GEK 97310

VOLUME I
 ADDENDUM I

ADDENDUM I

INDUSTRIAL GAS TURBINE MODEL

7LM2500PC101B

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph Title Page

1-0 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... I-3

2-0 REFERENCE DATA .................................................................................. I-3
3-0 DR AWINGS ..................................................................
INSTALLATION DRA I-3
4-0 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ................................................................. I-3
5-0 INSTRUMENTATION AND SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS ................... I-4
6-0 SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... I-6
6-1.
6-1.1
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7-0 OPTIONAL HARDWARE HARDWARE KITS - 7LM2500PC101B ............................ I-6
8-0 GAS TURBINE OPERATION OPERATION .................................................................. I-6
8-1 PERFORMANCE RATINGS AND OPERATING OPERATING LIMITS LI MITS .................. I-7
8-1.
8-1.1
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8-2 OPERATION ..............................................................................
INITIAL OPERATION I-15
8-2.
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8-2.
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8-2.
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Requiired red forfor Moni
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8-2.
8-2.4
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8-2.
8-2.5
5 Gas
Gas Tur
Turbibine
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8-2.
8-2.6
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8-2.7
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8-2.8
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8-2.
8-2.13
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8-2.15
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8-4 EMERGENCY OPERATION ................................................................... I-29
8-4.
8-4.1
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8-4.2
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure Title Page

1 Trans
ransie
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nt Temper
emperat
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2 Deleted
3 Typical
ypical Accel
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LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page

1 INST
INSTRU
RUME
MENT
NTA ATION
TION CON
CONNE NECT CTIO IONS NS - 7LM 7LM25 2500 00PC PC10 101B..
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2 SUPPL
SUPPLYY CONN
CONNEC ECTI
TION
ONS S - 7LM250
7LM2500P 0PC1 C101B..
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3 GAS
GAS TURB
TURBININEE OPER
OPERAATING
TING LIM LIMIT ITS..
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5 STAR
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GAS TUR
TURBI
BINE
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1-0 INTRODUCTION. Combustor 120 (54)
The information contained herein describes the High Pr
Pressure Tu
Turbine Ro
Rotor 419 (1
(190)
7LM2500PC101B model gas turbine basic
High Pressure Turbine Nozzle,
configuration and control system differences.
Stage-1 68 (31)
In addition, the coverage of reference data,
instrumentation and supply connections, spe- High Pressure Turbine Nozzle,
cial servicing requirements, optional hardware Stage-2 127 (58)
kits and the complete gas turbine operating Turbine Mid Frame 530 (240)
instructions for the 7LM2500PC101B model Low Pressure Turbine Rotor 1095 (497)
are included. Low Pr
Pressure Tu
Turbine St
Stator 601 (2
(273)
Turbine Rear Frame 1071 (486)
2-0 REFERENCE DATA.
High Speed Coupling Shaft For-
EQUIPMENT ward Adapter 91 (41)
Vari
Variab
able
le Stat
Stator
or Actu
Actuat
atin
ing
g Mech
Mech 19 (9)
(9)
Gas Turbine Assembly Outs
Outsid
idee Pipi
Piping
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and Brac
Bracke
keti
ting
ng 278
278 (126
(126))
(General Electric Co., Cincinnati, Ohio)
Model No. 7LM2500PC101B DRAWING LIST
Dwg. No. L24290G03
Drawing No.
PERFORMANCE RATING Gas Tu
Turbine In
Installation Dw
Dwg L31705
Fuel System Flow Diagram L24327
Refer to paragraph 8-1.
Lubrication System Flow Dia L24328
GAS TURBINE WEIGHTS Electrical Diagram L24329
Ignition Units L21454P02
The average weights of the major gas turbine
Gas Turbine Assembly Dwg L24290G03
components are:

3-0 INS
INSTALLAT DRAWINGS.
LATION DRA
Component Wt-Lbs/(Kg)
A complete set of installation drawings have
Gas turbine - including inlet duct,
 been provided.
centerbody, exhaust diffuser,
and coupling nut 7396 (3355)
4-0 DESCRIPTION.
EQUIPMENT DES
Gas Generator 4212 (1911) The 7LM2500PC101B is a natural gas fired,
Power Turbine 2777 (1260) nonmarinized gas turbine. An exhaust duct is
Inlet Gearbox 38 (17) not furnished as standard equipment; however,
Transfer Gearbox 245 (111) the gas turbine is provided with an exhaust
duct inner diffuser.
Compressor Front Frame 517 (235)
Compressor Rotor 552 (250)
Compressor Stator, Front 307 (139)
Compressor Stator, Rear 93 (42)
Compressor Rear Frame 421 (191)

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5-0 INSTRUMENTATION AN
AND
SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS.
See tables 1 and
1 and 2.
Table 1. INSTRUMENT
INSTRUMENTA
ATION CONNECTION
CONNECTIONS
S - 7LM2500PC101B
7LM2500PC101B
Item Nomenclature Mates with:
E1 Vibration pi
pickup, Ga
Gas Ge
Generator Bell & Howell Electronics Part No
No. 17
173960 or
or
364450
E2 Power turbine inlet temperature MS3106-14S-9S
E3 A-sump scavenge oil temperature MS3106R12S-3S
E4 B-sump sc
scavenge oi
oil te
temperature MS3106Rl2S-3S
E5 C-sump sc
scavenge oi
oil te
temperature MS3106R12S-3S
E6 Accessory Gearbox scavenge oil MS3106R12S-3S
temperature
E11 Oil supply temperature MS3106Rl2S-3S
E18 D-sump scavenge oil temperature MS3106Rl2D-3S
E7 Gas generator speed pickup No. 1 MS3106R10SL-4S
E12 Gas generator speed pickup No. 2 MS3106R10SL-4S
E13
E13 Vibra
ibrattion
ion pick
pickup
up,, powe
powerr turbi
urbine
ne Bel
Bell & Howe
Howell
ll Elec
Electr
tron
oniics Par
Part No.
No. 1739
173960
60 or
364450
E14 Power turbine speed pickup No. 1 MS3106-10SL-4S
E15 Power turbine speed pickup No. 2 MS3106-10SL-4S
A13 Power turbine inlet pressure probe AN818-6C or MS20819-6C
(optional)
A23 CDP pressure port (optional) .500-20UNJF
A18 CIT sensor (part of fuel control system)
F3 Natural gas fuel manifold pressure tap MS33656-4
(optional)
L5 Lube supply pressure tap AN818-6C or MS20819-6C
L7 Lube sc
scaven
venge pr
press
essure ta
tap (o
(optional) AN818-4
8-4C or MS20819
819-4C
-- Remote read
eading var
variable stato
ator vane
 protractor (optional)
E10 Starter speed switch (optional) MS3106-10SL-4S
E16 Gas turbine electrical bond, left
E17 Gas turbine electrical bond, right
 NOTE
For all other instrumentation connections, refer to Installation Drawings provided with
gas turbine.

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Table
able 2. SUPPL
SUPPLY
Y CONNE
CONNECTI
CTIONS
ONS - 7LM25
7LM2500P
00PC101
C101B
B

Item Nomenclature Mates with:

CAUTION

ALL LINES MUST BE FLEXIBLE ENOUGH TO ALLOW 3/4 INCH THERMAL

GROWTH OF GAS GENERATOR WITHOUT PLACING STRAIN ON LINES OR
ON GAS GENERATOR.
GENERATOR.
F1 Natural gas supply 2 inch line from Fuel Control Unit to
Gas Generator Fuel Manifold
L1 Lube Oil Supply 1-1/2 inch line to Lube Pump on Gas Generator  
AN818-24C or MS20819-24C
L2 Lube pump discharge 1 inch line from Lube Pump to Oil Supply
Filters AN818-16C or MS20819-16C
L4 Lube supply inlet port 1 inch line from Oil Supply Filters to Gas
Generator AN818-16C or MS20819-16C
L3 Scavenge oil discharge 1-1/4 inch line from Gas Generator Scavenge
Pump to Oil Scavenge Filter and Cooler
AN818-20C or MS20819-20C
A2 Bleed air 16th stage compressor bleed air lines if used
A4 Inlet duct seal (If required)
A10 CDP seal leakage No. 1 (If required) 2-inch line
A11 CDP seal leakage No. 2 (If required) 2-inch line
A12 Air/Oil Separator 3 inch line from air/oil separator to atmospheric
vent or to exhaust duct (flame arrestor)
D3 Oil drain, forward AN818-6C or MS20819-6C
D5 Oil drain, aft AN818-6C or MS20819-6C
S1 Waterwash manifold 1 inch line - hot water line to waterwash
manifold on Gas Generator Inlet Duct
AN818-16C or MS20819-16C
 NOTE
For all other supply connections, refer to Installation Drawings provided with gas
turbine.

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6-0 SERVICE REQ
REQUIREMENTS. c. It is
is possib
possible
le that
that thes
thesee instru
instructi
ctions
ons
may not provide for every possible variation in
6-1.1 Natural Gas. equipment or contingency to be met in connec-
tion with the operation of the gas turbine.
a. The requir
required
ed suppl
supplyy press
pressure
ure to the
the Refer requests for additional information to the
fuel manifold on the gas turbine is 350 ± 5 psig General Electric Company, Marine and Indus-
(2415 ± 35 kPa). trial Engine Division, Cincinnati, OH 45215.
 b. The temperature of the gas must be in
the range of -65° to +150°F (-54° to +66°C). If WARNING
the temperature is not repeatable on a day-to-
day basis it will be necessary to change the IF A QUESTIONABLE CONDITION
starting fuel adjustment to adjust the supply EXISTS, DO NOT OPERATE THE
 pressure to the engine to maintain a constant GAS TURBINE UNTIL A THOR-
Btu-per-cubic-foot supply.
supply. Once started, the OUGH INVESTIGATION HAS
engine will accept variations in supply temper- BEEN MADE. DO NOT REPEAT
ature of ±20°F (±11°C). The maximum fuel HOT STARTS, COMPRESSOR
flow required is 13,400 pph (6078 kg/h) with a STALLS, OR OTHER RECOGNIZED
lower heating value of 19, 000 Btu/lb. PROBLEMS WITHOUT PRIOR
THOROUGH INVESTIGATION.
7-0 OPTION
IONAL HA
HARDWARE KIT
KITS
S- FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT
7LM2500PC101B. IN UNDUE STRESS BEING
IMPOSED ON GAS TURBINE COM-
a. Refer
Refer to Volum
olumee II,
II, WP 001 00 for
00 for a PONENTS, WITH IMMEDIATE OR
detailed list of optional kits available for this SUBSEQUENT DESTRUCTIVE
 particular gas turbine model. FAILURE OF THE GAS TURBINE
AND INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
8-0 GAS TURBIN
INE
E OPERATIO
TION.
 NOTE
a. These
These instru
instructi
ctions
ons cont
contain
ain the
the gas
gas tur-
tur-
The S. I. units shown in this addendum
 bine operating procedures and limits recom-
are direct mathematical conversions
mended by the General Electric Company for
and may be rounded off in most
the 7LM2500PC101B Gas Turbine.
instances at the user’s discretion.
 b. The instructions are intended to pro- Examples of units that may be rounded
vide operating personnel with the information off are those utilized for temperatures,
required to operate the gas turbine. They per- torque values, pressures, etc. Examples
tain to routine and emergency conditions and where S.I. units may not be rounded off
 procedures. When a fault exists, refer to are those utilized for drop checks, rig-
Volume I, Chapter 4,4, Troubleshooting. ging adjustments, runouts, etc.

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8-1
8-1 PERF
PERFOR
ORMA
MANC
NCEE RA
RATING
TINGS
S AND
AND Power
Power Turbi
urbine
ne Inle
Inlett Gas
Gas 1408°
1408°F
F at
at 275
27500
00
OPERATING
OPERATING LIMITS. Temperature Avg. BHP
1481°F at 30000
 NOTE BHP
Ratings published in this manual apply
 b. Approximate starting fuel
fuel flow require-
to the gas turbine. The driven unit rat-
ments based on applying fuel and ignition at
ings/ limits may be lower in some cases
1200 rpm are:
and shall take precedence over the gas
turbine manual limits. 465 pph (211 kg/h) ± 25 pph (11 kg) @ -65°F
(-54°C) Inlet Air Temperature
8-1.
8-1.1
1 Perf
Perfor
orm
mance
ance Ratin
atings
gs..
550 pph (250 kg/h) ± 25 pph (11 kg) @ +60°F
a. The rate
rated
d perf
perfor
orma
manc
ncee of the
the (+16°C) Inlet Air Temperature
7LM2500PC101B gas turbine in the new and
clean conditions is as follows: 595 pph (270 kg/h) ± 25 pph (11 kg) @
+130°F (+54°C) Inlet Air Temperature
• Brak
Brakee Hors
Horsep
epow
ower 
er 

- Continuous 27,500 BHP c. Typical

ypical tran
transie
sient
nt fuel
fuel flow
flow requir
require-
e-
ments are shown in Acceleration Fuel
- Maximum 30,000 PHM Schedule, figure 3.
3.

• Heat Ra
Rate, Av
Avera
erage 689
6895 Btu/HP-hr d. Deleted
(Continuous)
e. Acceler
Accelerati
ation
on fuel
fuel rates
rates grea
greater
ter than
than
Heat
Heat Rate
Rate,, Avera
verage
ge 6876
6876 Btu/
Btu/HP
HP-h
-hr 
r  those shown will result in over-temperature
(Maximum) and possible stall of the gas turbine. Accelera-
tion fuel rates lower than those shown can
Based on the following conditions: result in “hung” starts in the below idle speed
Inlet Air Temperature 59°F range.

Altitude Sea Level f. Above

Above the
the idle
idle speed
speed poin
point,
t, low accel-
accel-
eration fuel rates will not harm the gas turbine
Inlet Losses 0” H2O and will only result in slower acceleration
times.
Exhaust Losses 0” H2O
g. For norm
normalal accel
accelera
eratio
tions
ns from
from idle
idle to
to
Relative Humidity 0%
 power settings the changes should be made
Compressor Bleed 0 more slowly to enhance the time between hot
section repairs and the life of the gas turbine; a
Accessory Power 0 time of 2 to 3 minutes is reasonable.
Extraction

Power Turbine Speed 3600 rpm

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Figure
Figure 1. Trans
Transien
ientt Temp
Tempera
eratur
turee Limi
Limits
ts

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Figure 2. Deleted

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Figure
Figure 3.
3. Typical
ypical Accel
Accelera
eratio
tion
n Fuel
Fuel Flow
Flow Schedul
Schedulee

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h. The fuel
fuel rate
rate shown
shown on
on the
the curve
curve will
will 8-1.
8-1.2
2 Oper
Operat
atin
ing
g Limi
Limits
ts.. Refe
Referr to table 3.
3.
give starting times to 5000 rpm idle of 60 to 90
seconds and accelerations from idle to maxi-  NOTE
mum power of 15 seconds. If any operating limit is exceeded, ver-
ify instrumentation accuracy before
i. The
The maxi
maximu
mumm decel
deceler
erat
atio
ionn fuel
fuel flo
flow
w troubleshooting or inspecting gas
rate should consist of a step fuel decrease o f generator.
1500 pph (680.4 kg ph) ± 10% pph followed
 by a rate change of 1330 pph (604 kg ph) ±
10% per second to idle fuel flow. Rates greater
than this can cause the engine to lose fire. Nor-
mal decelerations from maximum power to
idle should be made in approximately 2 to 3
minutes - this will enhance the time between
hot section repairs and the life of the gas
turbine.

Table
able 3. GAS TURBIN
TURBINE
E OPERA
OPERATIN
TING
G LIMIT
LIMITS
S

Alarm/  Normal
Type Parameter   Trip Setting Operati
Operating
ng Range
Range Remark
Remarkss

 NOTE
• Continuous
Continuous operation
operation should
should not take place
place with any parameter
parameter indicat
indicating
ing between
between the
alarm and trip levels. If an alarm level is not shown, the trip level is the operating limit.
• Correct
Correct lube
lube pressur
pressures
es per
per applicabl
applicablee table
table in Chapter 5.
5.
Lubrication Gas Turbine Alar
Alarm
m 8 psi
psig
g ± 1 psi
psig
g 20 - 60 psig Bypass until
System - Lube Supply (55 kPa ± 6.9 kPa) (138 - 413 kPa) 4500
4500 rpm
rpm
Settings and Pressure  below 8000 rpm.
Operating 15 psig ± 1 psig
Ranges (103 kPa ± 6.9 kPa)
above 8000 rpm
Gas Turbine Trip 6 psig ± 1 psig 20 - 60 psig Bypass until
Lube Supply (41 kPa ± 6.9 kPa) (138 - 413 kPa) 4500
4500 rpm
rpm
Pressure
Gas Turbine Alar
Alarm
m 110 psig
psig ± 10
10 psi
psig
g 10 - 100 psig Scavenge Dis-
Scavenge Dis- (759 kPa ± 69 kPa) (69 - 690 kPa) charge Pressure
charge Pressure shall not exceed
180 psig
(1242 kPa)

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Table
able 3. GAS TURB
TURBINE
INE OPER
OPERA
ATING
TING LIMITS
LIMITS - (Con
(Cont.)
t.)

Alarm/  Normal
Type Parameter   Trip Setting Operati
Operating
ng Range
Range Remark
Remarkss

Gas Turbine Alar

Alarm
m 180°
180° - 220
220°°F 140° - 160°F  Normal Operat-
Lube Supply (82° - 104°C) (60° - 71°C) ing Range
Temperature reflects tempera-
ture expected
during operation
above idle speed
Gas Turbine Trip 330° - 350°F 215° - 275°F  Normal Operat-
Lube Scavenge (166° - 177°C) (102° - 135°C) ing Range
Temperatures - reflects tempera-
Five ture expected
during operation
above idle speed
Alar
Alarm
m 290°
290° - 310
310°°F
(143° - 154°C)
Fuel Fuel 20-355 psig Supply Pressure
System Manifold (138-2448 kPa) as reflected at the
(Natural Pressure fuel manifold
Gas) inlet on the gas
turbine
Fuel Supply Alar
Alarm
m 150°
150° - 170
170°° F -65° to 150°F Starting Fuel
Temperature (66° - 77°C) (-54° to 66°C) Flow Adjust-
ments may be
required to com-
 pensate for fuel
temperature
variation
Starting Starter Supply 40 psig Starting Pressure
System Pressure (276 kPa) Requirement
 based on engine
starter torque
requirements
Application of 1200 ± 100 rpm
Fuel and Ignition
Application of 1700 ± 100 rpm 1700 ± 100 rpm
Fuel and Ignition for start after
(If purge cycle is  purge cycle
used)

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Table
able 3. GAS TURB
TURBINE
INE OPER
OPERA
ATING
TING LIMITS
LIMITS - (Con
(Cont.)
t.)

Alarm/  Normal
Type Parameter   Trip Setting Operati
Operating
ng Range
Range Remark
Remarkss
Starting Time to Trip 1200 ± 100 rpm Activate 20 sec-
1200 rpm onds time delay
simultaneously
with start
initiation
Failure to Trip 380° - 420°F Activate 20 sec-
Light-Off  (193° - 216°C) onds time delay
simultaneously
with application
of fuel and
ignition
Starting Time to Trip 4500 ± 200 rpm Activate 90 sec-
4500 rpm onds time delay
simultaneously
with start initia-
tion. De-energize
ignition, fuel sys-
tem and starter air
supply
Starting Time to Trip 4500 ± 100 rpm Activate 60 sec-
4500 rpm (If onds time delay
 purge cycle is upon completion
used) of purge. De-
energize fuel and
ignition systems
and starter air
supply
Power Failure to Light- Trip 380° - 420°F 0 - 1600°F Trip if tempera-
Turbine Off  (193° - 216°C) (18° - 871°C) ture does not
Inlet Tem- reach 400°F
 perature (204°C) within
(Natural 20 seconds after
Gas) fuel and ignition
are applied

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Table
able 3. GAS TURB
TURBINE
INE OPER
OPERA
ATING
TING LIMITS
LIMITS - (Con
(Cont.)
t.)

Alarm/  Normal
Type Parameter   Trip Setting Operati
Operating
ng Range
Range Remark
Remarkss

Over
Overte
temp
mper
erat
atur
uree Trip
rip 1450°F (788°C) 1378° - 1438°F Values given are
(748° - 781°C) for installations
using constant
T5.4 control as the
Alarm 1438°F (781°C)  power limit.
Installations
using constant
 power control
mode should
consult the con-
tract documents
for determining
alarm and trip
settings, which
are unique to
each application,
 but never to
exceed 1616°F
(880°C) (alarm)
and 1625°F
(885°C) (trip)
Vibration Gas Generator Trip 7 mils ± 1 mil DA 0 - 3 mils DA Avoid continu-
Alarm 4 mils ± 1 mil DA ous operation
over 4 mils
Power Turbine Trip 10 mils ± 1 mil DA 0 - 6 mils DA Avoid continu-
Alarm 7 mils ± 1 mil DA ous operation
over 7 mils
Speed Gas Generator Trip 9950 ± 50 rpm 0 - 9850 rpm
Power Turbine Trip 3960 ± 40 rpm 0 - 3600 rpm
Loss of Combustor Close and lock
Flame Flame out fuel shutoff
valve upon loss
of flame

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8-2
8-2 INIT
INITIA
IAL
L OPER
OPERA
ATION
TION.. 8-2.3
8-2.3 Speci
Special
al Inst
Instru
rume
ment
ntat
atio
ion
n Requi
Require
red
d for
for
Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
8-2.
8-2.1
1 Gene
Genera
ral.
l. Init
Initia
iall oper
operat
atio
ional
nal peri
period
od is
that period of operation immediately following Fuel manifol
manifold
d pressure
pressure sensor 0-400 psi
gas turbine replacement or major maintenance (0-2760 kPa)
on the system. Compressor inlet total pres- 10-16 psia
sure sensor  (69-111 kPa)
8-2.
8-2.2
2 Spec
Specia
iall Inst
Instru
rume
ment
ntat
atio
ion
n Requ
Requir
ired
ed for
for
Operation. Power turbine inlet gas 0-75 psia
 pressure (0-518 kPa)

Gas
Gas gene
genera
rato
torr spee
speed
d sens
sensor
or 0-10
0-10,0
,000
00 rpm
rpm Compressor discharge 0-300 psig
 pressure (0-2070 kPa)
Lube oil scavenge temperature 0-400°F
Fuel supply pressure 0-400 psig
sensors (A-, B-, C-, D-sumps (-18 to 204°C)
(0-2760 kPa)
and transfer gearbox)
Fuel supply temperature 0-250°F
Lube oil supply temperature 0-400°F (-18 to 121°C)
sensor  (-18 to 204°C)
Gas turbine inlet air 0-150°F
Vibration indicators 0-3 in/sec or temperature (-18 to 66° C)
gas generator  0-10 mil DA Lube
Lube oil
oil sca
scave
veng
ngee pr
press
essure
ure 0-10
0-100
0 ps
psig
(0-690 kPa)
 power turbine 0-3 in/sec or
Remote reading variable vane -5° to +45°
0-10 mil DA
indicator 
Powe
Powerr turb
turbin
inee spee
speed
d sens
sensor
or 0-50
0-5000
00 rpm
rpm Starter air supply pressure 0-50 psig
(optional) (0-345 kPa)
Power turbine inlet gas tem- 0-2000°F
 perature (T5.4) (-18 to 1093°C)

Lube oil supply pressure 0-100 psig

(0-690 kPa)

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8-2.
8-2.4
4 Prep
Prepar
arat
atio
ion.
n. The
The gas
gas turb
turbin
inee and
and k. Gas
Gas turb
turbin
inee inle
inlett air
air area
area
associated systems must be inspected and free of foreign objects. Inlet
checked out for proper installation and opera- screen secure _________  
tion before normal operation can commence.
l. Gas
Gas turb
turbin
inee compr
compres
esso
sorr rear
rear
frame leakage ports, struts
8-2.
8-2.5
5 Gas
Gas Tur
Turbi
bine
ne and
and Ass
Assoc
ocia
iate
ted
d Equi
Equip-
p-
7 and 10, are open (not
ment Check List. Complete the following
capped) _________  
check list.
m. Start
Starter
er is serv
service
iced
d per Pack-
Pack-
a. Gas
Gas Turbi
urbine
ne Asse
Assemb
mbly
ly S/N
S/N ____
______
____
___ 
_  ager ’s manual _________  
 b. Mounting base secured to n. Lube
Lube oil
oil stor
storage
age tank
tank ser
ser--
foundation _________   viced to full level _________  
c. Inta
Intake
ke air
air and
and exhau
exhaust
st gas
gas o. Lube
Lube oil
oil sup
suppl
ply
y valv
valves
es ope
open
n ____
______
____
___ 
_ 
duct
ductss in
in plac
placee and
and secu
secure
red
d ____
______
____
___ 
_   p. All filters are serviced per
d. Bond
Bondin
ing
g str
straps
aps in pla
place
ce and
and Packager’s manual _________  
secure _________   q. Fire
Fire ala
alarm
rm/e
/ext
xtin
ingui
guish
sh sys
sys--
e. Gas
Gas turb
turbin
inee and
and exha
exhaus
ustt tem ON and operative _________  
duct support mounts and r. T5.4
T5.4 the
therm
rmoc
ocou
oupl
plee syst
system
em
links in
in pl
place and secur
cure ______
______  functioning properly _________  
f. All
All serv
servic
icee conn
connec
ecti
tion
onss s. Ignition sy
system op
operative _________ 
made and secure _________  
t. Comp
Compreress
ssor
or inle
inlett tota
totall pres
pres--
g. All
All lin
lines
es hav
havee been
been flu
flush
shed
ed sure probe aligned properly
 per Packager’s manual _________  and free of damage _________  
h. All
All instr
instrum
ument
entat
atio
ion
n conne
connec-
c- u. Variabl
ariablee stat
stator
or vane
vane syst
system
em
tions made and secure _________   secure _________  
i. All
All acce
access
ssor
orie
iess are
are secu
secure
re v. Requ
Requir
ired
ed chec
checks
ks and
and
 per Packager’s manual _________  inspections specified in
 j. Gas turbine assembly free Packager’s manual for gas
of loose objects and all turbine control have been
lines/electrical leads  performed _________ 
connected _________  

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8-2.
8-2.6
6 Gove
Govern
rnor
or and
and Manu
Manual
al Cont
Contro
roll • ALLO
ALLOWW THE
THE GAS
GAS TUR
TURBI
BINE
NE TO
Check. Refer to
to Packager’s manual. COOL DOWN. AVOID CON-
TACT WITH HOT PARTS, AND
8-2.
8-2.7
7 Star
tart-up
t-up and
and Chec
Checko
kout
ut.. WEAR THERMALLY INSU-
LATED GLOVES AS NECES-
WARNING SARY.

WHEN ENTERING THE GAS TUR- • EAR

EAR PRO
PROTE
TECT
CTIION SHA
SHALL BE
BINE ENCLOSURE, THE FOLLOW- WORN IF GAS TURBINE IS
ING REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE OPERATING.
MET:
• THE
THE GAS
GAS TURB
TURBIINE SHAL
SHALL
L BE
BE • DO NO
NOT RE
REMAIN IN
IN TH
THE
SHUT DOWN. ENCLOSURE OR IN THE
PLANE OF ROTATION OF THE
• ENCL
ENCLOS
OSUR
UREE ENTR
ENTRY
Y DURI
DURING
NG STARTER
STARTER WHEN
WH EN STARTING OR
ENGINE OPERATION IS PRO- MOTORING THE GAS TUR-
HIBITED IN GENERAL. IF BINE.
ENTRY SHOULD BE
REQUIRED DURING ENGINE a. When
When enter
entering
ing enclosu
enclosure
re at
at or below
below
OPERATION, CONTACT GE idle speed, wear proper ear protection.
FIELD SERVICE
SERVICE FOR A REPRE-  b. Perform prestart checks per Table 4.
4.
SENTATIVE WHO IS TRAINED
TO ENTER THE ENCLOSURE c. Perf
Perfor
orm
m igni
igniti
tion
on check
checkou
outt per 
UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS.  paragraph 8-2.8.
d. Perfor
Perform
m moto
motorin
ring
g proc
procedu
edure
re per
• THE
THE FIRE
FIRE EXTI
EXTIN
NGUI
GUISHIN
SHING
G
 paragraph 8-2.9.
SYSTEM SHALL BE MADE
INACTIVE ACCORDING TO e. Perf
Perfor
orm
m fal
false
se star
startt per 
per 
THE CUSTOMER’S PROCE-  paragraph 8-2. 10.
DURES.
f. Perf
Perfor
orm
m gover
governo
norr check
check per 
• SECO
SECOND
NDAR
ARYY AIR
AIR TO THE
THE  paragraph 8-2.11.
ENCLOSURE SHALL BE SHUT g. Perf
Perfor
orm
m a wet
wet pre
prest
star
artt per 
per 
OFF. HIGH SECONDARY AIR-  paragraph 8-2.12.
FLOW MAY
MAY PREVENT OPEN-
ING OR CLOSING THE h. Perfor
Perform
m a manual
manual start
start and
and opera
operate
te per
per
 paragraph 8-2.13.
ENCLOSURE DOOR.
i. Oper
Operat
atee to
to max
maxim
imum
um powe
powerr per 
per 
• THE EN
ENCLOSURE DODOOR
 paragraph 8-2.14.
SHALL BE KEPT OPEN. IF THE
GAS TURBINE IS OPERATING,  j. Check automatic operation per 
AN OBSERVER SHALL BE STA-  paragraph 8-2.15.
TIONED AT THE ENCLOSURE
DOOR AND CONFINED SPACE
ENTRY PROCEDURES SHALL
BE FOLLOWED.

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Table
able 4.
4. PRES
PREST
TART
ART CHEC
CHECKS
KS
Item Requirement
Maintenance requirements Cleared
and discrepancies
Fuel valves Closed
Ignition Off  
Oil tank level Full
Lube oil supply valves Open
Lube oil temperature 140° F to 160°F
(60° to 71° C)
Bleed air valve (if used) Closed
Water wash supply Closed
Fuel supply
 pressure 350 ± 5 psig
(2413 ± 35 kPa)
temperature -65 to 150°F
(-54° to 66°C)
flow 13,400 ppg
(6078 kg/h) max

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8-2.8 Ignition Check. 8-2.
8-2.9
9 Moto
Motori
ring
ng.. Afte
Afterr all
all prel
prelim
imin
inar
ary
y
checks have been completed and lines flushed,
motor gas generator as follows:
WARNING
a. Make
Make ignit
ignition
ion and natura
natural-g
l-gas
as supp
supply
ly
• ASSU
ASSURE
RE POWE
POWERR TO IGNI
IGNITI
TION
ON
systems inoperative as follows:
SYSTEMS IS OFF WHEN DIS-
CONNECTING AND CONNECT- (1) Disconn
Disconnect
ect power
power suppl
supply
y to
to igni
igni--
ING IGNITION EXCITER INPUT tion unit.
LEAD. TAG SWITCH “OUT OF
SERVICE” TO PRECLUDE (2) Close
Close natu
natural
ral-ga
-gass manua
manuall shut
shutof
offf
INADVERTENT ACTIVATION. valve to fuel control unit.

• ASSU
ASSURE
RE FUEL
FUEL VALV
VALVES
ES ARE
ARE  b. Depress MOTORING
MOTORING pushbutton. Gas
CLOSED THROUGHOUT THIS generator will start to rotate. If it does not,
PROCEDURE. refer to packager’s manual for supply pressure
to starter.
a. To clear
clear combus
combustor
tor of any
any resi
residual
dual
c. Hold
Hold MOT
MOTORI
ORING
NG pushbut
pushbutton
ton closed
closed
fuel, motor gas turbine for one minute; allow until gas generator speed stabilizes, and check
gas turbine to coast down. for oil pressure. If there is no indication of oil
 pressure, release MOTORING pushbutton;
pushbutton;
 b. Disconnect number one ignition
ignition exciter
while gas generator is coasting down, loosen
input lead at exciter. Temporarily
Temporarily secure input
oil fittings at lube pump to bleed air from sys-
lead away from the exciter. tem. Starter should motor gas generator to
minimum of 2200 rpm.
c. Turn
Turn on electr
electrica
icall power
power to the igni
ignitio
tion
n
system (No. 2 ignition exciter energized). An
d. Repeat
Repeat moto
motorin
ring
g and
and bleed
bleeding
ing proce-
proce-
audible report (approximately two sparks per
dure until an indication of oil pressure appears.
app ears.
second) should be heard when the No. 2 spark
igniter fires. 8-2.10
8-2.10 False
False Start
Start.. Perfor
Perform
m false
false start
start as
follows:
d. Turn
Turn off
off electri
electrical
cal power
power to
to the ignit
ignition
ion
system. Reconnect input lead to exciter and
a. With igniti
ignition
on leads
leads discon
disconnect
nected
ed and
and
safety-wire connector.
manual gas valve closed, make automatic start
of gas turbine per packager ’s manual.
e. Repeat
Repeat step
stepss b, c, and
and d, disc
disconne
onnecti
cting
ng
the No. 2 exciter.
exciter.
 b. Gas generator should go through nor-
mal start cycle and then abort because of lack
f. If an audi
audible
ble report
report is not
not hear
heard
d on No.
of flame.
1 and/or No. 2 igniters, check out the system to
isolate the problem, and take appropriate cor-
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8-2.
8-2.1
11 Gove
Govern
rnor
or Check
Check.. Check
Check gover
governor
nor CAUTION
system per packager’s manual.
DO NOT EXCEED 7000 RPM NGG
8-2.12
8-2.12 Wet Presta
Prestart.
rt. Perfor
Perform
m wet
wet presta
prestart
rt as AND 30 SECONDS OF GAS TUR-
follows: BINE OPERATION WITHOUT
POWER TURBINE ROTATION.
a. With igni
ignitio
tion
n lead
lead discon
disconnect
nected,
ed, but
but FOR EARLY MODEL GAS TUR-
with manual gas valve open and governing BINES THAT HAVE TIGHTER
T IGHTER LPT
system operating, make automatic start of gas BLADE TIP CLEARANCES, DO
generator per packager’s manual.  NOT EXCEED 6000 RPM NGG AND
30 SECONDS OF GAS TURBINE
 b. Gas generator should accelerate to OPERATION WITHOUT POWER
light-off speed (1100 to 1300 rpm). Fuel valve TURBINE ROTATION.
should open and fuel manifold pressure should
 be approximately 3 psig (21 kPa). Adjust fuel a. The power
power turb
turbine
ine must
must rota
rotate
te by
by the
the
supply if required. Start will then abort time the gas generator speed reaches 7000 rpm
 because of lack of flame.  NGG. If power turbine speed indication is not
obtained and it is determined that a “thermal
c. Allow
Allow gas
gas gener
generatoatorr to coast
coast to
to stop;
stop;
seizure” of the power turbine has occurred,
then motor it to purge any remaining natural
 proceed as follows:
gas from gas generator
gen erator.. Remain on the starter
for 60 seconds to purge fuel from the gas
 NOTE
turbine.
Thermal seizure of the power turbine
8-2.13
8-2.13 Manual
Manual Start
Start and Operat
Operation
ion.. Per-
Per- rotor can occur when a hot gas turbine
form manual start per packager’s manual with is shut down and is most likely to occur
fuel valve open and with ignition lead con- within 30 to 40 minutes following gas
nected. Refer to Table 5.
5. turbine operation. Thermal seizure is
the condition where the power turbine
 NOTE rotor is prevented from rotating by hard
ha rd
Power turbine, except in a new installa- contact between LPT blades and
tion, will be rotating when gas genera- shrouds, interstage seals and other
tor idle speed is attained. internal interference. This condition is
the result of unequal cooling rates of
the various power turbine components.
The possibility of thermal seizures can
 be reduced by operating the gas turbine
at idle power for at least five minutes
 prior to shutdown to achieve proper
cooling of the power turbine.

(1)
(1) Shut
Shutdo
down
wn gas
gas turb
turbin
ine.
e.

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(2) Immedi
Immediateately
ly afte
afterr the
the gas
gas turb
turbine
ine (5) Immedi
Immediate
ately
ly after
after gas turbin
turbinee
stops rotating, re-start and stabilize at idle rotation stops, re-start and accelerate to
speed (4950 ± 50 rpm) for 30 seconds. 7000 rpm NGG maximum and stabilize for 
30 seconds. If the power turbine still does no t
(3) Repeat
Repeat steps
steps (1) and (2) for two rotate, shut down and investigate/correct the
additional start-up and shutdown cycles. cause. During the investigation for the cause of
a thermally seized rotor, inspect the LPT
(4)
(4) If the
the pow
power
er tur
turbi
bine
ne doe
doess not
not  blades in stages 4, 5 and 6 for shingling and
rotate after accomplishing substeps (1) through unlatching. If blades have become unlatched,
(3), shut down the gas turbine. they may be relatched. LPT blades that have
encountered shingling may be bent thereby
necessitating replacement of the power
turbine.

CAUTION

FOR EARLY MODEL GAS TUR-

BINES THAT HAVE TIGHTER
T IGHTER LPT
BLADE TIP CLEARANCES, DO
 NOT EXCEED 6000 RPM NGG AND
30 SECONDS OF GAS TURBINE
OPERATION WITHOUT POWER
TURBINE ROTATION.

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Table
able 5. STAR
START
T-UP AND
AND OPER
OPERA
ATION
TION

Step Corrective Action for

 No. Procedure Normal Results Abnormal Results

1. Assure that prestart checks Automatic shutdown (trip)

are completed per Table 4 at 1450°F (788°C). Refer to
Table 3

CAUTION

IF T5.4 RAPIDLY APPROACHES OR EXCEEDS 1438°F (781°C), ABORT START.

A start may be aborted at any time by closing the fuel valve, allowing gas
g as generator to
motor for 60 seconds, then closing the starter shutoff valve.
2. Open starter shutoff valve GG rotation Close valve

 NOTE
If purge cycle is required, NGG in step 3 may be revised.

3. At 1100 to 1300 rpm NGG

a. Ignition on
 b. Fuel valve open Fuel manifold pressure
approximately 3 psig
c. Note
Note time
time to ligh
lighto
toff
ff 20 se
seconds maximum Abort start-automatic
(T5.4 above 400°F - shutdown
204°C) 1200 rpm
4. Note time to 4500 ± 200 rpm 90 se
seconds ma
maximum Troubleshoot sy
system anand
 NGG take corrective action if rpm
stops accelerating or it takes
longer than 90 sec to reach
4300 rpm

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Table 5. STAR
START
T-UP AND OPERATION
OPERATION - (Cont.)
(Cont.)

Step Corrective Action for

 No. Procedure Normal Results Abnormal Results

5. At 4300 to 4700 rpm NGG

a. Star
Starte
terr shu
shuto
toff
ff valv
valve,
e, Valve closed Close fuel valve and allow
close automatically gas generator to motor for
60 seconds; then shut off
starter 
 b. Switch ignition off 

c. Check oil pressure Indication Recheck at idle

6. Note time to 5000 rpm NGG

7. At idle, check the following:

a. Oil pressure See applicable figures in Shutdown if below 6 psig
Chapter 5 (41 kPa)

 b. Maximum NGG with 7000 rpm NGG maximum Shut down and investigate/
 power turbine seizure for 30 seconds (for early correct cause per 
(thermal seizure) model gas turbines that have  paragraph 8-2.13
tighter LPT blade tip clear-
ances, do not exceed 6000
rpm NGG and 30 seconds of
gas turbine operation with-
out power turbine rotation)
c. NGG 5000 rpm ± 250 rpm Adjust

d. T5.4 1000°
1000°F
F (538
(538°C
°C)) maxi
maximu
mum
m Emerg
Emergen
ency
cy shu
shutd
tdow
own,
n,
Table 7
e. NPT (unloaded) 1600-1900 rpm
f. Gas generator vibration 0 to 3 mils DA Alarm at 4 mils. Automatic
normal shutdown. If above 7
mils. Troubleshoot and take
corrective action

g. Power turbine vibration 0 to 6 mils DA Alarm at 7 mils. Automatic

normal shutdown if above
10 mils. Troubleshoot and
take corrective action

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Table 5. STAR
START
T-UP AND OPERATION
OPERATION - (Cont.)
(Cont.)

Step Corrective Action for

 No. Procedure Normal Results Abnormal Results

h. Compr
Compresesso
sorr inle
inlett tem-
tem- Approximately equal to Troubleshoot sensing and
 perature (T2) outside air temperature indicating system. Correct
as required
i. Chec
Check k for
for fuel
fuel or oil
oil  No leaks allowed Correct as required
leaks
8. Set de
desired po
power setting. 1438°F
1438°F (781
(781°C)
°C) maximu
maximum
m Correc
Correctt as requir
required.
ed. Refer
Refer to
Observe T5.4 during tran- figure 1
sient operation
9. After stabilizing at a new
 power setting, read and
record the following:
a. T5.4 1438°F (781°C) *

 b. NGG 9850 rpm maximum *

c. NPT 3600 rpm maximum *

d. Oil pressure See applicable table and Emergency or automatic

figures in Chapter 5 shutdown if 5 psig (34 kPa)
out of limits
e. Scave
Scaveng
ngee oil
oil temp
temper
erat
atur
uree 215°F
215°F to 275°F
275°F Automatic shutdown if
(102° to 135°C) above 340°F (171°C)
f. Gas
Gas gene
generrator
ator vibr
vibrat
atio
ion
n 3 mils
ils maxi
maximu
mumm *
4 mils (Alarm) Troubleshoot
7 mils (Trip) Emergency or automatic
shutdown
g. Powe
Powerr tur
turbi
bine
ne vibr
vibrat
atio
ion
n 7 mil
milss max
maxim
imum
um (Ala
(Alarm
rm)) *
10 mils maximum (Trip) Emergency or automatic
shutdown

h. Fuel
Fuel mani
manifo
fold
ld inle
inlett 350 ± 5 psig **
 pressure (2413 ± 35 kPa)
i. Fuel inlet te
temperature -65° to
to 15
150°F **
(-54° to +66°C)
 j. Scavenge oil filter ΔP Refer to packager’s
r’s manual

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Table 5. STAR
START
T-UP AND OPERATION
OPERATION - (Cont.)
(Cont.)

Step Corrective Action for

 No. Procedure Normal Results Abnormal Results

k. Lube
Lube oil
oil suppl
supply
y fil
filte
terr ΔP Refe
Referr to
to pack
package
ager’
r’ss manu
manual
al

l. T2 Approximately equal to out- **

side air temperature
m. Stator vane angle See applicable figure in Correct as required per
WP 118 00 WP 118 00
* Reduce power
power to
to stay within
within limits.
limits. If reducing
reducing power does
does not bring paramet
parameters
ers within
within
limits, shutdown.

** If all other parameters

parameters are normal,
normal, correct discrepancy
discrepancy at next opportunity
opportunity..

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Table
able 6. GAS
GAS TURB
TURBIN
INE
E SHU
SHUTD
TDOW
OWN
N

Step Corrective Action for

 No. Procedure Normal Results Abnormal Results

1. Set gas turbine at idle power Gas

Gas gene
genera
rato
torr dec
decel
eler
erat
ates
es Emer
Emerge
genc
ncy
y shut
shutdo
down
wn
(unloaded)
2. After stabilizing fo
for 3 min-
utes, read and record the
following:
a. Oil pressure See applicable figure in Automatic normal shutdown
Chapter 5 if below 8 psig
 b. NGG 4950-5050 rpm Adjust

c. T5.4 1000°
1000°F
F (538°
(538°C)
C) maxi
maximu
mum
m Troubl
roubles
esho
hoot
ot and
and take
take
corrective action
d. NPT (u
 (unloaded) 1600-1900 rpm

e. Gas generator vibration 3 mils maximum Alarm at 4 mils. Automatic

normal shut down if above
7 mils. Troubleshoot and
take corrective action

f. Power turbine vibration 6 mils maximum Alarm at 7 mils. Automatic

normal shut down if above
10 mils. Troubleshoot and
take corrective action

g. Fuel
Fuel inlet
nlet tempe
emperratur
aturee -65°
65° to 150°
150°F
F (-5
(-54°
4° to 66°
66°C)
C)
h. Scaven
Scavenge
ge oil
oil filt
filter
er ΔP Refer to pac
package
ager’s
r’s manual

i. Lube
Lube oil
oil sup
suppl
ply
y fil
filte
terr ΔP Refe
Referr to
to pack
package
ager’
r’ss manu
manual
al
3. After stabilizing at idle for  T5.4 drops below 400°F Shut off fuel supply
5 minutes, close fuel valves (204°C) NGG and NPT
decelerate and stop
4. Observe T5.4 for 3 minutes 700°F (371°C) Motor gas turbine and shut
after shut down off fuel supply. Continue
motoring until temperature
decreases

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Table
able 7.
7. EMER
EMERGE
GENC
NCY
Y SHUT
SHUTDO
DOWN
WN

Step Corrective Action for

 No. Procedure Normal Results Abnormal Results

CAUTION

  DELETED.
1. Conditions permitting, T5.4 drops below 400°F Manual shut off fuel supply
decelerate gas turbine to idle (204°C) and NGG and NPT
and close fuel valves decelerate
2. Observe T5.4 for 3 minutes 700°F (371°C) max. Motor gas turbine. Con-
after shutdown tinue motoring until temper-
ature decreases
3. If an emergency shutdown
from a high power setting
(T5.4) greater than 1150°F
(621°C) has occurred, and a
“hot restart” is required,
refer to Chapter 4,
4,
 paragraph 4-11.
a. Deleted.
 b. Deleted.

c. Deleted.

8-2.
8-2.14
14 Oper
Operat
atio
ion
n to Max
Maxim
imum
um Pow
Power
er.. tions are not within limits, consult the local
General Electric Company representative.
CAUTION
 b. Operate gas turbine up to rated power,
MANUAL OPERATION MAY
if possible, but do not exceed exhaust gas tem-
ELIMINATE CERTAIN PROTEC-
 perature (T5.4) limit. Hold at this power setting
TIVE CIRCUITS. OPERATING LIM-
until all temperatures stabilize. If governing
ITS SHALL NOT BE EXCEEDED.
system is unstable, adjust per packager’s
packager ’s
manual.
a. Slowly
Slowly incr
increas
easee manual
manual cont
control
rol settin
setting
g
(refer to packager’s manual) to increase gas
c. Log all
all inst
instrum
rument
ent readi
readings
ngs once they
they
generator speed. After each 500 rpm increase,
stabilize. Refer to Table 5,
5, step 9.
log all instrument readings, paying particular
attention to variable stator vane position and
d. Reduce
Reduce gas
gas gener
generato
atorr speed
speed to idle
idle..
vibration. If variable stator system is not
After stabilizing for three minutes, record all
within limits, adjust it per WP 118 00.
00. If vibra-
instrument readings. Refer to Table 6, 6, step 2.
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e. Check
Check fail-s
fail-safe
afe sect
section
ion of
of contro
controll sys-
sys- 8-3.3 Operation.
tem per packager’s manual.
WARNING
f. After
After gas
gas turb
turbine
ine has been stabil
stabilize
ized
d at
idle for five minutes, make normal shut-down. WHEN ENTERING THE GAS TUR-
Refer to Table 6,
6, steps 3 and 4. BINE ENCLOSURE, THE FOLLOW-
ING REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE
8-2.15
8-2.15 Automat
Automaticic Operat
Operation
ion.. Check
Check auto-
auto- MET:
matic operation per packager’s manual.
• THE
THE GAS
GAS TURB
TURBIN
INE
E SHA
SHALL
LL BE
a. Acce
Accele
lera
rate
te to idle
idle.. SHUT DOWN.

• ENCL
ENCLOS
OSUR
UREE ENTR
ENTRY
Y DURI
DURING
NG
 b. Accelerate to rated power. ENGINE OPERATION IS PRO-
HIBITED IN GENERAL. IF
c. Log all
all ins
instr
trum
umen
entt read
readin
ings
gs..
ENTRY SHOULD BE
REQUIRED DURING ENGINE
d. Dece
Decele
lera
rate
te to
to idle
idle.. OPERATION, CONTACT GE
FIELD SERVICE FOR A REPRE-
e. Check
Check for
for fue
fuell or lube
lube oil
oil leak
leaks.
s. SENTATIVE WHO IS TRAINED
TO ENTER THE ENCLOSURE
f. After
After a total
total of
of five
five minute
minutess at idle,
idle,
UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS.
shut down gas turbine.
• THE
THE FIR
FIRE
E EXT
EXTIINGU
NGUISHI
ISHING
NG
g. Check
Check lube
lube oil
oil and fuel
fuel filte
filters
rs and
and SYSTEM SHALL BE MADE
strainers; clean or replace as necessary. INACTIVE ACCORDING TO
THE CUSTOMER’S PROCE-
h. Corre
Correct
ct any
any lea
leaks
ks obs
obser
erve
ved.
d. DURES.

i. Remove
Remove all tempor
temporary
ary instru
instrument
mentati
ation.
on. • SECO
SECOND
NDAR
ARYY AIR
AIR TO THE
THE
ENCLOSURE SHALL BE SHUT
 j. Check gas turbine and mounting sys- OFF. HIGH SECONDARY AIR-
tem for loose parts; tighten as necessary. FLOW MAY PREVENT OPEN-
ING OR CLOSING THE
8-3
8-3 NOR
NORMAL
MAL OPERA
PERATI
TION
ON.. ENCLOSURE DOOR.

• THE EN
ENCLOSURE DOOR
8-3.
8-3.1
1 Gener
Generalal.. Norm
Normal
al oper
operat
atio
ion
n is the
the rou-
rou- SHALL BE KEPT OPEN. IF THE
tine operation of an installed gas turbine. For GAS TURBINE IS OPERATING,
directions in the use of manual or automatic
a utomatic AN OBSERVER SHALL BE STA-
operation for normal operation, refer to pack- TIONED AT THE ENCLOSURE
ager’s manual. DOOR AND CONFINED SPACE
ENTRY PROCEDURES SHALL
8-3.
8-3.2
2 Inte
Interl
rloc
ocks
ks.. Refe
Referr to packa
packager
ger’’s man-
man- BE FOLLOWED.
ual for description of interlocks which affect
gas turbine operation.

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• ALLO
ALLOWW THE
THE GAS
GAS TU
TURBIN
RBINEE TO
TO 8-4
8-4 EMER
EMERGE
GENC
NCY
Y OPER
OPERA
ATION
TION..
COOL DOWN. AVOID CON-
TACT WITH HOT PARTS, AND 8-4.1
4.1 Emerge
ergen
ncy Shu
Shutdown.
WEAR THERMALLY INSU-
LATED GLOVES AS NECES- a. In an emer
emergenc
gency y, the gas
gas gener
generato
atorr may
SARY.  be shut down from any power setting by clos-
ing the fuel valve. However, this should only
• EAR
EAR PRO
PROTE
TECT
CTIO
ION
N SHA
SHALL
LL BE  be done in an emergency,
emergency, since
since rapid shutdown
WORN IF GAS TURBINE IS will decrease life of gas
g as generator.
OPERATING.

• DO NO
NOT RE
REMAIN IN
IN TH
THE  b. Emergency shutdown shall be made
ENCLOSURE OR IN THE  per Table 7.
7.
PLANE OF ROTATION OF THE
STARTER
STARTER WHEN
WH EN STARTING OR 8-4.2
4.2 Pos
Post Sh
Shutdown Fi
Fire.
MOTORING THE GAS TUR-
BINE. a. During
During a norma
normall shut
shutdown
down,, exhau
exhaust
st
gas temperature should decrease. If during
a. When
When enter
entering
ing enclosu
enclosure
re wear
wear proper
proper time gas generator is coasting to stop, tempera-
ear protection. ture increases instead of decreases, it indicates
that combustion is still taking place because of
 b. Start and operate the gas turbine per
a leaking fuel valve. (A slight temperature
Table 5.
5. Do not exceed operating limits of
increase after rotation stops is normal.) Make
Table 3.
3.
certain fuel is shut off, and motor the gas gen-
c. Shut
Shut down
down the
the gas
gas tur
turbi
bine
ne per
per Table 6.
6. erator.
erator. This will blow out the fire. As soon as
temperature decreases to normal, discontinue
d. Emerge
Emergency
ncy shut
shut down
down the gas turbin
turbinee motoring.
 per Table 7.
7.

e. Refer to Chapter 5, 5, paragraph 5-3.30

and 5-3.31, for lube correction factors and lube
supply pressure characteristics. (See tables
5-22, 5-23, 5-26, and 5-27, and figures 5-36,
5-37, 5-40, 5-41, 5-44, 5-46, 5-48, and 5-50).

f. Idle
Idle lube
lube oil
oil press
pressure
ure is 29 psig
psig maxi-
maxi-
mum after five minutes stabilization.

g. The corre
correcte
cted
d operat
operating
ing pres
pressur
suree of the
the
lube oil shall be per applicable table in
Chapter 5 at
5 at standard conditions of 9000 rpm
gas generator speed and 150°F lube pump dis-
charge temperature. Oil pressure measured at
conditions other than standard shall be cor-
rected to standard conditions using applicable
table in Chapter 5.
5.

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