Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 39 views

    Gek 110916

    Uploaded by

    Zaki noui

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Gek 110916

    Uploaded by

    Zaki noui
    39 views4 pages

    Original Title

    GEK 110916

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    39 views4 pages

    Gek 110916

    Uploaded by

    Zaki noui

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 4

    GEK 110916

    February 2004

    GE Energy

    Flame Detection and Protection System with Silicon Carbide


    Detector Circuit

    These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for
    every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should
    further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for
    the purchaser’s purposes the matter should be referred to the GE Company.
    © 2004 General Electric Company
    Flame Detection and Protection System with Silicon Carbide
    GEK 110916 Detector Circuit

    I. GENERAL

    The SPEEDTRONIC™ flame detectors perform two functions, one during the starting sequence and the
    other in the protective system. During a normal startup the flame detectors indicate when a flame has been
    established in the combustion chamber, and allow the startup sequence to continue. Should the flame de-
    tectors indicate a loss-of-flame condition while the gas turbine is running, fuel is immediately shut off.
    This avoids the possible accumulation of an explosive mixture in the turbine and any exhaust heat recovery
    equipment which may be installed. The flame detector system, used with the SPEEDTRONIC™ system,
    detects flame by sensing ultraviolet radiation (UV). Such radiation results from the combustion of hydro-
    carbon fuels, and is more reliably detected than visible light, which varies in color and intensity.

    The number of flame detectors used on a gas turbine will vary depending on the type of machine, the type of
    combustion system and, in some cases, the type of fuel. The Dry Low NOx I (DLN-1) combustion system
    requires 8 flame detectors to enable separate flame detection for the primary and the secondary burning
    zones. The DLN-2 combustion system, as well as most other machines will have 4 flame detectors. Some
    retrofits and all aircraft derivative machines will have 2 flame detectors.

    Figure 1 is a block diagram of the Silicon Carbide (SiC) Flame Sensor. The sensor has a sapphire window
    that is transparent to UV light and can withstand the compressor discharge temperature and pressure. It has
    a lens inside that focuses the light on a silicon carbide photodiode in a hermetic package. The photodiode
    is wired to a special mosfet input amplifier. The amplifier has a high initial gain, which automatically shifts
    to a lower gain in order to accommodate a wide range of input light level without saturating. The sensor
    regulates the supply current in proportion to the amount of UV light present, providing a 4-20 mA signal
    to the SPEEDTRONIC™ controller. Both power and signal are transmitted on the same two wires. The
    sensor is powered by 24 VDC from the SPEEDTRONIC™ controller. The whole transducer is sealed and
    filled with dry argon.

    The flame detector system is similar to other protective systems, in that it is self-monitoring. For example,
    when the gas turbine is shut down all channels must indicate “NO FLAME”. If this condition is not met, the
    condition is annunciated as a “FLAME DETECTOR TROUBLE” alarm, and the turbine cannot be started.

    When only 2 flame detectors are used per machine, flame is presumed present if any one sensor indicates
    flame. When 4 flame sensors are used, the presence of flame is presumed if at least 2 sensors indicate
    flame. With DLN-1 combustion systems there are 4 flame detectors in the primary section and 4 in the
    secondary section. Flame is presumed present in a section if any two sensors in a section indicate flame.

    2
    Flame Detection and Protection System with Silicon Carbide
    Detector Circuit GEK 110916
    Figure 1. Sic Flame Sensor
    3
    GE Energy
    General Electric Company
    www.gepower.com

    You might also like