Combustion Inspection

Factors Affecting Maintenance

 Type of fuel
 Starting frequency
 Load cycle
 Environment
 Maintenance practices
 Factors affecting Maintenance
Type of Fuel

4
Maint. Factor

0
Natural Gas Distillate Crude Residual
Fuel
Factors affecting Maintenance
Starting frequency

Frequent start-
stops induce
thermal stresses
in high
temperature
section and
reduce parts life.
Factors affecting Maintenance
Load Cycles

Rapid load
changes induce
thermal stresses
in high
temperature
section and
reduce parts life.
Factors affecting Maintenance
Environment
 Abrasive  Affect filters life
contaminants in the & cause erosion
inlet air like dirt and of compressor
sand from storms. blades.

 Corrosive  Cause corrosion

contaminants in the of machine
inlet air like salts etc. internals.
Factors affecting Maintenance
Maintenance Practices

 Careful handling of parts

 Thorough inspection
 Good repair techniques
Periodic Maintenance of GT
 Combustion  8000 hrs
Inspection Once per year

 Hot Gas Path  16000 – 24000 hrs

Inspection 2 – 3 years

 Major Inspection  32000 - -48000 hrs

4 – 6 years
Combustion Inspection

Frequency
8000 hrs or
once per year
 Machine Layout
MI

HGPI

CI

MI: MAJOR INSPECTION HGPI: HOT GAS PATH CI: COMBUSTION INSPECTION
INSPECTION
Combustion Liners Ass’y
Combustion Components
Fuel Nozzle-as installed
Atomizing air

X-fire tube flange

Liquid fuel

Gas manifold
Purge air

Check Valve

Nozzle-Dual Fuel

Gas fuel
Fuel Nozzle Inspection
What to look for
 Internal leakage

 Deposits

 Plugged orifices

 Erosion

 Corrosion

 Wear
Nozzle Defects

Erosion

Wear
Fuel Nozzle – Final Testing
 Pressure & leak test
 Gas fuel flow
 Liquid fuel flow & spray pattern
 Atomizing air flow
 Combustion Liner
Spring Seal Hula Skirt

Dilution Hole

X-Fire Tube Collar

Rivets
Louvers
Cap Cowl Assy

Liner Sleeve

Mixing Holes
Flame Detector/
Spark Plug Hole
Liner Stop
Combustion Liner Inspection
What to look for
 Deposits

 Wear

 Cracks

 Hot spots

 Deformation

 Breakage

 Missing metal
Liner Defects

Wear

Crack
Combustion Liner Repair
Replacement of
 Crossfire tube collar
 Liner holder clamps
 Spring seal or leaves
 Cowl cap
 Weld repair of
cracks
Transition Piece
Crossfire Tube
What to look for
 Distortion
 Cracks
 Burning
 Missing Metal
 Wear
Crossfire Tube Wear

Wear

Wear
Crossfire Tube Retainer
What to look for
 Wear
 Bending
 Breakage
FFC’s Practices
 All crossfire tubes are replaced

 Already tested fuel nozzles are installed

 Already tested check valves are installed

 Already inspected & repaired combustion

liners are installed