine room, it is essential that the
engine and the gas supply system are shut down immediately.
Leave the engine room and do not enter until the room has been
properly ventilated to remove any trace of gas.

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 Monitoring the gas regulating unit

Following start blockings, alarms and shutdowns are caused by

the gas regulating unit:

• Main gas pressure difference

• Prechamber gas pressure difference
• Low and high gas pressure
• Low and high gas temperature
• Safety valve tripped

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 Shutting down

Control Air Compressed Air

1 2
Vent
Vent Vent

Ball valve Filter

Electro-pneumatic
Downstream pipe shut-off valves

Pilot operated
Main Pressure Regulator

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 Shutting down

1. Close the main gas inlet valve (1) on the gas train
2. Close the main shut-off valve outside the building.
3. Open the manual ventilation valve (2) if the gas regulating unit shall
be shut down for any prolonged time.

Caution!
If maintenance shall be performed on any part of the system, this
may require closing and locking the main inlet gas valve (1)

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