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    This service bulletin introduces a new Burner Acoustic Monitor (BAM) system called BAM with Active Control for Solar Turbines' SoLoNOx combustion products. The new system eliminates issues with condensation accumulation in the old design by mounting a new dynamic pressure sensor directly to the engine torch. BAM with Active Control provides increased reliability, availability, and protection for engines by continuously monitoring combustor pressure and engaging active pilot control if needed to prevent damage. Retrofit kits are available to upgrade existing equipment and must be installed by qualified Solar field personnel.

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    This service bulletin introduces a new Burner Acoustic Monitor (BAM) system called BAM with Active Control for Solar Turbines' SoLoNOx combustion products. The new system eliminates issues with condensation accumulation in the old design by mounting a new dynamic pressure sensor directly to the engine torch. BAM with Active Control provides increased reliability, availability, and protection for engines by continuously monitoring combustor pressure and engaging active pilot control if needed to prevent damage. Retrofit kits are available to upgrade existing equipment and must be installed by qualified Solar field personnel.

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    BURNER ACOUSTIC MONITOR (BAM 2.0) WITH ACTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM SETUP AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

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    SB3-6-128

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    This service bulletin introduces a new Burner Acoustic Monitor (BAM) system called BAM with Active Control for Solar Turbines' SoLoNOx combustion products. The new system eliminates issues with condensation accumulation in the old design by mounting a new dynamic pressure sensor directly to the engine torch. BAM with Active Control provides increased reliability, availability, and protection for engines by continuously monitoring combustor pressure and engaging active pilot control if needed to prevent damage. Retrofit kits are available to upgrade existing equipment and must be installed by qualified Solar field personnel.

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    This service bulletin introduces a new Burner Acoustic Monitor (BAM) system called BAM with Active Control for Solar Turbines' SoLoNOx combustion products. The new system eliminates issues with condensation accumulation in the old design by mounting a new dynamic pressure sensor directly to the engine torch. BAM with Active Control provides increased reliability, availability, and protection for engines by continuously monitoring combustor pressure and engaging active pilot control if needed to prevent damage. Retrofit kits are available to upgrade existing equipment and must be installed by qualified Solar field personnel.

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    SERVICE BULLETIN

    NOTICE: The Type of Change and Recommended Compliance specified reflects Solar's best judgment regarding the Service
    Bulletin. All questions should be directed to your Solar Field Service Representative. Solar, Saturn, Centaur, Taurus,
    Mercury, Mars, Titan, SoLoNOx, and Turbotronic are trademarks of Solar Turbines Incorporated. Cat and Caterpillar are
    trademarks of Caterpillar Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.

    NUMBER: SB 3.6/128
    ISSUED: February 2018
    REVISED:
    PRODUCT: All Except Mercury 50
    MODEL(S): All with Turbotronic 4 and Later
    SPECIFICS: SoLoNOx

    SUBJECT: BURNER ACOUSTIC MONITOR (BAM 2.0) WITH ACTIVE CONTROL


    SYSTEM SETUP AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES

    Type of Change: Product Improvement

    Recommended
    Compliance: Information

    PURPOSE:

    The Burner Acoustic Monitor (BAM) system was developed for SoLoNOxTM combustion applications to
    continuously monitor combustor dynamic pressure. As a protective device, BAM immediately indicates the
    presence of a condition that could lead to turbine damage if unresolved. A new simplified version is being
    introduced that installs directly to the engine torch. The new system eliminates the semi-infinite coil, which
    can occasionally accumulate condensation. As a complete solution, the system will be known as BAM with
    Active Control. There are numerous benefits to BAM with Active Control including reduced field
    interventions to address the semi-infinite coil as well as prevention of engine failure by employing a reliable
    active pilot control routine. The result is increased availability and reliability of your Solar Turbines package.

    SERVICE BULLETIN
    NUMBER: 3.6/128 Caterpillar: Confidential Green Page 1 of 3
    Figure 1. BAM Medium Temperature Torch-Mounted Sensor

    1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION:


    High combustor pressure oscillations can cause significant damage and incidents have been drastically
    reduced since the introduction of BAM in 2007. Due to an occasionally unreliable signal resulting from the
    accumulation of condensation in the semi-infinite coil, BAM alarms are sometimes ignored, allowing high
    amplitudes to continue over a long period of time. The BAM with Active Control development program
    improved system reliability by eliminating the semi-infinite coil. This was accomplished by employing a new
    medium temperature sensor that mounts directly to the torch housing.

    Combustor dynamic pressure is measured in the test cell as part of the engine acceptance procedure to
    ensure the engine is tuned for stable operation. Under normal circumstances, Solar’s combustion systems
    will not engage the active pilot control logic. However, the control routine is always vigilant in case
    something unbalances the system (e.g., low ambient temperature, a change in fuel composition, reduction
    in fuel cleanliness, etc.). In such cases, BAM with Active Control will step-in to prevent possible engine
    damage while allowing the unit to continue running. When BAM with Active Control is engaged, emissions
    could be temporarily elevated in order to protect the equipment. Events should be uncommon and
    minimally invasive when they do occur. However, in rare cases, an event could be significant and persist
    with BAM with Active Control engaged. System status will be tracked and annunciated on the HMI. Solar’s
    local field office should be notified if a unit is experiencing repeated events, or to ensure that the turbine
    and control system are set-up properly

    BAM with Active Control is the new production standard system for all SoLoNOx products except Mercury
    50. BAM with Active Control can also be applied to fielded products via Solar Customer Services Upgrade.

    2.0 BAM COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    BAM with Active Control consists of a new dynamic pressure sensor, signal conditioner, armored cable,
    installation kit and active pilot control software.

    SERVICE BULLETIN
    NUMBER: 3.6/128 Caterpillar: Confidential Green Page 2 of 3
    Hardware Requirements:
    • A second port has been added to the torch for mounting of the new dynamic pressure sensor. A
    new torch may be required when upgrading to BAM 2.0 if the existing torch does not have the second
    port.

    Control System Requirements:


    • TurbotronicTM 4 and later.

    3.0 AVAILABILITY

    For new equipment, BAM with Active Control for SoLoNOx combustion engines is standard starting from
    February 2017 bookings. For Customer Services, the BAM with Active Control retrofit kit is available for
    bookings on TurbotronicTM 4 and later equipped packages as of November 2017. Contact your local Solar
    field office for more information.

    ACTION REQUIRED:

    A series of BAM system retrofit kits have been developed making it possible to upgrade existing equipment.
    The BAM system upgrade must be installed by qualified Solar field personnel to ensure proper operation
    and performance of the system. Via Solar upgrade project, mechanical and electrical drawings are provided
    with each kit. Required control system modifications, testing and adjustment must be performed by Solar
    personnel.

    BAM System Retrofit Kit Ordering and Installation

    1. Contact your local district service office to determine the appropriate kit part number based on the
    certification requirement, torch type, and turbine model.
    a. Reference your package serial number, engine rating, torch part number, and this service
    bulletin number.
    b. Availability and pricing will be advised at the time of the order.

    NOTE

    Additional wire/cable/junctions are needed for off-skid control system applications.


    Complicated installations may require additional engineering; Contact your local Solar
    District Office for assistance.

    2. Order the BAM with Active Control retrofit kit through your local Solar district office. It is highly
    recommended that kits are ordered and installed as part of a Solar Customer Services Upgrade
    Project.

    3. Contact your local district service office to coordinate installation of the BAM with Active Control
    retrofit kit.

    SERVICE BULLETIN
    NUMBER: 3.6/128 Caterpillar: Confidential Green Page 3 of 3

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