11 Lubrication System
11 Lubrication System
rotating shafts from the bearing shells and thus circulation and the ingress of ambient air into the system
minimizes friction when the respective fan is not running. Pressure
− to remove heat and solid particles from the bearing transducer MBV50CP101 monitors the vacuum in the lube
area oil tank. Pressure gauge MBV50CP501 displays this
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Description of Auxiliary Systems Lube and Jacking Oil System
Lube Oil Cooler The auxiliary oil pump and emergency oil pump are
started concurrently and without delay if lube oil pump
Cooler MBV23AC is located in the lube oil supply line. pressure declines below the setting of pressure transducer
The control valve MBV24AA151 is used to control lube oil MBV26CP102 (for example, 1.5bar), or if the lube oil
temperature by adjusting the fraction of lube oil which is fed supply pressure measured downstream of the connection
through the cooler bypass line. The position of the of the discharge line from the emergency oil pump to the
temperature control valve is regulated by oil temperature in lube oil supply line by pressure transducer MBV26CP101
the supply line behind the cooler. Adjustable orifices dips below limit P.SCHMOEL.01 (for example, 1.5bar). It is
MBV22AA281 in the cooler bypass line and MBV24AA281 necessary to shut off the emergency lube oil pump
downstream of the point where the bypass line joins the manually once it has been ascertained that the auxiliary
main supply line permit adjustment and precise control of pump has reached its nominal pumping parameters.
the mass flow of lube oil supplied to the bearings.
The emergency oil pump is started immediately if lube
oil pressure declines below the setting of pressure
Lube Oil Filters transducer MBV26CP103 (for example, 1.0bar) or
MBV26CP003 (for example, 1.0bar).
Behind the lube oil cooler the cooled lube oil is fed
through filter MBV25AT001 or MBV25AT002. Pressure Gas turbine trip is triggered if at least two of the
drop across the filter is monitored by differential pressure following three signals are issued:
switch MBV25CP001. If the pressure drop exceeds the − Lube oil pressure declines below the setting of pressure
setpoint of the differential pressure switch pretrip alarm switch MBV26CP102 (for example, 1.5bar),
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“Lube oil filter fouled” will be set off. In this case the clean − Bearing oil supply pressure, measured by pressure
standby filter must be filled with oil by opening valve transducer MBV26CP101, declines below limit
MBV25AA252. Then the flow must be switched over to the P.SCHMOEL.01 (for example, 1.5bar) for longer than
clean filter by actuating the valve MBV25AA251 and the K.SCHMOEL.05 (for example 3s),
fouled filter element has to be replaced. Shutoff valves
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MBV26CP501 permits checking of the bearing oil supply method of measuring bearing temperature has the
pressure locally. advantage of rapidly detecting excessive thermal stresses
on the bearings.
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Description of Auxiliary Systems Lube and Jacking Oil System
The thermocouples MBV90CT101, 102, 104 and 105 MBV21BP004 and MBV30BP006. Pressure relief valves
are installed in the return lines for additional lube oil MBV30AA191 and MBV30AA192 protect the system from
temperature monitoring . A prewarning signal “temperature being damaged by too high pressure of the jacking oil
HIGH” is triggered if the max. admissible temperature is pumps caused by a system failure (e.g.,pressure control
exceeded. The lube oil temperature is displayed by the valve fault or clogged filter).
thermometers MBV90CT501, 502, 504 and 505. The suction pressure of the jacking oil pumps can be
measured using pressure transducers MBV30CP103 and
Lube Oil Heating during Standstills MBV30CP104.
Any dirt in the oil is removed by jacking oil filter
The lube oil temperature is measured in the tank by
MBV30AT001 or MBV30AT002. Pressure switch
dual-element resistance thermometer MBV10CT101 and
MBV30CP001 monitors the differential pressure across
displayed locally by the instrument MBV10CT501. The lube
these filters. If the pressure drop exceeds the setpoint of
oil is heated by switching on the main and auxiliary oil
the differential pressure switch, the pretrip alarm “jacking
pumps when the temperature in the oil tank drops below
oil filter fouled” is annunciated. In this case, the flow must
temperature T.SCHMOEL.02 (e.g., 15 °C). These pumps
be switched over to the clean filter by actuating valve
are shut down when the temperature exceeds
MBV30AA251 and the fouled filter element has to be
T.SCHMOEL.03 (e.g., 20°C). Circulation transmits the
replaced. Pressure transducers MBV30CP101 and
thermal losses of the pumps to the oil, thus not only
MBV30CP102 monitor the function of the two jacking oil
heating the oil in the tank, but also the lines and bearing
pumps and the pressure is displayed locally on pressure
housings. This means of heating lube oil is advantageous
gauge MBV30CP502. The redundant jacking oil pump
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as it:
immediately starts if the jacking oil pressure declines below
− does not require any additional heating and monitoring the settings of pressure transducers MBV30CP101 or
equipment, MBV30CP102 (e.g., 100bar). Pressure control valve
− offers a certain redundancy in that two oil pumps are in MBV31AA151 is located in the jacking oil control block.
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operation, This valve reduces jacking oil pressure to the level required
− ensures uniform warming of the lube oil and the items for operation. The jacking oil control block also has
through which it flows. connections for distributing jacking oil to the gas turbine,
gas turbine compressor and generator bearings. Adjustable
flow restrictors MBV31AA281-282 can be used to regulate
A pretrip alarm is issued if the oil temperature drops below the flow of oil fed to the respective bearings. Swing check
T.SCHMOEL.01 (e.g. 10°C). If the oil temperature drops valves MBV31AA201-202 prevent lube oil from draining out
below the setting T.SCHMOEL.01 at both sensors of of the jacking oil pockets in the bearing shells when the
jacking oil pump is shut down, thereby preventing a decline
temperature transducer MBV10CT101, startup of the gas
in the hydrodynamic journal pressure. The adjusted jacking
turbine is prevented.
oil pressures of the bearings are indicated locally on
pressure gauges MBV31CP501 -502.
Jacking Oil System The jacking oil pump is automatically started up when
turbine speed declines below S.TURB.12 (for example,
At low turbine speeds, lube oil alone does not form an 500rpm) and shut down when speed exceeds S.TURB.12.
adequate hydrodynamic lubricating film. To prevent mixed
lubrication, jacking oil at high pressure (approx.140bar) is
pumped into pockets of the bearing shells below the shaft Shaft Turning Gear
journals. The shaft is lifted and floats hydrostatically on the
After the turbine-generator has been shut down, the
oil film. Jacking oil pump MBV30AP001 and redundant
line of shafting (gas turbine and generator) is turned at low
pump MBV30AP002 are vane pumps driven by three-
speed (for example, 120rpm) in turning gear mode. The
phase electric motors. Swing check valves MBV30AA201
flow of air through the machine induced by blading
and MBV30AA202 are located below the oil level to avoid
uniformly cools the gas turbine. Distortion of the rotor and
that air is being sucked through the suction nozzles. In
casing (arching: caused by passive cooling without
addition to this, the suction pipes are filled from the lube oil
sufficient air flow through the machine, involves more rapid
supply line via shut-off valves MBV21AA404 and
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Description of Auxiliary Systems Lube and Jacking Oil System
The gas turbine remains in turning gear operation until to engage and disengage should be performed quickly and
a defined time has elapsed (K.TURN.01 + K.TURN.04, for as smoothly as possible (meshing time of 1s, for example).
example 24 hours) allowing the machine to sufficiently cool If the solenoid valves of the swivel arm actuator are
down. This operation is also known as cool down turning. deenergized or if the jacking oil pressure declines, the
The turning gear is shut down after conclusion of cool- swivel arm is returned to its disengaged position by spring
down turning. When the shaft has come to a standstill force.
(speed lower than S.TURB.02 (for example 6rpm) for The hydraulic motor is supplied with jacking oil via
longer than K.SCHMOEL.08 (for example 6sec), the solenoid-type shutoff valve MBV35AA003 and flow control
jacking oil pump and the lube oil pump are shut down. valve MBV35AA101. The speed of the hydraulic motor is
The shaft is turned briefly at intervals of K.TURN.02 (for varied between standstill (speed 0rps) and turning speed
example every 6 hours) during extended outages to by adjusting the lift of flow control valve MBV35AA101.
confirm that it still turns freely. Turning speed is not Two mechanical stops are used to set turning speed.
reached at such times. This operation is known as interval During the transition from power operation to cool down
turning. turning, the pinion gear on the swivel arm is generally
The gas turbine is started either from a standstill or with engaged when turning speed is reached during coast
the shaft coasting down. If running, the turning gear is shut down, connecting the shaft of the hydraulic motor with that
down prior to starting the gas turbine. of the turbine-generator via the gear mechanism.
Turning speed is selected so as to ensure sufficient air Solenoid valves MBV35AA101-Y01 and MBV35AA101-
throughput for proper cooling of the casing and to prevent Y02 are used to control the speed of the hydraulic motor
(greater oil flow = higher speed and vice versa).
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blade clattering.
For mechanical design reasons the turbine blades are The turning gear can be engaged while the turbine-
seated loosely in the rotor disk slots at room temperature. generator shaft is at rest or coasting down. When the
At very low shaft speeds the blade roots shift slightly in turbine generator shaft is at rest, the swivel arm is pivoted
their slots and clatter audibly. Above a certain speed inward to engage the pinion gear on its free end with the
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centrifugal force holds the blade roots firmly in place. gear ring on the turbine generator shaft; this is performed
with the hydraulic motor shut down (solenoid-type shutoff
The shaft turning gear is located in the compressor
valve MBV35AA003 is closed). The solenoid-type shutoff
bearing region. It comprises a hydraulic motor
valve is then opened and the actuator of the flow control
MBK22AE001 connected to a drive pinion. The drive pinion
valve is gradually set to the lift required for turning speed
is permanently meshed with a second pinion mounted on
using a time function. This begins turning gear operation.
the free end of the swivel arm. Hydraulic cylinder actuator
MBK21AU001 pivots the swivel arm inward to mesh the If turbine-generator speed drops below engaging or
pinion at its free end with a gear ring mounted on the turning speed during coast down without engaging having
intermediate shaft connecting the gas turbine and occurred (e.g., failed start), solenoid valves MBV35AA101-
generator. Spring force returns the swivel arm to its Y01 and MBV35AA101-Y02 can be used to match the
disengaged position. The speed of the hydraulic motor is engaging speed of the hydraulic motor to that of the shaft.
measured by speed sensors MBK22CS101 and When the GT shaft speed equals (is synchronous with) that
MBK22CS102. The speed of the hydraulic motor is of the hydraulic motor, the solenoid valves of the swivel
matched to that of the GT shaft after allowing for the gear arm actuator are energized and the swivel arm is moved
ratio of the drive pinion and gear ring. inward to its engaged position. With the swivel arm in its
engaged position the flow control valve actuator is then
Jacking oil is supplied to the hydraulic motor and the
gradually set to the lift required for turning speed. This
swivel arm actuator. During operation of the gas turbine
begins turning gear operation.
with the jacking oil pump shut down, the hydraulic motor is
supplied with lube oil via swing check valve MBV35AA201 Turning gear operation is terminated by closing the
to prevent damage that is typical of equipment standstills. solenoid valves of the swivel arm actuator and the
solenoid-type shutoff valve. This causes the swivel arm to
When solenoid valves MBV35AA001 and
return to its disengaged position and the hydraulic motor
MBV35AA002 of the swivel arm actuator are energized,
coasts to a stop.
pressurized oil is supplied to hydraulic cylinder
MBK21AU001 and the swivel arm pivots inward, meshing
the pinion at its free end with the gear ring. Swivel arm
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M a in
L u b e o il p u m p
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L u b e o il to b e a r in g s
L u b e o il to b e a r in g s
L u b e O il T a n k a n d C o m p o n e n ts
I P o w e r G e n e r a tio n
H y d r o m e c a n ic fo r c e
F lo w fo r c e a n d d ir e c tio n
H ig h p re s s u re
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M B V 2 1 C P 0 0 1 G T tr ip p e d
(d o w n s tre a m L O P u m p s )
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P re s s u re L O H e a d e r P r e s s u r e > m in
a t L O H e a d e r
S e tp o in t o f
M B V 2 6 C P 1 0 1 ( b in a r y b r a n c h )
a n d M B V 2 6 C P 0 0 2
S e tp o in t o f
M B V 2 6 C P 0 0 3
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tim e
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S ta r t tu r n in g g e a r o p e r a tio n
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in p a r a lle l: E L O P O N b y E C O r e la is v ia
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