HP-LP Bypass System

High pressure (HP) and Low pressure (LP) bypass

systems are
used for quick start-up of the unit as well as during
trip-out, where
load rejection at the turbine does not automatically
lead to a boiler
trip. With a bypass system, start-up is quicker. The
system diverts
the steam generated by the boiler to the Re-
heater/Condenser, at
the same time reducing the pressure and
temperature of steam,
thus maintaining a minimum circulation of steam
through the boiler.
This enables running the boiler without the turbine in
service,
ensuring flow through re-heater coils.
BHEL HP-LP bypass system has the following
advantages :
The prolonged venting of safety valves to
atmosphere is avoided,
thereby reducing DM water loss and cutting noise
emission.

HP-LP Bypass System

Sustained flow through the boiler heating surfaces is

assured, ensuring Re-heater protection during start-
up of
units.
If the grid cannot accept power, the unit can be kept
running on house load.
Almost all power plants are provided with HP-LP
bypass
systems for technical and economical reasons. The
technology has been obtained from SULZER
THERMTEC, Switzerland and we manufacture all the
components in-house.
BHEL has supplied bypass systems to
over 150 power plants of 120/210/250/500 MW rating
with
a total installed capacity of over 32,000 MW.

HP Bypass Valve

1. Combined pressure reducing and de-

superheating valve.
2. Steam pressure reduction by throttling and
temperature reduction by spray water injection
3. To suit varying high pressure and temperature,
the valve body is made from forged material of
2¼ Cr 1 Mo steel (A182 F22 Cl.3).
4. To keep the stresses in optimum level, valve
body is made of spherical shape.
5. Leak tight seat. (HS 25)
6. Stem is made from high chrome alloy steel
11 Cr 1 Mo (X19CrMoVNbN111).
7. Design pressure : 200 kg/sq.cm
8. Design temperature : 545°C
Model Nos: ARS 45, ARS 50, ARS 63,
ARS 72, ARS 80, ARS 90, ARS 100,
ARS 112, ARS 140 & ARS 140A
HP Bypass Spray Valve

1. For spray water flow control to HP Bypass

Valve.
1. Pressure reduction & flow control achieved
in three stages to avoid erosion due to high
pressure drop.
2. Valve body is of "Z" configuration made from
forged carbon steel A 105.
3. Stem is made from high chrome alloy steel
11Cr 1Mo (X19CrMoVNbN111)
4. Leak Tight Stellite Seat.
5. Design pressure : 350 kg/sq.cm
6. Design temperature : 300°C
Model No : E22S, E32S, E45S