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BOILER MOUNTINGS
VOLUME C1
SOOT BLOWERS
LIST OF CONTENTS
TAB-2 Soot Blower Operations - Emergency Check List Pub. No. 7515
(5-18)
TAB-3 AC Induction Motor(For Soot Blowers) Pub. No. 7506
(19-36)
TAB-4 Soot Blower - General Instructions Pub. No. 7501
(37-63)
TAB-5 Wall Deslagger -Model WB IE Pub. No. 7503
(64-91)
TAB-6 Furnace Temperature Probe Model FTP IE & IIE Pub. No. 7505
(92-131)
TAB-7 LRD IIE Long Retractable Soot Blower Pub. No. 7514
(132-193)
TAB-8 Methods And Procedures For Installation Soot Blowers Pub. No. 7508
(194-268)
TAB-9 Soot Blower Arrangement 4-00-076-60871
(269)
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This manual deals with the emergency actions that are to be carried out when an annunciation
occurs during Sootblower operation. Even though many protections are available in the sootblower
control panel, sometimes it is likely mal-operation can happen. At that time the operating and
maintenance engineers may be in search of correct course of action. We hope this manual will help
the operating and maintenance engineers to know what safe action they can take to protect the
sootblowers as well as the boiler tubes.
The contents of the manual has been carefully prepared. However, it must be understood that no
amount of written instructions will replace intelligent thinking and alertness on the part of the operator
during an emergency to reason the causes of mal-f unctions and to take ‘immediate remedial actions
demanded by the situation.
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SOOT BLOWER OPERATION -EMERGENCY CHECK LIST
The control panel is normally supplied with the following audible and visual annunciations.
S 1. Type of
D escription of annunciation
N o. annunciation
1. S ootblow er jam m ing audible/visual
2. S ootblow er m otor overload audible/visual
3. S ootblow er overrun audible/visual
4. S team pressure low audible/visual
5. S team tem perature low audible/visual
6. S team no flow audible/visual
7. A .C . control supply failure audible/visual
S ootblow er sequence
8. audible/visual
com pletion.
9. V alve M otor overload audible/visual
10. S equence interruption audible/visual
The above alarms can be actuated during the operation of (a) long retractable soot blower (b) wall
deslagger (c) rotary blower (d), half retractable soot blower and (e) airheater cleaner (retractable).
The possible causes and solutions for each of annunciations for long retractable Soot blowers &
wall deslaggers are described in this manual. For other blowers, the causes and solutions may be
more or less similar to long retractable soot blowers.
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1. SOOT BLOWER JAMMING
This alarm will be actuated when soot blower gets jammed mechanically in the forward direction.
The alarm is given through an instantaneous overload relay which is actuated instantaneously and
will reverse the blower to bring to the home position. The instantaneous overload relay will actuate
the timer which will be set at 2 secs., normally current will be 105 percent of the rated current.
1.1 Long retractable soot blower Probable causes and solutions for jamming
(iii) If direction of rotation for traverse Change the power cable loads with power off
motor is incorrect and run blower again.
(iv) Failure of reverse limit switch Replace the defective switch
(v) Valve stem jammed/pitted Remove the stem and replace or rectify
(vi) Overtightened gland packing in Loosen the gland
travelling carriage
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2. SOOT BLOWER MOTOR OVERLOAD
This annunciation will come on as soon as the motor gets overloaded the traverse motor will get
stopped. The thermal overload relay is set to act normally when the current exceeds 105 percent of the
rated current. The probable causes and solutions for his are given below :
2.1 Long retractable soot blower - Motor overload- Probable Causes and Solutions :
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3. SOOTBLOWER OVERRUN
The total time for forward and reverse operation of sootblowers is supervised by elapsed timers.
When the blower stays for a longer time than its normal working time the blower overrun annunciation
will come and will stop automatic sequence operation and at the same time retract the blowers to its
initial position. Normally the timer is set in excess by 1 or 2 minutes of blower operating time.
The probable causes and suggested solutions are given below
3.1 Long Retractable Soot blower-Soot blower overrun-Probable causes and solutions
(ii) Wrong timer setting Normally the timer is set more than 1 minute than
the operating time. Check the timer setting and set
correctly.
(iii) Failure of contactor and Check the forward and reverse contactor, clean the
contactor reverse (CR) coils terminals and' contacts and put back in M.C.C.
(iv) Traverse chain failure due to Immediate action :
the weak link (a) Allow the steam flow not more than 5 minutes.
(b) Wrap a chain or rope around the travelling
carriage through a winch. If this takes too much
of time, stop the steam flow. By doing so it is
likely that the lance may get bent. In case of
blowers located in low temperature zones, the
steam flow can be cut off just after the jamming has
occurred
(c) And now stop the steam flow.
(d) Pull out the lance tube.
Later : Replace the damaged chain link,
using connector link.
(v) Traverse Motor shaft breakage Immediate Action :
(a) Cut off power supply.
(b) Allow the steam flow for not more than 5 minutes.
(c) Retract the lance, using the hand crank.
Later
Assemble a new motor and check the direction of
rotation before the blower is put into operation again.
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Sl. No. Causes Solutions
(vi) Burnt out or damaged traverse Immediate Action :
Motors. (a) Cut off the power supply.
(b) Allow the steam flow for not more than 5
minutes.
(c) Retract the lance tube using the hand crank,
after cutting off steam supply.
Later
Assemble a new motor or repaired one and check
the direction of rotations before the blower is put
into operation again.
(vii) Thermal overload Immediate Action
Relay for traverse (a) Cut oft the power supply.
motor blows as a (b) Allow the steam flow for
result of which not more than 5 minutes.
the traverse motor (c) Retract the lance tube using the hand
stops. crank as suggested in 3.1.(i)
Later
Check why the motor has stalled.
Find out the cause
(ii) Wrong timer setting Normally the time is set for 120 secs. Check thetimer
setting and set correctly.
(iii) Faulty rotary contactor (CRO) Check the rotary contactor, clean the terminals and
contacts and put back in M.C.C.
(iv) Failure of Traverse motor -shaft Immediate Action
or rotary motor shaft (a) Switch off the power supply.
(b) Using the hand crank withdraw the swivel
tube. (Withdrawl of swivel tube by hand cranking
is possible with steam on)
Later :
Assemble a new motor and check the direction of
rotation before ,he blower is put into operation again
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4. STEAM PRESSURE LOW
This annunciation will come to the operator as soon as the system pressure is lower than the set
value. As soon as the annunciation is received, retract the blower immediately and stop the
sootblowing operation. The probable causes and suggested solutions are as follows:
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5. STEAM TEMPERATURE LOW
This annunciation is provided so that the operator will be cautioned when the medium temperature
is low. It is likely that low steam temperature will cause condensation which will lead to boiler tube
wastage. This may be due to inadequate ‘warm up’ and poor insulation. The solutions will be
sufficiently warm up the line and ensure sound insulation.
Another cause may be choking in the drain line. The solution would be to remove the condensate
properly.
‘Reset’ push button should be pressed after rectifying the fault to continue the sequential operation
further.
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6. STEAM NO FLOW
During the operation of the blower, if steam supply is interrupted for a longer time than the set time
in the timer, then the annunciation will come, stop the sequence and retract the lance to the home
position.
‘Steam no flow’ interlock was caused by failure to turn on the blowing medium approximately 45
secs after a signal was sent to sootblowers.
The probable causes and solutions are as follows :
Sl. No. Probable causes Solutions
6.1 Long retractable sootblower.
(i) Missing blowing adjustment bar or As soon as the alarm is initiated check whether the
broken adjustment bar. blower lance is retracted back to the home position
bypass the blower and proceed with sequential
operation.
Later :
Assemble the blowing adjustment bar.
(ii) Mal-adjusted or damaged flow switch If adjustment is to be corrected, correct the switch. If
(common for wall deslagger) you have found that the switch is damaged then
attend to the damage. If it requires longer time
proceed with the sootblower operation bypassing the
inter-lock. But this can be done only if one or two
men are kept near the blower.
(iii) An improper setting in the timer Adjust the timer to initiate annunciation after 45 sees.
(common for wall deslagger)
(iv) Valve not opening due to Immediate
(applicable for wall deslagger) If the blower is retracted back then bypass the blower
and proceed with, sequential operation..
(a) missing and damaged pins of valve
opening mechanism Later
Check the pins. If any pins have damaged replace
(b) Mal-operation of valve them. Check the lever engagement pull tod cam etc.
operating mechanism If it is not OK make it sleight.
(c) Overtightened gland packing Check the valve opening and closing. Make the
glands loose. Slight leakage is permissible.
d) Stem pitting Before removing the valve close the
steam supply. If the stem pitting is
severe replace with a new stem.
(e) Missing of valve opening Check the presence of screw. If
screw on lever the screw is not in position, new
screw is to be assembled.
Later :
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7. A. C. CONTROL SUPPLY/ POWER SUPPLY FAILURE
When the A.C. supply fails during the operation of blowers, an alarm is annunciated. If the sootblowing
operation is proceeding at that time, send a gang for withdrawing the blower back out of the boiler.
Proceed as follows :
7.1 Long Retractable Soot blower
(1) Send one man for closing the manual operated valve.
(2) Send another man with hand crank. After declutching withdraw immediately.
7.2 Wall deslagger
Send a man with a hand crank to withdraw the lance tube. “Reset” button must be pressed in the
control panel before proceeding with the operation after the power is restored.
This annunciation will come to the operator when the blower does not start even after the sequencing
signal is given to the other blower to start. If the blower does not start after 10 secs. even after the
completion of operation of the previous blower then this annunciation will come. The probable
causes and solutions are as follows :
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9. VALVE MOTOR OVERLOAD
This annunciation will come if the main supply valve actuator is overloaded. The probable causes
and solutions are as follows :
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10. PHILOSOPHY OF JAMMING RELAY PROTECTION AND OVERLOAD RELAY
PROTECTION IN SOOTBLOWER MCC.
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TAB - 3
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AC INDUCTION MOTOR
(FOR SOOT BLOWERS)
force, and volatalisation. Bleeding of the Grease therefore takes place to continue the supply of
a small quantity of oil, which is usually sufficient for satisfactory operation.
Lithium based Multipurpose Grease conforming to Grade 3 of IS 1002-1956 amended upto date,
is recommended for all Rotating machines fitted with antifriction bearings.
The popular greases are:
Shell Alvania (or Multipurpose) Grease 3
Mobilux Grease No.3
Castrol Shperol. AP3
The safe operating temperature range for the above greases is:
-130F to 2480F (approx. Value)
The quantity of Grease which should be applied to the inside of the bearing when relubricating
is,
D x B
W = —————— x 28.35 Grams
6000
Where D = O.D. of the Bearing in mm
B = Width of the Bearing in mm
W = Weight of grease in gm
Running conditions, especially speed relative to the bearing size determine the permissible
relubrication frequencies, provided an approved ball bearing grease is used.
Over-lubrication is equally hazardous as under-lubrication. If excess grease is maintained in the
race-track under-pressure, excessive friction develops often resulting in the break-down of the
grease, which in turn affect the life of the bearing considerably.
3.6 CONTROLLERS, STARTERS AND RHEOSTATS
The contact and insulating parts must be kept thoroughly free from dirt and moisture and there
shall be firm metallic connection between fixed and removable contacts when they come together.
The covers shall be removed periodically for inspection.
Fuse contacts and terminals must be examined periodically for cleanliness and tightness. When
a fuse wire or strip has to be renewed, care must be taken that the new is of the correct metal and
size.
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03. Oil leakage from Stream of overflow plug Remove re-cement threads
overflow plugs not tight. replace and tighten.
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08. Motor runs and Power failure. Check for loose connections
then dies down. to line, to fuses and to control.
(see also SI.No.7).
09 Motor does not Not applied properly. Consult supplier for proper
come upto speed. type.
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NOTE : Certain amount of magnetic noise is inherent in some low speed designs and shouls not
cause alarm.
5. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following Maintenance Schedule is suggested as a guide.
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SI. Description Long Retract Long Retract Wall Blower Wall Blower Rotary Blower
No.
01. Application Long Retract Long Retract Wall Blower Wall Blower Rotary Blower
Rotary Traverse Rotary Traverse Motor
03. Flange Type IS 2223 Type C IS 2223 Type C IS 2223 Type C IS 2223 Type C IS 2223 Type C
10. Ambient 65 65 65 65 65
Temperature
o
C
11. Enclosure & Totally Totally enclosed Totally enclosed Totally enclosed Totally enclosed
Protection enclosed non non ventilated IP non ventilated IP non ventilated IP non ventilated IP
ventilated IP 55 55 protection 55 protection 55 protection 55 protection
protection
12. Class of B B B B B
Institution
13. Voltage ± 10 ± 10 ± 10 ± 10 ± 10
Variation %
14. Frequency ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5
Variation
15. Combined ± 10 ± 10 ± 10 ± 10 ± 10
Voltage &
Frequency
Variation
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20. N o. of leads 6 6 6 6 6
22. Paint Epoxy Epoxy grey Epoxy grey Epoxy grey Epoxy grey
grey
28. O ther Construction Shaft end Shaft end Shaft end Shaft end Shaft end
al Features w ith oil w ith oil w ith oil w ith oil w ith oil seal
seal seal seal seal
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SOOT BLOWER
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
PUB.NO.7501
Observation while the boiler is in operation and inspections at outages are always necessary
to see that cleaning is adequate and that tube damage does not result. In order to evaluate
either cleaning problems or tube erosion and determine corrective steps to be taken, down
steam blowing pressures should be gauged and tabulated along with the operating frequency
of the units.
Pressure, nozzle size, nozzle angle, drainage of condensate and frequency of operation items
that should be reviewed and checked relative to cleaning and erosion conditions. We wish the
customer to feel free to call on our service department for advice and counsel which will be
based on our past experience in this type of work.
3.8 Inspections
Inspections of all tube surfaces at any scheduled outage, are essential to determine tube damage
and cleaning. Wall blower inspection is difficult and costly because of the need of scaffolds
or bosunchair, nonetheless inspection is necessary because of the fact that they are hard to see
and check while in operation.
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NOTE: 1 All the chain and chain links are prelubricated by special treatment by which lubrication is required normally. But as and when sign
of rust is identified twofold lubrication is recommended. First the chain is cleaned and trichloroethylene is applied over surfaces.
(This is used as a degreasing agent and carrier for penetrating the heavy lubricant. Servosystem 150 is applied as a second cost).
NOTE: 2 Lubricating oil levels should be checked and maintained every month.
NOTE: 3 Almasol 1250 is recommended only when the soot blowing medium temperature exceeds 427’C. For recovery boiler irrespective of
temperature Almasol 1250 is recommended.
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6.2 RECOMMENDED LUBRICATION CHART FOR LRD-IIE LONG RETRACTABLE SOOT BLOWER
Servogem 3
Pressure
4.2 Linkage or Servogem 2 Months 2 Months 0. 1 kg
filling
HTXXX
See Note 2 in
Fill in the
5.1 Power pack Servosystem 68 Annual 3 Months 0.8 litre Section 6.1
reservoir
See Note 1 in
5.2 Chain Servosystem 150 - - - - Section 6.1
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6.6 Comparable Equivalents of international Lubricants
Bharat
Servosystem Vactia oil extra
8 Yantrol 150 Vitrea 69 Texol ' F ' Gulf EB 7 - Hydrol 150
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150 heavy
Note 1: Address of this firm is M/s.Lubrication Engineers Inc., Post Box No. 7128,Forth Worth, Texas 7611, USA.
Note 2 : The equivalent lubricants listed above will not have the same characteristics,but they can be used considering the application. names of
equivalent lubricant are based on the information available with us.Any revisions in the name of equivalent lubricant may be confirmed
with the respective lubricant manufactures.
7.RECOMMENDED QUANTITY OF LUBRICANTS FOR ONE YEAR
Lubricant 40 AN D
Sl. N o. TYPE OF BLOWER UN IT 1-6 7-12 13-18 19-24 25-30 313-40
ABOVE
Almosal 1250
Long Retractable Model LRD- I E
1. Almosal 1250 STEAM BLOWING K g. 6 12 18 24 31 40 -
Long Retractable Model LRD - II E
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2. Servomesh 28 Long Retractable Model LRD- 1 E (Air Slowing) Lit. 9 18 27 36 45 54
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Rotary Blower RB- 1 E Lit. 4 8 10 12 18 24
60
4. Servomesh 60 Wall Blower WB- l E (Steam Blowing) Lit. 5 12 18 24 30 40
30
Wall Slower WB- l E (Air Blowing) Lit. 3 5 9 12 15 20
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5. Servogem HTXXX Long Retractable LRD- 1 E K g. 12 24 36 48 60 80
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Long Retractable LRD- 11 E K g. 18 36 54 72 90 120
30
6. Servorex LO Wall Deslagger (Air driven) Lit. 3 6 9 12 15 20
60
7. Servospin 6 All types of air operated Blowers Lit. 5 10 15 20 25 30
40
8. Trichloroethylene Long Retractable Model LRD (All Types) Lit. 3 6 9 12 15 30
40
9. Servosysterm
n 150 Long Retractable Model LRD (All Types) Lit. 3 6 9 12 15 30
8. VALVE SEAT GRINDING FOR SOOT BLOWER VALVE HEADS
8.1. Caution
DO NOT re-grind seats unless absolutely necessary. Every attempt should be made to lap
seat and valve into condition without using the re-grinding tool.
Only when the normal valve grinding procedure with valve grinding compounds does not
remove cuts and wire drawing from the seating surfaces should be grinding tool be resorted
to.
DO grind very lightly.
When the grinding tool is employed only sufficient grinding should be done to remove
imperfections. Removing hard stellite face unnecessarily is wasteful and time consuming.
DO maintain a 210 angle on the fixed seat in the main body and 19-1/20 angle on valve disc
of the valve assembly.
It is permissible to be off a few minutes from these angles on both seating surfaces.
We endeavour to maintain full width contact for greater life expectancy. This is desirable
rather than the “ring” contact which would be present with different angles on the matching
seats. The “ring” contact seal cuts through and starts to leak in a relatively short time.
8.2 Disassembly of Operating Heads
All valve heads are stripped down whether removed or still in place on the unit. The valve
disc and all packings are removed. The packing gland remains in place.
Where packing glands show wear at the valve stem guide area or are to be replaced for any
reason, the replacement should be made before re-seating is done.
The packing gland is used as a guide for the pilot and the stone sleeve in the re-seating procedure.
The packing gland must therefore remain in place after grinding to insure concentricity of the
operating parts when the unit is re-assembled.
8.3 Test Checking Valve and Seat
Immediately after dis-assembly an examination of the parts should be made to see that they
are not fractured or broken beyond repair that would require replacement. The seating surfaces
are then checked.
Cracked seat surface in the valve body may require re-stelliting. This is not a recommended
field procedure. The valve body with packing gland and valve stem assembly should be returned
to our plant for re-stelliting and grinding in the valve.
The valve stem assembly may be craked or the valve stem worn or scored requiring replacement.
The packing gland may be worn in the valve stem guide area and require replacing.
When the body with the final packing gland in place is available the valve assembly is then
lapped with fine valve grinding compound. The valve grinding compound should be the
water mixed automotive type. The procedure for lapping the valve is comparable to automotive
valve grinding using the screwdriver slot in the top of the valve disc to rotate the valve with
compound on the seat surface.
This light test lapping will indicate the extent of wire drawing, cuts or imperfections in the
seating surfaces. From this test lapping, it can be determined if heavy grinding compounds
and continued hand grinding with fine lapping compounds used in turn will correct the surfaces
or if it will be necessary to resort to the more drastic valve re-grinding.
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9.3 Packing
Keep packing glands just tight enough to prevent leakage : Do not overtighten them. Replace
packing that leaks excessively. Refer to instruction ‘Recommended Procedure for Packing
Installation’.
10. INSTRUCTIONS FOR STORAGE
All the Soot Blowers, though designed for outdoor applications, require special care during
storage before erection and commissioning. These instructions may please be taken seriously
to avoid costly replacements or breakdowns at a later date.
(i) On receipt of the Soot Blowers, carefully check for any damage of the components.
List out the damaged components with reference to the item no. in the concerned assembly
drawings to BHEL, Tiruchirapalli for further action.
(ii) See the Soot Blower assemblies are shipped completely covered with waterproof
coverings. Unless the blowers are taken for immediate erection please do not disturb
the coverings. Coverings are to be replaced wherever damaged.
(iii) Some assemblies like Wall Deslaggers and Rotary heads are shipped with temporary
wooden platforms to prevent parts getting damaged during erection. These need not be
removed till the blowers are erected.
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The coal fired boilers demand the maximum in effective Furnace wall slag control. Effective
deslagging entails- high striking power combined with barest minimum “dead time” between
blowings. WBIE Wall Deslagger is designed to efficiently meet these needs.
No soot blower system will operate satisfactorily if it is not properly installed, operated and
maintained. It must be recognised that no amount of written instructions can replace intelligent
thinking and reasoning on the part of the operators, especially when coping with unforeseen
operating conditions. It is the operator’s responsibility to become thoroughly familiar not
only with the equipment but also with all pertinent control equipment.
The instruction gives the general description of the wall deslagger and its installation
procedures. Details of the, adjustments of blowing speed, valve stroke and nozzle are outlined.
The operation, maintenance and lubrication details are also given.
The contents in the manual have been compiled and checked by experts in the field. Every
possible care has been taken to ensure the contents are accurate. However, it must be understood
that the manual is not a contract document.
If you ever have any query about operation, maintenance or related problems, you are welcome
to write to us without obligation.
2.2 Adjustments
i. Adjustment of Blowing Sweep
The sweep of some wall blowers is restricted because of their proximity to corners or
burners. Refer to the application drawings to determine sweep.
It is important that the sweep be set as closely as possible to that shown on the application
drawings, otherwise damage to the boiler may result.
The nozzle opening position is indicated by a mark on the swivel tube or by the key slot in
the swivel tube which can be seen by, removing the guard and the nut and washer at the end
of the swivel tube. To adjust the sweep, remove the sheet metal guard. If it is convenient to
operate the blower with electrical power use the “local start” push button station. The swivel
tube and rotary gear box extend rapidly; be sure there are no obstructions in the path of the
rotary gear box.
To stop the swivel tube rotation and retract the tube and gear box, rotate the lever on the
reverse limit switch operated by the split cam on the swivel tube. This will retract the blower
rapidly. Make sure there are no obstructions in the path of the rotary gear box
On standard wall blowers there is one stop collar or split cam on the swivel tube, (item 7)
adjacent to the rotary gear box (item 3).
This collar contacts the lever of the reverse limit switch to retract the blower at the end of its
sweep. On wall blowers with restricted sweeps there are two cams. One cam contacts the
limit switch to reverse the swivel tube at the end of the sweep, while the other retracts the
swivel tube and rotary gear box at the end of the blowing sweep. Loosen the set screws in
these cams and assure that they are loose on the swivel tube before adjusting the sweep. To
adjust the sweep, start the blower and allow the swivel tube to rotate until it is in the proper
position for the end of the blowing sweep. Retract the swivel tube, using the reverse limit
switch. Set the reverse limit switch stop collar so that the side of the collar will just contact
the side of the reverse limit switch lever. Tighten the setscrew.
With all adjustments completed, operate the blower and check the sweep for correctness,
preferably from inside the boiler. Replace the guard (item 9).
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LIST OF DRAWINGS
(WITHOUT AIR COOLING)
0-00-073-60028 FURNACE TEMPERATURE PROBE BASIC ASSY.
0-00-073-60004 POWER PACK ASSEMBLY - TRAVERSE
1-00-073-60112 LANCE BEARING ASSEMBLY
2-00-073-60006 WIRING DIAGRAM
2-00-073-60092 TRAVELLING CARRIAGE HOUSING ASSEMBLY
2-00-073-60091 FURNANCE TEMP. PROBE MAIN ASSY.
2-00-073-60093 STOP LIMIT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
2-00-073-60094 REVERSE LIMIT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
3-00-073-60107 LANCE ASSY.
3-00-073-60108 DRIVE JACK SHAFT BEARING ASSEMBLY
3-00-073-60109 IDLER JACK SHAFT BEARING ASSEMBLY
3-00-073-60110 POTENTIOMETER ASSEMBLY
3-00-073 60001 THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY
4-00-073-60005 TRAVERSE CHAIN ASSEMBLY
4-20-001-00523 CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
4-00-073-60110 REQUIRED TOOLS FOR FURNACE TEMPERATURE PROBE
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LIST OF DRAWINGS
(WITH AIR COOLING)
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INTRODUCTION
The Furnace temperature probe installed in various power station installations is manufactured by
BHEL with its Engineering know-how and the sum of the experience gained on many new installations
in India. The BHEL Furnace probe gives the reach needed for a constant check on gas temperatures
in critical boiler start-up phases and provide an extra measure of protection during periods when
boiler equipment is subject to the most hazard. The temperature measurement system will function
satisfactorily with a little attention to installation, operation and maintenance.
It must be recognised that no amount of written instructions can replace intelligent thinking and
reasoning on the part of the operators, especially when coping with unforeseen operating conditions.
It is the operators responsibility to become thoroughly familiar not only with the equipment but also
with all pertinent control equipment.
The instruction contained in this manual is only an outline of the correct procedures for installation,
operation and maintenance. The contents in the manual have been compiled and checked by experts
in the field. Every possible care has been taken to ensure the contents are accurate. However, it
must be understood that the manual is not a contract document.
If you ever have any query about operation, maintenance or related problems you are welcome to
write to us without obligation.
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GENERAL
This standard BHEL furnace probe is equipped with chromel alumel thermocouple installed in a
lance tube. Air cooling for the lance tube is also available for special applications.
Model FTP-IE for travels from 1.5 metre to 7.3 metre, has a 76mm O.D. lance. Model FTP-IIE
for travels from 7.4 metre to 12.2 metre has a 108mm O.D. lance.
In both the models, probes are available with or without air cooling.
The probe may be operated in furnace gas temperature upto 537°C (100°F) and for very short
period of time in gas temperature as high as 565° C (1050°F) without air cooling.
The temperature probe can be used to measure furnace gas temperature upto max. 815°C (1500°F)
with the lance cooled by air.
This standard equipment will be limited to monitoring furnace temperatures upto, but not exceeding
815°C (1500°F) during boiler start-up. While using for temperature above 565°C (1050°F), air
cooling of the lance probe must be used.
Cooling air requirement for the temperature probe is determined by the diameter of the lance, length
of travel and the temperature of the area in which the probe is expected to operate. Operators are
requested to observe four important limiting factors in the operation of standard furnace temperature
probes.
i. Never exceed 537°C (1000°F) without cooling air for continuous operation.
ii. Never exceed 565°C (1050°F) for short intermittent periods without cooling air.
iii. Never exceed 815°C (1500°F) with arrangement for cooling air.
iv. Ensure availability of sufficient cooling air.
Contact Engineering Division of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Trichy for information concerning
specific applications and operations.
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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 GENERAL
The BHEL Furnace temperature probe is an electro-mechanical equipment for positioning a ther-
mocouple element in the furnace gas stream for temperature measurement. The thermocouple is
fixed to the tip of a lance tube which travels into and out of the gas passage. The lance travels
approximately two metres per minute while extending and retracting. The thermocouple can be
retracted manually in case of emergency.
Gas temperatures in the area just before the superheater elements at the exit of the furnace, can be
critical during boiler start- up, before steam circulation for the cooling of the superheater/reheater
tube material is sufficiently established. The furnace temperature probe, by permitting continuous
measurement of the gas temperatures, helps to reduce the danger of heat damage to the tubes. For
this reason, such probes are also known as basic start-up probes.
The furnace temperature probe can also be used to obtain gas temperatures during the low load
operation of the boiler.
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ii. POWER PACK ASSEMBLY (01 of assembly Drawing No. 0-00-073- 60004)
The main prime mover for the probe is a fractional horse power motor. A reduction gear box
attached to the motor has an output speed of 9.2 rpm. The motor with the reducer is fixed on top of
the housing at the front end. The reducer output shaft drives the jack shaft through a set of sprockets
and an endless chain. The jack shaft transmits the rotary motion to a long chain for the entire length
of the probe, the ends of which anchored to the travelling carriage, through another jack shaft and
idler sprocket at the other end of the housing. The idler jack shaft is provided with adjusting screws
for keeping the chain in the right tension.
iii. The Travelling Carriage. (Drg.No. 2-00-073-60092 and 2-00- 073-60098)
The travelling carriage of the probe is a cast iron housing to which the lance tube is bolted. The
carriage assembly has two wheels which are guided by the inner side of the housing and the top of
guide angles. Two rollers on the sides of the travelling carriage prevent the sideways movements.
The travelling carriage guide rollers at the side also operate the arms of the terminal limit switches of
the heavy duty type which are fixed to the sides of the housing. Removal of the travelling carriage
assembly is achieved by unscrewing the removable portion of the angle guide track at the outboard
end and slipping the assembly down carefully without causing damage to the thermocouple at the
lance head.
In case of air cooled temperature probe, the travelling carriage is made, up cast steel/Ductile iron in
order to maintain pressurised chamber and a hose connector is screwed on the carriage to couple
the hose with it. (Ref.Drg.No. 1, 2-00-073-60098)
iv. Lance Assembly (Drg.No. 3-00-073-60107 & 2-00-073-60097)
The lance tube Assembly is bolted to the travelling carriage and the lance is a alloy steel tube. The
lance tube is not normally air cooled, when the probe is used for gas temperatures upto 537°C
(1000°F). If air cooling is provided, the air house is connected to a coupling at the travelling carriage
end of the lance tube.
The thermocouple is normally of the grounded chromel alumel type enclosed in a stainless steel
sheath. It is fixed to the end of the lance tube, by means of a threaded coupling. The thermocouple
extends through the lance tube to the terminal coupling at the carriage end where a female connector
for the lead wires is provided. The corresponding male connector is connected to the thermocouple
lead wire which terminates at the thermocouple terminal head, fixed on the housing, through cable
drag chain. The probe has to be connected to a suitable temperature indicator which will show the
gas temperature.
For preventing any damage to the thermocouple head a cage type protective shield is provided, and
this will allow free access of flue gases to the tip of thermo couple during operation. In case of air
cooled probe, an inner S.S.tube called lance liner tube is supported by equidistant lugs as shown in
the drawing 2-00-073- 60097 at various intervals inside the lance tube and two straight bore nozzles
are provided to expand the entering air pressure to furnace pressure. The air enters through the
annular space between liner tube and lance tube and enter the liner tube through the gap provided at
the front end to reach the nozzles thereby it maintains the cooling effect on the surface of the lance.
V. Position Indicator (see assembly drawing)
In order to know the position of the lance tube, corresponding the gas temperature, a position
indicator is normally provided with the temperature probe. The position indicator is a voltmeter
calibrated to continuously indicate the position of the thermocouple in. The voltmeter is connected in
parallel with a linear, ten turn helipot potentiometer (variable resistor) which is driven by a no slip
belt drive on the jack shaft. The mechanical arrangement of the potentiometer drive is illustrated in
Drg. 3-00-073-60109 and 3-00-073-60110.
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The details of the electrical wiring for the probe without air cooling are illustrated in the Drg.
2-00-073-60006 and for the probe with air cooling refer drawing 2-00073-60099 and 3-00-073-
60127. A 0-10 voltmeter calibrated in percentage of travel and at toroidal type 12k ohm. 50 watts
variable resistor are supplied loose, as position indicating instruments along with the probe. The
voltmeter and the variable resistor are to be mounted in the control cubicles and wired to the helipot
poten tiometer by the customer. The variable resistor is to be used for calibrating the travel indicated
by the voltmeter. The calibration of the position indicator is to be done during commissioning of the
temperature probe. 110V single phase 50 cycle is recommended for this circuit.
Vi. Control Circuitry
The control circuitry on the temperature probe is designed as per the requirement. All electrical
hardwares for control and indication are subject to the customer’s option. For this reason, control
arrangements are presented in detail by specific contract circuit descriptions and contract drawings.
3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATIONS
3.1 Inspection check list
i. Check the thermocouple tip for any damage from handling or shipment, after removing
the shield for the thermocouple.
ii. Check all control and power wiring for loose terminals, proper connections etc.,
iii. Check connection of motor for proper direction of rotation.
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forward. Normally, approximately 35 seconds lag is expected between the thermocouple position
and the corresponding thermocouple temperature. If multipoint recorder is used, the lag will increase.
If the temperature registered by the probe is below 538°C it is expected to be within approximately
50C to the actual temperature measured at the location.
The position transmitter will indicate to the operator the travel of the probe in percentage of full
travel.
At the end of the travel, the travelling carriage side thrust roller will actuate the reverse limit switch
and then the ‘reverse’ contactor will be energised to reverse the drive motor and retract the probe.
An indicating ‘red’ light may be connected in the panel which will momentarily indicate when the
reverse limit switch is actuated.
If required with a change in the circuit the probe may be stopped at the full extended position when
the reverse limit switch is actuated. Indicating light can be suitably connected to indicate full extended
position as red light in the panel. When the ‘reverse’ push button is operated the probe reverses
from any position and when the stop limit switch is actuated the probe stops at the fully retracted
position and a green light will come on the panel. In the intermediate position both lights will be off.
By utilizing the ‘STOP’ push button, the probe lance can be stopped at any desired location. This
will enable the operator to check and concentrate on any hot spots in the furnace.
A remote contact on the temperature recorder which will close when the temperature measured is
+300C more than the maximum 538°C is necessary to give an alarm; and the same time the probe
can be retracted.
A parallel push button station in the panel will be necessary for remote operation.
4.2 Please refer to application and wiring diagrams (Drg.No. 3-00-073-60127)
This BHEL Furnace Temperature Probe is equipped with a duplex Chromel-Alumel Thermocouple
either duplex or simplex. The equipment is limited to monitoring furnace temperatures upto, but not
exceeding 1000°F without cooling air; and up to, but not exceeding 1500°F with cooling air. Confirm
that sufficient cooling air is available. Operators must observe the temperature limitations to avoid
damage to, or loss of, the lance. Contacts (RC) on the customer’s recorder are to close when the
temperature reaches 1500°F, energizing the RA relay which will cause the probe to retract to its AT
REST position and bring in the customer’s alarm.
The temperature probe controls include PARK, EXTEND, RETRACT and STOP push buttons, a
solenoid valve SV, pressure switch PS (opens on flow), timer T, alarm relay RA and relay P. (Please
note the following are not by PS 20 Group; Alarm relay RA, and Relay P).
Solenoid Valve SV and timer T will be energized when the blower moves away from its PARK
position and actuate Limit Switch LS-4. SV, PS and timer T form the cooling air supply interlock. If
cooling air is not sensed within the time relay period (10 seconds), relay RA will be energized to
bring in the alarm. The probe will be caused to retract to its PARK position. Loss of cooling air
during operation will also energize the alarm relay.
The control push button function as follows:
EXTEND - Depress this push button to cause the probe to extend into the boiler.As the
probe moves away from its AT REST position, it will trip LS-3 and LS-4 limit
switches. When the probe reaches its fully extended position, it will momentarily
trip limit switch LS-1 causing the probe to retract. This circuit will be through
closed RET and LS 3 contacts to the RET motor starter.
RETRACT - Depress this pushbutton to cause the probe to retract to its fully retracted position.
The probe will not remain in its fully retracted position, but will be caused to extend as it momentarily
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trips limit switch LS-2, creating a circuit to the EXT motor starter.
STOP - Depress this pushbutton to stop the probe, at any position, on the EXTEND or
RETRACT cycle, to take a reading to continue the EXTEND or RETRACT
cycle, depress the desired pushbutton to reinstate the circuit.
PARK - Depress the pushbutton to cause the probe to return to the fully retracted position
and stop. The probe will also be caused to PARK if the RA alarm is brought in.
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5. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Lubrication
Refer to the lubrication chart.
The drive chains are prelubricated in the manufacturing stage itself and normally we do not recom-
mend any lubrication. Any grease if applied will only attract fly ash accumulation and will result in the
loss of articulation of the chain links. Periodically inspect the chain for any rusting or loss of articula-
tion. If severe damage is noticed degrease the chains and apply a thin coat of oil equivalent to Grade
SAE 30 with a brush so that all the parts will be covered.
5.2 Replacement
A. Thermocouple Replacement
i. Before replacing the thermocouple, the following checks are recommended to insure that
the replacement is necessary:
a. Check all the wiring for breaks and insure that all electrical connections are tight.
b. With the boiler operating run the probe tube forward approximately 300 mm to
place the tip in the higher gas temperature. The temperature read out device should
indicate an increase in temperature if the thermocouple is operating satisfactorily.
c. An alternate method will be to apply heat to the thermocouple and observe the
thermocouple output using a portable potentiometer.
d. If no change in temperature is indicated from the above check, disconnect the
read out device and monitor the thermocouple signal with a suitable test device to
insure that the read out device is operating satisfactorily.
Before proceeding further, disconnect the motor and control power supply.
ii. Remove the housing cover in the out board end and the travelling carriage cover to have
an access to the thermocouple disconnecting plugs. Disconnect the thermocouple extension
wire from the compensating cable.
iii. Pull back the travelling carriage to the extreme out board end and support the lance tube
at two places so that it will not damage to compensating cables. Disconnect the lance
flange from the travelling carriage.
iv. Push the lance inside to some distance so that the thermocouple extension wire is out of
the travelling carriage and remove the lance by tilting and pulling back from the boiler.
v. Loosen the S.S. compression fitting which fixes the thermocouple to the lance and the
thermocouple guide. Pull out the thermocouple from the flange side after attaching a wire
or string to the thermocouple.
vi. Follow the above procedure in reverse for assembling the new thermocouple. Use high
temperature antiseize thread compound in all the threads for easy removal.
B. Potentiometer Replacement:
The variable potentiometer used in the position transmitters assembly is limited mechanically to a
maximum of 10 revolutions of the input drive shaft. Eventhough the maximum possible travel of the
probe utilizes only about 8 revolutions, in order to safeguard the potentiometer at either end of the
10 turn range, proper care should be taken during installation. When replacing the potentiometer,
turn the potentiometer shaft clockwise to the full 10 turn and then turn counter clockwise half turn
before mounting the unit. The position is corresponding to the fully retracted position of the probe.
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RECOMMENDED LIST OF SPARES FOR TEMPERATURE PROBE
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RECOMMENDED LUBRICATION CHART
SI.No Equipment Recommended Lubricant Method Frequency Frequency Quantity/
Description IOC HP BP of Filling of Change of Observation probe
(Annual)
01. Power pack Servosystem 68 Enklo 68 Bharat Hydrol 68 Reservoir Annual 3 Months
system 68 (See Note:8) 1 Litre
02. Chain Servo Enklo 150 Bharat Hydro 150 By Brush ... ... 1 Litre
See Note: 2
NOTE.-1 Lubricant oil level must be checked and maintained every month.
NOTE.-2 All the Chain and Chain links are prelubricated by a special treatment by which no lubrication is required normally but as and when
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sign of rust is identified two fold lubrication is recommended First the chain is cleaned and then Trichloroethylene is applied over the surfaces. Servoline
150 Enklo 150 Bharat Hydrol 150 is applied as a second coat by brush.
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PUB.NO.7514
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RECOMMENDED SPARES FOR LONG RETRACTABLE SOOT
BLOWER(MODEL LRD IIE)
ASPIRATING AND SEALING AIR FOR LONG RETRACTABLE BLOWERS
WITH SINGLE SCRAPER PLATE
SINGLE SCRAPER PLATE AIR SEAL
ASPIRATOR
AIR SEAL
SCRAPER PLATE
FORCED PRESSURE AIR VALVE
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LIST OF DRAWINGS FOR LONG RETRACTABLE
SOOT BLOWER
MODEL T 30 LRD - IIE
SI Drawing No.
No Description
LRSB T 30 M ark LRSB T 30 M ark
II-E II-E Special
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Long Retractable Soot Blowers are designed and manufactured with a view to keep the
boiler operating efficiently. Because of their exclusive dual motor drive, they assure optimum
cleaning of all heating surfaces. BHEL’s Soot Blowers are installed in various power stations
in India and abroad and the sum of the experience gained on many new installations goes
long way in continuous perfection of the equipment. The equipment will function satisfactorily
with a little proper attention to installation, operation and maintenance.
It must be recognized that no amount of written instructions can replace intelligent thinking
and reasoning on the part of the operators, especially when coping with unforeseen operating
conditions. It is the operators’ responsibility to become thoroughly familiar not only with the
equipment but also with all pertinent control equipment.
The instruction contained in this manual is only an outline of the correct procedures for
installation, operation and maintenance. The contents in the manual have been compiled and
checked by experts in the field. Every possible care has been taken to ensure the contents are
accurate. However, it must be understood that the manual is not a contract document.
If you ever have any query about operation, maintenance or related problems, you are welcome
to write to us without obligation.
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SAFETY NOTICE
PROPER SERVICE & REPAIR IS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFE AND RELIABLE
OPERATION OF SOOT BLOWERS. THE SERVICE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THIS
MANUAL INSURING ACCURATE AND PREDICTABLE PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
ARE EFFECTIVE METHODS OF OPERATIONS. THE SPECIAL TOOLS
RECOMMENDED BY BHEL SHOULD BE USED IN SOME OF, THESE SERVICE
OPERATIONS.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS MANUAL CONTAINS VARIOUS WARNINGS
AND CAUTIONS WHICH SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOWED TO
AVOID THE RISK OF PERSONNEL INJURY OR DAMAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT. ANY
ONE WHO USES, A SERVICE PROCEDURE OR TOOL WHICH IS NOT
RECOMMENDED BY BHEL MUST SATISFY HIMSELF THOROUGHLY THAT
NEITHER HIS SAFETY NOR THE EQUIPMENT SAFETY, WILL BE JEOPARDIZED
BY THE SERVICE METHOD HE SELECTS.
EVERY PRECAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PREVENT INJURY, TO PERSONNEL
DURING -THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY TEST, INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL. BHEL
COULD NOT POSSIBLY EVALUATE ALL CONDITIONS THAT COULD INJURE
PERSONNEL OR EQUIPMENT, BUT DOES OFFER THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AS AN ASSISTANCE ONLY.
Important instruction for erection, start-up & operation of long retractable soot blowers
DOS
ERECTION
1. CHECK THE BLOWER NUMBERS BEFORE ERECTION.
2. USE ONLY THE LIFTING LUGS FOR HANDLING THE BLOWERS.
3. CHECK THE SQUARENESS AND CONCENTRICITY OF THE WALL BOX.
4. OPERATE THE BLOWER MANUALLY FOR CHECKING THE CLEARANCE
INSIDE THE BOILER.
5. CHECK FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE HAND CRANK FOR MANUAL
OPERATION.
6. COVER THE JUNCTION BOXES AND CABLE OPENING TO PREVENT
WATER ENTRY.
BEFORE START-UP
1. FLUSH THE GEAR BOXES WITH ‘SERVO MESH 28’ AND FILL THEM WITH
THE LUBRICANTS AS RECOMMENDED.
2. CHECK THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF BOTH THE MOTORS.
3. CHECK WHETHER ALL COVERS ARE PUT ON THE BLOWER.
4. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE STOP AND REVERSE LIMIT SWITCHES.
5. OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRACTICES.
6. CHECK WHETHER THE CORRECT BLOWER IS INSTALLED IN THE
CORRECT LOCATION.
7. CHECK THE LANCE DROOP AT FULLY EXTENDED CONDITION AND
MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS A SURFACE TO SURFACE CLEARANCE OF
100 mm TO 150 mm BETWEEN TOP BOILER TUBES AND LANCE TUBE. IF
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THE CLEARANCE IS LESS, PROVIDE SHIELDING AS INDICATED IN
DRAWING.
8. IN THE SIMILAR WAY, CHECK THE SIDE CLEARANCE IN THE
HORIZONTAL PASS.CREDIT SHOULD BE TAKEN FOR PROVISION OF
HORIZONTAL EXPANSION.
START-UP & OPERATION
1. CHECK LUBRICATING OIL LEVELS FREQUENTLY. FOLLOW THE
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE.
2. OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRACTICES IN USE.
3. ENSURE THAT ALL INTERLOCKS ARE IN OPERATING CONDITION.
4. CHECK WHETHER HAND CRANKS ARE AVAILABLE AT EACH ELEVATION.
5. INSPECT PERIODICALLY FOR THE FOLLOWING
(a) PACKING WEAR (SHOWED BY STEAM LEAKAGE).
(b) RUSTING OF CHAINS.
(c) GASKET LEAKAGE.
(d) CHAIN TENSION.
6. SET THE BLOWING PRESSURE AS PER RECOMMENDED VALUE. ENSURE
THAT THE VALVE GETS COMPLETELY CLOSED AFTER SETTING.
7. ENSURE THE BLOWER LANCES ARE IN HOME POSITION BEFORE AND
AFTER THE SOOT BLOWING CYCLE.
8. WHEN AN ALARM IS SOUNDED DUE TO ELAPSED TIMER, LOW HEADER
PRESSURE, NO BLOWING MEDIUM INTERLOCKS, MAKE SURE THE
LANCE IS WITHDRAWN IMMEDIATELY.
9. IMMEDIATELY ATTEND TO ANY LEAKAGE CAUSED DUE TO:
(a) VALVE LEAKAGE.
(b) FLANGE LEAKAGE.
10. MAKE SURE THE VALVE OPENING LINKAGES ARE IN GOOD WORKING
CONDITION AND THE OPERATION IS SMOOTH.
11. QUICKLY RECTIFY THE TROUBLES WHEN MALFUNCTION IS INDICATED
IN THE PANEL.
12. WHEN THE BLOWERS ARE OPERATED FROM PANEL, KEEP ONE MAN
NEAR TO OBSERVE THE OPERATION.
DONT’S
ERECTION
1. DO NOT MIX UP THE BLOWERS.
2. DO NOT LIFT/HANDLE THE BLOWER WITH ROPE/CHAIN WRAPPED
AROUND.
3. DO NOT USE THE HOUSING AS THE WELDING PLATFORM.
4. DO NOT PLACE HEAVY LOADS ON THE BLOWER.
5. DO NOT PLACE THE BLOWER ON THE PLATFORM WITHOUT PROPER
SUPPORT.
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6. DO NOT LEAVE THE LANCE AT EXTENDED POSITION.
START-UP & OPERATION
1. DO NOT OPERATE THE SLOWER WITH WET STEAM.
2. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT BLOWING MEDIUM DURING BOILER
OPERATION.
3. DO NOT ATTEMPT MAINTENANCE WORK WHEN POWER AND BLOWING
MEDIUM ARE NOT CUT OFF.
4. DO NOT CRANK THE LANCE MANUALLY WITH STEAM SUPPLY ‘ON’.
5. DO NOT OPERATE THE SOOT BLOWER WITH EXCESSIVE STEAM
LEAKAGE THROUGH PACKING.
6. DO NOT OPERATE THE BLOWER IN QUICK SUCCESSION. MINIMUM ONE
HOUR COOLING PERIOD BEFORE SUBSEQUENT OPERATION IS A MUST
TO AVOID ANY DAMAGE TO MOTOR WINDINGS.
7. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE DRIVE CHAINS (NOISY RUNNING IS O.K.
SILENT RUNNING IS NOT ADVISABLE).
8. DO NOT LEAVE THE LANCE FOR A LONG TIME WITH BLOWING MEDIUM
INSIDE THE BOILER. (IT WILL DAMAGE THE BOILER TUBES, IF KEPT
INSIDE WITH BLOWING MEDIUM).
1. LONG RETRACTABLE SOOT BLOWER MODEL LRD-IIE
1.1 General Description (Refer Drg. No. 0-00-073-60024)
The LRD-IIE model Soot Blower is a boiler cleaning device in which a rotating lance extends
into and retracts from the boiler to make sure that the cleaning medium-steam air-directed
through the nozzles, removes the deposits from tube or wall surfaces.
The lance (item 07) is attached to a carriage housing (item 5) which runs on tracks inside the
blower housing. The carriage and lance are moved by means of a traversing chain (item 15)
operated by a 0.56 kW electric power pack (item 2). Rotary motion is applied to the lance
through the travelling carriage by a second chain (item 16) driven by a separate 0.75 kW
electric power pack (item 3). Control movement is by a stop limit switch and a reverse limit
switch (items 11 and 12).
The unit can be supplied with different traversing and rotating speeds. Standard traversing
speeds are available in various increments from 1.25 to 3.65 m. per minute. Standard rotating
speeds are available in various increments from 4.25 rpm to 7.75 rpm. These speed variations
are accomplished by changing the power pack and jack shaft drive sprockets. Other speeds
are possible for special application by the use of special sprockets.
Normally the blowers will be supplied with 1.65 m/min and 5.92 rpm.
Flow of blowing medium through the retractable soot blower is controlled by the valve (item
4 detailed description is given under the head “ SBV head -) mounted at the rear end of the
blower. The feed pipe item no. 08 is attached to the outlet of this valve head. This feed pipe
passes through packing gland in the traveling carriage and lies inside the lance tube (item 07)
extending to almost the entire length of the blower.
The wheels on the travelling carriage run on tracks welded to the inside of the blower housing
(item 1). Sideways motion is limited by a roller on each side of the carriage which use the
housing sides as guides.
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The ends of traversing chain are connected to each end of the carriage (3-00-073-60095). The
rotary chain is continuous (3-00-073-60096). It passes over sprockets on the carriage and
causes rotation through a gear train.
The lance is flanged to the carriage and supported on the boiler end by bearing and yoke plate.
(item 6)
The electric gear box on the right side is for traversing and the electric gear box on the left
side is for rotation when viewed from the rear end of the blower.
Motion is transmitted from the gear boxes to jack shafts on each side of the blower.
Tension on the internal chains are adjusted by adjusting the screws on chain tighteners which
hold the idler sprockets on the outboard end of the unit.
The housing completely covers the blower except the traversing and rotating gear boxes.
The housing is open at the bottom except for tie bars at intervals. A section of the top of the
housing near the rear end of the blower is cut away to, allow access to the travelling carriage.
The access areas have removable cover. A short section of the track at the rear is removable to
permit removing the travelling carriage for major maintenance.
The soot blower valve head item No. 04 is operated by a trip pin (item No. 18 of
(0-00-073-60021) on the top of the travelling carriage which engage a trip cam item No. 27
and through the trip rod item No. 30 linkage and valve lever item No. 25 causes the head
valve to open or close.
The stroke of the head valve is governed by the length of the trip rod. To change the valve
stroke, loosen the jam nuts where it screws into the rod connection and turn the rod.
One end of the rod has a right hand thread, the other end in left hand. When the desired length
is attained tighten the join nuts. The spring on the trip rod should be adjusted to eliminate all
looseness in the assembly.
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2. INSTZLLATION INSTRUCTION
2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 GENERAL
A wall sleeve and lance scraper plate are provided with each soot blower. The scraper plate
usually just floats on the lance.
In cases where tube and wall movement are identical the sleeve is Welded to both and the
retractable unit is hinged to the sleeve.
The outboard mounting is from auxiliary., steel. via a -hinge hanger arrangement which allows
the boiler end to move with the walls.
For particular information regarding any installation, refer to job drawings. For either type
installation, support members must be installed to avoid interfering with travelling carriage
operation. All supports should be securely made to prevent vibration, which could subject the
supply piping to fatigue strain.
2.2 PIPING
A companion flange, complete with gaskets and fasteners is supplied with each unit. This
flange is to be attached to the blowing medium supply piping. The piping must be free of
strain and have flexibility to allow the blower to move.
2.3 WIRING
Refer to wiring diagrams 3-00-073-60004 for full information on power and control wiring
integral with the blower.
3. ERECTION CHECKS
Ref. Installation Manual Pub. No. 7508-78 for detailed instructions.
(a) The blower should be supported in suck a way that it normally sloped towards the
boiler when the boiler is steaming Please ref. manual Pub. No. 7508-78.
(b) Do not place heavy loading on the blowers. They are not designed for taking, such
heavy loads.
(c) Ensure a minimum surface to surface clearance of 100 mm between boiler tubes
and lance tube at the extended condition of th a lance tube.
(d) Ensure a minimum clearance of 100 mm between the top surface of the boiler tube
and the lowest surface of the lance tubes.
(e) If the clearance is not achieved, the boiler tubes shall be shielded.
(f) Cover all the sliding and electrical parts to prevent accumulation of filth, debris and
water. Make sure all the openings and cover in the junction boxes are, completely
closed during and after field cable connections.
(g) The soot blowers are like precision machines and hence to be handled with care.
Use the lifting lugs and skids to prevent damage to the housing electrical cables and
other parts.
(h) Make sure sufficient number of hand cranks are available at each elevations.
4. START UP CHECKS
For detailed start up checks. (See Pub. No. 7508.)
(a) Check the blower numbers and their location.
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(b) Check the chain tension.
(c) Check the position of valve opening cam. (See Pub. NOL. 7508 for details.)
(d) Check all the cable connections.
(e) Check lubrication in the gear box.
(f) Check for free manual movement.
(g) Check the lance/boiler tube clearances.
(h) Check the clearances for manual hand cranking.
(i) Check whether all the blowers are in the initial position.
5. SOOT BLOWER OPERATION
5.1 CHECK LIST
For Long Retractable Soot Blower (LRD-IIE) the following items are to be checked carefully
before initial operation of the blower:
(i) Lubrication level
(a) Travelling carriage.
(b) Rotary Gear box.
(c) Traverse Gear box.
(ii) Chain Tension
(a) Rotary side.
(b) Traverse side.
(iii) Blowing Pressure
(a) Initial setting.
(b) Final setting.
(iv) SBV Head Air Valve (Non-return valve)
Plug is to be removed and the air valve to be installed only in case of forced draft furnace.
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(v) Motor Rotation
(a) Rotary drive motor should run-top rotary chain to rear and bottom rotary
chain towards the furnace unless specified.
(vi) Installation of Air Vents
(a) Rotary Gear box.
(b) Traverse Gear box.
(c) Travelling carriage.
(vii) Interference
(a) External interference.
(b) Internal tube (clearance and alignment)
(viii) Pecking Tightness
To be tightened slightly for minimum leakage during operation.
(ix) External Power and Control cable connections. CONTROL PANEL FULLY
OPERATIONAL WITH ALL THE INTERLOCKS IN OPERATING CONDITION.
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blower in service make sure it is in good mechanical condition and that flow of blowing
medium is established properly.
When the soot blowers are not being used, the main blowing medium valve should be closed
tightly.
5.3 EMERGENCY OPERATION OF SOOT BLOWER
(i) To put the soot blower on manual operation.
(a) Switch off power and control supply.
(b) Close the main stop valve of soot blower system to shut off steam/air supply.
(c) Insert the handcrank on the worm shaft and rotate until the blower reaches
starting position.
(ii) Warning
(a) No soot blower should be operated for a second time within one hour interval
to avoid damage to motor windings.
(b) No soot blower should be operated without blowing medium when the boiler
is ‘on‘.
(c) Soot blower should never be manually operated with steam. At the time of
any failure of power or control supply during operation of soot blower, the
blower should be immediately brought to its starting position to avoid any
possible damage to heating surfaces or lance tube. At the end of the traversing
gear box, a slotted stub shaft is provided for hand cranking. After removing
the cap, a hand crank can be engaged to move the lance manually. One hand
crank is normally furnished with each blower.
It is also possible to move the gear box with a portable air motor.
(SPEC: ½” Pneumatic drill suitable adopter for stubbed shaft; SPEED 275
to 300 rpm)
(d) No soot blower lance should be left with blowing medium inside the boiler
for a long time. Failure of bringing the lance to the start position will lead to
damage boiler tubes and the lance.
(e) In compliance with transportation codes, blowers must be shipped with dry
gear boxes. Before operating the blowers fill the power packs with
recommended lubricants.
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
Unless soot blowers are properly operated and maintained, there can be lengthy and costly
outages, and need for more expensive replacement of boiler equipments.
Preventive Maintenance Check List
The following is a suggested maintenance schedule. Establish a regular maintenance
programme compatible with conditions at installation.
6.1 At one week intervals
Check for steam leakage in the travelling carriage gland packing. Aslightamount of leakage is
required and permitted. If leakage is excessive change the packing. The entire packing set
should be changed at one time. Follow the instructions for changing the packing. Check for
scoring marks on the feed tube.
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6.2 At one month intervals
(a) Check the travelling carriage and valve for steam leakage. If steam leakage is noticed
tighten the glands and watch the performance during the next Operation.
(b) Check for the steam leak through valve seat. A HOT lance tube (when the line is
charged with steam) is the indication of steam leak through seat, if it is supported by
the hissing noise of steam leakage.
(c) Check the presence of ‘Stop pin‘ on the cam bracket.
(d) Check the angle tracks and chain. If ash building is noticed, clean them.
6.3 At 6 month intervals
(a) Check chain tension of both rotary drive and traversing drive chain. These chains
should be adjusted to ride on the upper angle iron track and on the lower turned
edge of the main housing. The chain should be supported and carried free from
either the driver or the idler end sprockets, or both, for a minimum distance of 750
mm and a maximum distance of 1 metre. Refer Drg. 4-20-001-00523.
(b) Check chain tension of both jack shaft drive chain. The jack shaft drive chains
should be tightened so that normal hand pressure will depress either side of the
chain at the mid point approximately 25 mm.
(c) Chains subjected to caustic or corrosive atmosphere or extremely high temperatures
may require re-lubrication. Lubricate chains as soon as they show signs of rust on
any of the external parts. Replace any chain that is badly rusted or corroded and has
lost articulation. Refer to LUBRICATION SECTION of General Instructions for
recommended lubricants and lubrication procedure. (Pub. No. 7501-79)
(d) Check both “ Stop “ and “ Reverse “ limit switches. The actuating arms should be
tight and secure on the switch pivots. The pivots should be free of paints or oil so
that no hinderance or binding of movement occurs. The actuating arm should be
correctly adjusted so as to pass freely through the slots in the housing and be properly
engaged by the travelling carriage slide roller.
6.4 At one year intervals
(a) Check gaskets at travelling and rotary gear box covers. (Gaskets may have. dried
and shrunk permitting oil seepage). Cap screws on covers should be. tightened.
Replace gaskets if seepage is excessive.
(b) Check oil level in travelling carriage gear boxes. Add recommended lubricant, if
necessary. Refer to LUBRICATION SECTION of General Instructions. (Pub. No.
7501)
(c) Check oil in the reduction gear boxes on the traversing and rotary power packs. Add
recommended lubricant, if necessary. Refer to Lubrication Section of General
Instructions.
(d) Check complete assembly. Tighten loose bolts, nuts and cap screws. Replace missing
cotter pins and springs.
(e) Change motor bearings, if required.
(f) Coat the threaded components with Molyka or antiseize compound so that the rusting
will be prevented.
(g) Check the valve stem assembly for pitting and if pitting is severe replace the stem
with a new one. Apply Molyka on the stem while assembly.
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(h) Check the mountings and hanger supports of blower. The hinge pin should be
secured by cotter pins. Lock clamp washers are required to secure mounting shoulder
bolts.
(i) Test, Operate each individual blower
Using the local start button with the blowing medium of the unit under normal operating
conditions, test, operate each individual blower.
Along with the mechanical operation of each blower the blowing pressure also should be
checked by using pressure gauge, in the SBV operating head. The recommended blowing
pressure is shown on the general arrangement drawings Blowing pressure chart.
This manual check is essential to assure that excessive blowing pressures are not incurred
what would cause boiler tube wastage.
6.5 Shut-down checks
In addition to the annual checks as in 6.4 the following checks are to be carried out :
(a) Check whether the boiler tubes have eroded. If thickness is reduced to a very low
value provide of shielding.
(b) Check the gap between the lance tube and the boiler tube. The gap should be kept
min. of 100 mm. For the blowers located in the second pass, the gap between the
lance tube, (at the extended condition) and the coil edge is to be checked. The
minimum distance of 100 mm is to be maintained.
(c) Paint the blowers once in two years.
6.6 Periodical check determined by installation conditions
(a) Check motor starter cabinets.
Cabinets should be kept securely closed and gaskets should be in place to prevent
contamination.
If cabinets have been opened for servicing, carefully blow surfaces free of dust or
foreign material with tight air pressure from a dry, clean air supply. Position
gasketand secure cover.
(b) Packing on the feed tube in the travelling carriage and the valve stem in the SBV
operating head should be tightened. When packing glands are fully down and leakage
is still present, the units should be marked for repacking after the blowing medium is
turned off and the header secured and tagged.
(c) Scraper plates should be inspected for wear as a regular maintenance procedure.
Immediately following start-up, routine examination should begin and should be
scheduled for two month intervals. After completing several bimonthly checks, the
frequency of these inspections may be altered by increasing or decreasing the time
interval between checks (to be determined by the wear pattern)
(d) Internal Inspections
(i) Check to see that nozzles are not worn, cracked or split. Examine inner wall sleeve
edges to make sleeves are not breaking down under heat and thus failing to protect
nozzle heads when they are retracted. See that nozzles are properly retracted for
protection.
(ii) Examine thoroughly all tubes cleaned by these units by rubbing the hands over them
to determine if there are any grooves or flat spots indicating erosion or cutting. Tube
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erosion or cutting with Retractable Units is invariably due to excessive blowing
pressure. This pressure should be controlled to avoid the damage. On Long Retract
able Units be careful not to reduce pressure to a point where the volume of
steam.passing through the lance will be insufficient for cooling the lance when
fully extended.
(iii) Space between Water wall tubes where these lances enter is sometimes limited by
boiler construction. Check to see that lances enter the centre of the operating without
striking the boiler tube which could thus be damaged.
(iv) Lances should be straight and true. Straightening procedures as outlined for Rotary
Equipment can be followed.
(e) External Inspection-Long Retract
(i) For general instructions refer Section 5.2-EXTERNAL INSPECTION of Publication
No. 7501.
(ii) Take care when mounting long retractables. Where outboard bearing or boiler end
of the unit is supported and attached to the boiler, the other point should be attached
to structural steel. The boiler will move under heat and load. Thus if more than one
point is attached to steel structures, twisting and bending of the unit will occur with
boiler load changes.
(iii) All units of this type have some sort of the telescoping tube or feed tube running
through a packing gland. Surfaces passing through these glands should be clean,
smooth and free from burrs, cuts of scoring. If they cannot be cleaned, they should
be replaced to prevent excessive packing replacement or damage to mating parts.
(iv) It is sometimes necessary to relocate soot blower units or add additional equipment
to relieve troubles or reduce maintenance. This, as well as a question of change in
design should be deferred until all possible sources of trouble have been eliminated.
6.7 Lubrication
The capacity of the travelling carriage is 1 litre of gear oil. We recommend SERVOMESH 28
for air blowing and 0.6 kg of SERVOGEM HTXX for steam blowing. Where SERVOGEM
HTXX or equivalent is used in the travelling carriage, the grease, after it has been run through
a few operations will find its own level. The volume of this grease should be approximately
half-way on the hollow spindle as a maximum, minimum should be upto the oil level plug.
(if temperatures of blowing steam exceeds 427°C use Almasol 1250).
The reduction gear boxes on the motor power packs have a capacity of 0.75 litre each. Also
the recommended lubricant is SERVOMESH 28. Replace the pipe plugs in the highest opening
in the box with air vents provided loose. Should the chains be subject to caustic or corrosive
atmosphere or extremely high humidity conditions they may require lubrication. Failure to
properly tighten and constantly maintain packing in the travelling carriage of steam blowing
installations will rapidly deplete lubrication on the drive chains.
Chains should be lubricated as soon as they show signs of rust or any of the external
parts. Should chains be badly rusted and corroded in the pins and rollers and the movement
(or articulation) lost, no amount of penetrating oil or lubrication will free those parts which
have seized up. Two-fold lubrication is recommended, when required:
For the first step of the chain lubrication procedure, a light body penetrating fluid should be
applied not only to wash out rust, fly ash, and debris but also to act as a carrier to help the
heavier, lasting lubricant enter the close clearances between pins and rollers.
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We recommend for the first coat Trichloroethylene. Since this penetrating spray must be thin,
it will volatilize and evaporate rather quickly. The application of a heavier more permanent
lube must follow immediately while the penetrating oil is still present, to carry the heavy lube
to the working parts. We recommend for the second coat, Light oil to the grade of SAE-30.
The second coat, should be applied as a thin coat with brush so as to cover and penetrate the
bearing areas. Too much of the lubricant will trap the flyash and will make the chain stiff and
loose the articulation. The Indian Oil grade of SAE-30 will be SERVOLINE-140.
6.8 Procedure for Lance and Feed Tube Removal
The lance tube and feed tube can be removed from the bottom of the blower. For their removal
proceed as follows :
(i) Remove M20 nuts attaching the SBV valve head to the blower and remove the
head.
(ii) Loosen the packings on the travelling carriage.
(iii) Slide the feed tube out of several centimeters and remove two feed pipe retainer
ring halves.
(iv) Disconnect the lance flange from the travelling carriage. Slide the feed tube into the
lance several centimeters. The lance should be supported by a sling through the
housing.
(v) Remove tie bars from the bottom of housing at the head end to allow the lance to be
dropped.
(vi) Lower the end of the lance and feed pipe and pull the lance out of the roller bearing
at the boiler end of the blower and slide it out of the blower housing.
(vii) To reassemble the lance and feed pipe, follow the steps in reverse order.
6.9 Packing Installation
(i) The travelling carriage utilizes a formed packing set. The packing gland nuts should
be drawn up tight enough to effect a seal but not excessive enough to restrict the
travel of the carriage.
(ii) Recommended procedure for Packing Installation
(a) The useful life of packing is dependent on the method of installation. Poor installation
can cause the best packing tofail prematurely. The methods in this procedure, if
followed, will lead to better sealing and longer life.
These packing methods apply both to installing packing in new equipment and
replacing packing in equipment that is in service.
(b) Installation Method (Travelling Carriage Assembly)
Clean out the old packing. Flexible packing hooks are available for removing the
packing.
Inspect the feed pipe for wear or damage. Remove any raised metal that projects
above the normal surface. Do not try to file out depressions or scratches. Raised
metal will tear packing. Any reworking of scratches will only worsen the condition.
Keep the new packing clean during installation. Grit or other hard foreign matter
that is installed with the packing may score the feed pipe causing an early failure
of the packing.
Install all packing rings so that the joints are staggered and kept approximately 90°
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apart. Spot the joints in clockwise direction to facilitate locating them when removing and
packing.
Install the rings one at a time. Each ring must be set firmly into place with either the gland
or a tamping tool as shown in Drg. 4-20-996-01241. After each ring is installed, the ring must
be compressed with approximately the same force that it will have with the final gland force.
Each ring should be equally compressed when the entire set is installed. If this is not done,
only the last ring will do the sealing and will wear quickly.
Bevelled packing is to be installed with the bevel lip on the shaft pointing toward the pressure.
One end of the tamping tool is angled for bevelled packing. Fit the bevel on the packing to the
bevel on the tool.
Oil or grease may be applied to the outside of braided asbestos packing to help in installing it
in the stuffing box.
Tighten the gland follower, sufficiently tight, after the packing has been installed to insure
final seating of the packing. The nuts should be backed off two or three turns to relieve excessive
pressure. Adjust packing to operating conditions.
Allow packing to leak a small amount, if possible, when starting newly packed equipment.
Tighten the gland slowly as the packing seats.
Do not be afraid to let packing leak a small amount. It is good assurance that packing is not
too tight and the liquid usually has some lubricating qualities.
(c) Installation Method (SBV Head Assembly)
The new packings on the soot blower valve head assembly can be easily assembled removing
the valve from the soot blower.
If packings are installed with the valve mounted on the blower, care should be taken to see the
valve stem assembly does not fall in the soot blower pipe line.
Install the rings one at a time. Each ring must be set firmly into place using the gland bushing.
Follow the Installation procedwe as suggested in 6.7 (b).
For assembling the spring retainer of the valve (item 08 of 1-00-073-60003), use the spring
tool as suggested in the drawing 4-00-073-60158.
When renewing packing, use all new clean packing. Worn packings are dry, highly compressed,
have high friction and may develop scoring. Remember packing is relatively cheap. Labour
and materials necessary to replace worn valve stems are expensive and critical commodities.
The most expensive seal is a seal that fails.
Light gland pressure should be maintained at all times. Too much pressure will cause binding,
scoring of the shaft and force the lubricant out the packing. Too little gland pressure will
allow excessive leakage and washing out of the packing.
When the packing has been compressed to less than 3/4 of its original height, it should be
replaced. The loss of height in packing may indicate a loss of essential lubricant.
6.10 Chain Tension Adjustment (Drg. No. 4-20-001-00523)
The chain must ride on the upper angle iron track and on the lower turned edge of the main
housing. Under no circumstances can the chain be so tight that it will be supported only by the
drive and idler sheave sprockets.
When the chain is being adjusted, the chain should be supported and carried free from either
or both end sprockets, that is either the driver or the idler for a minimum distance of 750 mm
and a maximum of 1000 mm from the sprocket to the track.
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The mid-point of the chain from 750to 1000 mm of the driver and 750 to 1000 mm of the
idler must ride on the lower rail.
6.11 Spares
In the enclosed drawings spares that are recommended for stock by the user, are marked by
’S’. While ordering spares the item number and drawing number as found in the Bill of
material and details furnished in the soot blower name plate must be indicated for quick
supply of these items. Section 10 gives the recommended list of standard spares.
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8. OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE
Problem Probable Cause Suggested Remedy
1.Overheating No steam flow/less steam
of the flow
lance tube
(a) Insufficient blowing Increase the blowing
pressure pressure
(b) Valve stem doesn’t move Dismantle and clean the
valve stem
(c) Increase in flue gas Check the boiler
temp. than the designed parameters
value
(d) Absence of valve Assemble the valve
opening screw openingscrew
(e) Slipping of ‘valve open- Adjust the pull rod to
ing lever‘ from ‘Tripping have proper engagement
Lever’
(f) Selection of nozzle size Refer with BHEL (T) and
change the nozzle head
(g) Keeping the lance without Retract the lance immedi-
the blowing medium ately as soon as noticed. If
lance is bent, straighten
4. Chain failure (a) Rusting of the chain and Install new chain
loss of articulation
(b) Assambly of commercial Commercial chains are
chains and links having low breaking load.
These chains will fail fre-
quently. Install spl. quality
chains only
(c) Mounting of wrong motor Check the installation of
on the traverse power correct motor. Check
pack and wrong setting and set the O/L relay as per
of thermal overload relay recommendation
(d) Improper assembly of Assemble connector links
connector links properly
(e) Wearing of chain links Protect chains from ash
and rivets build up or change the
worn out links
5 Motor (a) Bent lance due to over- Remove and straighten the
overload heating lance tube
(b) Wrong setting of O/L Set the O/L relay as per
relay recommendation
(c) Accumulation of ash build Clean the angle tracks
up over angle tracks periodically
(d) Overtightened gland Do not tighten the packing
packings in the travelling too much Profuse leakage
carriage will not harm any parts
(e) Slag build up in wall sleeve Clean the sleeve or adjust
or physical obstruction the SB alignment
(f) Shifting of super heater During shut-down or align
reheater tubes boiler tubes so that a min.
100-150 mm. of gap is
ensured
(g) Housing Damage during Rectify the housing so that
Erection the travelling carriage moves
freely
(h) Valve opening cam in Reposition the cam so that
wrong direction or valve smooth engagement with
opening cam placed at blowing adjustment bar is
wrong position ensured
(i) Earthing of cable at any Find out the cable and
point replace the damaged cable
with a new one
(j) Rusting of terminals Replace the terminals with
which will be indicated new ones
by chattering of contacts
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Problem Probable Cause Suggested Remedy
6 Limit Switch (a) Sticking of contacts due Replace the limit switch
Failure to damage, or due to poor with new ones
quality contact material
or due to underrating of
contacts
(b) Failure of internal parts, Replace the limit switch
springs, locking notches With new ones
etc.
(c) Build up of foreign Replace the broken switch
particles on limit switch arm with a new one
which may result in
breakage of operating
arm
(d) Wrong assembly of limit Reassemble the limit switch
switch so that the overtravel is
restricted to within 50°
(e) Wrong direction of L.S. Correct the directions of
actuation the actuation
7 Valve seat (a) Gland packings over- Loose the gland packings
leakage tightened so that the valve stem
closes properly
(b) Insufficient lapping or Dismantle the valve and
damage to the valve disc lap the valve stem disc with
the use of seat with the hand
lapping tool(as suggested in
7501)
(c) Valve opening setscrew Adjust the valve opening
pressing the valve stem setscrew so that a min.
while the travelling car- gap of 1 mm is maintained
riage is in the home position
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S. COMBINATION LONG RETRACT AND WALL BLOWER
Please refer to. the T 30 MK II-E Installation Instructions for general installation and maintenance
information. The specific assembly drawings for this combination retract-wall blower follow this
description of the blower operation. The Assembly drawing and description of the ‘ DA ‘head
furnished on this blower are also included.
Blower operation is initiated by depressing the “ Panel start - or the “ Local start push button. This
creates the circuit to energize the “ CRO - relay and thus starts the rotary motor, causing the lance
to rotate. This “ EXT - relay will be energized through closed centrifugal contacts on the rotary
motor or through ‘ CRO ‘ contact and the limit switch LS1 thus causing the traverse motor starts,
causing the lance to extend from initial position. The circuit will be locked by limit switch LS2 is
tripped.
After a pre-determined travel, limit switch LS3 will be tripped energizing the latching solenoid
valve SV that -controls the DA head, permitting the blowing medium to be admitted to the lance.
The blower will continue to rotate and. extend until the limit switch LS1 is momentarily tripped,
breaking the circuit to “ EXT” and bringing in “ RET “ to cause the lance to retract. The circuit will
be locked by 101 R contacts.
The lance will retract until limit switch LS3 is tripped energizing the timer T and R2 through closed
R1 contacts. This causes the blower to stop, rotate and blow in position until timer ‘T’times out.
When timer ‘T’ times out, 101 R2 will be do-energized. The circuit will be created through closed
R1 and R2 contacts to permit the blower to continue toretract. When timer T times out. energizing
releasing solenoid valve SV to close the DA head and blowing will Stop. Limit switch LS2 will be
stroked causing the blower to atop at its “.REST “ position.
Assembly Drawing 1-00-073-60100. The ‘DA’ Head is a diaphragm operated valve which controls
the flow of blowing medium to the blower. This head has a poppet type valve, which is stroked by
the interaction of the diaphragm plate, spindle and a lever. The 40 square inch operator requires
air loading pressure in the range of 40 to 80 psi.
When air is supplied to diaphragm it moves up racking lever No. 21 causing adjusting screw No.*
26 to stroke the head poppet valve.
There must be a back lash of at least 1- 16" between adjusting screw No. 26 and poppet valve
stem. Increasing. this backlash reduces blowing pressure.
A number 60 drill blood hole is required in the tubing fitting in stalled in the diaphragm chamber
while the vent port is open to atmosphere.
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10. RECOMMENDED SPARES FOR LONG RETRACTABLE SOOT BLOWER
(MODEL LRD IIE)
Part MARK
No. Off T 30 M ark II-EII - E
S 1. Ite m As s e mbly Part Drawing
De s cription M ate rial
N o. N o. Drawing No No
Code 1- 6 7- 12 13- 19 Over 20
1. Valve Gland Packing .. 04 2- 00- 073- 60080 - 96/353/365 4 8 12 16
09 1- 00- 073- 60101 -
2. Packing (Travelling Carriage). 41 0 - 0 0 - 0 7 3 - 6 0 0 21 - 97/366/141 4 8 12 16
Chain 2- Pitch One blower requirement length
3. 04 3- 00- 073- 60095 - 97/366/125
.. varies contract to contract
4. Connector Link 2- Pitch .. 01 3 - 0 0 - 0 7 3 - 6 0 0 95 - 97/366/126 2 4 6 8
5. Offset Link 2- Pitch .. 02 3- 00- 073- 60095 - 97/366/127 2 4 6 8
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35. Ball Bearing SKF 6305 . . 37 0- 00- 073- 60021 - 55/111/06305 1 1 2 2
2
36.- Ball Bearing SKF 6005 2RS 38 0 - 0 0 - 0 7 3 - 6 0 0 21 - 55/119/06005 1 1 21
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At least two readings should be taken under two or more boiler load conditions. Readings are
desirable at nominal or high boiler loads and at relatively low boiler loads. These readings
should be checked against contract data to insure adequate seal air pressure and flow are
available.
Cover
Along with the air seal and aspirator assembly a cover is supplied separately for covering the
furnace opening, in case the seal is to be kept opened for extended period.
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TAB - 8
METHODS AND PROCEDURES
FOR INSTALLATION
SOOT BLOWERS
PUB.NO.7508
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INTRODUCTION
The following pages contain a recommended procedure for the erection and start-up of all types of
Soot Blowers and Furnace Temperature Probe manufactured by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited,
Tiruchirapalli. Detailed operation and maintenance instructions are dealt in separate manuals.
The contents are compiled from the expertise available with us. Sufficient care has been taken to
include salient points on erection and commissioning based on the observations made at site as well
as on the feed back available from site.
Every possible care has been taken to ensure- the contents are accurate. Generally the procedure
has been profusely illustrated. It must be recognized that no amount of written instructions can
replace intelligent thinking and reasoning on the part of the erectors, especially when coping with
individual site conditions.
Suggestions for the improvement of the manual would be welcome.
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
BOILER PLANT - TIRUCHIRAPALLI
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PRECAUTIONS FOR SOOT BLOWER ERECTION
STORE THE SOOT BLOWER COMPONENTS PROPERLY UNDER COVERED ROOF.
BLOWERS SHOULD BE LIFTED USING THE LIFTING LUGS/EYE BOLTS.
EXTRA CARE YOU TAKE DURING ERECTIONWILL ENSURE TROUBLE FREE
OPERATION.
REFER TO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FOR ANY DOUBTS/DEVIATIONS IN THE
DRAWINGS.
ENSURE ALL ERECTION WELDING IS DONE BY A CERTI FIED/QUALIFIED WELDER
ONLY.
CHECK THE BLOWER NOS. BEFORE INSTALLATION.
TONNAGE AND QUALITY ERECTION SHOULD GO HAND IN HAND.
INSPECT THE SQUARENESS AND CONCENTRICITY OF WALL BOX WITH RESPECT
TO OPENING.
OPERATE THE SOOT BLOWERS MANUALLY TO CHECK THE INTERFERENCE AFTER
INSTALLATION.
NEVER USE THE SOOT BLOWERS AS WELDING PLATFORM.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ERECTION AND START-UP-LONG RETRACTABLE
SOOT BLOWERS
DO’S
ERECTION
1. Look for Blower Numbers on the name plates before erection.
2. Operate the blower manually for checking the clearance inside.
3. Check the squareness and concentricity of the wall box.
4. Check for accessibility for the hand crank for manual operation.
5. Use lifting lugs for lifting.
BEFORE START-UP
1. Flush the power packs with ‘SERVO SYSTEM 68’ and fill them with the lubricants as
recommended.
2. Check the DIRECTION OF ROTATION of both the MOTORS.
3. Check whether all covers are put on the blower.
4. Check the OPERATION of the STOP AND REVERSE LIMIT SWITCHES.
5. Observe all safety practises.
6. Check whether the correct blower is installed in the correct location.
7. For air operated blowers:
(i) Install lubricator and filter near the blower and adjust the lubricator..
(ii) Ensure sufficient compressed air pressure at the inlet.
(iii) Ensure sufficient quantity lubricant in the lubricator periodically.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR HALF RETRACTABLE SOOT BLOWERS AND THE
BLOWERS FOR AIR HEATERS.ERECTION
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1. USE CORRECT ELECTRODE FOR WELDING THE LANCE/BLOWING ARM.
2. Check for Alignment of support bearings in the case of half retracts and ‘support channels
in the case of LRNR-IE blowers for Air Heaters.
NOTE: FOR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ON START-UP, SHUT-DOWN AND
MAINTENANCE REF. INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL PUB. No. 7502 LONG
RETRACTABLE SOOT BLOWER.
DON’TS
ERECTION
1. Do not MIX UP the blowers.
2. Do not use the housing as the welding platform.
3. Do not place HEAVY LOADS on the blower.
4. Do not place the blower on the platform without PROPER SUPPORT.
5. Do not leave the lance at extended position.
BEFORE START-UP
1. Do not operate the blower WITH WET STEAM..
2. Do not operate WITHOUT BLOWING MEDIUM during boiler operation.
3. DO NOT attempt maintenance WORK when POWER AND BLOWING medium are
‘ON’.
4. DO NOT crank the lance manually with STEAM SUPPLY ‘ON’.
5. Do not operate the soot blower with excessive steam leakage through packing.
6. Do not operate the blower in quick succession. MINIMUM ONE HOUR COOLING
PERIOD before subsequent operation is a must to avoid any damage to motor windings.
7. For air operated soot blowers:
DO NOT OPERATE the blower WITHOUT LUBRICATOR AND FILTER.
8. Do not over tighten the drive chains ‘Noisy running is O.K., silent running is NOT Allowed.’
NOTE: LONG RETRACTABLE SOOT BLOWER MODEL LRD-11E SHOULD HAVE
STEAM SUPPLY DURING ‘EMERGENCY’ RETRACT.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ERECTION AND START -UP-WALL-DESLAGGER
DO’S
ERECTION
1. Before erecting the blower, check the opening in the boiler wall. It shall be MINIMUM
80 MM through out.
2. Before erecting the wall deslagger, check the wall sleeve for perpendicularity and
concentricity. Check the blower number with reference to location drawing.
3. Check the ACCESSIBILITY FOR HAND CRANK and the switch box assembly.
4. Check whether the WALL DESLAGGER IS PERPENDICULAR after mounting.
5. Check the PROJECTION OF NOZZLE INTO THE WALL.
6. Support the soot blower piping on the BOILER STEEL SUCH AS BUCK STAYS,
FURNACE GUIDES etc.
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7. Check and mark up those units where nozzle is not pointing downwards.
BEFORE START-UP
1. FLUSH the gear boxes thoroughly with ‘SERVOM ESH SP460’ and fill the gear boxes
with the lubricants as recommended.
2. Make sure the DRAIN HOLES in the MOTOR FRAMES point DOWNWARDS and
are open.
3. Check the DIRECTION of rotation of both the MOTORS.
4. Make sure that the stop nuts are in place on the GUIDE RODS.
5. Check whether the COVERS are put on the blower.
6. Check the perpendicularity of the blower when the boiler is working.
NOTE: FOR IMPORTANT INSTRUCIONS ON START- UP, SHUT-DOWN AND
MAINTENANCE.REFER INSTRUCTION MANUAL PUB. No. 7503 WALL
DESLAGGER.
DON’TS
ERECTION
1. DO NOT SUPPORT the blower separately unless otherwise specified.
2. Do not use the blower as a platform/ladder.
3. Do not support the soot blower piping from boiler columns and platforms.
4. Do not place the blowers on the platform without proper support.
BEFORE START-UP
1. DO NOT operate the blower with WET STEAM.
2. Do not set the cam for Micro Limit Switches with ‘POWER’ ON.
3. Do not operate the blowers under low boiler loads without trial operation.
4. Do not hand crank with power and/or steam ‘ON’.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS - ERECTION AND START-UP-ROTARY SOOT
BLOWER
DO’S
ERECTION
1. Erect the correct Blower in the correct location. (Look for the BLOWER NUMBER on
the reaction plate).
2. Check for the ALIGNMENT of the SUPPORT BEARING of the blowing element.
3. Look for the CORRECT BLOWING ELEMENTS as per the blower number given on
the element.
4. Adjust the nozzle position as per requirement.
BEFORE START-UP
1. FLUSH the power pack thoroughly with ‘SERVO SYSTEM 68’ and fill the same with
the lubricant recommended.
2. Check whether the SWITCH BOX COVER is put on the blower.
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3. Check the DIRECTION OF ROTATION of the motor and blowing element.
4. Check whether the CORRECT BSLOWER is installed IN THE CORRECT
LOCATION.
5. For air operated blowers:
(i) Install the LUBRICATOR AND FILTER near the blower and adjust the
lubricator.
(ii) Ensure SUFFICIENT COMPRESSED AIR PRESSURE at the inlet.
(iii) Ensure SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF LUBRICANT in the lubricator
periodically.
NOTE: FOR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ON START-UP, SHUT-DOWN AND
MAINTENANCE.REFER INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL PUB. No. 7504
ROTARY SOOT BLOWER.
DON’TS
ERECTION
1. DO NOT MIX UP the blower.
2. Do not SUPPORT the blower EXTERNALLY unless otherwise specified.
3. Do NOT USE the blower as the PLATFORM.
4. Do not connect the seal air piping rigid. Connect it with a FLEXIBLE hose
5. DO NOT MIX UP the blowing elements.
BEFORE START-UP
1. Do not operate the blower with wet steam.
2. Do not admit steam into the blower when the blowing element is stationary.
3. Do not attend to any repair work with STEAM/POWER ‘ON’.
4. Do not attempt manual rotation when power is ‘ON’.
5. For air operated blowers:
DO NOT OPERATE THE BLOWER WITHOUT THE LUBRICATOR AND FILTER.
LIST OF DRAWINGS
(1) 4-00-073-60085 Long Retractable Soot Blower.
(2) 4-00-073-60086 Wall Deslagger.
(3) 4-00-073-60087 Rotary Soot Blower.
(4) 1-00-073-60059 Seal Air Connection for LRSB.
(5) 3-00-073-60039 Important of Blower Location.
(6) 3-00-073-60040 Typical Alignment of Blowing Element -(Rotary Blower).
(7) 3-00-073-60041 Erection of Wall Blower.
(8) 3-00-073-60044 Location of Filter & Lubricator.
(9) 3-00-073-60045 Erection of LRSB.
(10) 3-00-073-60046 Erection of LRSB.
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(11) 3-00-073-60047 Supporting the Wall Deslagger on the Platform.
(12) 3-00-073-60049 Welding of Wall Sleeve.
(13) 3-00-073-60050 Supporting Rotary Soot Blower on the Platform.
(14) 4-00-073-60013 Flange Tightening Sequence.
(15) 4-00-073-60014 Lifting the Rotary Soot Blower.
(16) 4-00-073-60015 Piping Insulation (upto Valve Flange).
(17) 4-00-073-60016 LRSB Support.
(18) 4-00-073-60017 Supporting of Soot Blower Piping (WB-IE).
(19) 4-00-073-60057 Nozzle Adjustment.
(20) 4-00-073-60058 Supporting Long Retractable Soot Blower on the Platform.
(21) 4-00-073-60059 Alignment of Rotary Blower Element.
(22) 4-00-073-60060 Manual Operation of Rotary Blower.
(23) 4-00-073-60062 Alignment of Swivel Tube.
(24) 4-00-073-60063 Position of LRSB.
(25) 4-00-073-60064 Arrangement of the Valve during Steam Blowing.
(26) 4-00-073-60070 Setting of Wall Deslagger Control Cams.
(27) 4-00-073-60071 Draining Arrangement.
(28) 4-00-073-60072 Clearance Space around LRSB.
(29) 4-00-073-60073 Clearance Space around WB-IE.
(30) 4-00-073-60074 Clearance Space around RB-IE.
(31) 4-00-073-60075 Clearance Space around FTP-IE.
(32) 4-00-073-60076 Sealing Air Connection for RB-IE.
(33) 4-00-073-60088 LRD - I - Point Loading - Motors Rear Top Mounted.
(34) 4-00-073-60089 Furnace Temperature Probe - Support Point Loading.
(35) 4-00-073-60090 Seal Air Requirement Chart.
(36) 4-00-073-60091 Aspirating Air Requirements.
LEGEND
LRSB - Long Retractable Soot Blower
WB-IE - Wall Deslagger
RB-IE/RB-IA/RBIM - Rotary Soot Blower
FTP-IE - Furnace Temperature Probe
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LIST OF ERECTION DRAWINGS
BOILER : ....................................................................................
CUSTOMER NO :
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C. ROTARY BLOWERS:
(i) Rotary Blower Views.
(ii) Blowing Element.
(iii) Blowing Element.
(iv) Blowing Element.
D. FURNACE TEMPERATURE PROBE:
(i) Furnace Temperature Probe Erection Views.
(ii) Furnace Temperature Probe Sleeve Views.
E. HALF RETRACTABLE SOOT BLOWER:
(i) LRD-1 Half Retract Views.
(ii) LRD-I Half Retract sleeve view
F. TEH BLOWERS FOR AIR HEATERS:
(i) LRNR-I Non Rotating Soot Blower Views.
(ii) LRNR-I Non Rotating Soot Blower Sleeve Views.
G. OTHERS:
(i) Soot Blower Arrangement.
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
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H. SOOT BLOWER PIPING:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
1. PREPARATION
(i) Inventory the shipment and immediately report shortages.
(ii) List out the damaged components with reference to the item number in the concerned
assembly drawings and report to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Tiruchirapalli. Refer
the following manuals for the concerned assembly drawings.
(a) Pub. No. 7502: Long Retractable Soot Blowers - LRD-IE.
(b) Pub. No. 7503: Wall Deslagger - WB-IE.
(c) Pub. No. 7504: Rotary Soot Blower - RB-IE.
(d) Pub. No. 7505: Furnace Temperature Probe - FTP-IE.
(e) Pub. No. 7507: Long Retractable Soot Blower Air Operated - LRD-IA,
(f ) Pub. No. 7509: Long Retractable Soot Blower Model LRNR-IE.
(g) Pub. No. 7511: Manual Rotary Soot Blower - Model RB-IM.
(h) Pub. No. 7512: Rotary Soot Blower - Air operated - RB-IA.
(i) Pub. No. 7513: Pneumatic Control Panel - CPP.
(j) Pub. No. 7514: Long Retractable Soot Blower - LRD-11E..
(iii) Check Blower number ,as given in the shipping list/location drawings.
NOTE: ALL BLOWERS ARE NOT IDENTICAL
(iv) Plan for tools, tackles, rigging and handling facilities required for the installation of the
Blowers.
(v) Ensure that all documents like Erection Manuals, Erection Drawings and other relevant
documents are available before commencement of the erection. If not contact BHEL,
Tiruchy for complete documents.
(vi) Programme a sequence of erection in relation to the type of the blowers being erected.
Economics and safety are equally important while erecting the blowers.
(i) Transport
The soot blower assemblies are shipped completely covered with water proof coverings. UNLESS
THE BLOWERS ARE TAKEN FOR IMMEDIATE ERECTION, DO NOT DISTURB THE
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COVERINGS. Replace the damaged covers wherever required.
Some assemblies like wall deslaggers; and rotary blowers are shipped with temporary wooden
platforms to prevent parts getting damaged during erection.
THESE ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED TILL THE BLOWERS ARE ERECTED. This will ensure
that the parts are not damaged during handling.
Cover all the electrical items with water proof and dust proof coverings. Nozzle and valve openings
are shipped covered. If any damages are noticed to the covering take necessary actions to rectify it.
(ii) Storage
Normally storage under covered roof is not necessary for soot blowers. When the water proof
covers are removed, wall deslaggers; and rotary blowers must be stored under covered roof if the
interval between soot blower erection and receipt is more than one month.
Always use the lifting lugs or hooks provided to avoid damage to the connected parts Similarly
avoid hitting the assembly against the structures or other boiler components while the soot blowers
are being lifted.
Ensure that the air vent plug in the gear boxes are in place. Avoid leaving open holes in the gear
boxes. IF THE STORAGE PERIOD IS LIKELY TO EXCEED 2 MONTHS FILL THE GEAR
BOXES WITH OIL FOR PROTECTION.
Support the blowers properly during storage. Avoid stacking the blower or placing heavy weights
on the blowers.
(iii) Weight
(a) LongRetract: The weight varies with the travel. For actual values refer 4-00-073-60088.
(b) Wall Deslagger: 150 Kg per blower.
(c) Rotary Soot Blower: 90 Kg per blower.
(d) Furnace Temperature Probe: The weight varies with travel. For actual weight refer
4-00-073-60089.
ERECTION INSTRUCTIONS : LONG RECTRACTABLE SOOT BLOWER
(i ) Supports
The long retractable soot blowers are to be supported at both boiler and rear ends. Unless otherwise
indicated in the drawing, the boiler end shall not be supported in the platforms. (Refer Drg.
4-00-073-60016).
Long retracts are normally slopped towards the boiler when the unit is working. To achieve this,
while erecting due consideration shall be given to the boiler expansion so that at boiler hot conditions
the blower will be slopping towards the boiler. This is to aid condensate drainage into the boiler after
the blowing operation is over. (Refer Drgs. 3-00-073-60045, 3-00-073-60046 & 4-00-073-60063).
The retractable soot blowers are also to be erected inclined considering the horizontal expansion, so
that when the boiler is working the blower will be perpendicular to the wall in the horizontal plane.
The expansion values at different soot blower points are given in the soot blower piping drawings.
NOTE: THIS SLOPE WILL NOT BE APPLICABLE TO HALF RETRACTS AND TUBULAR
AIR HEATER CLEANERS.
(ii) Lifting
While lifting the long retractable soot blower take care to see that no damage is caused to the wiring
and other components by hitting with other structures. Use only the lifting lugs. It is suggested to
have wooden blocks on the sides of the housing so that the slings will not damage the electrical
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CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THE WOODEN GUARDS (Refer Drg. 4-00-073-60058).
(iii) General
(a) Ensure adequate clearance for the lance removal.
(b) Weld the wall boxes with the seal box in such away that the wall box centre line is
perpendicular to the water wall and concentric to the opening (Refer Drgs. 3-00-073-60045
& 3-00-073-60046).
If the lance does not travel perpendicular to the water wall, at the end of forward travel, the gap
between the lance and the nearby tube will be very small. This may lead to erosion and damage to
boiler tubes.
(c) The mounting lugs should be kept horizontal (Refer Drg. 3-00-073-60049) while welding
the wall sleeve assembly.
(d) IMPORTANT: Ensure that the correct blower is erected at the correct location. (Refer
Drg. 3-00-073-60039). The blower number on the name plate should correspond to the
location number in the drawing. All the long retractable blowers are not identical. For example
the size, shape, and position of the nozzle, the material composition of the lance etc., will be
different. Interchanging of the blower will result in damage of the lance tube. Record the
blower Number in 13A Check Sheet Blower Number.
(e) After erecting the long retracts, move the lance forward and backward to check whether
the gap between the lance edge and the boiler tubes is uniform after considering the
allowance kept for horizontal vertical expansion.
(f ) After the electrical connections have been completed, close the terminal box with the
terminal box cover. The cover should be tightened with all screws and gaskets to make
the terminal box weather proof. The incoming cables should be flexible to take up blower
movements and the connections should be properly sealed.
(g) Check whether the scraper plate in the blower assembly rides on the lance loosely. There
should not be any binding.
(h) In the case of pressurised boiler ensure that the nozzle does not lie in the seal chamber
(Refer Drg. 1-00-073-60059).
(i) Do not remove the flange protection plate and the wooden block attached to the
blower near the boiler end, till, the blower is installed. These will protect
the blower parts and the sealing face of the flange.
(j) While erecting the blower ensure that the minimum access is available for maintenanc.Refer
Drg. 4-00-073-60072. It is not possible to alter the soot blower locations, since these are
linked up with the boiler tubes inside. Modification can be only on the structures and
platforms wherever required.
(k) Do not place any heavy objects on the blowers. They are not designed for taking such
heavy loads.
(l) For Air Operated Long Retracts, install the lubricator and filter very close to the blower
(Refer Drg. 3-00-073-60044).
(m) Do not use the blower as the welding platform
IMPORTANT: THE AIR INLET CONNECTIONS SHALL BE KEPT COVERED TILL THE
AIR PIPING IS CONNECTED.
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ERECTION INSTRUCTIONS : WALL DESLAGGER
(i) Supports
The wall deslaggers are not to be separately supported unles otherwise specified. The wall deslagger
along with its wall box should be welded with the seal box (Refer Drg. 3-00-073-60041).
(ii) Lifting
Use the eye bolt provided for lifting the wall deslagger see Fig. Since some of the components like
gear housing etc., are made of aluminium, care should be taken while lifting the blowers so that
these parts will not get damaged.
IMPORTANT: Careless handling will break the casting connecting the switch box. DO NOT
REMOVE THE WOODEN PLATFORMS TILL THE BLOWER IS ERECTED. (Refer Drg.
3-00-073-60047)
(iii) General
(a) Ensure adequate clearance for access to the.switch box and hand cranking (Refer Drg.
4-00-073-60073).
(b) IMPORTANT: WELD THE WALL BOX WITH THE SEAL BOX IN SOCH A WAY
THAT THE WALL BOX CENTRE LINE IS PERPENDICULAR TO THE WATER
WALL. IF THIS IS KEPT UP, THE NOZZLE CENTRE LINE WILL
AUTOMATICALLY BE PARALLEL TO THEWATERWALL. WALL BOX SLEEVE
ALSO SHOULD BE CONCENTRIC TO THE SLEEVE BOX OTHERWISE
INTERFERENCE OF THE SWIVEL TUBE WITH THE WATER WALL WILL
RESULT (Refer Drgs. 3-00-073-60041 & 4-00-073-60062).
(c) Check all wall daslaggers for the following :
- Axis of swivel tube is to be perpendicular to plane of boiler wall tubes. NO DEVIA.
TION CAN BE ALLOWED!
- Distance of centre line of clearing nozzle to face the boiler tubes to be cleaned must be 38
mm. (Refer Drg. 4-00-073-60057). This should be set from inside the furnace only. After
this is set by mounting studs and nuts, punch mark the setting on the alignment plate,
taking the wall box flange as the reference. This will be helpful for quick adjustment for
setting, if blowers are dismantled and re-erected for detailed instructions see (iv) “Nozzle
adjustment”.
(d) Ensure the incoming cables to the switch box are flexible and supported externally.
Connections shall be sealed water tight.
(e) The piping for wall blower should always be supported on the buckstays, furnace guides
etc., and never on the supporting structures of platform (Refer Drg. 4-00-073-60017).
(f ) Never allow anybody to stand on the wall deslaggers. This will damage the components
and also whatever adjustment done earlier will be lost. See Fig. 8. NEGLIGENCE OF
THIS WILL RESULT IN TUBE FAILURE.
(g) Ensure the blower with the correct blower number is erected at the correct location.
Some wall deslaggers may have limited angle blowing arrangement.
(h) Do not place any heavy load on the blower especially on the switch box. If this is NOT
FOLLOWED THE SWITCH MOUNT CONNECTOR WILL BREAK.
(i) Before erection, verify whether the nozzle is pointing downwards. If not mark up those
units for adjustments during start up.
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(iv) Nozzle adjustment
Nozzle alignment should be made from inside the furnace, referencing the centre line of the nozzle
and wall tube surface, with the nozzle opening parallel to the wall tubes. If the units are set from
outside the boiler through expediency, they should be checked from inside at the first opportunity.
A tool (gauge) for checking the 38 mm nozzle position is supplied in PGMA 20-998 and this could
be used for setting the nozzle position properly thig method of checking from inside is preferred.
Since it is not always possible or practical to check and adjust the location of the wall blower nozzle
from inside the boiler, the following procedure can be used for determining the nozzle location from
outside the boiler, with blower removed. Care must be taken to make sure the proper ‘A’ dimension
is established between the centre line of the nozzle and the face of the tube (usually 38 mm). Refer
to job drawings for the proper dimensions. The swivel tube should be fully extended with the hand
crank and a measurement taken from the centreline of the nozzle to the face to steam chest flange.
This is shown as dimension ‘B’ on Drg. 4-00-073-60057.
A rod of sufficient length to reach through the boiler wall, with 76 mm hook bend at 900 to its
longitudinal axis is used, as shown in the drawing, to establish the location of the inside adjustment
nuts on the mounting studs in relation to the tube. This is shown as dimension ‘C’. (This is to be
carried out before mounting the blower.)
Dimension ‘C’is equal to dimension ‘B’minus dimension ‘A’. The length ‘Co should then be marked
on the rod and the adjusting nuts set to this dimension.Otten the unit is installed, it should be checked
to make sure that it is prependicular with the boiler wall, to ensure cleaning through the full blowing
arc.
The sweep should then be set, if possible, so that the nozzle is pointing down, or in the 6 O’clock
position, when the head opens. This helps to prevent tube cutting from condensate since the
nozzle blows parallel with the tube when the head first opens and condensate is blown of before
the jet sweeps across tubes (Refer Drg. 4-00-073-60057).
5. ROTARY SOOT BLOWER
(i) Supports
The rotary blowers need not be externally supported unless otherwise specified. The rotary blower
along with its wall sleeves should be either welded of fastened as the case may be.
(ii) Lifting
Use the eye bolt provided on the blower for lifting. Since some of the components like reaction
plate, switch box are made of aluminium, care should be taken (Refer Drg. 4-00-073-60014) while
lifting to avoid damage to these parts.
(iii) General
(a) Ensure adequate clearance for the access to switch box and hand cranking (Refer Drg
4-00-073-60074).
(b) Weld the wall boxes with the seal box in such a way that the wall box centre line is
perpendicular to the wall and also concentric. If this is kept up the nozzle centre line will
come parallel to tube lanes (Refer Drg. 3-00-073-60040).
(c) Align the supports for blowing element properly.
If this is not carried out correctly, blowing element may fail or motor may get overloaded
(Refer Drg. 4-00-073-60059)
(d) Unless otherwise indicated, keep the nozzle position of the blowing element downwards
at rest (Refer Drg. 3-00-073-60040). Punch rmarks on element indicate nozzle position
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(See Fig.).
(e) Do not allow the men to stand or place heavy weight on rotary blowers, this will damage
the components and dislocate the alignment.
(f) Ensure the incoming power and control cables are flexible and supported externally The
connections shall be leak tight.
(g) After the installation check the nozzle position for correctness. The nozzle position should
be always as indicated in drg.
(h) Ensure proper element is kept at proper location. The position numbers are usually
punched/stencilled at shop (Refer the concerned erection drg.). Element for high
temperature areas will be stainless steel or chrome plated. ALL ELEMENTS ARE NOT
IDENTICAL.
(i) Install the correct blower in the correct location. There may be variation in the angle of
blowing and the direction of rotation. ALL ROTARY HEADS ARE NOT SAME.
(j) DO NOT REMOVE THE WOODEN PLATFORMS TILL THE BLOWER IS
ERECTED (Refer Drg. 3-00-073-60050).
(k) or detailed instructions on setting the blowing sweep refer to Pub, No. 7504-00, Rotary
Soot Blower, Section 4.
7. FURNANCE TEMPERATURE PROBE
(i) Supports
The Furnace Temperature Probe is to be supported at both boiler and rear ends. Unless otherwise
indicated in the drg., the boiler end shall not be supported in the platforms. While erecting due
consideration shall be given to the boiler expansion so that at hot boiler conditions the probe will be
horizontal and perpendicular to the plane of water wall.
ii) Lifting
Refer to Section 3 (ii) Long Retractable Soot Blower.
iii) General
(a) Before installation, the thermocouple head should be checked.
(b) Weld the wall box on the seal box so that the wall box centre line is perpendicular to the
water wall and concentric to the opening.
Eye hangers are provided for lifiting.Use them.DO not wrap around the wall deslagger for
lifting.
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(c) Ensure adequate clearance for hand cranking and accessibility to other parts (Refer drg.
4-00-0173-00075).
ERECTION INSTRUCTIONS : HALF RETRACTABLE SOOT BLOWER
(i) Supports
Half retract shall be horizontal when the Boiler is steaming. While erecting consider the boiler ex-
pansion for mounting the Half retract. Refer the relevant contract drgs. for expansion values. Blower
should be supported at both boiler and rear ends as indicated for long retractable soot blower.
(ii) Lifting
Refer to Section 3 (ii) of Long Retract.
(iii) Alignment of Supports
The lance extension requires support inside the boiler. This support is to be correctly aligned with
the soot blower opening. If it is not done, motor will get overloaded and/or lance will break
(iv) Alignment of Lance
The lance extension is to be welded with the lance tube in the field. The lance after welding shall be
horizontal. Check the same in different planes using the spirit level.
(v) Welding of Lance
Material of the lance, may be carbon or alloy steel, hence correct electrodes to be used for this
weld. If in doubt, please get the confirmation. This weld is a pressure containing weld and shall be
tested by Radiography.
(vi) Lance Supports
After welding the lance check whether the lance rests on the supports. Extend the lance using the
hand crank and check whether there is any bending.
ERECTION INSTRUCTIONS : TEH BLOWERS FOR AIR HEATERS
(i) Supports
Supports to be provided at (a) Wall box (b) at the rear end. The blower shall be horizontal during
erection.
(ii) General
(a) Alignment of the cross arm to the lance tube to be correctly carried out to prevent binding
of the lance.
(b) The weld between the cross arm and the lance tube is a pressure weld, and this is to be
done by a high pressure welder.
(c) Use the correct electrode for this joint. If in doubt get the confirmation.
(d) Before welding the cross arm, move the cross arm to the full length along the guide
channels. It shall move smoothly.
(e) After welding, extend the lance and check whether the movement is smooth. Take corrective
action if the movement is tight.
(f) Check the level of the support channel before welding the cross arm.
9. START UP:START UP CHECKS
9.1 Long Retractable Soot Blower
(i) Correct blower at correct location.
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(ii) Check the retract slope.
(iii) Check the chain tightness, if loose tighten the adjusting screws provided on the jack shaft
bearing as per the requirement. See Fig. 12 and refer the Instructions Manual Pub. No.
7502: Long Retractable Soot Blower.
(iv) Check whether stop pin is present on the cam bracket.
(v) Check the operation of the limit switches.
vi) Check whether the clutch is engaged.
(vii) Check the direction of rotation of the lance tube (Rotation should be counter-clockwise
viewing from the rear and of the blower.)
(viii) Check whether the proper lubricants are filled up in the gear box and travelling carriage.
(ix) Check the position of the valve opening cam.
(x) Extend the lance manually to check the clearance on the sides. Power shall be off during
manual operation. For manual operation, declutch.
(xi) Close the terminal box with all screws after power and control wiring.
(xii) Check for the smooth operation of the valve opening linkages. Jerky operations must be
corrected.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE MANUALLY WHILE BLOWING MEDIUM IS ON.
9.2 Wall Deslaggers
(i) Extend the swivel tube manually to see whether it interferes with the water wall tube.
(ii) Check the nozzle at the extended portion. The nozzle shall be pointing down at the start of
the cycle.
(iii) Check operation of the micro limit switches and set the same by operating the manual
crank - For setting Limit Switches Refer Detailed Drg. 4-00-073-60070.
(iv) Check whether the cable to rotary gear box is cleared while the gear box is advancing.
(v) Check the direction of rotation of swivel tube. Usually it will be clockwise viewing from
the rear end of the blower.
(vi) Check whether the switch box is tightly closed.
(vii) Check whether the lubricants are filled in the gear boxes.
(viii) Check whether the limit switch operating cam on the swivel tube is correctly positioned.
(ix) Check whether the nuts on the guide rods are present. If not, do not operate till they are
placed.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE MANUALLY WHILE POWER IS ON.
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9.3 Rotary Soot Blower
(i) Disengage the coupling and check the rotation of the blowing element with a spanner
(Refer Drg. 4-00-073-60060).
(ii) Check the starting position of the blowing, the direction, angle of blowing, and the nozzle
position.
(iii) Check the operation of the valve opening and closing mechanism.
(iv) Check whether the switch box cover is closed tightly.
(v) Check whether the correct blowing element is erected at the correct location.
(vi) Check whether the proper lubricants are filled in the gear box.
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(vi) Use the Rheostat for adjusting position indicator.
(vii) Check whether the temperature Indicating/recording circuit is provided with temp high
retract interlock.
9.8 General
(i) All the gear box should be checked for lubricant at required quantity and topped up if
necessary. All the air vents should be in place
(ii) Check all the valve operating linkages, the valve opening setscrew should project suffi-
ciently to open the valve.
(iii) Check the IR value of the motors. Normally all motors will be alright, since all are weather
proof.
(iv) If boiler is not working all the blower can be electrically operated with local push button
stations without steam. Check the correct directions of rotation/operation.
(v) When the soot blower is in operation observe the smoothness of valve opening and
closing, the operation should be smooth without any jerks. Check whether retract lance is
rotating while advancing.
(vi) Check the electrical overload relays and thermal relays for proper matching with the soot
blower motor particulars.
(vii) If orifice is indicated in the valve head, check whether this is installed.
(viii) Check before operating on steam whether the valve opening screws will open the valve.
(ix) If the furnace is pressurized check whether seal and aspirating air have been connected
properly and required pressure is available.
(x) Check whether lubricator and filter are provided in air line for AIR OPERATED SOOT
BLOWER, and proper lubricant with sufficient quantity is available.
(xi) Follow the commissioning procedures for commissioning the soot blowers as indicated in
Pub. No. 7501 Soot Blower: General Instructions.
(xii) Set the blowing pressures on all blowers as per the chart given in General Instruction
7501 (or concerned contract drg.)
Follow the procedure as indicated in General Instruction 7501 and record in “13-B Check
Sheet: Blowing Pressure”.
NOTE: IN CASE THE CONTROL PANEL AS WELL AS MOTOR CONTROL CENTRE
ARE NOT READY, PRE-COMMISSIONING OF SOOT BLOWERS CAN BE
CARRIED OUT USING A TEST CONTROL BOX. FOR THE DETAILED
INFORMATION ON THIS, CONTACT BHEL, TIRUCHY.
ERECTION INSTRUMENTATIONS : SOOT BLOWER PIPING
10.1 SOOT BLOWER PIPING
(i) Routing
Routing of the pipe line shown in the concerned contract drawing is suggestive. Carry out the final
routing suitably considering the following points.
(a) Easy accessibility for operation and maintenance of valves and fittings.
(b) Adequate head room wherever the tubes are crossing walkways and platforms.
(c) Enough clearance for pipe from structural members.
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(d) Adequate flexibility to absorb differential expansion.
(e) Clearance from approach to doors and other apertures.
(ii) Drain
Erect the piping with adequate slope (5to 15°) so that the drain canflow away promptly. Avoid
horizontal pipe arrangement. If unavoidable provide suitable drain piping to the vertical header.
iii) Support the pipe line with eye hooks (eye hangers) as indicated in the concerned contract
drawing.
iv) Support the pipe line to wall deslaggers to boiler steel such as buck stays, furnace guides
instead of supporting on structural steel.
(v) Provide the expansion loops as indicated in the concerned contract drawing.
(vi) Insulate the soot blower piping upto the valve head mating flange as shown in Drg. No.
4-00-073-60015.
vii) Tubes, angles, channels are issued in running meters and to be cut for the required lengths
at site.
viii) Prepare the edge preparations for the tubes as per standard edge preparation.
(ix) Carry out the welding with the certified welders.
(x) Do not,support the piping on the soot blower valve.
(xi) Support,the safety valve exhaust pipe as indicated in the concerned contract drawing.
xii) Use pipe anchors and pipe guides as suggested in the contract drawing.
xiii) Follow the sequence of tightening of the soot blower companion flange and the valve
head as indicated in Drg. No. 4-00-073-60013.
10.2 SEAL AIR PIPING - ERECTION
Seal air piping is provided to prevent the flue gases escaping through the wall openings in the case of
pressurised furnace. Normally seal air is taken from forced draft fan outlet.
(i) Avoid sharp bends in the air line.
(ii) Avoid rigid connections to the blower and use flexible rubber hoses in between the air line
header and the blower to prevent the boiler expansion stressing the seal air piping.
(iii) See that all the connections are air tight.
(iv) Connect the seal air line to the points indicated in the respective soot blowers. These will
normally be indicated in the contract drawings (Refer Drg. 1-00-073-60059
4-00-073-60076).
10.3 ASPIRATING AIR PIPING-ERECTION
Aspirating air is provided in the pressurised wall boxes of long retracts and furnace probes to
facililate their removal while the boiler is working. This line taken from the plant compressed air
system, and will be having a pressure of minimum 5 Kg/cm2 g.
(i) Avoid sharp bends.
(ii) All joints shall be pressure tight.
(iii) Provide an orifice to reduce to the required pressure.
(iv) Isolating valves are to be provided for each air connection to the blowers.
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11. START-UP CHECKS - PIPING
(i) Soot Blower Piping (Steam)
(a) Check expansion loops for thermal expansion provision.
(b) Check for slope drainage.
(c) Condensate drainage shall be from trap to atmospheric pressure.
(d) Condensate drainage through permanent leak off valve shall be to blowdown tank.
(e) Check whether the piping is supported with sufficient pipe hangers.
(f ) Check whether the piping at the wall blower locations are supported at the buck stays or
furnace guides etc.
(g) Carry out the hydraulic test at the pressure of 70 Kg/cm2 g in the piping. While doing so
check whether all the flanges are blanked with blank flange supplied in P.G. 21. The soot
blower valve heads are not to be included. DO NOT PRESSURIZE THE VALVE MORE
THAN THE T.C. VALVE
(h) Blow off the piping with steam as suggested below:
The practice of steam blowing the main line (main vertical header) through the drain valve will result
in incomplete cleaning of the branch line, which may lead to valve failure and Scoring of the finely
ground feed tube and swivel tube.
TO AVOID THIS, BLOW THE INDIVIDUAL LINES TO SOOT BLOWER SEPARATELY.
During steam blowing protect the valve internals. Use a flat sheet to cover the valve flange and tie it
with the flange, as shown in Drg. 4-00-073-60064. The pressure of steam blowing should be
minimum 15 Kg/cm2g. At this time keep the control valve, full open and drain valve closed. Repeat
the blow 3 or 4 times for each branch.
(i) Check and record the warming up time required for the piping. Identify the branches
where water hammer is present. Additional drain connections may be required in these
lines, since the slope is not sufficient for draining the condensate (Refer Drg.
4-00-073-60071).
(j) Check the function of the control valve. Control valve shall be in operation before
commencing the soot blower operation. Check control valve function when the soot
blower is in operation. Safety valves will not open if the control valves are acting fast
enough.
(k) Check for leakages and binding in the aspirating and seal air lines.
(l) Check the differential pressure of seal air when the seal air is on. This check will ensure
adequate seal air pressure for each opening (Refer Drg. 1-00-073-60059). Check whether
the measured pressure is correct as given in 4-00-073-60090 (for Retracts and Probe).
(m) Check the function of the aspirating arrangement for proper working.
(n) Check pressurized furnace seal air systems.
(o) Check the aspirating air pressure on all blowers and check for correctness as given in
4-00-073-60091 (for Retracts and Probe).
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(ii) Pressurized Furnace Seal Air Systems
A. Retracts
(a) Check all nozzles to see that all parts of nozzles are within two scraper plates that form the
seal air void in the case of two scraper plate design. This should be checked and inspected
before boiler operation.
(b) Follow the instructions of extending blowing nozzles into furnace and reading seal air
pressure differential against dynamic seal air supply pressure where it enters the manifold
valve on the air seal aspirator assembly.
(c) Where nozzles are extended beyond seal air void, as on short stroked or extended lances
on half retracts and air preheater cleaners, see that the forced pressure air valves are
properly installed and properly supplied with seal air.
(d) Make certain all manifold valves are correctly positioned to deliver seal air when boiler is
under load and being fired.
B. Wall Deslagger
(a) Follow instructions on extending blowing nozzles into furnace and reading sealair pressure
differential against dynamic seal air supply pressure where it entres wall box adoptor.
(b) Check all wall deslaggers to see they are properly equipped with forced pressure air
valves are properly tubed and supplied with seal air so as to purge blower internals.
(c) Make certain that all 3 way supply valves on the seal air aspirator combined supply line
are correctly positioned to supply seal air when the boiler is fired.
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13-A CHECK SHEET: BLOWER NUMBER
Type of s oot
Type of Soot Se al Air Pre s s ure
S 1.N o. Blowe r Blowe r No. Se al Air Pre s s ure Sl. No. Blowe r No.
Blowe r
As me as ure d As me as ure d in
As in. Contract
in mm of As in Contract drg. in mm of Wate r
drg.in mm of
Wate r Column mm of Wate r Column Column
Wate r Column
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13-C CHECK SHEET: SEAL AIR PRESSURE
FOR PRESSURISED BOILERS
Type of s oot
Type of Soot Se al Air Pre s s ure
S 1.N o. Blowe r Blowe r No. Se al Air Pre s s ure Sl. No. Blowe r No.
Blowe r
As me as ure d As me as ure d in
As in. Contract
in mm of As in Contract drg. in mm of Wate r
drg.in mm of
Wate r Column mm of Wate r Column Column
Wate r Column
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13-C CHECK SHEET: SEAL AIR PRESSURE
FOR PRESSURISED BOILERS
Type of s oot
Type of Soot Se al Air Pre s s ure
S 1.N o. Blowe r Blowe r No. Se al Air Pre s s ure Sl. No. Blowe r No.
Blowe r
As me as ure d As me as ure d in
As in. Contract
in mm of As in Contract drg. in mm of Wate r
drg.in mm of
Wate r Column mm of Wate r Column Column
Wate r Column
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13-C CHECK SHEET: SEAL AIR PRESSURE
FOR PRESSURISED BOILERS
Type of s oot
Type of Soot Se al Air Pre s s ure
S 1.N o. Blowe r Blowe r No. Se al Air Pre s s ure Sl. No. Blowe r No.
Blowe r
As me as ure d As me as ure d in
As in. Contract
in mm of As in Contract drg. in mm of Wate r
drg.in mm of
Wate r Column mm of Wate r Column Column
Wate r Column
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13-D CHECK SHEET:
WALL DESLAGGER NOZZEL SETTING
S 1.N o. Blowe r.No. Dime ns ions in mm SI. No. Blowe r.No Dime ns ions in mm
'A' 'B' 'C' 'B-C' 'A' 'B' 'C' 'B-C'
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13-D CHECK SHEET:
WALL DESLAGGER NOZZEL SETTING
S 1.N o. Blowe r.No. Dime ns ions in mm SI. No. Blowe r.No Dime ns ions in mm
'A' 'B' 'C' 'B-C' 'A' 'B' 'C' 'B-C'
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13-D CHECK SHEET:
WALL DESLAGGER NOZZEL SETTING
S 1.N o. Blowe r.N o. D ime ns ions in mm SI. N o. Blowe r.N o D ime ns ions in mm
'A' 'B' 'C' 'B-C' 'A' 'B' 'C' 'B-C'
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13-D CHECK SHEET: WALL DESLAGGER NOZZEL SETTING
S 1.N o. Blowe r.No. D ime ns ions in mm SI. No. Blowe r.No D ime ns ions in mm
'A' 'B' 'C' 'B-C' 'A' 'B' 'C' 'B-C'
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