ALARM RESPONSE PROCEDURE

ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE

1.0 BOILER MFT

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 PAF stopped  Detection Level 1 Alarm. (Trip Indication)
 SAF stopped  Check DCS page 10 DVOP #2 Furnace Purge for Trip First out
 IDF stopped signal.
 Boiler Emergency Trip on CRT  Verification the Cause of tripping through SER at Rack room
 Boiler Emergency Trip on OPC  Inform Supv, Supt and OM for the tripping incident.
 Total Air flow <25% MCR  Checking, Assessment and Evaluation of Trip Alarm:
 Furnace Press. High-high DCS - process (flow, pressure and temp.)
 Drum level Low-Low; <-254mm Local - Condition of Equipment, Transmitters, and valves
 Loss of all Fuel  Restart the Unit as Possible (depending on the Evaluation Result)
 Instrument Air Pressure Low-Low; <3.5 ksc  Check coal feeder A, B and C running status
 Furnace Temp. inadequate for Coal Firing;
>700 ◦c
 Furnace Press. Low-low
 All FA Blower Stop
 Drum level High-High ; >254 mm
 Cyclone Outlet Gas temp. High-high; >568
◦c
 Reheater Outlet Temp. High-High; >535 ◦c
 Turbine Trip

2.0 BOILER MFT MANUAL

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Activated Emergency trip Button Push
 Inform Supv, Supt and OM for the tripping incident.
 Checking, Assessment and Evaluation of Trip Alarm:
DCS - process (flow, pressure, and temp.)
Local - Condition of Equipment, Transmitters, and valves
 Restart the Unit as Possible (depending on the Evaluation Result)
 Check coal feeder A, B and C running status

3.0 MAIN STEAM PRESSURE HI / HI-HI
CONDITIONS
 Boiler main steam pressure
 PI-MS1002 & PI-MS2002
 Mains steam Press. HI ≥
130ksc
 Mains steam Press. HI-HI ≥
134ksc
4.0 MAIN STEAM PRESSURE LO / LO-LO
CONDITIONS
 Boiler main steam pressure
 PI-MS1002 & PI-MS2002
 Mains steam Press. LO ≤
100 ksc
 Mains steam Press. LO-LO ≤
72.9ksc
5.0 MAIN STEAM TEMPERATURE HI / HI-HI
CONDITIONS
 TI-MS1004 (1/2) & TI-
MS2004 (1/2)
 Main Steam Temp H ≥
548◦C
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Boiler Pressure Control Set at High Value
 Sudden Decrease of Load (Droop)
 Closing of Main Steam Control Valves
 Change of coal From Low to High Calorific
 Attemperator Problems (Stuck up)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Coal feeder Belt slippage
 No coal on belt
 Change of coal From Low to High Calorific
 Hunting of valves (Blow-off, Main Steam
Valves, Desuperheater Valves)
 Boiler Tube Leak
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Load Variation (Load-up)
 Change of coal From Low to High Calorific
 Desuperheater Abnormal (clogging or
sudden Closing)
ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check if the Blow off valve is Open. Then, manually control opening
of Blow off valve.
 Adjust the Boiler Pressure Control to Low set value
 Open soot blower line to help release excess pressure.
 For Change Coal, Set CCS to manual, Go to Page 11 Coal Feeding
System, adjust coal calorie correction.
 Increase MV to set coal calorie correction near HHV of new Coal.
 For Attemperator problems, Check the actual status of the valve at
local and troubleshoot (communicate with CRO). if still exist, File
SR for maintenance rectification
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check coal feeder status at local and make adjustments with close
coordination with CRO
 Set CCS to manual, Go to Page 11 Coal Feeding System, adjust
coal calorie correction.
 Inform Supv, SUPT and Dispatch for load adjustment decrease the
load to compensate the drop in pressure.
 For Hunting of control valves, Check the actual status of the valve
at local and troubleshoot (communicate with CRO). For sudden
closing of control valve, Coordinate with AO to Open bypass line
with close coordination with CRO to monitor flow and opening. File
SR for maintenance rectification
 For Boiler Tube leak, Follow SOP for Boiler Tube Leak
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Adjust 2nd stage desuperheater settings between 535 ◦c to 525 ◦c
 Manually adjust Boiler Pressure Control by decreasing set value to
adjust coal flow at CCS mode or Set Boiler Master manual and
adjust coal flow for faster reaction.

CONDITIONS
 Main steam Temp HH
≥550◦C
6.0 MAIN STEAM TEMPERATURE LO / LO-LO
CONDITIONS
 TI-MS1004 (1/2) & TI-
MS2004 (1/2)
 Main Steam Temp L ≤ 525◦C
 Main steam Temp LL ≤
510◦C
7.0 BED TEMPERATURE HI / HI-HI
CONDITIONS
 Furnace Lower Temp. Ave.
 TIFG 1090L ≥ 980◦C
 TIFG 1090L ≥ 950◦C
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 No Coal on belt/ Belt slippage
 Desuperheater Abnormal (sudden opening)
 Boiler Pressure control set low <125 ksc
 Finishing Superheater Panel Inefficient heat
exchange
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Not Enough Secondary air flow going to
staging.
 PAF bias to low
 High Coal Heating value
 Too Low Material Circulating at Furnace
 Bed Material Coarse or Heavy
ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Monitor Furnace Temp. and Temp. Gradient and stabilize MS
Temp.
 Set CCS to manual, Go to Page 11 Coal Feeding System, adjust
coal calorie correction.
 Inform Dispatch to Decrease load generation if necessary.
 For Desuperheater Abnormal Control Valves, Check the actual
status of the valve locally and troubleshoot (communicate with
CRO). If still exist, Coordinate with AO to Open bypass line with
close coordination with CRO to monitor flow and opening. File SR
for maintenance rectification
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Adjust Set pressure on Boiler Pressure Control to increase coal
feed rate.
 If belt slippage occurs, heck coal feeder status at local and make
adjustments with close coordination with CRO
 Conduct Sootblowing at least Twice Daily
 For Desuperheater Abnormal Control Valves, Check the actual
status of the valve locally and troubleshoot (communicate with
CRO). File SR for maintenance rectification
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Detection Secondary Air pressure drop < 1250mmH2o,
Check/adjust staging air damper opening suitable for the Load
Generated. Check/ adjust SUB damper for increase opening.
 Increased PAF bias, Observe Furnace temp. for reaction.
 If too low material in the furnace, Maintain Overall DP to
Required/align to Generator load and Conduct Bottom ash
withdrawal.
 Compensate by L/s injection, Increase gradually Air flow SAF and
PAF
 Increased DP by Sand feeding

CONDITIONS
8.0 BED TEMPERATURE LO
CONDITIONS
 Furnace Lower Temp.
Average
 TIFG 1090L < 820◦C
9.0 FAB-A/B STOPPED
CONDITIONS
 F-1055A/B and F-2005A/B
10.0 FAB-A/B BEARING TEMP HI/HI-HI
CONDITIONS
 TIFA-1055A1/A2 and TIFA-
2055A1/A2
 Temp. HI > 110 ◦C
 Temp. HI-HI > 120 ◦C
11.0 FAB-A/B PRESSURE LO/LO-LO
CONDITIONS
 PIFA-1055A/B and PIFA-
POSSIBLE CAUSE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 No Coal on belt/ Belt slippage
 PAF bias to High
 Too Much Bed Material
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Fan and Motor Bearing Temp. >120 ◦c
 Motor winding Temp. (U, V, W) >155 ◦c
 Fan and Motor Bearing Temp. >7mm/s
 FAB Local Stop
 FAB Electric Trouble
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Insufficient Lubrication to Bearings
 Blower Shaft imbalance
 Temperature transmitter abnormal reading
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Verify by Conducting Windbox and Bottom Ash withdrawal.
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check coal feeder status at local and adjust with close coordination
with CRO.
 Decrease PAF Bias
 Conduct Bottom Ash withdrawal.
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check if the standby FAB will Auto Cut-in and adjust the inlet
damper to desired outlet air flow at 29T/H
 Verify the cause of tripping.
 Notify Maintenance Department to check the Equipment.
REMEDIAL ACTION
 For Bearing Temperature HI-HI, Check if the standby FAB will Auto
Cut-in and adjust the inlet damper to desired outlet air flow at
29T/H
 Check Oil reservoir of Blower, Top-up oil, if found low
 Verification at local by AO through Equipment Noise
 Notify I&C team to conduct checking of transmitter.
 For Bearing Temperature HI, Conduct Change Over of FA Blower
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Conduct Change Over of FA Blower

CONDITIONS
2055 A/B
 Pressure LO < 3500 mmH20
 Pressure LO-LO < 3000
mmH20
12.0 IDF STOPPED
CONDITIONS
 MFT will be triggered
13.0 IDF BEARING TEMP HI/HI-HI
CONDITIONS
 TI-FG10561/ TI-FG10562
and TI-FG20561/ TI-
FG20562
 Temp HI > 80 ◦C
 Temp HI-HI > 90◦C
 For Bearing Temp HI-HI,
MFT will be triggered
14.0 PAF STOPPED
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Seal pot Windbox clogged up
 Inlet suction filter clogged up
 Faulty transmitters
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Electric trouble
 IDF local stop Push Button (PB)
 IDF stop command
 IDF trip command
 IDF hydraulic coupling working oil
pressure low low
 IDF hydraulic coupling working oil
temperature high high
 IDF Bearing vibration high high
 IDF motor winding temperature high high
 IDF bearing temperature high high
 IDF motor bearing vibration high high
 GAH stop
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Insufficient oil level on the IDF motor DE
or NDE side.
 Abnormal indication/signal from its
instrument.
 Not enough supply of cooling water for
the IDF bearing NDE or DE side
ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Seal pot windbox draining.
 Replaced suction filters
 Check the transmitters through parameter trending. If found erratic,
Call assistance of I&C for troubleshooting
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check IDF first out link on DCS
 Have it check by Electrical team for main breaker and soft starter
 Check local push button (PB) status
 Check oil levels of motor bearing, fan bearing and hydraulic
coupling
 Check hydraulic coupling working oil strainer differential pressure
 Check cooling water supply to IDF hydraulic oil cooler and ID fan
bearing.
 Check GAH status.
 Check the reliability of the instrument.
 Restart the Unit when repair is done and no major damages on the
equipment
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Top up oil for fan bearing
 Check the reliability of the instrument
 Check cooling water supply to IDF bearing DE and NDE side.
 For Bearing Temp HI-HI, Restart the unit when the repair is done
and no major damages on the equipment

CONDITIONS
 MFT will be triggered
15.0 PAF BEARING TEMP HI/HI-HI
CONDITIONS
 TI-FA10531/ TI-FA10532
and TI-FA20531/ TI-
FA20532
 Temp HI > 90 ◦C
 Temp HI-HI > 95◦C
 For Bearing Temp HI-HI,
MFT will be triggered
16.0 PRIMARY AIR FLOW LO-LO
CONDITIONS
 FIFA1071/FIFA2071
 Flow LO-LO < 200 T/H
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Any of draft fan stopped (FAB-A&B, SAF,
IDF & GAH)
 PAF lube oil pressure low
 All PAF lube oil pump stopped
 Electrical trouble
 Drum level low low
 Furnace pressure HHH
 Motor bearing temperature > 95 deg. C
 Fan bearing temperature > 80 deg. C
 Motor winding temperature > 180 deg. C
 Fan and Motor vibration HH > 15.6 mm/s
 PAF local stop Push Button (PB)
 PAF stop command
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Instantaneous occurrence due to faulty
transmitter
 Lubrication failure
 Cooling water failure
 Excessive vibration
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Faulty transmitter
 PAF damper abnormal opening
ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check PAF first out link on DCS
 Have it check by Electrical team for main breaker and soft starter
 Check local push button (PB) status
 Check oil level of PAF lube oil tank
 Check PAF lube oil strainer differential pressure
 Check cooling water supply to PAF lube oil cooler
 Check the reliability of the instrument
 Restart Unit when repair is done and no major damages on the
equipment
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check the transmitters through parameter trending. If found erratic,
Call assistance of I&C for troubleshooting.
 Visual checking of the equipment
 Check the lube oil system
 Check the Cooling water supply
 Check valve line up and valve throttling for lube oil to bearing
should supply > 1.0 ksc but < 1.6 ksc
 For Bearing Temp HI-HI, Restart the unit when the repair is done
and no major damages on the equipment
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Faulty transmitter & DCS glitch. Check through DCS and Call
attention of I&C engineer for calibration and glitch tracing.
 Visual inspection for local if damper has mechanical failure and
have it repair or replace by mechanical team.

17.0 SAF STOPPED
CONDITIONS
 MFT will be triggered
18.0 SAF BEARING TEMP HI/HI-HI
CONDITIONS
 TI-FA10541/ TI-FA10542
and TI-FA20541/ TI-
FA20542
 Temp HI > 90 ◦C
 Temp HI-HI > 95◦C
 For Bearing Temp HI-HI,
MFT will be triggered
19.0 DEAERATOR LEVEL LO/LO-LO
CONDITIONS
 For D/A Level LO-LO, LSLL-
CD11044 or LT-CD1104
1/2/3 (AVERAGE) < -2174
mm {BFP TRIP COMMAND}
 For D/A Level LO, LT-
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Furnace pressure HI-HI
 R/H temp. > 568 deg. C
 Electrical trouble
 Motor bearing temperature > 95 deg. C
 Fan bearing temperature > 80 deg. C
 Motor winding temperature > 180 deg. C
 Fan and Motor vibration HH > 15.6 mm/s
 SAF local stop Push Button (PB)
 SAF stop command
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Instantaneous occurrence due to faulty
transmitter
 Lubrication failure
 Cooling water failure
 Excessive vibration
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Stuck Up Deaerator Level Control Valve
 Faulty Level Transmitters at Deaerator
 Sudden Opening of Emergency Drain to
Condenser
ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check PAF first out link on DCS
 Have it check by Electrical team for main breaker and soft starter
 Check local push button (PB) status
 Check oil level of PAF lube oil tank
 Check PAF lube oil strainer differential pressure
 Check cooling water supply to PAF lube oil cooler
 Check the reliability of the instrument
Restart Unit when repair is done and no major damages on the
equipment
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check the transmitters through parameter trending. If found erratic,
Call assistance of I&C for troubleshooting.
 Visual checking of the equipment
 Check the Cooling water supply
 Check valve line up and valve throttling for lube oil to bearing
should supply > 1.0 ksc but < 1.6 ksc
 For Bearing Temp HI-HI, Restart the unit when the repair is done
and no major damages on the equipment
REMEDIAL ACTION
 For D/A Level LO-LO, immediately reduce load, then Reset the
BFP breaker at MV MCC. For recovery of D/A level, increase the
MV of D/A Level Control Valve or set it to manual. After level
recovers, restart the pump.
 Check the control valve and assess, apply troubleshooting if
needed
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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

CD1104-1/2/3 (AVERAGE)  Verify the level transmitter with the local level gauge
< -150 mm  D/A LCV may be set on manual or increase MV of valve, Call
attention of I&C for troubleshooting
 For sudden opening of emergency drain to condenser, Close the
emergency drain to condenser

20.0 DEAERATOR LEVEL ABNORMAL

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Any of the following is  Stuck Up Deaerator Level Control Valve  For D/A Level LO-LO, immediately reduce load for recuperation of
triggered:  Faulty Level Transmitters at Deaerator drum level, Reset the BFP breaker at MV MCC then restart the
- LSLL-CD11044  Sudden Opening of Emergency Drain to pump
- LT-CD1104 1/2/3 Condenser  Check the control valve and assess, apply troubleshooting if
(AVERAGE) : needed
LO-LO < -2174 mm  Verify the level transmitter with the local level gauge
LO< -150 mm  D/A LCV may be set on manually set or increase MV of valve, Call
HI > 200 mm attention of I&C for troubleshooting
HI-HI > 300 mm  For sudden opening of emergency drain to condenser, Close the
emergency drain to condenser

21.0 BFP AUTO START

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

CONDITIONS ON RUNNING BFP:
 BFP Electrical trouble
 BFP lube oil pressure LO-LO < 1.0 ksc
 Motor bearing temperature > 100 deg. C
 Pump bearing temperature > 100 deg. C
 Motor winding temperature > 150 deg. C
 Pump vibration HH > 16.4 mm/s
 Motor vibration HH > 14.1 mm/s
 BFP Suction DP HH≥ 1.0 ksc
 BFP Outlet Pressure LL < 155 ksc
 Check if the standby pump will Auto Cut in, check the parameters if
in stable condition
 Check the troubled BFP stop first out link
 For Electrical Trouble, call attention of Electrical maintenance
 Check the lube oil level at local and check for possible oil line
leakage
 Check the transmitter/s that cause tripping of BFP for possible
erratic signal call attention of I&C
 For D/A Level LO-LO, increase the MV of the D/A Level Control
Valve or have it manual
 For Suction DP HH, replace the strainer

22.0 BFP A/B STOPPED
CONDITIONS
23.0 DRUM LEVEL HI/HI-HI
CONDITIONS
 LIBR*001/2/3
 Level: HI > 127 mm
HI-HI > 254 mm (MFT)
{ 2 out of 3 }
24.0 DRUM LEVEL LO/LO-LO
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 See “BFP AUTO START” possible causes 
(except BFP pressure LL)
 D/A Storage Level LO-LO
 BFP Manual stop
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Faulty Level transmitters
 Sudden opening of Drum Level control
valve (FCVFW*130-1) or start up valve
((FCVFW*130-2)
 Passing bypass valve (V-FW*017)
 Sudden opening of Blow-off valve
 Sudden opening of HP bypass valve
during normal operation
 Sudden Decrease of Load (Droop)
 House mode operations
ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE
REMEDIAL ACTION
Check if the standby pump will Auto Cut in, check the parameters if
in stable condition
 Check the troubled BFP stop first out link
 For Electrical Trouble, call attention of Electrical maintenance
 Check the lube oil level at local and check for possible oil line
leakage
 Check the transmitter/s that cause tripping of BFP for possible
erratic signal call attention of I&C
 For D/A Level LO-LO, increase the MV of the D/A Level Control
Valve or have it manual.
 For Suction DP HH, replace the strainer
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check the reliability of the level transmitter, call attention of I&C
personnel for troubleshooting
 For Control valves sudden opening, check the DCS through
parameter trending, Check the actual status of the valve locally and
troubleshoot (communicate with CRO). If still exist, Call attention of
maintenance for rectification
 Retighten the bypass valve in close position
 For Drum Level HI-HI, after repair or troubleshooting is done,
Restart the unit
 For Housemode operation, Follow SOP for Housemode Operations
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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 LIBR*001/2/3  Faulty Level transmitters  Check the reliability of the level transmitter, call attention of I&C
 Level: LO < -178 mm  Sudden closing of Drum Level control personnel for troubleshooting
LO-LO< - 254 mm valve (FCVFW*130-1) or start up valve  For Control valves sudden closing, check the DCS through
(MFT) { 2 out of 3 } ((FCVFW*130-2) parameter trending, Check the actual status of the valve locally and
 Passing MBD or CBD troubleshoot (communicate with CRO). If still exist, Coordinate with
 Sudden increase of Load (Droop) AO to Open bypass line with close coordination with CRO to
 Closing of Mains steam Valves (CV or monitor flow and opening. Call attention of maintenance for
MSV) rectification
 Boiler Tube Leak  For passing valves, try to retighten in close position
 For Main Steam Valves, check for any valves for abnormal
opening, Check for flow demand and actual opening difference
must be <2% and maintain load
 For Drum Level LO-LO, after repair or troubleshooting is done,
Restart the unit
 For Boiler Tube Leak, See SOP for Boiler Tube Leak

25.0 COAL FEEDER OUTLET TEMPERATURE HI

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 TS-CL1061 > 70 ⁰C (varying
per coal feeder)
 LOGIC:
- If activated, the coal
discharge valve will be close
 Sponcom of coal inside the coal
feeder
 Erratic temperature switch/faulty
sensor
 External source of heat that hit the
sensor/switch
 Burned coal feeder discharge bellow
 Sealing Valve flow shortage
 Coal quality (wet coal) at discharge
plenum
 Check the alarm if exist at local and DCS. Assess the area and
remove possible source of heat and conduct housekeeping, if the
physical conditions were at low risk, wait for the temperature switch
to be reset. Then start again the coal feeder.
 Inspect the local for possible fire. If sponcom exist, manual
override the discharge valve of the coal feeder by: (For emergency
only, call assistance of I&C immediately)
*Removing the electrical actuation of the solenoid valve then
override the solenoid valve using screwdriver to open the position
of coal feeder discharge valve and start the coal feeder
*Reassign the instrument tubing of the solenoid valve (instrument
tube of open position interchange with the outlet port of close
position and vice versa), Open the air supply to open the discharge
valve of the troubled coal feeder, then start the coal feeder {Note:
Make sure that the air supply must be close during the reassigning}
 If above mitigation is not effective, ask the CRO to stop the coal
feeder, open the covers and manually remove the sponcom.
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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Check accuracy of transmitters. Verify using thermal gun or other
temperature measuring devices and immediately report to I&C
maintenance for corrective actions.
 For Burned Coal at Discharge Bellow:
*Verify the flow of the purging and sweeping valves. Adjust if
necessary
*Open the PA purging valve to scrape the burned coal into the
furnace.
*Increase the opening of the staging damper near the troubled coal
feeder to help sweep the coal.
*Immediately inform the CRO to stop the coal feeder and increase
the furnace draft to -25mmAq or more
 For Sealing Valve Shortage: Check sealing valve to its minimum
flow range, increase if necessary.
 For coal quality (wet), Increase sealing, purging and sweeping air.
Verify with the auxiliary operator for possible water ingression on
coal silo (if other coal silos were ok)

26.0 COAL SILO A/B/C/ ABNORMAL

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Any of the following is  Coal silo level high sensor/transmitter  Verify actual level at coal silo by visual checking
triggered: activated.  If found overflow, contact MAH MCC to immediately stop the coal
-LSH-CL1008-A/B/C  Coal silo level low sensor/transmitter forwarding or ask permission to pull the cord.
-LSL-CL1008-A/B/C activated  Conduct purging of level transmitter. If level still high after a series
of purging, issue SR for checking of I&C maintenance.
L: 2.0 H : 7.0  Report to MAH MCC or inform your superior to ask their supervisor
LL: 1.0 HH: 7.5 for the next loading

27.0 COAL FEEDER A/B/C STOPPED


CONDITIONS
 Any of the following is
triggered:
-LSH-CL1008-A/B/C
-LSL-CL1008-A/B/C
L: 2.0 H : 7.0
LL: 1.0 HH: 7.5
28.0 FURNACE PRESSURE HI/HI-HI
CONDITIONS
 Furnace Pressure HI:
PT-FG1085/1086/1087
AVERAGE > 30 mmH2O
 PSHH-FG1085/1086/1087
Furnace pressure is higher
than 267 mmH2O, 5
Seconds delay (PAF stop,
MFT TRIGGERED)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Coal feeder switched from remote to local
(manual intervention)
 Coal feeder discharge valve not open
indication
 Motor &Gearbox problem
 Signal fault from DCS to Field transmitter
(busted fuses/relay)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Pressure switch/ transmitters faulty/erratic
 Coal feeder belt slippage or coal feeder
stoppage
 IDF and hydraulic coupling problem
 Furnace Explosion/secondary combustion
 Loss of all fuel/MFT
 Damper Problem (PAF, SAF, FAB)
 Sudden drop of coal to the furnace (due
to accumulation after coal stoppage)
 Boiler Tube leak (Backpass Area)
ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Confirm with other coal feeders if it compensates prior to the
stoppage of the troubled coal feeder. (CRE).
 Reduce load if necessary
 Verify the Coal Feeder status in local if it is stopped and check the
selector at local panel if its on remote or local. If found local mode,
switch to remote and start the CF at DCS. (AO)
 For discharge valve not open indication,
-Mitigate by adjusting the open limit switch using the Allen
wrench
-Open the drain port of the valve and drain-out the accumulated
coal dust
-Open the top cover of the valve and remove the accumulated
coal dust
 If motor and gearbox problem, report to MMD&EMD
 Call I&C for assistance, bias the other coal feeder for coal flow
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Manual control of IDF, PAF, SAF to maintain adequate furnace
pressure. Report to IMD if confirm erratic.
 Verify the status of IDF and hydraulic coupling in its parameters
trend. Check the status of scoop tube and manually open if found
at fault. Call immediately maintenance for rectification
 Check the reliability of the level transmitter, call attention of I&C
personnel for troubleshooting
 For furnace explosion, reduce coal and air
 For Furnace pressure HI-HI, after repair or troubleshooting is done,
Restart the unit
 For Boiler Tube Leak, See SOP for Boiler Tube Leak

29.0 FURNACE PRESSURE LO/LO-LO
CONDITIONS
 Furnace Pressure LO:
PT-FG1085/1086/1087
AVERAGE < -50 mmH2O
 PSLL-FG1085/1086/1087
Furnace pressure is lower
than -267 mmH2O, 5
Seconds delay (PAF stop,
MFT TRIGGERED)
30.0 GAH STOPPED
CONDITIONS
 If GAH speed low low
occurs, 30 seconds timer will
activate before it signals IDF
to shut down.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Pressure switch/ transmitters faulty/erratic 
 Coal feeder belt slippage
 Boiler Tube leak
 Coal Feeder Stop
 IDF Damper/Hydraulic Coupling Problem
POSSIBLE CAUSE
 GAH motor/gear box problem
 Emergency stop push button triggered
ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE
REMEDIAL ACTION
Manually control of IDF, PAF, SAF to maintain adequate furnace
pressure. Report to IMD if confirm erratic.
 Verify the status of IDF and hydraulic coupling in its parameters
trend. Check the status of scoop tube and manually close if found
at fault. Call immediately maintenance for rectification.
 Check the reliability of the pressure transmitter/switch, call attention
of I&C personnel for troubleshooting.
 For belt slippage, locally check the status of coal feeder and adjust
the belt, accordingly, Reduce the Load if necessary.
 For Coal Feeder Stop, see “Coal Feeder Stopped” Remedial Action
 For Furnace pressure LO-LO, after repair or troubleshooting is
done, Restart the unit
 For Boiler Tube Leak, See SOP for Boiler Tube Leak
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Confirm if SV-PA2052 (automatic supply air valve) will
automatically open to drive the air preheater. If fail to open, put it in
manual mode and open it as soon as possible.
 Immediately verify in the local area if the motor really on stop
condition and air drive motor kick-in.
 If APH/GAH motor tripped condition occurred, contact EMD for
reset of breaker in the inverter panel
 If no tripping indication occurred or breaker finished to reset,
proceed to APH/GAH motor restart.
 Assign AO’s for manipulation of PA supply isolation valve of air
driven motor and for checking the pressure regulator.
 AO will close MIV slowly until approaching close and will closely
monitor the dropping of pressure at pressure regulator. Also check
the speed of the motor if it decreases.
 If the pressure drops approaching 0psi and speed of the motor
decreases, communicate to CRE. At DCS wait for the speed low
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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

indication activate
 If speed low indication activates, start immediately the APH/GAH
motor at DCS.
Note: Do not wait for the speed low low indication to occur before
starting. But if speed low low occurs, 30 seconds timer will activate
before it signals IDF to shut down.
 When APH motor successfully started, normalize the MIV for its
protection.

31.0 B/A SCREW COOLER STOPPED

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Stop command  Verify the actual status in the local
 Electric trouble/tripped due to overload  Report to EMD and ask assistance for the restoration of the
 Clogged up at BASC Cooler equipment then restart the unit
 Unclog the BASC cooler if found clogged

32.0 IRP POWER SUPPLY FAULT / ARP SYSTEM ALARM

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Check the PDP and IRP/ARP Panel breaker status
 Call I&C for assistance

33.0 MAKE UP WATER PUMP STOP

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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 MWP differential pressure > 1.0 ksc
 Demi water tank level low @<0.2m
 Faulty transmitter/s
 Electrical trouble/motor problem/pump
problem
 Verify and check at DCS if stand by pump starts automatically. If
not, start it manually or locally.
 Verify and check actual status of the pump on local
 Check and verify accuracy of DP transmitters and level transmitters
in its parameters trend at DCS. Report to Maintenance team if
necessary
 For motor or pump problem, Report to MMD/EMD for checking
and troubleshooting

34.0 MAKE UP WATER AUTO START

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 MWP common pressure low< 5.6 ksc  Verify and check at DCS if stand by pump starts automatically. If
 Running make up water pump stopped not, start it manually or locally.
 Verify and check at DCS if other MWP stopped.
 Check if MVMU1001(motorized valve make up)has an opening

35.0 FEEDWATER HEATER LEVEL ABNORMAL

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 HPH-1, HPH-2, LPH-1,  Stuck up/clog up level control valves  Switch level control valve to manual mode, then try to give open
LPH-2, LPH-3 (alternating and cascading) of the troubled command to LCV to confirm if the valve stuck.
 Any of the following heater  Open cascading drain bypass valve (if level high) by AO
transmitter or switch can  Faulty Level transmitter/switch If low, check for possible line leakage
trigger level abnormal  Possible tube leak if level keeps increasing  For faulty switch/ transmitter, Check and verify parameters trend in
 For HPH-1: and uncontrollable DCS. Verify level thru level gauge at the local field.
LS-HD1105 ,LICHD1105  Safety valve and drain valves passing  For Tube leak,
 Passing alternating drain control valve -Check the difference between pressure at inlet and outlet of
 For HPH-2: heater versus previous readings
LS-HD1106 ,LICHD1106 -Check the cascading drain opening during specific load vs
previous reading
 For LPH-1: - Isolate the trouble feedwater heater if deemed necessary
LS-HD1101 ,LICHD1101

 For LPH-2:
LS-HD1102 ,LICHD1102

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE
 For LPH-3:
LS-HD1103 ,LICHD1103
36.0 COOLING WATER PRESSURE ABNORMAL
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE
 PT-CW1156  Faulty transmitter
H: > 7ksc L: < 5ksc  Closed Cooling System line leakage
 ACWP pump stopped
 ACWP discharge pressure low
 ACWP Strainer with high DP
 Expansion tank level low
37.0 PLANT AIR COMPRESSOR A/B/C
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Motor Bearing Temperature High - High
 Main Motor Fault (Winding Temperature
High-High
 Final Stage Air Inlet Temperature High-
High
 Lube Oil Level Low-Low
 Lube Oil Temperature High-High
 Compressor 2nd and 3rd vibration high-
high
 Lube Oil Pressure Low-Low
38.0 INSTRUMENT AIR COMPRESSOR A/B/C
ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE
REMEDIAL ACTION
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Verify and check at DCS if the pressure at the discharge of ACWP
and discharge of CCWHE is below 3.5 ksc
 Verify if standby pump starts automatically. If not, check the status
of pressure transmitters at BASC with verification with other local
pressure gauges.
 For ACWP stopped, check the status at local and verify the cause
of stoppage/trip
 For Strainer at high DP, Conduct servicing of strainer
 For expansion tank level low, Check make up water supply to
expansion tank in auto, If not, manually open the valve to achieve
optimum/normal level
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Verify if standby pump starts automatically. If not, locally start
standby air compressor. Make sure that the system pressure is
stabilized.
 For motor bearing fault, Visual checking of motor bearing condition
and conduct thermal gun scanning for temperature high-high
verification
 Check air ejector for lube oil if pressure is on range
 Check Cooling water supply
 Check for lubricating oil filter DP or possible leaks in the line
 Coordinate to Electrical team Compressor Motor
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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Motor Bearing Temperature High - High
 Main Motor Fault (Winding Temperature
High-High
 Final Stage Air Inlet Temperature High-
High
 Lube Oil Level Low-Low
 Lube Oil Temperature High-High
 Compressor 2nd and 3rd vibration high-
high
 Lube Oil Pressure Low-Low
 Verify if standby pump starts automatically. If not, locally start
standby air compressor. Make sure that the system pressure is
stabilized.
 For motor bearing fault, Visual checking of motor bearing condition
and conduct thermal gun scanning for temperature high-high
verification.
 Check air ejector for lube oil if pressure is on range
 Check Cooling water supply
 Check for lubricating oil filter DP or possible leaks in the line
 Coordinate to Electrical team Compressor Motor

39.0 INSTRUMENT PRESSURE LOW-LOW

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 All Instrument air compressor stopped  Check if Standby IA Compressor Auto Cut In, If not manually start
 TRANSMITTERS: (AND  Possible Severe Leak on Instrument Air standby IA Compressor c/o Auxiliary
SIGNAL) Piping  If leak is verified, check for possible isolation and checking of
-PT-IA1706 < 3.5ksc  Instrument Failure (Transmitters/Indicators) affected instrument.
-PSL-IA1706  For faulty transmitter or switch, immediately call I&C team for
 MFT will be triggered rectification/bypass.
 If the repair/ troubleshooting is done. Restart the unit.

40.0 DIESEL OIL PUMP A/B STOPPED

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Motor Electrical Fault  Check for standby pump to auto cut In, If not manually start the
 Motor Bearing Failure pump at DCS or in Local.
 Immediately call Electrical Team for Motor Check

41.0 DIESEL OIL PUMP OUTLET PRESSURE LOW

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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Motor Suction Filter High DP  Check for standby pump to auto cut In, If not manually start the
 TRANSMITTERS:  Pump Stopped pump at DCS or in Local.
* PT-DO0005  Unit Start Up (or other unit start up)  Changeover Duplex Oil filter
L : 5 ksc ANN(OPC)  Diesel Leakage at pipeline, Relief valve  Supply valve must be throttled to 50%
LL: 3 ksc ANN(CRT) passing  Check the line for leakages, if found, retighten if able to. If its
 Oil return line control valve stuck severe, file SR for maintenance rectification
up/actuator problem  For control valve problems, check the parameters at DCS.
Troubleshoot at local if able to. If not, call attention of maintenance
personnel

42.0 HOT REHEAT STEAM PRESSURE HIGH

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 HPH 2 Level High at Full Load  Check if Reheater Blow off valve open. Manually control if needed
 TRANSMITTERS:  HP Bypass Valve passing to. Stabilize reheater line.
* PI-HR1003-1/2  Sudden Increase in R/H desuperheater  For HPH-2 high level, Check level or in Auto Mode. and used
H : > 39 ksc spray emergency drain to condenser if necessary.
 SH2 – Reheater Motorized Valve sudden  For HP Bypass Valve passing:
opening *Check the PV vs MV of control valve (CRE)
*Verify the opening at local (AO)
*Command close position to the valve (CRE)
*If abnormal position still exist, call attention of the I&C
maintenance
 For sudden increase of reheater desuperheater, Check for biasing
damper/temperature signal abnormal. If normal status, check the
reheater desup control valve status, then troubleshoot if needed.
Call attention of I&C if problem still exist.
 For SH-2 to Reheater motorized valve, close the motorized valve
and call attention of EMD
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43.0 HOT REHEAT STEAM PRESSURE LOW

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 LP turbine bypass valve passing/ or Open  For start up and house mode operation, check for LP bypass valve
 TRANSMITTERS:  RH Blow Off valve passing auto set value (>7.5 ksc) and LP bypass valve opening for manual
* PI-HR1003-1/2  Sudden opening of C/R to auxiliary control operation.
L: < 7 ksc valve  For RH Blow off passing, Manually close BOV.
 Faulty transmitter/s  For sudden opening of C/R to aux, Check PV vs MV of C/r to Aux
valve with verification at local then check the equipment supplied
by the auxiliary steam line.
 Check reliability of transmitter/s. If found erratic, call attention of
I&C personnel.

44.0 REHEATER OUTLET TEMP HIGH

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Unequal opening of biasing damper  Check for biasing damper stuck up and conduct venting on its IA
 TRANSMITTERS:  Abnormal Operation of desuperheater or supply to restore back to its auto position.
* TT-HR1002-1/2 (AVE) valve hunting.  Open bypass of desuperheater at local with precaution and close
H: > 548 ⁰C  Faulty transmitter/s coordination with the CRE
 Check reliability of transmitter/s. If found erratic, call attention of
I&C personnel.

45.0 CONDENSER VACUUM LOW

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Auxiliary Steam Pressure Low (<7 ksc) at  Manually operate if necessary at 9-10 ksc.
 TRANSMITTERS: auxiliary header  Check if the Cold R/H supply pressure less than 9.5 ksc which
PT-ST1110-1/2/3 > 0.14 causes supply valve to Auxiliary steam to closed
kscA
 LP Exhaust Hood Temperature High  Manual open if LP exhaust hood spray if necessary

 Gland Steam Pressure abnormal  Check for setting and pressure transmitter abnormal reading.
 Call I&C Team for rectification of transmitters

 Insufficient Cooling water supply to  Check the condenser inlet and outlet pressure. If not enough
condenser (Sea Water) pressure, check the status of the seawater line for possibles leaks.
Run the other seawater if deemed necessary.
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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Conduct venting of condenser outlet and inlet for possible air
intrusion at waterbox.

 Passing control or motorized valves
connected to flash chamber (heater
drains, extraction line, drain pots)
 Check the activity prior to worsening of vacuum.
 Double check at local and provide checklist (extraction, pressure
heaters and drains connected to flash chamber)
 Check the temperature of flash chamber if it increases versus
previous readings. Call attention of NDT for verification of valves
for possible passing

 Air leaks ( LP Exhaust Hood , Vacuum  Check the activity prior to the worsening of vacuum. Double check
Breaker, CEP Canister pinhole or sealing the sealing of vacuum related valves and equipment
problems)  Check the U-seals at gland steam condenser, fill if necessary

 Main air ejector auxiliary steam Y-strainer
clogged or stem trap passing
 Check the pressure of auxiliary steam at inter condenser and after
condenser if it is in range. If not, check the valves at local and
reliability of pressure gauge.
 Call attention of NDT for verification of clogged up and passing
steam trap

 Condenser Hotwell Level High  Open the condenser to ditch drain valve

46.0 LP EXHAUST STEAM TEMP HIGH

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Condenser Vacuum Low  Check if the LP exhaust hood spray will open. Manually open the
 TRANSMITTERS:  Low load Operation valve.
* TE-ST1110-1/2/3 >80 DEG  House Mode Operation  For Condenser Vacuum Low, see “Condenser Vacuum Low
CELCIUS - ALARM  Faulty transmitter/s Remedial Action”
 For Low load Operation, Follow Start up Procedure
 For House Mode Operation, follow WI for House Mode Operation
 Check the reliability of transmitter/s. If found erratic, call attention of
I&C for troubleshooting

47.0 HP EXHAUST STEAM TEMP HIGH


CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Low load Operation
 TRANSMITTERS:  House Mode Operation
* TE-ST1003-1/2/3 >400 DEG  Faulty transmitter/s
CELCIUS - ALARM  Ventilator Valve Fault
 Certain Opening of CV
48.0 BEARING OIL PRESSURE LOW
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Faulty transmitters
 TRANSMITTERS:  Leak at discharge line (Flange)
* PT-LO1003-1/2/3 < 1.3 ksc  Low Level in the main Oil tank
 Duplex Oil Filter High DP
 MOP/Motor Problem
 Defective PRV
 Clogged Lube oil heat exchanger
49.0 CONTROL OIL PRESSURE LOW
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Faulty transmitters
 TRANSMITTERS:  Leak at control oil dowstream line (relay
* PT-LO1006-1/2/3 > 133 ksc dump valve/fast acting solenoid valve
passing)
 Control Oil Filter High DP
 COP Motor/ Pump problem
ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Decease the Main Steam Temperature
 Attain Transfer Region Completed
 Increase MW loading
 For Low load Operation, Follow Start up Procedure
 For House Mode Operation, follow WI for House Mode Operation
 Check the reliability of transmitter/s. If found erratic, call attention of
I&C for troubleshooting
 For Ventilator valve fault, check status at local. Manually open if
found at close position
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check if the standby pump will auto cut in at DCS and at local.
 Check the reliability of transmitter/s. If found erratic, call attention of
I&C for troubleshooting
 For low level, call attention of MMD for refilling of main oil tank
 For Duplex high DP, changeover the filter
 For MOP problem, check for unusual sound and bearing status
through thermal gun scanning. Call attention of performance for
status check and maintenance for rectification
 For Lube oil heat exchanger, changeover the heat exchanger, then
call attention of MMD for rectification.
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check for standby pump to auto cut in and check If pressure
stabilized.
 Check for any valves for abnormal opening
 Check for flow demand and actual opening difference must be <2%
 Maintain load
 For Duplex high DP, changeover the filter
 For COP problem, check for unusual sound and bearing status
through thermal gun scanning. Call attention of performance for
status check and maintenance for rectification

50.0 NO. 1/2 TURBINE SHAFT VIBRATION HIGH
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Faulty transmitters
 TRANSMITTERS:  Critical Speed (Start UP)
* VE-ST1001-1/2 > .125mm  Sudden Change in Load (Droop)
 Bearing temperature high
 Uneven expansion
 Early Steam Admission
51.0 NO. 3/4 GENERATOR VIBRATION HIGH
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE
 Faulty transmitters
 TRANSMITTERS:  Critical Speed (Start UP)
* VE-GE1001-1/2 > .125mm  Sudden Change in Load (Droop)
 Bearing temperature high
 Uneven expansion
 Early Steam Admission
 Generator Cooling water supply low
51.0 GCB OPEN
CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE
 MFT Activated
 Turbine trip Activated
 Generator Trip Activated
ARP RESPONSE PROCEDURE
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check the reliability of transmitter/s. If found erratic, call attention of
I&C for troubleshooting
 Follow start up curve
 Check Grid Disturbance Emergency procedure
 Check Lube Oil Cooling water supply and TCV SV (46 deg. C)
 Turning Gear Operation at least 24 hrs (prior to steam admission)
REMEDIAL ACTION
 Check the reliability of transmitter/s. If found erratic, call attention of
I&C for troubleshooting
 Follow start up curve
 Check Grid Disturbance Emergency procedure
 Check Lube Oil Cooling water supply and TCV SV (46 deg. C)
 Turning Gear Operation at least 24 hrs (prior to steam admission)
 For the generator cooling water supply low, check the flow through
the sight glass verification at temperature gauges. If air bubbles are
seen, provide venting.
REMEDIAL ACTION
 See “ Boiler MFT Remedial Action”
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52.0 COAL MASTER FORCE MANUAL

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Any Coal Feeder Demand > 83.3%  Check the coal feeder status at local, if no abnormalities seen
 Any Fuel Flow Signal Abnormal REMOTE back the coal master
 Any Fans Flow Control Not In Remote  Check the status of fan dampers at DCS and at local
 All Coal Feeders In Manual

53.0 BFP DISCHARGE PRESSURE LOW

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 ARCV/ Check Valve of Discharge valve  Verify at DCS through parameter trending. Call assistance of
passing NDT for the passing valves verification.

 BFP STOPPED  See “BFP STOPPED Possible Cause and Remedial Action”
 Hunting Of Desuperheater Valves During  Check Desuperheater valves at DCS and at local if hunting is
Load Up/Down observed. If found erratic, Call attention of I&C for troubleshooting

 Boiler Tube leak  Follow SOP for Boiler Tube Leak

 Faulty Transmitter  Check the reliability of transmitter/s. If found erratic, call attention
of I&C for troubleshooting
 HP Bypass/Reheater Desuperheater  Verify at DCS through parameter trending. Check locally the
Check Valve Passing valve. Call assistance of NDT for the passing valves verification.

 Sudden opening/closing of Valves or  For Control valves sudden opening, check the DCS through
passing valves on Boiler Steam, Main parameter trending, Check the actual status of the valve locally
Steam System (Main FCV, MBD, CBD, and troubleshoot (communicate with CRO). If still exist, Call
Blow off, Bypass system) attention of maintenance for rectification

54.0 TURNING GEAR FAILURE

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Turning Gear Motor Failure  Check the turning gear at local, try to reset and start again
 Permissive not comply.  Check the MSV and ICV if full close, bearing pressure at normal
and hand turning solenoid valve not triggered
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CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Immediately call assistance of Electrical Maintenance if it fails
again.
 Proceed with Hand Turning

54.0 SINGLE ELEMENT SELECTED

CONDITIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDIAL ACTION

 Faulty/ Erratic Flow, Temp Transmitters  Check the reliability of transmitter/s. If found erratic, call attention of
(Eco Inlet, Main Steam) I&C for troubleshooting
 Boiler Main Steam Flow < 100t/H  Check at DCS and at local the status of Boiler Water System.
 Manually Select Single Element Report any abnormalities found.