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LM2500 Maintenance &

Troubleshooting

Fall 2006

This publication is for TRAINING PURPOSES


ONLY. This information is accurate at the time of
compilation: however, no update service will be
furnished to maintain accuracy. For authorized
maintenance practices and specifications, consult
the pertinent Maintenance Publication.

2006 General Electric Company. All Rights Reserved. This


material may not be copied or distributed in whole or in part,
without prior permission of the copyright owner.
Agenda

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Agenda

Hot shutdown troubleshooting


Oil leaks troubleshooting
Emissions troubleshooting
Engine interface orientation
DLE troubleshooting

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Hot Shutdown Troubleshooting

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Hot Shutdown Troubleshooting

Several sites have experienced HPC blade tip-to-case


rub damage due to restart following hot shutdowns
Rub events have resulted in trailing edge liberation of
HPC mid-stages
Hot Shutdown Any shutdown from T5.4 >1150F

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Hot Shutdown Troubleshooting

Investigation identified following root causes


Package cooling anomalies resulting in uneven
circumferential cooling of the case
Blade tip rubs on 360
Case rubs on one section or 360
Starting with HPC rotor in the bowed condition
Rubs occur on one sector of the rotor blades

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Hot Shutdown Troubleshooting

Restart Procedure
Fault is fully understood & restart can be safely initiated
Restart within 10 minutes after high pressure rotor speed
decreases below 300 RPM
Do not restart for 4 hours if 10 minutes have elapsed
Consult latest revision of the O&M manual for detailed restart
procedure
Following protective functions require resolution before restart
attempt is made
Vibration alarm/shutdown, Fire system shutdown, Lube oil supply
pressure low alarm/shutdown, Lube scavenge alarm/shutdown, Over
speed alarm/shutdown, Lube filter pressure drop alarm/shutdown,
Enclosure high combustible gas level shutdown, Lube scavenge
pressure alarm, Chip detector alarm, Start system failure, Fail to crank
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indication, and Stall detection shutdown
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Oil Leaks Troubleshooting

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Oil Consumption Troubleshooting Guide

Specifically applicable to LM2500 PE


Portions are applicable to LM2500 GE
Can be used for LM2500+, recognizing:
Plus has single ejector for both GT and GG
GT C-sump pressurized from both ends
SB 185 & SB 186 decrease consumption

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A/B Sump and Forward Lube System Leakage

Step 1 Visual inspection


Piping joints, piping fractures, drain connections, frame/tube penetrations
Component leakage, CRF vent horn leakage, radial drive shaft area
VSV bushings, HPC split lines, bulletnose & inlet bellmouth
Bleed valve drains (DLE), hydraulic pump and servo-valve (LM2500+)
Step 2 BSI to determine oil wetting, locate start of wetting
Step 3 Clean engine
Clean externally, re-inspect hardware condition
Water wash and BSI to confirm cleanliness
Split B&C sump overboard drain, split forward lube/AGB pad drains
Step 4 Operate the engine
Perform external inspection at GG idle
Perform suction check on the A/B sump ejector
Increase power to base load and dwell for 1 hour, verify VSVs are tracking
Verify lube supply and scavenge pressures and temperatures are normal
Step down to idle, perform external inspection during 5 minute cool down
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A/B Sump and Forward Lube System Leakage -
continued
Step 5 Post run inspections
Perform external inspection as in step 1
BSI as in step 2
Check A sump cover under bulletnose, especially face seal o-ring
Drain AGB and determine if flooded
Inspect A/B sump pressurization ejector and related piping for internal
blockage
Remove L&S pump supply and scavenge screens and inspect for blockage
Remove all scavenge piping to sump involved & inspect for blockage
Remove & inspect A/O separator piping all the way to (& including) flame
arrestor
Additional instrumentation and another run may be required to further define
the source of oil leakage.

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C/D Sump and Aft Lube System Leakage

Step 1 Visual inspection


Piping joints, piping fractures, drain connections, frame/tube penetrations
Component leakage, TMF vent horn leakage
Step 2 Clean engine
Clean externally, re-inspect hardware condition
Step 3 Operate the engine
Perform external inspection at GG idle
Perform suction check on the C/D ejector
Increase power to base load and dwell for 1 hour, verify VSV s are tracking
Verify lube supply and scavenge pressures and temperatures are normal
Step down to idle, perform external inspection during 5 minute cool down

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C/D Sump and Aft Lube System Leakage

C/D Sump and Aft Lube System Leakage - continued


Step 4 Post run inspections
Perform external inspection as in step 1
Inspect C/D sump pressurization ejector and related piping for
internal blockage
Remove L&S pump C&D scavenge screens and inspect for
blockage
Remove all scavenge piping to sump involved & inspect for
blockage
Additional instrumentation and another run may be required
to further define the source of oil leakage.

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HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION: > 4 Gallons/day
ACTUAL LIMIT: 2 LBS/HR (6 Gallons/day

Verify consumption NO
Continue Operation
High consumption?
YES
Perform visual inspections as follows:
1. External engine
2. Package supply & scavenge system
3. Overboard drain system
4. Inlet & HPC through stage 6
5. Engine exhaust area and drain

External engine leaks? YES Go to A External Oil Leaks


NO
YES
Package supply/scavenge leaks? Refer to package manual
NO
YES Go to B Overboard Leakage
Overboard drain system?
NO
YES
Engine inlet or HPC stages with oil wetting? Go to C A sump leakage
NO
YES
Exhaust duct wet or oil draining from exhaust duct? Go to D D sump pressuri-
NO zation & vent system T/S

Go to E A/O separator system T/S?

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A. External Engine Oil Leaks

Isolate engine leaks by wrapping suspect fittings YES


Check after several hours of operation. Correct and monitor oil consumption.
Leaks Found? Consumption OK?

NO NO YES

Continue Operation

Check package oil supply and


scavenge system per package manual. YES Correct and monitor consumption.
Leaks Found? Consumption OK?

NO YES

Go to B Overboard T/S
Continue Operation

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B. OVERBOARD LEAKAGE T/S

Is B&C sump drain tubing YES


Isolate B&C drain tubing from
connected to TGB drain tubing? TGB overboard drain tubing
NO

Check leakage from the following drains:


1. B & C sump drains: 7 CC/HR.
2. Transfer gearbox gang drain: 250 CC/HR.
3. Air/Oil separator drain: 15 CC/HR.

Is there leakage from A/O separator drain? YES


Go to E A/O separator system T/S?
NO
YES Go to F B&C sump pressurization
Is B&C sump leakage out of limit?
and vent system T/S
NO
NO
Is TGB leakage out of limit? Go to C A sump leakage
YES
Disconnect lines from gang drain YES
manifold to isolate faulty component. Replace Faulty
Is a steady stream of oil draining from Component
one or more components?
NO

Go to C A-sump leakage T/S?

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C. A-SUMP LEAKAGE T/S

Is oil seeping from the lower VSV YES


Comply with SB 075 IGB end
lever arms or HPC split line? cap
NO
NO Go to D D-Sump pressurization and
BSI HPC stages 3-6. Wet with oil? vent system T/S?
YES

Remove TGB/AGB drains. Does less than 1 YES


Is a 6 element L&S pump Installed (GT)?
gallon of oil drain?
NO YES NO

Check A/B ejector for suction and pressurization .. 4-6 Replace L&S pump with 6 element
PSIG. Is suction and pressure OK? pump Monitor consumption
YES NO

Remove A-sump and AGB scavenge Clear obstruction or Replace No. 3 A/O seal
lines and check for obstructions in replace ejector
lines and screens

YES Clear obstructions and monitor


Are there obstructions?
oil consumption
NO

Replace L&S pump with 6


element pump (GT)

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D. D-SUMP PRESSURIZATION
AND VENT SYSTEM T/S

Check C/D sump ejector for suction YES


and manifold system for leaks. Replace air ejector or repair leaks.
Monitor consumption
Suction or Leaks?

NO

Remove D-sump vent piping and check YES Clear obstructions and monitor oil
for obstructions. Obstructions Found? consumption

NO

Remove D-sump drain (scavenge YES


line). Does more than 1 gallon of oil Replace L&S pump
drain?

NO

D-sump has internal leak and will require PT


removal for further troubleshooting

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E. AIR/OIL SEPARATOR SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

Check A/O separator discharge piping drain NO Go to F B&C Sump


for excessive oil drainage.
pressurization and vent sys T/s
Excessive oil?

YES

NO Replace L&S pump and


Is a 6 element L&S pump installed (GT)?
monitor consumption
YES

Check A/O separator discharge piping for YES Clear obstruction and
obstruction, including flame arrester. Obstruction? monitor consumption
NO

Remove A/O separator cover and


check cover seals and impeller

YES Replace cover and


Are cover seals damaged?
monitor consumption
NO
YES Replace A/O separator
Is impeller cracked or seal teeth damaged?
and monitor consumption
NO
Check A/O separator pressurization as follows:
1. Disconnect pressurization line at separator (if no tap)
Go to E 1 on next page
2. Operate engine at 7,000 to 7,200 RPM core speed
3. Check for suction at air ejector and 4-6 PSIG

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E-1. AIR/OIL SEPARATOR SYSTEM T/S -
CONTINUED

NO Replace air ejector and monitor


Was there suction at the air ejector?
consumption
YES
YES Check A/O separator scavenge line for
Was there 4-6 PSIG pressure?
obstruction. Obstruction found?
NO
YES NO

Replace L&S
pump

Clear obstruction &


monitor consumption

Check pressurization line for obstructions or YES Clear obstructions or repair


leaks. Obstructions or leaks? leaks and monitor consumption

NO

Go to F B&C sump pressurization


and vent system T/S

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F-1. B-SUMP PRESSURIZATION AND VENT SYSTM T/S

1. Remove B-sump frame piping (if installed) from engine vent horn NO Check vent piping for obstructions.
2. With engine at idle, check for heavy oil mist Obstructions found?
Heavy oil mist?
NO
YES YES
Go to E

Clear obstructions and


monitor consumption

NO Check ejector piping for leaks.


Check ejector for suction. Suction? Leaks found?

NO YES
YES
Replace ejector and Fix leaks
monitor consumption

Remove B-sump scavenge system piping and check YES Clear obstructions and
for obstructions, including screen. Obstructions? monitor consumption
NO

Did a large quantity of oil drain from sump YES Replace L&S and
when scavenge line was removed? monitor consumption
NO

Remove engine for internal B-sump T/S

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F-2. C-SUMP PRESSURIZATION AND VENT SYSTM T/S

1. Remove C-sump frame piping (if installed) from engine vent horn NO Check vent piping for obstructions.
2. With engine at idle, check for heavy oil mist Obstructions found?
Heavy oil mist?
NO
YES YES
Go to E

Clear obstruction and


monitor consumption

NO Check ejector piping for leaks.


Check ejector for suction. Suction? Leaks found?

NO YES
YES
Replace ejector and Fix leaks
monitor consumption

Remove C-sump scavenge system piping and check YES Clear obstructions and
for obstructions, including screen. Obstructions? monitor consumption
NO

Did a large quantity of oil drain from sump YES Replace L&S and
when scavenge line was removed? monitor consumption
NO

Remove engine for internal B-sump T/S

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LM2500 Estimated Ejector Discharge Pressures

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C /D E je c to r D is c h a rg e P re s s u re , P S IA
A /B E je c to r D is c h a rg e P re s s u re , P S IA

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5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000

Corrected GG Speed, RPM Corrected GG Speed, RPM

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Emissions Troubleshooting

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Scope of Presentation

Where does the emission come from Major Players


Emission/Exhaust products
Basic process for NOx and CO control
Basic process for other emission product
Types of combustors and emission Strategies
Fuel Types
Emission Control Systems on SAC (singular Annular
Combustor) Engines
Emission Control on DLE (Dry Low Emission) Engines
Fuel Quality
Some suggestions for emission control

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Major Factors Impacting Emissions

Emission is a result of chemical reaction of two main flow streams


Engine inlet air flow
Fuel
Combustor plays a major role in controlling this chemical reaction
Fuel

Air Combustion Product


Combustor

Note: NOx present in ambient air goes through unaltered while CO and UHC may be chemically reduced
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Types of Emission Product

Exhaust Products from aero-derivative engines may include


NOX
Sum of all Nitrogen and Oxygen products like NO, NO2, N2O
CO
CO2
Unburned Hydro Carbons (UHC)
Carbon/particulate
H2O vapors
O2
N2
SO2/SO3
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Types of Emission Product

Primary emission products that are typically controlled


or monitored
NOX
CO
UHC
Particulate
Soot/Carbon
SO2/SO3
CO2

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Process for Controlling NOX/CO and UHC

Fuel is ignited in the combustor resulting in high


temperature at the flame location (called flame
temperature) A limited window of flame
temperature is desired for
Nitrogen and Oxygen combine at high temperatures required NOx/CO
producing NOx (NO, NO2 & N2O)
Carbon from fuel and Oxygen from air react to first
create CO and then convert CO2 as the combustion
process continues
Some CO is left over due to limited duration of
combustion
Hydrocarbons from fuel are consumed during
combustion process
Some unburned hydrocarbon is left over

Amount of NOx produced generally increases with


increasing flame temperature & duration of combustion
Amount of CO is generally increases with decreasing
flame temperature
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Controlling Other Products of Emission

Particulate
Consists of particles of dirt and heavy metals like
Sodium, Potassium, Ash, Vanadium etc usually
present in the atmosphere or fuel
Usually no mechanism to reduce these except
maintaining fuel and air quality & filtration
Soot/Carbon
Usually a result of incomplete or inefficient burning of
fuel
Sulfur Oxides SO2/SO3
Usually a result of sulfur content in fuel.
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Controlling Other Products of Emission

CO2
Causes Green House effect
A product of chemical reaction of carbon from fuel
and oxygen from air
Amount of CO2 is directly proportional to amount of
fuel
More power >> more fuel >> more CO2
Same power but worse thermodynamic efficiency >> more
fuel >> more Co2
Inversely proportional to thermal efficiency of gas turbine

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Types of Combustors and Fuel for LM products

SAC Combustors

Gas Fuel Liquid Fuel

DLE Combustors

Gas Fuel Liquid Fuel

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Types of NOx Control Systems Used for SAC
Combustors
NOx control applies on liquid & gas
fuel systems
No Emission Control
Water Injection
Steam Injection
SCR used for further treatment of Dual Fuel System with water injection

engine exhaust
SCR=Selective Catalytic Reduction Water flows in
secondary manifold

Usually huge and expensive


at upstream location

Could bring NOx/CO down to 1-5 This sketch applies to Duel fuel water

ppm levels
injected system. Hardware design for
injecting water or steam varies for gas
only, liquid only or duel fuel applications

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NOx Control for SAC Combustors

Basic idea is to maintain flame temperature within a controlled range


Water or steam is mixed with fuel prior to igniting
When ignited, fuel burns to increase the flame temperature
Water/Steam absorbs some energy to limit the flame temperature
increase
Amount of injected water/steam is controlled according to NOx
requirement
Typically LM engines are capable of 25ppm NOx with Max water injection
If too much water/steam, flame temperature may become too low
Max water to fuel ratio recommended is 1.0
Take Away
Too little water/steam may produce high NOx and too much water may
cause flame out/high CO & UHC

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Types of NOx Control Systems Used for DLE
Combustors
Applies to Gas and Liquid fuel systems
Air is mixed in fuel prior to ignition for NOx
control (instead of water/steam)
Fuel pre-misers are used instead of fuel
nozzles
Compressor discharge air flows through
the swirler vanes of pre-mixers
Gas fuel is injected through T/E of swirlers
and liquid fuel injected through the center
body
Air and fuel mix before ignition takes place

Compressor discharge air

Gas fuel injected at T/E of swirlers

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NOx Control on DLE Combustors

Basic idea is to maintain flame temperature within a controlled range


Air is mixed with fuel prior to igniting
When ignited, fuel burns to increase the flame temperature
Pre-mixed air absorbs some energy to limit the flame temperature
increase
Unlike water/steam injection systems, airflow in a pre-mixer can not be
externally controlled
DLE system typically contains three rows of pre-mixers placed at different
radial locations
Total compressor exit airflow is distributed to all pre-mixers in a fixed ratio
Desired ratio of fuel to pre-mixed air is maintained by directing fuel to
appropriate number of pre-mixers
This is physically achieved via intricate system of fuel manifolds and staging
and switching valves
Mapping of individual and bulk flame temperatures is the process used to
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Gas Fuel Quality

Gas Fuel
Methane
Ethane
Butane
And higher .
Higher hydrocarbon chains are generally heavier and
will result in lower Wobbe number (a quantity
indicative of heating value to fuel density ratio)

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Gas Fuel Quality

Fuel Quality
Most important requirement is to have adequate level
of heating value which is controlled by allowing
Wobbe number from 40-60 (Wobbe number is
indicative of heating value to density ratio)
Low Wobbe number will require increased fuel flows which
may
Impact fuel nozzle pressure drop hence cause acoustics
Limit power due to Max fuel limitations
High Wobbe # will reduce fuel flow to water/steam ratio
May cause acoustic due to low fuel nozzle pressure
drop
Fuel temp. may be increased to reduce Wobbe Number
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Gas Fuel Quality

Water Content
Fuel must be dry. Any water content may cause icing
situation in the fuel system even at high temperatures (due
to high fuel pressure)
Contamination
Heavy metal contamination (like rust) may cause plugging
up of the fuel nozzles
Site fuel filtration is needed
Nozzles are equipped with screen (last chance filter) which
may catch large size contamination

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Liquid Fuel Quality

Liquid Fuel
Diesel, Naphtha ,,,
Liquid fuel in DLE combustors usually are more
reactive, hence has potential for higher flame
temperatures
Fuel Quality
Diesel fuel typically has more Sulfur, Sodium,
Potassium contents which may cause corrosion
Hence hardware life with liquid fuel is typically much
lower
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Some Important Suggestions for NOx control

SAC Combustors
For reduced NOX, increase water/steam injection
If CO is high, you may be injecting too much water/steam
High Water/Steam injection may also cause flame out
High emissions may be caused by fuel nozzle wear
High emission levels may also be caused by quality of fuel
Fuel quality may also impact hardware life
Clean fuel is required to avoid fuel nozzle fouling
Any water in gas fuel may cause freezing in the fuel system

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Some Important Suggestions for NOx control

DLE Combustors
Mapping process is the main tool to maintain appropriate
emission levels
High NOx or CO may be in one or more of the three rings
To reduce NOx, Flame temperature of the ring producing high
NOx must be reduced
To reduce CO, the flame temperature of the ring producing
high CO must be reduced
Dirty or fouled pre-mixers will cause high emission that may
not be reduced via mapping
Fuel quality is important in keeping fuel pre-mixers in good
health
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Engine Interface Orientation

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INDEX
Gas Generator Inspection: Ventilation Duct UCP

General Data Anti_Ice Wiring Connection

GG Compressor Front Frame Exhaust Duct RMD

AGB &TGB Lube Oil System: Fire Fighting System:


GG HPC: Front &Rear Frame Synthetic Oil Console FF Console
GG Compressor Rear Frame Synthetic Oil Cooler Instrumentation
FF TMF Hydraulic Oil Pump ANNEX:
Power Turbinbe Inspection Bleed Valve LM2500Base Interface
PGT25
HSPT Inspection: Fuel Gas System: LM2500Plus Interface
PGT25+ SAC System LM2500Base Designation Number
Starting System: Dual Fuel System LM2500Plus Designation Number
Hydraulic Starter DLE System
Pneumatic Starter Fuel Gas Skid

Ducts Inspection: Liquid Fuel Skid

GT Enclosure Water Washing System:


Filter House On/Off Line
Inlet Duct Trolley

Electrical System:

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Gas Generator
Inspection

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material may not be copied or distributed in whole or in part,
without prior permission of the copyright owner.
Site Information:

Owner: _____________________________ PM: ___________________________________


Operator ____________________________ PE: ____________________________________
Address _____________________________ PM2 ___________________________________
_____________________________ TAs ___________________________________
_____________________________ ___________________________________

LM Model Designation (see annex):


Type: ______________________________
Model #:____________________________
Serial #: ____________________________

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LM2500 Base & Plus

Wrong Execution

Bolt too short


Additional Spacers
Spacers not as per drw request.

M4
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LM2500 Base & Plus Bolts and Dowels

M5
M4

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Note: For Plus engine use SMO9726085; For Base engine use SMO0880415
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LM2500 Base & Plus

Note: The above detail is for Plus


engine only.

Any bolts loose?


Any bolts missing? M6

Note: This section is for Plus engine, but still good for Base engine.
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LM2500 Base

Check both lines for chafe.


Check both line for support

E35
A9A

LM2500 Plus
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Is the support-bracket for
bellmouth installed?

Note: Need to be removed prior to start.

S34
Is any WW connection not
in use plugged?

Note: The picture shows a wrong plug.


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LM2500 Plus
WRONG
NP Code for speed pick-up cable:
RCO43932 (straight) for E12.
RCO84224 (90) for E7.

E7

E12

Are the cables supported?


Do they chafe to other hardware?
Are the connectors tight?

Note:
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Only Plus Engine; Base Engine NOT ring.
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LM2500 Base

VSV Control

IMPORTANT:
Check for lock
wire presence.

Check for any missing/broken hardware.


Check for any loose fittings, nuts, etc.
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LM2500 Plus
VSV Control

Cable NP code:
E46 & E47 RCO43953

E46 E47

Check for any missing/broken


hardware.
Check for any loose fittings, nuts,
etc.
Check for lock wire presence.
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L8 LM2500 Plus

L9
Valve Hydr. Supply*

Check hoses if twisted,


crushed or loose.
Check for any loose or
damaged fittings.

Note: *Only DLE

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LM2500 Base & Plus

Pad
A17
Connections

Usually for:
A17 - Fuel Pump
A19 - Starter
A14 - Hyd. Pump A19 A14
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Lube & Scavange Pump Connections LM2500 Base & Plus

L7

L5

L2

L1

L4

L3

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Chip Detectors Connections

E42 E41 E44 E45 E43

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Flexible Hoses & Cables Checks LM2500 Base & Plus

Check hoses if
twisted, crashed or
loose.
Check hoses if
Laying on GG
unsupported.
Check hoses if allow
GG expansion.
Check for leakages.
Check cables for
chasing and routing.

E6C E5C E4C E11C


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LM2500 Plus

A12

LM2500 Base
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LM2500 Base & Plus

Water Washing On Line

Check 3 Flexible
Hose for chafing.
Note: In case, put
some protection
(as shown) or re-
route tubing.

Check clamps for loosing. Note: In case, reduce clamp


size or put something to
Check clamps for right size.
increase flexible hose size (as
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shown).
Transfer Gear Box LM2500 Base & Plus

Checkfor any
missing/broken
hardware.
Check if TGB
presents any
bumps.

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LM2500 Base & Plus

Check all external


hardware for broken or
missing safety wires.
Check for loose clamps
and brackets.

Check for kinks, bends,


nicks, scores and loose
fittings or connections.
Inspect for contact with
hardware other than support
brackets.
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LM2500 Base & Plus

Check all
external
hardware
(clevis, rod
end bearing,
etc.) for
broken or
missing
safety wires.
Check for
kinks, bends,
nicks..

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LM2500 Base & Plus

Check all external hardware


(rings,
spacer, etc.) for broken parts.
Check clearance of the ring
spacer.

Note: The below table is only for LM2500 DLE

Please refer to the follow WP:


-WP118 on GEK103089 for LM2500Base DLE
-WP118 on GEK97310 for LM2500Base SAC
-WP209 on GEK105048 for LM2500Plus DLE

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-WP209 on GEK105054 for LM2500Plus SAC
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LM2500 Base

Note: The below detail is for Base Engine.

Check for missing VSV setting range (usually): from +35 to 5.


and/or broken hardware.
Note: For real setting refer always to O&M Manuals.
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Base Engine
LM2500 Base & Plus

Check lever assy for


broken
or missing parts.
Check for loose bolts.
Checks for external
hardwares (tubing, hoses,
cables, etc.) that are in
contact with lever assy.

Remember: the VSV, especially the


lever assy, is a system in movement.

Plus Engine
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LM2500 Base
Check actuator hydraulic lines for evidence of leakage.
Check for missing and/or broken hardware.

Adjustable nut for setting (1 turn = 0.6 deg).

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LM2500 Base & Plus

E1

Check for loose or broken Confirm that Accelerometer


connector. loop has been checked.
Confirm that cable is Confirm that Accelerometer
supported properly. has been tested by shaker
table.
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Optional Accelerometer Location

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LM2500 Base & Plus

Check all external


hardware (pipes,
hoses, etc.) for
broken or missing
safety wires.
Check for kinks,
bends, nicks.
Inspect for
contact with
hardware other
than support
brackets.

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OLD LM2500 Base & Plus

Expandable Bolts on CRF.


Note: Only DLE Version

Verify that:
- S.B. 153 has been applied (the upper
photo shows the old design).
- All the expandable bolts have been
changed every 4000 h as per IAD
S.L. 2500-I-01-04.

Ref Documents:
- S.B. 153 Rev. 4.
- S.L. 2500_01_03R1.
- S.L. 2500_01_04R1.
- S.L. 2500_99_06R1.

NEW
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Check if tick
welding is in place.

New design bolts pins on CRF.


No further actions are required.
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Note: for Base Base Engine


Engine E30B
T3 sensor is
optional.

E30B

Base Engine
E30A
Plus Engine

Plus Engine
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B sump flexible hose that rest on T3 cable would degrade


prematurely. Reroute properly.
T3 cables that rest on GG pipes, would degrade prematurely.
support accordingly

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IDM Requirement PS3 (96CD-1/2) LM2500 Base & Plus
Compressor Discharge Trnsmitter
It is recommended that the PS3 transducers be located off engine in a
relatively cool, dry, and vibration free location and each connected to
the engine with stainless steel tubing of 0.375 inch (0.95 cm) outside
diameter and not longer than 15 feet. Compressor discharge pressure
taps are provided on the gas generator for attachment of each the
connecting lines. If the transducer (pressure transmitter) or any portion
of the connecting line is located below the interface, a water trap must
be located in the low point of the line and all portions of the line must
drain to the water trap. The water trap can be constructed by bending a
"U" in the tube and must have a weep hole as shown to bleed off any
condensate. It is recommended that the PS3 transducer be located
within 6 to 10 inches of the low point to avoid freezing of condensate in
the portion of the line that has static air. Alternatively, the PS3 line can
be uniformly sloped to assure that any moisture drains back to the
combustor case.

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LM2500 Base & Plus

PS3 (96CD-1/2)
Compressor Discharge Trnsmitter

Typical Connecton
shows on P&ID.

Note: For DLE engines,


it is mandatory to have
two separate
connection points.

Is the line installed? Note: If the PS3 ports


on the engine is not the
Do any fittings and/or lowest point from the
hoses engine PS3 port to the
transducer a weep hole
are loose? has to be included in the
line to the transducer.
Max PS3 line length?
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TIPS!!!
PS3 (96CD-1/2)
Compressor Discharge Trnsmitter

Usually there is no manifold or


isolation valve on all GG transmitter.
Usually for SAC engines there are two PS3
transmitters with only one PS3 port on GG.
Make sure that there is no additional line to
pressure gage and/or others.
Usually the flexible hose is not connected
directly to the GG. It should be installed a
spool of tubing between GG case and hose.

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LM2500 Base & Plus
Combustion Chamber
(General Arrangment)

The CC of both type is located into


CRF.
It can be checked only trough
inspection access holes around
DLE CRF downstream of the burners
and/or premixers.

SAC
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Note: Only DLE Version

Combustion Chamber
(Shield on CRF)

Check for kinks,


bends, nicks and
scores.
Check for
missing bolts,
nuts and spacer.

Refer always to
GEKs Manuals.
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Premixer LM2500 Base & Plus
Note: Only DLE Version

# 15 Three Cups Premixers


Outside +
Inside # 15 Two Cups Premixers

Two Cups premixer has a pin.


TIP!!!

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LM2500 Base & Plus

Fuel Nozzle
Different type of Fuel Nozzle:
- gas only L31810G04
- dual fuel (A) L31809P09
- dual fuel (BC) L31809P10
- liquid only 9016M58P06
- gas/water L31809P08
- gas/steam L31957G03
- liquid/steam L31809P11
- liquid/water L31809P11
1 2 3
- dual steam L47449P01

Exemple of Dual Fuel Burner:


1. Primary Line (Liquid)
Check for any loose hardware (nozzles,
2. Secondary Line (Liquid)
fittings, etc.).
3. Natural Gas Check for kinks, nicks, scores and dents.
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Spark Plug (Igniter)

INSTALLATION and CHECK:

- for LM2500+ SAC refer to WP103 on GEK105054


- for LM2500 SAC refer to WP106 on GEK97310
- for LM2500+ DLE refer to WP103 on GEK105048
SAC - for LM2500 DLE refer to WP106 on GEK103089

GE code: L43450P01 (SAC)


GE code: 9392M95P04 (DLE)

Note: during pre-commissioning


phase, the igniter has to be test
(sparking).
DLE
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Spark Plug (Igniter)

Support Igniter cable to


prevent contact with other
hardware.
Route properly Igniter cable
SAC to avoid any chafing.
Tighten Igniter nut onto CRF
and then safety wire to
complete installation.

Note: If the second igniter


(optional) is installed and not used,
remove it and install a proper
DLE plug.
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Note: Both type (DLE & SAC). LM2500 Base & Plus

Flame Detector
Support flame detector cable to
prevent
contact with other hardware.
4 Route properly FD cable to avoid any
chafing.
Tight properly FD onto FD support
bracket.
Note: Usually
the bolts for FD
are not
supplied with
GG.

FD Locations:
- 4:00 oclock.
10 - 10:00 oclock
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Acoustic
Sensor Note: Only DLE Version

Check if AC have been


calibrated/checked properly.
Check if the connection are
properly tight.
Check loop.
Connection tags:
- E39A (Left)
Off Engine
- E39B (Left)
On Engine

In case your Bently Nevada system is 3300 make sure the head scale of the
monitor is 10 psi PK-PK. If not do the following procedure:

- Install N2 jumper W4C and W4D on 3300/16 monitor


- Modify the name plate of the scale factor as 50mV/psi
- Replace the name plate on 86517 interface module with another one with
the correct sensibility
- Check the system calibration

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Installation Diagram
LM2500 Base & Plus
Acoustic Sensor
NOTE:
THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE CARRY OUT IF A CHARGE
GENERATOR IS NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE
Note: Only DLE Version

POWER

C1
AMPLIFICATORE COM
FREQUENCY DI CARICA TO BENTLY NEVA
BENTLY NEVADA MONITOR
GENERATOR
FILT.OUT +
C2
FILT.OUT -

------- mV

Voltmeter CALIBRATION CHECKOUT KIT:


- N 2 100 pF condenser
- N 1 Frequency generator
- N 1 Multimeter

Sensibility of pressure transducer (PX 36) is 16 pC each PSI

V= Q/C

Where:
Q= misured charge in COULOMBS
C= condenser capacity in FARAD

The purpose is to simulate the charge to the amplifier in order to check the reading on the Bently Nevada monitor.
To do that, set the frequency using the generator to 600 Herz and than changing the amplitude we find the Volts (V) to apply to the
condenser in order to obtain the pressure in "psi" (to be read on B.N. monitor).

1/Ceq= 1/C1 + 1/C2


1/Ceq= (C2 + C1) / (C1*C2)
Ceq= (C1*C2) / (C2+C1)
Ceq= (100*100) / 200 = 50pF

V= Q/C = 16 (pC) / 50 (pF) = 0.32 V


Vrms= V /2sqr = 0.32 / 1.41 = 0.226 V

Carry out the pressure transducer check following the next table:

CHARGE mVOLTS RMS mV AMPLITUDE MONITOR B.N.READING PSI PK PK


(read on m ultim eter) (to be s et us ing frequency generator)
16 226,3 320 2
32 452,5 640 4
48 678,8 960 6
64 905,1 1280 8
80 1131,4 1600 10

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Note: this slide and the previous two are also Acoustic Sensor
published onto Technical Support Quickplace. Note: Only DLE Version
ACOUSTICS
SIGNAL CONDITIONER
CHECKOUT PROCEDURE

TSU 109 Charge Generator


The charge generator outputs a sinusoidal picoCoulomb charge, using magnitudes dialed on the potentiometer and frequency dialed on the counter. The
input magnitude is in peak levels (not peak-to-peak!). All calibration check values listed below are in units to be set on the TSU 109, and the expected output
read at the control monitor (peak-to-peak). Default is with the output set at 16 pC peak and a frequency of 600 Hz coressponding to 2.0 psi peak to peak.
Use this as a starting point during checkout. Note that there is a locking mechanism on the potentiometer which must be moved counter-clockwise to allow
the pot. to turn freely.
The CHECK BAT / OPERATE toggle switch is nominally centered in the off position. To check battery, pull this toggle up to insure that the batteries are
healthy. If the batteries are OK, both the +9V and the -9V LED will light up. If this does not happen, the batteries should be replaced. To operate, push this
toggle down. For extended operation during checkout, you may use a rubber band to hold the switch in the OPERATION position.
You will need a cable with a mating Vibrometer Lemo connector. Plug this cable into the TSU 109 and plug the connector into the off-engine cable when
ready to perform testing. The off-engine cable is that to which the sensor would normally mate.
To operate: Set the O/P switch in the Sym position.
Set the frequency at 600 Hz.
Set the multiplier to nx1.
Unlock the potentiometer and turn the knob until the digit in the window corresponds to the first digit (tens) of the set point charge value and the
hundred scaled button of the potentiometer to the number corresponding to the second digit (units) of the set point charge value. Lock the potentiometer.
Record signal conditioner output value.

Repeat above steps until all values in the following table have been checked.

TABLE A-1 ACOUSTIC SENSOR CALIBRATION POINTS

TSU 109 TSU 109 Expected Signal


Input Amplitude Equivalent Output Conditioner Output
(pC Peak) (psi peak-peak) (mA)

(1) 6 2 7.2
(2) 2 4 10.4
(3) 8 6 13.6
(4) 4 8 16.8
(8) 0 10 20.0

NOTES:
(1) The Vibrometer RSI signal conditioner should have been calibrated at the factory for a sensor with an output of 16 pC/psi peak and a range of 0 to 10 psi
peak-peak. This range has been used to determine the expected milliAmp level in the table above.

(2) Typically, OEMs use 4-20 mA outputs to their control system. The above Expected mA output levels have been provided for your convenience. If you
have a better way at the control system of determining the output level, feel free to use it!

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CRF Drain Port
LM2500 Base & Plus
When the engine is brand new, the D10
connection port is hided by a square cover at 6 Note: Only DLE Version
oclock.
Line parts starting from GG connection:
- adapter $1x 3/4npt-f (RRR20308)
- adapter $3/4npt-m x 3/4(RCR46088-rcr23783)
- elbow connection $3/4 (RCR24063)
- tubing 3/4 & so on..

D10

Check for chafing and/or


contact with other hardware.
Check for any loose fittings
and/or missing hardware.
Check the presence of a ball
valve at the basement limit
(it should be closed).
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Fuel Manifold
Exemple of two different type of fuel manifold:
1. DLE manifold
2. Dual Fuel Manifold

In General:
Check all external hardware
(pipes, hoses, etc.) for broken
or missing safety wires.
Check hoses if twisted,
crushed or loose.
Check for loose clamps and
brackets.
Check for any loose fittings.
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HP Recoup LM2500 Base & Plus

When the engine is brand new, the HPR


connection port are plugged off.
Two HPR ports are present on GG: A31 situated on
A32 right side and A32 situated on left side.

Note: see next slide for orifice size.


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HP Recoup

In general:

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LM2500 Base & Plus
HP Recoup
For Maintenance refer to:
- for LM2500+ SAC refer to WP 417 on GEK105054
- for LM2500 SAC refer to 4-12.28 on GEK97310
- for LM2500+ DLE refer to WP 417 on GEK105048
- for LM2500 DLE refer to 4-12.7 on GEK103089

Check for contact (chafing)


Note: The above picture shows a perfect with other hardware.
installation:
1. Fitting tight with proper gasket. Check hoses if twisted,
2. Interconnection fittings tight. crushed or loose.
3. Spool of tubing between GG and
Flexible hose. Check for any loose fittings.
4. No contact with other hardware.

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Turbine Mid Frame LM2500 Base & Plus

Check for kinks, nicks, scores and


color.
Check for missing bolts and nuts.
Check for loosing pipes.

The picture shows TMF upper side.


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Turbine Mid Frame LM2500 Base & Plus

(STRUTS)

Check pipes for kinks, nicks or any


damages.
8
Check for missing/loosing bolts and nuts.

6 5
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LM2500 Base & Plus

Turbine Mid Frame


D5 & A13

Check hoses if
D5 twisted, crushed or
loose.
A13 Check hoses for
support.
Check hoses to
allow
for GG expansion.
Check for leakages.

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LM2500 Base & Plus
E21A
Turbine Mid Frame
E21B
T5.4 or T4.8
Are the cables supported?
Do they chafe on other hardware?
Are the connectors tight?
Check TCs for integrity and loosing nuts.

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DLE Troubleshooting

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Goals of Presentation

Review Basic Troubleshooting Tools


Review Troubleshooting Techniques
Refer O&M Troubleshooting section for details
Present Real Life Examples

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DLE Combustion Principles
Temp limit to meet
both NOx & CO 4 Stage Combustor
requirements
CO

Flame Temperature
Excessive NOx
NOx
B BC AB ABC

CO Limit NOx Limit


25ppm
Excessive CO / Blowout

Flame Temperature Power


Low NOx and CO emissions occur Lean Pre-mixed Combustion with
in a narrow band of flame Fuel Staging used to maintain the
temperatures narrow flame temperature window

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Keys to DLE Troubleshooting
ALL commonly encountered DLE specific operability issues result
from either
violation of a flame temperature boundary
Most commonly result from measurement error
or
control action to prevent engine damage
Examples:
High Emissions NOx and/or CO
Steps-to-Idle
Trips
Maximum Power Limitation
Power Reductions
Failure to Start
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Sources of Control Flame Temperature Error

CONTROL Flame Temperature calculated not measured


uses fuel properties, metered fuel flow, T3 and combustor
airflow
Critical Parameters: PS3, T3, FMV position, FMV upstream and
downstream pressure (GP1, GP2), LHV, SG
Any of above parameters will introduce error into flame temperature
calculation
Any leakage between metering valve and combustor will result in high
calculated flame temperature

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Parameter Sensitivity

BULK TFLAME ERROR (Degrees)


0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

PS3 (3.162 psi)


Fuel Flow (3.0%)
LHV (1.0%)
Bu
SG (1.0 %)
T3SEL (6.5 degF)
T2SEL(1.414 degF)
CDPSEL (0.707%)
NGGSEL: (10 rpm)
ST8SEL (0.707%)

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Useful Data Sources:

Alarm Log for event


High Speed Data Log showing event
160 ms capture rate
Minimum Parameter list in appendix
Long term trending Data
Data from last mapping

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Step 1 - Define the Problem
Understand and clarify the problem
High emissions (is measurement system calibrated?) ,
Acoustic trips
Measurement system OK?
PX36B within 25% of PX36A at time of trip?
Neither signal erratic
In what mode is problem occurring (BRNDMD)
Is problem related to one ring or to all?
Steady state or transient
Low or high power
When was the problem first observed?
Gradual change over several weeks / months
Step change

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Step 2 - Check Instrumentation

Fuel gas properties


Is LHVSEL = LHV raw? Is LHV typical for site?
Same for S.G.
Pressure sensors
PS3 system
Differences between sensors
Leaks in sensing tubes / water in tubes
Fuel pressure (GP) sensors
Differences between channels A & B

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Step 3 -Review High Speed Log
If check and calibration of instrumentation does not resolve issue, examine
High Speed Log
All input signals free of excessive noise
Input signals behavior consistent
Fuel Metering Valves and bleeds following demand
FMVxSEL vs. FMVxDMD for all 3 valves
VBVSEL vs. VBVDMD
ST8SEL vs. ST8DMD
CDPSEL vs. CDPDMD
> Look for Indications of Partial blowout
Usually occurs in A or C rings
causes increased firing of B ring to maintain power
NOx emissions increase
CO emissions typically increase
Possible Acoustics Increase
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Identifying Partial Blowout

Condition where A and/or C rings partially blow out


Control Maintains Power if Possible by adding fuel to B ring
Pilot FMV opens parameter FMVPSEL increases
Blowout parameter WFQPERRCORR increases
May cause Acoustic (PX36) increase
Control assumes all fuel is burned
calculated flame temperature TFLCYC increases
Increase of temperature causes closure of bleeds
Percentage bleed DWB36PCT decreases
If bleeds are closed percentage Tflame TFLAMEPCT increases
May stage up to next higher mode (increase in BRNDMD)

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Step 4 - Trending Data

Used to detect gradual system change


Blockage of premixers
Leakage downstream of metering valve
Fuel Metering Issues
Blockage
Calibration

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Trending Fuel Flow Parameters

Parameters WFNOZINRFF, WFNOZOTRFF, WFNOZPILFF


Parameter is ratio WF 36measured
WF 36calculated
WF36calculated is based on Pressure Ratio and (assumed) fuel
nozzle flow function
Parameter varies with power level and burner mode
Rule of thumb: Change > 10% is significant

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Significance of WFNOZZ Changes:

WFNOZZ Shift High:


Leak between FMV and fuel nozzle
Inspect
Leak Check per WP
Blockage of FMV
Check for Sulfur Contamination
GP2 sensor reading low
Check Sensor lines for leaks

WFNOZZ Shift Low:


Premixer Blockage
Flow Check Per WP

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Other Checks

Is gas supply pressure significantly different than


normal
Inlet filter pressure drop
Any other parameters which may have changed
Water wash if compressor is dirty or efficiency is
down

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Fault finding staging valves

Leaking staging valves can lead to high CO/UHC in


mixed burner modes (BC/AB)
Root cause for leakage usually wear or
contamination
Identify suspect valves with leak test blanking F1B
Test individual valves or return to OEM for test &
repair

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Examples
Example #1

LM2500+ DLE Mechanical Drive


Reported Symptoms
Engine operating in ABC Mode, Bleeds Closed
NGG oscillating ~ 250 rpm with no change in power
demand
Acoustics Unstable 1.6 4.0 psid

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Core Speed vs. PT Speed demand
10000 5

9000 4.5

8000 4

7000 Unstable Core 3.5


Speed
Speed (rpm)

PX36 (psid)
6000 3

5000 2.5

4000 2

3000 1.5

2000 1
Constant
1000 0.5
PT Speed Demand
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Time (s)

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Flame Temperature / Blowout Parameter

180 45

160
Blowout Parameter 40

140 35

120 30

WFQPERRCOR
TFLAMEPCT

100 25

80 20

60 15

40 10

20 5
TFLAMEPCT
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Time (s)

Cycling of TFLAME and Blowout Parameter - Blowout Driven

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Ring Temperature Demands

3250
Outer Ring
780
3200
760
TFLIREF, TFLOREF (deg F)

3150
740
3100
720

T3 (deg F)
3050
700
3000 680

2950 660

2900 T3 640

2850
Inner Ring
620

2800 600
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Time (s)

Ring Temperatures scheduled as f(T3)


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Sequence of Events
Partial Blowout Occurs on C-ring
Fuel Added to B-ring TFLAMEPCT Increases
Engine hits Max fuel regulator
Core Speed drops
T3 Drops
Scheduled TFLIREF increases
C-ring relights
B Ring Flow Reduces
Engine moves off Fuel Flow Limit
Core Speed Recovers
T3 increases
Scheduled TFLIREF drops
Partial Blowout of C-ring

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Example #1 - Final Root Cause

Inner Ring Schedules required modification


Slope excessive in bleeds closed T3 range
Level increased to increase blowout margin
Revised schedules eliminated instability

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Example #2

LM2500 DLE Mechanical Drive


Unable to load to maximum power
Stages from BC/2 to AB mode
Blows out in AB Mode

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High Speed Data
AB
30 8000

25 7900
Bleed
20 7800

15 7700
DWB36PCT

NGG
10 7600

5 BC 7500

0 7400
BC/2
-5 7300
Core Speed
-10 7200
30:53.0 30:54.7 30:56.5 30:58.2 30:59.9 31:01.6 31:03.4 31:05.1 31:06.8 31:08.6

Bleeds fully closed in BC mode Blowout!


LHV, PS3 OK Leaks?

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Metered Flow/Calculated Flow
1.5

1.4 Inner Ring


1.3

1.2
WFNOZZPILFF
WFNOZINRFF

1.1

0.9
Pilot Ring
0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5
30:53.0 30:54.7 30:56.5 30:58.2 30:59.9 31:01.6 31:03.4 31:05.1 31:06.8 31:08.6

WFNOZZINRFF ~1.3 vs Historically 0.9 to 1.0 Indicative of Leak

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Example 2 Root Cause

Cup

A Manifold
Staging (Outer
Outer Valve Cup Ring)
Metering
Valve Cup
Optional I/F Ten sets per engine

Pressure equalization
)(
orifice piping disconnected

B Manifold
Thirty per engine
FUEL SHUT- (Pilot Ring)
OFF Pilot Cup
Metering
Valve Optional I/F

)(
Staging
(Lean Blow-out
)( Valve Enhancement)
Fifteen per engine

Every other
Pilot Cup

Optional I/F
C Manifold

Staging
Valve (Inner
Inner Cup Ring)
Metering
Valve Fifteen sets per engine

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Questions???
DLE Troubleshooting High Speed Data Parameter
List
BRNDMD T3SEL WFINRDMD
DWB36PCT T48_REF WFMAX
F_TFLCYCG T48SEL WFMN
LHVSEL TABALI WFNOZINRFF
MWSEL TABALO WFNOZOTRFF
P2SEL TFLAMEPCT WFNOZPILFF
P25SEL TFLIREFG WFOTR
PS3_REF TFLMAXG WFOTRDMD
PS3SEL TFLMING WFPIL
PX36SEL TFLOREFG WFPLTDMD
SGSEL TFLPDFS WFQPERRCOR
T25SEL WF36_CNTRL XNPTSEL
T2SEL WF36DMD XNGGSEL
T3_REF WFINR

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Mapping Screen Input Definitions

Universal adjustments
TFLDMDJA Increase or decrease TFLMAX & TFLMIN
together by same amount
TFLMAXJA Increase or decrease only TFLMAX
TFLMINJA Increase or decrease only TFLMIN
TFLOSCHJA Increase or decrease outer ring temperature
TFLISCHJA Increase or decrease Inner ring temperature
ABAL ON/OFF (or MAPPING OFF/ON) Make ABAL active / inactive
CLEAR ABAL Remove any ABAL adjustment

Site specific
Tflame adjustment Increment Amount of change for one click of up or down
arrow
NetCon Data Logger Digital toggles to start, stop, and transmit DataLogs
Power adjustment Enables the mapper to change power level
Mapping enabled Permits mapping adjustments, usually password
protected

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Mapping Screen Input Definitions

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Mapping Screen Input Definitions

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Mapping Screen Input Definitions

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LM1600, LM2500, and LMS100 are registered trademarks of the General Electric Company (USA)
LM6000TM is a pending trademark of the General Electric Company (USA)

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