6fa Apu
6fa Apu
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Please read these OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL carefully before installation and
starting.
This type of compressor has been manufactured in accordance with the relevant safety standards.
It is essential to let users and operators have this information in order to avoid any risk of accident.
The safety instructions or warnings contained in this book must be strictly observed.
Modifications may only be made with the manufacturer's permission, otherwise the guarantee
expires.
The developer should conform to the regulation current concerning devices under pressure
1 SYSTEM DESIGN
1.1 - PURPOSE
The role of the self-cleaning air filter GDX system, designed for GT frame 6FA+E, is to remove the
contaminants of the ambient air sucked by the G.T. compressor, in order to protect the mechanical
components such as compressor and turbine blades against erosion, corrosion and fouling.
Self cleaning is accomplished by intermittently injecting compressed through the blowpipes. Each
pulse of air from the blowpipe into the filter cartridge provides a shock wave inside the filter
cartridge and a momentary reverse flow.
The power plant includes 2 Gas Turbine of 6FA+E type. The gas turbine is supplied by an outdoor
Air Processing Unit, located close the GT and is designed to supply compressed air to the GT’s
self cleaning air filter and instrument air for the plant.
The equipment are designed for neutral air compressed free of aggressive elements.
A stainless steel roof is mounted for outdoor location to protect the air compressed skid
components against sun, direct rain, dust or sand wind.
- One auxiliary screw compressor CMP 301, 30 kW to supply compressed air to self-
cleaning air filter and instrument air.
- One motorized air cooler CLR 201 for the purpose of cooling the compressed air
coming from GT to +5°C above ambient.
- One refrigeration air dryer DRY 401.
- One compressed air tank TK 601 500 liters for storing the compressed air for self-
cleaning air filter and instrument air.
- Necessary filters, drain and instrumentation
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The air processing unit has been designed according the following design data:
1.2 – DESCRIPTION
ERVOR screw type rotary compressors, RAFALE Range, have decisive advantages in terms of
performance, reliability, long life and accessibility. That is why they are particularly recommended
for continuous heavy duty applications.
The screw compressor is able to supply 162 Nm3/h required at self cleaning GT air filter and 5
Nm3/h for instrument air. The compressor outlet working pressure is from 8 to 10 bar.
- Type................................................................................ RAF40-3 SP
- Working pressure ........................................................... 8 / 10 bar
- Max. working pressure: .................................................. 12 bar
- Nominal flow ................................................................... 180 Nm3/h
- Compressor revolution speed ......................................... 3300 rpm
- Coupling ......................................................................... 5 Belts XPA 1180
- Installed power ............................................................... 30 kW
- Revolution speed ............................................................ 2960 rpm
- Protection class .............................................................. IP55
- Isolation class ................................................................. F
- Temperature class .......................................................... B
- Supply voltage / frequency ............................................. 400 V / 50 Hz
- Heating element ............................................................. yes
- Wiring ............................................................................. Star/Delta start-up
- Working temperature ...................................................... 0°C to +55°C
- Air outlet connection ....................................................... 1”1/2
The 500 litre air tank will store air coming from the GT for self cleaning air filter and
instrument air.
It's designed following PED CE / ASME VIII, hot dip galvanised.
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- One pressure control valve PCV665 to reduce to 7 bar instrument and service air
- One pressure safety valve PSV666 for instrument air 8 bar
- One air outlet check valve NV611
- One air tank outlet isolating valve HV621
- One air outlet isolating valve HV611
An air forced air cooler cool air coming from gas turbine to be used by compressed air network.
This air cooler is designed to decrease temperature for air coming from gas turbines compressors
from 400°C to +5°C above ambient.
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Located downstream air compressor, the water separator is designed to separate water due to
temperature decrease in the air forced cooler.
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Located downstream air cooler, the water separator is designed to separate water due to
temperature decrease in the air forced cooler.
The refrigeration air dryer is located on instrument air line, downstream air tank and is able to dry
185 Nm3/h flow rate necessary for self cleaning air filter and instrument air network.
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- One cyclone pre-filter FLT401 to remove liquid particles. The efficiency is 99.5% for particles
above 1Micron.
- One final oil filter FLT402 to remove oil particles. The efficiency is 99.5% for particles above
0.01Micron.
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The compressed air piping for interconnection are made of galvanized steel, linked with threaded
cast iron galvanized coupling. The air tightness of threads joints is made by means of Teflon tape.
One drain evacuation D1 pipe collect filters, dryers and compressed air tank drains.
1.2.11 - Instrumentation
1.2.12 - Frame
Air compressor, air tank, air dryer, air cooler, air filters and the electrical cubicle are mounted
on a common frame assembled by welding.
The frame is fitted with 4 lifting rings and is equipped with 4 ground connections according to
the GE standard document
A stainless steel roof is mounted for outdoor location to protect the air compressed skid
components against sun, direct rain, dust or sand wind.
An electrical cubicle mounted on the compressed air container collects instrumentation signals
and include the common electrical junction for compressor, air cooler, solenoids and air dryer.
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- Power On HL1
- Compressor CMP301 power supply signal lamp HL2
- Compressor CMP301 fault signal lamp HL3
- Air cooler CLR201 power supply signal lamp HL4
- Air cooler CLR201 fault signal lamp HL5
- Air dryer DRY401 power supply signal lamp HL6
- Air dryer DRY401 fault signal lamp HL7
- Air compressor CMP301 high pressure PSH301 fault HL8
- GT air line TSV252 open HL9
- Air processing unit high temperatureTSH252 fault HL10
- Low pressure PSL661 fault HL11
- Hour counter compressor CMP301 CH1
1.3 – FUNCTIONS
In normal functioning, compressed air is supply by Gas Turbine air compressor bleed for
the self-cleaning air filter, and is available when the GT is running.
Compressed air is supply at 421 °C and 18.6 bar from Gas Turbine compressor outlet. It’s
cooled in air forced air cooler CLR201 down to +5°C above ambient. After passing
through the refrigeration dryer DRY401, compressed air is stored in air tank TK601 for self
cleaning filter and instrument air for the plant. Then compressed air is available for
distribution network.
An automatic Open/Close system for GT line control is installed, composed of a
pneumatic valve TSV252 controlled by a pilot solenoid valve FY252 and pressure control
valve PCV252 (setting: 5 bar)
In case of air cooler fault, temperature will increase at air cooler outlet. Temperature
switch high TSH252 will send high temperature signal to local cubicle (setting high 55°C)
and signal "air processing fault" will be given to Speedtronic. Then local cubicle will de-
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energise solenoid valve FY252 and close the pneumatic valve TSV252. After a few
minutes (depending on timer KA6 setting), air cooler is stopped.
When temperature decreases under temperature switch TSH252 low setting (50°C), air
cooler switch on and, pneumatic valve TSV252 re-open.
In case of compressed air low pressure PSL661 in the tank TK601, the priority is
maintaining instrument air pressure to 7 bar and FSV661 is closing the self cleaning
compressed air flow. When the compressed air pressure is going up to 8 bar, FSV661 will
be re-opened automatically.
If the GT is shutdown, in case of air consumption, pressure will drop under the low setting
of the pressure switch regulation PSLH651. Then compressed air is supplied
automatically from auxiliary air compressor CMP301. After passing through the dryer
DRY401 compressed air is stored in air tank TK601 for self cleaning air filter and
instrument air for the plant.
Then compressed air is available for distribution network.
In case of screw compressor CMP301 fault, a signal "screw compressor fault" is given on
local electrical cubicle, and signal "air processing unit fault" will be given to Speedtronic.
Compressor start and stop is controlled by the low/high pressure switch PSLH651
installed on air tank TK601.
Compressor starts when its pressure switch detects a pressure under 8 bar.
Compressor stops when its pressure switch detects a pressure above 10 bar.
A high pressure switch alarm PSH301 is installed to stop compressor if an isolating valve
is closed between compressor and air tank.
Dryer operation is fully automatic; the unit has been set at the factory to guarantee
a dew point of 3°C (ISO 7183 Part 2) and no calibration is required.
It‘s controlled by the switch SA4 on electrical cubicle
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PSLH651: Pressure switch located on air tank TK601. Its aim is to control screw
compressor CMP301 start and stop according to self cleaning consumption.
Setting low: 8 bar: starting of screw compressor CMP301
Setting high: 10 bar: stop of screw compressor CMP301
PSH301: Pressure switch located on air compressor CMP301. Its aim is to stop screw
compressor in high pressure fault.
Setting low: 11.5 bar: starting of screw compressor CMP301
Setting high: 9.5 bar: stop of screw compressor CMP301
PSL661: Pressure switch located on air tank TK601. Its aim is to control solenoid valve
FY661 to close the pneumatic FSV661 in case of low pressure.
Setting low: 7 bar: Pneumatic valve FSV661 closed (FY661 de-energized)
Setting high: 8 bar: Pneumatic valve FSV661 open (FY661 energized)
PDI401: Differential pressure indicator located on pre filter FLT401 to indicate air filter
clogging
PDI402: Differential pressure indicator located on final filter FLT402 to indicate air filter
clogging
PI652: Pressure indicator located on compressed air tank TK601 to indicate air pressure
for self cleaning air filter
Range: 0-16 bar
TI251: Temperature indicator located upstream air cooler CLR201 to indicate air
temperature coming from turbine gas.
Range: 0-400°C
TI253: Temperature indicator located downstream air cooler CLR201 to indicate air
cooler outlet temperature.
Range: 0-200°C
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TSH252: Temperature switch high located downstream air cooler CLR201 to send high
temperature signal to local cubicle in case of air cooler fault. Then pneumatic
valve TSV252 will be closed.
Setting low: 50°C : Pneumatic valve TSV252 open (FY252 energized)
Setting high: 55°C : Pneumatic valve TSV252 close (FY252 de-energized)
PCV252: Pressure control valve located on air pilot line for pneumatic valve TSV252.
Setting: 5 bar. (max: 8 bar)
PCV661: Pressure control valve located on air pilot line for pneumatic valve FSV661.
Setting: 5 bar. (max: 8 bar)
SA1: Air compressor CMP301 Auto/Off selector located on electrical cubicle CAB001.
SA2: Air cooler CLR201 Auto/Off selector located on electrical cubicle CAB001.
SA3: GT air line valve TSV252 Open/Close selector located on electrical cubicle CAB001.
SA4: Air dryer DRY401 On/Off selector located on electrical cubicle CAB001.
HL3: Compressor CMP301 Fault signal lamp located on electrical cubicle CAB001.
HL4: Air cooler CLR201 On signal lamp located on electrical cubicle CAB001.
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HL5: Air cooler CLR201 Fault signal lamp located on electrical cubicle CAB001.
HL6: Air dryer DRY401 On signal lamp located on electrical cubicle CAB001.
HL7: Air dryer DRY401 fault signal lamp located on electrical cubicle CAB001.
HL8: Compressor CMP301 high pressure PSH301 fault signal lamp located on electrical
cubicle CAB001
HL9: GT air line valve TSV252 Open signal lamp located on electrical cubicle CAB001
HL10: Air processing unit high temperature TSH252 signal lamp located on electrical
cubicle CAB001.
HL11: Low pressure PSL661 fault signal lamp located on electrical cubicle CAB001
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