HRSG PDF
HRSG PDF
HRSG PDF
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REV DATE DESCRIPTION CHKD. CERT. APPD.
Project Title
CONVERSION OF QURAYYAH OPEN CYCLE POWER
PLANT TO COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT
PROJECT C
Client
Consultant
Contractor
Document Title
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION OR FOR ORDERING
MATERIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED AND DATED DOC. NO. REV. NO.
1-0923053.01
JOB NO. PROJECT SUBDIVISION DOCUMENT TYPE CODE DOCUMENT NUMBER REV. NO.
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This technical document provides the necessary instruction for the operation and
maintenance of the Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), installed in the
Qurayyah Add-on Combined Cycle Power Plant 30 & 40, Saudi Arabia.
1.2 Introduction
9 The triple pressure heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) with reheater based on
the natural circulation principle is located downstream of combustion gas turbine
for use in a combined cycle power plant which is installed in the Qurayyah Add-
on Combined Cycle Power Plant 30 & 40, Saudi Arabia.
9 The Qurayyah plant consists of five (5) blocks and each block consists of three(3)
gas turbine generator units(GT Model GE 7FA), three(3) unfired HRSGs utilizing
the exhaust heat of the gas turbine and one(1) steam turbine generator unit (STG).
9 The gas turbines and associated components have been installed as part of
previous Qurayyah open cycle project. Exhaust gas diverter dampers is provided
and able to divert flow to either the bypass stack for open cycle operation, or to the
HRSG for combined cycle operation.
9 Each HRSG operates independently with its own gas turbine and produced steam
to be fed into a common steam header to drive the steam turbine.
9 The HRSG is unfired, reheat, three (3) pressure levels of high pressure (HP),
intermediate pressure (IP) and low pressure (LP), natural circulation and vertical
gas flow design. The low pressure drum is provided with feedwater storage
function. The integrated deaerator is mounted on the LP drum.
HP Feedwater System
The HP feedwater line is equipped with a check valve to prevent back-streaming from the
HRSG into the feed water pumps. The line can be isolated by a motorized stop valve.
The HP feedwater control valve station is located downstream of the HP economizer to prevent
steaming of feedwater in the economizer. A relief valve is installed downstream of economizer to
prevent overpressure in the economizer if the HP feedwater control valve is closed and HRSG
in operation.
From the HP feedwater line, the spray water line to the HP desuperheating spray system branch
off. The HP desuperheating spray system delivers water into the HP interstage desuperheater
located between HP superheater heating surfaces. It can limit the HP steam temperature within
the design value during part load or normal operation at high ambient temperature. The Max.
spray flow is approximately 8% of the steam flow.
HP Steam Generation
The high pressure system is located downstream the exhaust gas inlet of the HRSG. The
heating surfaces are fabricated mainly from finned tubes. The high pressure system is
subdivided into the following sections, listed in the order in which exhaust gas flows through
them;
z HP Superheater 3/2/1
z HP Evaporator
z HP Economizer 2/1
The HP economizer recovers the remaining heat contained in the exhaust gas at the HP
evaporator outlet. The HP evaporator generates steam through a natural circulation loop from
and to the HP drum. The HP superheater heats the saturated steam from HP drum temperature
to superheated steam.
The HP superheater and the HP economizer are cross counter flow heat exchangers and the
HP evaporator flow is cross to the exhaust gas flow. The HRSG is of vertical design.
The feedwater is fed by the HP/IP feedwater pumps from the LP drum to the HP economizers,
where it is heated up to economizer outlet temperature and then delivered to the HP drum.
Water is fed from the HP drum through downcomers to the inlet header of the HP evaporator.
Water partly evaporates in the HP evaporator and the water/steam mixture is fed via natural
convection in the tube risers from the outlet header back to the HP drum. The connection piping
between the outlet header and drum is distributed uniformly over the length of the drum.
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The HP drum capacity is selected to ensure safe and stable operation under all normal
operating conditions. The HP drum is installed outside of the casing thus is not heated by
exhaust gas. The separation of water and steam is achieved by means of water/steam
separation system (Two stage separation system, baffle assisted separator as a primary and
chevron type of dryer as a secondary separator), which restricts carryover of water to the
superheater within the limits.
Two safety valves are installed on the HP drum to protect the system against over pressure. The
vent piping from the drum safety valves is routed into the silencer to limit noise level. Sampling
connections are provided in the system for sampling of HP drum water (taken off from the
continuous blowdown line) and saturated steam (taken off from the saturated steam piping) from
the HP drum during operation. Connection for chemical dosing is installed at the HP drum.
The intermittent blowdown line from the HP drum to the HRSG blowdown system is equipped
with a motorized valve.
The continuous blowdown line from the HP drum to the HRSG blowdown system is equipped
with a motorized stop valve and a manual blowdown valve.
Saturated steam flows from the HP drum through connecting piping to the HP superheater. The
HP superheater is divided into three parts. A desuperheater is located between the HP
superheater2 &3 heating surfaces to maintain the HP steam temperature within the design
value during part load operation at high ambient temperature. (For the detail of set point, refer to
the item no.8 in Clause 5.)
HP Main steam Piping system
The HP main steam piping system receives HP steam from the HRSG and transfers it to the HP
steam header.
Drain station is provided in the system to allow system drainage and warm-up particularly during
start-up. A motorized start up venting system is provided in the piping to remove the non-
condensable gas like an air during start-up.
A safety valve is installed to protect the system against over pressure. In addition, electrically
assisted relief valve (ERV) is provided in the HP main steam piping. The vent piping from the
steam line safety valve, ERV and start up vent valve is routed into the silencer to limit noise
level. Sampling connection is provided in the system for HP steam sampling during operation.
The HP steam line is equipped with a check valve to prevent back-streaming from another
HRSG. The line equipped with motorized main and small stop valve, which is used to isolate or
connect to the common steam header.
IP Feedwater System
The IP feedwater line is equipped with a check valve to prevent back-streaming from the HRSG
into the feed water pumps. The line can be isolated by a motorized stop valve.
The IP feedwater control valve station is located downstream of the IP economizer to prevent
steaming of feedwater in the economizer. A relief valve is installed downstream of IP economizer
to prevent overpressure in the economizer if the IP feedwater control valve is closed and HRSG
in operation.
From the IP feedwater line, the spray water line to the RH desuperheating spray system branch
off. The RH desuperheating spray system delivers water into the RH interstage desuperheater
located between Reheater heating surfaces. It can limit the hot reheat steam temperature within
the design value during part load or normal operation at high ambient temperature. The Max.
spray flow is approximately 5% of the steam flow.
IP Steam Generation
The intermediate pressure system is located downstream the exhaust gas inlet of the HRSG
behind the HP part. The heating surfaces are fabricated mainly from finned tubes. The
intermediate pressure system is subdivided into the following sections, listed in the order in
which exhaust gas flows through them;
z IP Superheater
z IP Evaporator
z IP Economizer
The IP economizer recovers the remaining heat contained in the exhaust gas at the IP
evaporator outlet. The IP evaporator generates steam through a natural circulation loop from
and to the IP drum. The IP superheater heats the saturated steam from IP drum temperature to
superheated steam.
The IP superheater and the IP economizer are cross counter flow heat exchangers and the IP
evaporator flow is cross to the exhaust gas flow. The HRSG is of vertical design.
The feedwater is fed by the HP/IP feedwater pumps from the LP drum to the IP economizers,
where it is heated up to economizer outlet temperature and then delivered to the IP drum.
Water is fed from the IP drum through downcomers to the inlet header of the IP evaporator.
Water partly evaporates in the IP evaporator and the water/steam mixture is fed via natural
convection in the tube risers from the outlet header back to the IP drum. The connection piping
between the outlet header and drum is distributed uniformly over the length of the drum.
The IP drum has the following functions:
z ensure good mixing of feedwater and IP Drum water
z reserve a water required for the circulation system
z allow water expansion during start-up
z ensure a thorough water and steam separation
z Deliver saturated steam of specified purity (<0.1% carry over)
The IP drum capacity is selected to ensure safe and stable operation under all normal operating
conditions. The IP drum is installed outside of the casing thus is not heated by exhaust gas. The
separation of water and steam is achieved by means of water/steam separation system (Two
stage separation system, baffle assisted separator as a primary and chevron type of dryer as a
secondary separator), which restricts carryover of water to the superheater within the limits.
Two safety valves are installed on the IP drum to protect the system against over pressure. The
vent piping from the drum safety valves is routed into the silencer to limit noise level. Sampling
connections are provided in the system for sampling of IP drum water (taken off from the
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continuous blowdown line) and saturated steam (taken off from the saturated steam piping) from
the IP drum during operation. Connection for chemical dosing is installed at the IP drum.
The intermittent blowdown line from the IP drum to the HRSG blowdown system is equipped
with a motorized valve.
The continuous blowdown line from the IP drum to the HRSG blowdown system is equipped
with a motorized stop valve and a manual blowdown valve.
Saturated steam flows from the IP drum through connecting piping to the IP superheater.
Drain station is provided in the system to allow system drainage and warm-up particularly during
start-up. A motorized vent valve is provided in the piping to remove the non-condensable gas
like an air during initial start-up.
A safety valve is installed to protect the system against over pressure. The vent piping from the
steam line safety valve and start up vent valve is routed into the silencer to limit noise level.
Sampling connection is provided in the system for IP steam sampling during operation.
A pressure control valve is installed in the IP steam piping and used to control the IP system
pressure within allowable range during start up and shut down period. The IP steam piping can
be isolated by motorized stop valve. A check valve is provided to prevent back streaming from
the cold reheat piping system.
Reheater system
The reheater, which is divided into two parts, is located in high temperature gas zone. During
normal plant operation the exhaust steam from the HP turbine section is routed via the reheater
of the HRSG to the IP turbine inlet. Before entering the reheat section the HP turbine exhaust
steam is mixed with superheated IP steam coming from the IP superheater.
The line from the HP-steam bypass is routed to the cold reheat line during bypass operation.
Reheater desuperheating spray system deliver water into the reheater desuperehater located
between the divided reheater heating surfaces. It limits the steam temperature to the allowable
range during part load operation at high ambient temperatures. (For the detail of set point, refer
to the item no.12 in Clause 5.)
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Two safety valves are installed upstream and one safety valve downstream of the reheater to
protect the system against overpressure. A sampling connection is provided in the downstream
of the reheater system for steam sampling during operation.
Drain station is provided in the system to allow system drainage and warm-up particularly during
start-up. A motorized stop valve and pneumatic control valve in series is provided in start up
venting system in the Hot reheat piping to control the steam pressure during start-up. The vent
piping from the steam line safety valve and start up vent valve is routed into the separate
silencer to limit noise level.
The low pressure steam generation system generates LP steam of specific quality, which means
of correct pressure and temperature, from the thermal energy contained in the GT exhaust gas.
The steam is produced in the HRSG, supplied to heat the condensate in the deaerator system
and fed to the LP steam system. Condensate through the condensate preheater is fed to the
deaerator where it is heated and deaerated with steam from the LP evaporator. The deaerator is
integrated at the top of the LP drum for the deaeration of condensate.
Condensate System
The condensate line is equipped with a check valve to prevent back-streaming from the HRSG
into the condensate extraction pump. The line can be isolated by a motorized stop valve.
The LP drum level control valve is located downstream of the condensate preheater to prevent
steaming of condensate in the condensater preheater. A relief valve is installed downstream of
condensate preheater to prevent overpressure in the condensate preheater if the LP drum level
control valve is closed and HRSG in operation.
LP Steam Generation
The low pressure system is located downstream the exhaust gas inlet of the HRSG behind the
IP part. The heating surfaces are fabricated mainly from finned tubes. The low pressure system
is subdivided into the following sections, listed in the order in which exhaust gas flows through
them;
z LP Superheater
z LP Evaporator
z Condensate preheater
The condensate preheater recovers the remaining heat contained in the exhaust gas at the LP
evaporator outlet. The LP evaporator generates steam through a natural circulation loop from
and to the LP drum. The LP superheater heats the saturated steam from the LP drum
temperature to superheated steam.
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The LP superheater and the condensate preheater are cross counter flow heat exchangers and
the LP evaporator flow is cross to the exhaust gas flow. The HRSG is of vertical design.
The condensate is fed by the condensate extraction pumps to the condensate preheater, where
it is heated up to condensate preheater outlet temperature and then delivered to the deaerator.
The condensate preheater system is equipped with recirculation system which is used to control
the condensate preheater inlet temperature. The condensate preheater recirculation pump
recirculates water from the outlet of the condensate preheater to the inlet of the condensate
preheater. The temperature control valve, which is located in the recirculation pump discharge
line, controls the recirculation flow to maintain the condensate preheater inlet temperature.
To prevent less flow operation, below minimum flow of the recirculation pump, the recirculation
system control must limit the closure of the temperature control valve when the recirculation
pump flow approaches actual min. flow.
The condensate preheater system is also equipped with a condensate bypass system. The
three-way valve sends condensate water flow to the condensate preheater and/or bypass
around the condensate preheater.
The three-way valve can be positioned to ;
1. direct all condensate flow to the condensate preheater,
2. direct all condensate flow through the condensate preheater bypass,
3. direct any portion of the flow to either the preheater or the bypass around the condensate
preheater.
When the recirculation pumps are all failure, the three-way valve is positioned in the fully-closed
position, resulting in all the condensate flow bypassing the condensate preheater so that the
HRSG can be continuously operation without shut down.
The three-way valve is positioned to route a portion of the condensate flow to the condensate
preheater bypass as required to hold a minimum subcooling before entering the deaerator to
ensure an optimum deaeration process.
At the top of the LP drum, a direct contact spray-tray-type deaerator vessel is provided. A spring
loaded spray nozzle is provided for guaranteed operation of deaerating. All condensate through
the condensate preheater is fed to the deaerator where it is deaerated and heated by the
saturated steam from the LP drum and the resulting air is expelled through the vent line to
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atmosphere. The deaerated condensate falls down through the deaerator downcomer and
collected in the LP drum.
Water is fed from the LP drum through downcomers to the inlet header of the LP evaporator.
Water partly evaporates in the LP evaporator and the water/steam mixture is fed via natural
convection in the tube risers from the outlet header back to the LP drum. The connection piping
between the outlet header and LP drum is distributed uniformly over the length of the LP drum.
The LP drum capacity is selected to ensure safe and stable operation under all normal
operating conditions. The LP drum is installed outside of the casing thus is not heated by
exhaust gas. The separation of water and steam is achieved by means of water/steam
separation system (Two stage separation system, baffle assisted separator as a primary and
chevron type of dryer as a secondary separator, which restricts carryover of water to the
superheater within the limits.
The steam for the heating of the deaerator/LP drum is supplied by various sources. The main
source of steam is the LP evaporator.
Additionally, the pegging steam is supplied from the IP superheater outlet steam line. This
pegging steam operation is required when the LP drum pressure cannot be maintained above
floor pressure or drops quickly.
Two safety valves are installed on the LP drum to protect the system against over pressure. The
vent piping from the drum safety valves is routed into the silencer to limit noise level. Sampling
connections are provided in the system for sampling of LP drum water (taken off from the BFP
suction line) and saturated steam (taken off from the saturated steam piping) from the LP drum
during operation.
The suction line is provided from the LP drum to provide feedwater into the feedwater pumps.
Connections for the min. recirculation and leak off lines from the feedwater pumps are provided
on the LP drum.
The intermittent blowdown line from the LP drum to the HRSG blowdown system is equipped
with a motorized valve.
Saturated steam flows from the LP drum through connecting piping to the LP superheater.
Drain station is provided in the system to allow system drainage and warm-up particularly during
start-up.
A safety valve is installed to protect the system against over pressure. A motorized stop valve
and pneumatic control valve in series is provided in start up venting system in the LP steam
piping to control the steam pressure during start-up. The vent piping from the steam line safety
valve and start up vent valve is routed into the separate silencer to limit noise level.
Sampling connection is provided in the system for LP steam sampling during operation.
The LP steam line is equipped with a check valve to prevent back-streaming from another
HRSG. The line equipped with motorized main and small stop valve, which is used to isolate or
connect to the common steam header.
The gas turbine exhaust gas flows through the HRSG exhaust gas inlet ducting and the HRSG
before being routed to atmosphere via the HRSG exhaust gas stack. The HRSG heating
surfaces are divided into the following sections in the direction of the exhaust flow;
z HP superheater 3
z Reheater 2
z HP superheater 2
z Rehater 1
z HP superheater 1
z HP evaporator
z IP superheater
z HP economizer 2
z IP evaporator
z LP superheater
z HP economizer 1 / IP economizer
z LP evaporator
z Condensate preheater
The heating surface mainly consist of horizontal finned tubes joined together to form heating
surface packages. The tube banks are suspended in the HRSG frame and walls. The HRSG is
of vertical design.
The cooled exhaust gas, after it leaves the last heating surface (Condensate Preheater), flows
through the HRSG exhaust gas stack.
A stack damper is provided to reserve a heat in the HRSG casing during shut down period.
A stack silencer is provided to limit noise within allowable value.
The blowdown system is designed to collect the process water from drains, continuous and
intermittent blowdown. The main purpose of the blowdown system is to receive the discharge of
blowdown water in order to control boiler water quality and decrease drum levels. The
continuous blowdown is used to control the water quality. The purpose of the intermittent
blowdown is lowering drum water levels.
The blowdown tank is vertical, cylindrical tank in which drain headers enter tank tangentially
above water level. The tank water level is maintained by an internal loop seal of overflow line.
A drain line is supplied at the bottom of tank to allow complete drain. A silencer is supplied at
exhaust vent line to limit noise level.
The HRSG is constructed in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code, Section 1, Rules for Construction of Power Boilers under the inspection of
the ASME authorized inspector. Construction per this code is defined to include,
but is not limited to, material selection, design, fabrication, examination, inspection,
testing, certification, and stamping.
9 Casing Design
9 Duct Design
- All ducts are designed to withstand all loading from wind, seismic, thermal
insulation, lagging and the maximum positive and negative pressure to be
expected under all operating.
- Design pressure : 600 mmH2O
- Inlet/outlet duct consists of 6.0mm carbon steel outer casing, inside insulation,
and internal liner.
- The duct is properly stiffened, reinforced and complete with necessary doors
and expansion joint.
9 Thermal Insulation
- The thermal insulation is applied to conserve energy, where accessible, and for
personal protection.
- Ambient Temperature : 50.0 deg.C
- Cold face Temperature : Below 60 deg.C
- Wind velocity : 0.0 m/s
- Heat Losses : < 230 w/m2
- The floors of modules and filler panels are provided with drains.
- Duct and module is used insulation with CMS(Superwool) and Mineral wool.
- All Drum, Header & Link is used insulation with mineral wool.
The drums have factory installed steam separators of sufficient size and capacity
to meet the HRSG steam purity guarantee requirement.
Two manways per drum (one each end) are provided. The manways are equipped
with horizontally hinged door and manway cover.
Steam drums are shipped with welded riser nozzle connections. Connections are
all butt welds.
Normal Water Level (NWL) shall be located at the drum centerline of the drum ID.
All downcomers have vortex breakers.
9 HP Drum
One(1) HP drum is installed per one(1) HRSG. The major specifications are as
follows;
drum level to the low water level trip setting. This retention time provides a specific
minimum time period to enable system reconfiguration prior to removal of the
HRSG from service due to low drum volume.
9 IP Drum
One(1) IP drum is installed per one(1) HRSG. The major specifications are as
follows;
Minimum retention time between normal water level and low water level trip is 8
minutes.
9 LP Drum
One(1) LP drum is installed per one(1) HRSG. The major specifications are as
follows;
Minimum retention time between normal water level and low water level trip is 10
minutes.
3.3 HP Superheaters
Three(3) sections are installed for HP superheaters. The major specifications are
as follows;
9 SH-HP3:
9 SH-HP2:
9 SH-HP1:
The high pressure superheaters are of finned tube design and arranged for
efficient heat transfer. Steam side pressure drop is minimized, but be sufficient to
achieve good steam flow distributions.
3.4 Reheaters
Two(2) sections are installed for RH system. The major specifications are as
follows;
9 RH-IP2:
9 RH-IP1:
The reheater are of finned tube design and arranged for efficient heat transfer.
Steam side pressure drop is minimized, but be sufficient to achieve good steam
flow distribution.
3.5 HP Evaporator
One(1) section is installed for HP evaporator system. The major specifications are
as follows;
9 EV-HP (HAD10):
The high pressure evaporator is of finned tube design and arranged for efficient
heat transfer. Steam side pressure drop is minimized, but be sufficient to achieve
good steam flow distribution.
3.6 HP Economizer
Two(2) sections are installed for HP economizer system. The major specifications
are as follows;
9 EC-HP2 :
9 EC-HP1 :
The high pressure economizers are of a finned tube design and arranged for
efficient heat transfer. Steam side pressure drop is minimized, but be sufficient to
achieve good steam flow distribution.
3.7 IP Superheater
9 SH-IP:
The intermediate pressure superheater is of finned tube design and configured for
efficient heat transfer. Steam side pressure drop is minimized, but be sufficient to
achieve good steam flow distribution.
The intermediate pressure superheater is located in the gas path between the high
pressure evaporator and the high pressure economizer.
3.8 IP Evaporator
One(1) section is installed for IP evaporator system. The major specifications are
as follows;
9 EV-IP:
The intermediate pressure evaporator is of finned tube design and configured for
efficient heat transfer. Steam side pressure drop is minimized, but be sufficient to
achieve good steam flow distribution.
3.9 IP Economizer
One(1) section is installed for IP economizer system. The major specifications are
as follows;
9 EC-IP:
The intermediate pressure economizer is of finned tube design and configured for
efficient heat transfer. Steam side pressure drop is minimized, but be sufficient to
achieve good steam flow distribution.
3.10 LP Superheater
One(1) section is installed for LP superheater system. The major specifications are
as follows;
9 SH-LP:
The low pressure superheater is of finned tube design. Steam side pressure drop
is minimized, but be sufficient to achieve good steam flow distribution.
The low pressure superheater is located in the gas path between the intermediate
pressure evaporator and the intermediate pressure economizer to get the LP-
steam temperature specified.
3.11 LP Evaporator
One(1) section is installed for LP evaporator system. The major specifications are
as follows;
9 EV-LP:
The low pressure evaporator is of finned tube design. Steam side pressure drop
is minimized, but be sufficient to achieve good steam flow distribution.
9 EC-PR:
The low pressure evaporator is of finned tube design. Steam side pressure drop
is minimized, but be sufficient to achieve good steam flow distribution.
The purpose of the safety valves is to release the over pressure of the HRSG
caused by blinking the steam turbine.
The purpose of the steam silencers is to release the noise of the safety valve
caused by overpressure of each section. The common steam silencer is
provided to the same steam or water conditions. Each of steam silencers has
one(1) drain connection. The configurations are as follows and indicated on flow
diagrams.
Q'ty
Ope. Oper. Design
Allowance noise Per
No Service Pressure Temp. Flow
(SPL, dB(A)) HRSG
(bara) (deg.C) (kg/s)
(sets)
01 HP Drum #1 154.0 345 22.3 ≤ 110 1
02 HP Drum #2 158.6 347 22.3 ≤ 110 1
HP SH #1 147.0 567 14.9
03 ≤ 110 1
HP Air Vent 147.0 567 3.0
04 HP SH #2 (ERV) 146.5 567 3.0 ≤ 110 1
05 IP Drum #1 46.0 259 3.7 ≤ 110 1
06 IP Drum #2 47.4 261 3.7 ≤ 110 1
IP SH 44.0 341 2.5
07 ≤ 110 1
IP Air Vent 44.0 341 1.0
08 LP Drum #1 11.0 185 2.8 ≤ 110 1
09 LP Drum #2 11.3 186 2.8 ≤ 110 1
10 LP SH 10.0 259 1.9 ≤ 110 1
11 CRH #1 43.5 405 24.9 ≤ 110 1
12 CRH #2 44.8 405 24.9 ≤ 110 1
13 HRH 41.5 566 16.6 ≤ 110 1
14 Blowdown 1.1 103.0 6.0 ≤ 85 1
15 RH Startup Vent 41.5 566 25.9 ≤ 85 1
16 LP Startup Vent 10.0 259 3.8 ≤ 85 1
Ducting is sufficiently rigid to avoid vibration and drumming when exposed to gas
turbine exhaust flow over the complete flow range. Duct sections is suitably
stiffened to minimize distortion and withstand seismic and wind loads.
Duct plate is designed to limit the deflections to 1/100 of the span of plate between
stiffeners, taking full advantage of multi-span continuity where appropriate, for
normal operating conditions. Normal operating condition includes full dead load,
pedestrian live load and maximum interior pressure loading.
9 Inlet Duct:
9 Casing Module
Expansion joints are provided where necessary such as guillotine damper outlet,
HRSG inlet, HRSG outlet. These are flexible membrane type (fabric) and provided
with internal plates to prevent eddies.
.
The expansion joint is designed to prevent flue gas leakage to the atmosphere and
to absorb the all the movements of the exhaust ductwork system and interfacing
equipment such as axial compression, axial extension and lateral displacements.
The thermal insulation are provided so that the surface temperature of all exposed
portions of the HRSG casing/duct shall not exceed 60 oC at the design maximum
ambient condition.
The insulation is installed in a new and clean condition and is free of voids.
Insulation seams is overlapped.
Thickness (Others) mm 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
A gas bypass baffle system is provided to restrict bypassing of exhaust gas around
the heat transfer-sections.
The following sectional baffles are installed at various section of exhaust gas
passage of HRSG;
The each headers are located at front/rear header box area. Since hot gas passes
through around finned tube bundles, all headers is separated with main stream of
hot gas passage by inside baffle system. Between outer casing and front/rear
inside baffle, there is dead flow zone which mainly for inlet/out headers of finned
tube bundles.
Since there is no heat transfer section, no hot gas shall be introduced into header
box area. For this purpose, front/read header box entrance are sealed with header
box baffles respectively.
Rear header box baffle is installed as vertical direction to minimize gas bypass and
to assure uniform hot gas distribution around first heating surface bundles.
9 Division Baffles
Front/rear header boxes are divided further by division baffles. Division baffle
prevent the hot gas bypass around headers, if any. So, it is important to check
condition of division baffle by visual inspection according to scheduled
maintenance program.
9 Partition Baffles
Partition baffle is one of most important baffle system in HRSG since it provides
main blockage against high speed of hot gas from combustion turbine.
Partition baffle also provides several access doors between finned tube bundles
and header boxes for easy inspection and maintenance activity.
During the inspection, the condition of partition baffles shall be checked carefully
to prevent any hot gas bypass, if have.
3.20 Stack
The HRSG main exhaust stack is designed and fabricated in accordance with
ASME STS-1. The design of the stack is considered the effects of nearby
structures as specified in ASME STS-1.
Stack height for the HRSG Exhaust Stack is 80 m from the support elevation to the
top of the stack. Stack internal diameter is 5.2 m.
The effluent matters such as Sox, NOx, particles from combustion turbine are
emitted through the stack at sufficient high elevation and disperse into atmosphere.
Eventually the contents of emission is diluted on ground within acceptable ranges.
The purpose of the stack silencer is to reduce the noise emission from HRSG
exhaust gas caused by GT sources. The stack silencer is installed inside of main
stack. The silencer is composed of gas baffles, which is lagged by perforated
plates to reduce the sound power level. These baffles are supported by brackets
and supporting pipe attached on stack inside.
All main frame supports and field connections is structural steel beams, channels
or angles designed for, and employing, high strength bolts per AISC Standards.
All base plates for supporting of structure and components is provided. The
Supplier is weld base plates to the HRSG columns at the factory. All other
required installation hardware, i.e., anti-friction plates, shims, is provided unless
otherwise specified. This HRSG structure is also be used to support stairs,
platforms, ladders and piping.
The steel structure is designed for the specified environmental and seismic
conditions. Wind loads, snow loads and earthquake forces will be taken as the
basis for calculations for the steel structure of the HRSG, and main stacks.
The HRSG and its accessory equipment are fitted with adequate platforms,
galleries, stairways and ladders to allow safe evacuation. And also Stairs,
platforms and ladders allow easy and safe access into all work areas of the HRSG.
The design of the stairs, platforms and ladders meet the relevant international
code and standards.
Platform elevations will be such that any valve or station instrument is easily
accessible and can be operated from the platform without the use of ladders or
special operating devices. The minimum platform width is 1.0 meter of
unobstructed clear passage. Walk-overs are provided over any obstacle (piping,
valve, etc.) which prohibits safe and easy passage on any platform. This can be
deviated depends on the site condition.
Safety cages are provided on ladders in compliance with the national & local
requirements.
All HRSG platforms within one block are interconnected at two levels, one of which
are at the drum level.
The HP, IP and LP drum gage glasses have adequate view port length to cover the
entire drum level operating range between high and low trip points.
For pressure measuring, measuring tapping points are provided with an isolating
valve and an additional block valve and vent valve are supplied adjacent to the
transducer.
For flow measuring, nozzle or orifice meters are used which is constructed,
arranged and instrumented in accordance with relevant ISO standards.
The HRSG designed for electric utility service, which includes continuous at base
load and for prolonged periods, daily startup and shutdown, load following with
loads varying as specified.
3.25 Piping
The HRSG piping system is designed to withstand the design pressures and
temperatures for the design lifetime of the plant. The steam lines incorporates
sufficient thermocouples for monitoring purpose.
9 Applicable Code:
ASME Section I (HRSG Proper) and ASME B31.1 (Boiler External Proper)
Feedwater piping is to be supplied from the boiler feed pump discharge to the
economizer inlet connection, including an automatic feed control valve of approved
design with inlet and outlet isolating valves and a bypass valve, and a stop and
check valve at the economizer inlet
HP/IP steam piping is to be supplied from the boiler outlet manifold to HRSG OEM’
scope of supply (steam stop valve) including a stop valve with a small by-pass
valve and sepate check valve at the superheater outlet. A warming drain valve
and piping is provided at each superheater outlet to enable a flow of steam
through the superheater during pressure raising of the HRSG
All steam pipework are carefully designed to ensure that it is fully drainable to an
atmospheric drains vessel. Drain and vent valves are supplied for start-up and
shutdown purpose.
3.26 Attemperator
To control the main steam and hot reheat temperature especially during high
ambient condition, the attemperator is installed in HRSG proper piping between
heat transfer sections of the HP superheater and the reheater. A thermal liner is
included to prevent spray water impingement on the main steam piping. A straight
run of pipe is provided both on the upstream and downstream side of the spray
nozzle to assure good atomization.
Attemperators are fitted with spray water stop valve to avoid reduction in final
steam temperature due to the leakage through the control valves.
9 Blowdown tank:
- O.D : 2,076 mm
- Shell Length (T.L to T.L ) : 3,200 mm.
- Material (shell/head) : SA516-70
- Head type : Elliptical
- Vent pipe size : 20”
- Installed elevation : EL 4,500 mm (Ground Level)
4.1 Notice
4.2 General
Attachment 1
Accessibility of HRSG Header Zone
4.1 Notice
The inspections for the HRSG are to be performed on a time schedule compatible
and concurrent with the gas turbine Planned Maintenance requirements.
In addition, the downtime hours for Unplanned Maintenance Outages (not planned
well in advance) for the HRSG should be performed on an opportunistic basis,
concurrent with outages on other plant equipment.
4.2 General
The HRSG operator must have full knowledge of the characteristics and correct
operating procedures of the HRSG and associated equipment before placing the
unit in service.
It is important, as soon as possible after the start of the HRSG operation, to
inspect the HRSG exterior and interior to confirm whether there is any abnormal
condition:
After the HRSG has been shut down and sufficiently cooled, the HRSG external
components must be inspected.
The tubes shall be cleaned carefully and checked for corrosion, deformation,
bulging, burning and cracking.
The HRSG proper walls, especially the casing, doors and expansion bellows and
joints, must be inspected for potential leak of flue gas.
9 Drum Inspection
1) Take off the manhole cover and check whether steam drum internals are
securely fixed. Also verify possible contamination.
2) Confirm that the steam stop, feed water, blow down and chemical injection
valves are completely and firmly closed and locked in "Closed" position.
3) Provide all the isolation valves with appropriate holding tags, so that other
persons will not inadvertently open them.
6) Upon entering into the HRSG drum, check for corrosion and pitting, if the
HRSG water properties during the HRSG wet lay-up are appropriate, pitting
will rarely occur inside the steam drum.
7) The main cause is the presence of dissolved oxygen in feed water, so Pitting
can be completely prevented if the feed water and HRSG water control is
performed correctly.
9 Superheater Inspection
The inspection and maintenance of the superheater shall comply with the following
requirements:
maintenance.
9 Superheater Cleaning
1) External cleaning
When operated for a long period of time, keep the exterior of the
superheater as clean as possible.
If the superheater is contaminated, the flue gas will not have an uniform flow.
Therefore, the heat transfer drops causing local overheating against which
precautions should be taken.
2) Internal cleaning
To keep the interior of the superheater clean, the feed water and the related
water treatment must be performed correctly.
Also, the steam humidity and the solid content of the steam entering the
superheater shall be kept within the specified limits.
Notes:
1. A periodic measurement of superheater steam pressure drop will allow a
scales deposit evaluation
2. The pressure measurements shall be performed under the same HRSG load
The evaporator and economizer are most import section for steam generation.
Before the HRSG startup, the evaporator and economizer must be externally
inspected and cleaned, as required.
9 Miscellaneous Inspection
1) Inspect and clean the flue gas side of HRSG heating surfaces.
2) The following inspections, but not limited to, must be performed annually :
a) Complete inspection of HRSG interior
b) Remove(eliminate) the scale deposits, if required
c) Verify the superheater and economizer performances
d) Tubes detailed inspection, especially after tube failures and/or expected
tube failures.
e) Metallurgical examination and analysis of tube sections. (see Note 1)
f) Tube sections chemical analysis of deposits. (see Note 1)
Notes :
1. Inspection items must be performed when tube failures have occurred, or
are expected to occur, and no reasons have been clearly identified.
2. Scale inspection shall be performed by qualified persons for this area of
expertise.
3. Separate records shall be kept for each inspection in accordance with Owner
approved procedure.
4. The records shall be kept and compared with the actual conditions, at
different operation intervals.
Attachment 1
Accessibility of HRSG Header Zone for Qurayyah Project
(Accessibility Study Report, Dated on 2010.03.24)
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Contents
Pages
1. Introduction 3
4. Conclusion 4
5. Overall access way toward the HRSG header zones 5
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1. Introduction
The accessibilities into the HRSG inside and the header zones are specified on the following based
on the current design status.
* Notes
The inside structure consists of the gas guide baffle plates, the tube sheet plates, and so on. The
inside structure is not specified fully on the HRSG GA and PPA drawings, but on the HRSG
Platform/Casing/Baffle Arrangement Drawings which are not completed yet. Those drawings plan to
be completed by the end of March.
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3. Recommend Access Sequences to HRSG Header Zones
Access into the HRSG via the man hole on the casing
Access into the header zone via the doors of the tube sheet, the gas baffle plate, or the gas
guide baffle plate. (Alternative)
Approach the header zones by stepping on the foothold attached on the liner plate of the
casing inside.
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5. Overall access way toward the HRSG header zones
Zone 08
Zone 03 Zone 07
Zone 06
Zone 02
Zone 05
Zone 01
Zone 04
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5. Overall access way toward the HRSG header zones
Zone 03 Zone 08
Zone 07
Zone 02
Zone 06
Zone 05
Zone 01 Zone 04
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6. Access process of HRSG Header Zone 01 (Lower side of Header on HRSG Front)
Open the door on the gas guide baffle plate and approach the upper side of the header zone
Open the door on the floor baffle plate and approach the lower side of the header zone
Open the man hole on the oppose side of the casing and go into the HRSG inside
Open the door on the tube sheet plate and approach the header zone
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6. Access process of HRSG Header Zone 02 (Middle side of Header on HRSG Front)
Open the door on the gas guide baffle plate and on the floor baffle plate in turn, and approach the upper side of the header zone
Open the door on the floor baffle plate from the zone 01 and approach the bottom side of the header zone
Open the man hole on the oppose side of the casing and go into the HRSG inside
Open the door on the tube sheet plate and approach the upper side of the header zone
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6. Access process of HRSG Header Zone 03 (Upper side of Header on HRSG Front)
Open the door on the gas guide baffle plate and approach each header zone
Open the man hole on the oppose side casing and go into the HRSG inside
Open the door on the tube sheet plate and approach the lower header
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6. Access process of HRSG Header Zone 04 (Bottom side of Header on HRSG Rear)
Open the door on the gas guide baffle plate and approach the bottom side of the header zone
Open the door on the tube sheet plate and approach the bottom side of the header zone
Open the man hole on the oppose side casing and go into the HRSG inside
Open the door on the gas guide baffle plate and approach the upper side of the header
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6. Access process of HRSG Header Zone 05 (Lower side of Header on HRSG Rear)
Opposed side M/H
Open the man hole on the casing and go into the HRSG inside
Open the door on the tube sheet plate and approach the header zone
Open the man hole on the oppose side casing and go into the HRSG inside
Open the door on the gas guide baffle plate and approach the upper side of the header
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6. Access process of HRSG Header Zone 06 (Middle side of Header on HRSG Rear)
Open the door on the tube sheet plate and approach the upper side of the header zone
Open the door on the local floor baffle plate and approach the middle side of the header zone
Open the door on the floor baffle plate and approach the bottom side of the header zone
Open the man hole on the oppose side casing and go into the HRSG inside
Open the door on the gas guide baffle plate and approach the middle side of the header
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6. Access process of HRSG Header Zone 07 (Upper side of Header on HRSG Rear)
Open the door on the tube sheet plate from zone 06 and go into the bottom side of the header zone on the local floor baffle
Open the door on the floor baffle plate and go into the upper side of the header zone
Open the door on tube sheet plate and approach the upper side of the header
Open the man hole on the oppose side casing and go into the HRSG inside
Open the doors in turn on the gas guide baffle plate and on the floor baffle plate, and approach the upper side of the header zone
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6. Access process of HRSG Header Zone 08 (Top side of Header on HRSG Rear)
Open the man hole on the oppose side casing and go into the HRSG inside
Open the doors in turn on the gas guide baffle plate and on the floor baffle plate, and approach the
header zone
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7. HRSG Inside Structures of Non-Pressure Part
- Main Components
1. Gas guide baffle Plate
2. Floor baffle plate
3. Door on gas guide baffle plate or Door on floor baffle plate
4. Foothold on casing inside liner plate
5. Local floor baffle plate with door
6. Header support
4
3
2 6
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7. HRSG Inside Structures of Non-Pressure Part
7-1. 3D Image
4. Foothold
6. Header support
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7. HRSG Inside Structures of Non-Pressure Part
7-2. Large-scale image of 3D Modeling
Gas guide baffle between hanger bar
4. Foothold
3. Door on gas guide baffle plate
3. Door on
floor baffle
plate
2. Floor
baffle plate
6. Header support
- The main function of the gas baffle plate is to prevent the inflow gas to the header
zone, and to guide the gas flow.
- The gas baffle plate provides the doors as well on the vertical side or the floor side
to help the inside access.
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8. HRSG Inside Structures of Pressure Part
- Main components
1. Tube Module with Header pipe
2. Tube sheet plate
3. Hanger bar
4. Doors on both end of tube sheet.
4 4
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8. HRSG Inside Structures of Pressure Part
8-1. 3D Image
3. hanger bar
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8. HRSG Inside Structures of Pressure Part
8-2. Large-scale Image of 3D Modeling
Door on Tube Sheet Plate
3. hanger bar
- The tube sheet plate have access door holes and divide two(2) separated plate depended on two (2) tube module rows.
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9. Man Hole Location of HRSG Casing
-The man-holes are provided on the outside of the HRSG casing to make the access
on the platforms easy. (Refer to the 3D image on the next page)
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9. Man Hole Location of HRSG Casing
9-1. 3D Image
-The drawings of the casing designed with the man-holes will be completed and released around
the end of March.
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10. Photos of Previous Project
Doors on gas baffle plate Doors on tube sheet
Header Zone
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Qurayyah CCPP HRSG
Appendix 1
Rectification Method of the Defected Finned Tubes placed in Middle of
Module for Vertical Type HRSG
(Specification No. DS-2810-HME001)
For a satisfactory operation of the HRSG, the water in all drums should be
maintained at the normal water level. The operator responsible for maintaining the
drum water level within specified limits, should always watch and control the water
level, in conjunction with all related instrumentation and controls, including the
automatic level controls. When there is no reliable method to immediately recover
and stabilize the water level, the operator is required to:
1) Follow the combined cycle (CC) plant operating procedures, the Combined
Cycle Plant will be transfer to shutdown mode.
2) Ensure that the GT connected to the HRSG with Low Water level problem is
shutdown.
5) HRSG Inspection
The following inspections/verifications must be performed:
- Determine the cause of low water level
- Inspect the HRSG pressure parts in order to determine whether they are
overheated
- Whether there are leakage and/or deformation, etc.
Note)
1 Following the confirmation of HRSG normal condition, the operator must
proceed with the startup, as required, in accordance with the approved
procedures.
2 Above paragraph was written assuming the low water level is due to a
leak. In case of low water level by pump failure or valve failure, the
operator is required to action same as above step 4 and 5.
When leakage is suspected, several steps should be taken by the operator. These
are recommendations only, and are not intended to replace the judgement of the
operators, responsible for the equipment’s operation. Operation with leaking tubes
may damage other tubes and, therefore, a major repair activity may be required
instead of a single short one. Refer to Appendix 1, Repair Procedure of Harp
Assembly Tube Leakage.
The decision to shutdown the HRSG must be made in accordance with plant
operation procedures, taking also in consideration all circumstances, including the
advantages and disadvantages of keeping the unit in operation.
Trouble or
Causes Action
abnormality
High water a) Insufficient operation 1. Change over to manual operation
level of feed water control And drop the water level.
(within the 2. Readjustment of control valve
visual
range on the b) Sudden increase of load 1. Reduce the water level before the
Trouble or
Causes Action
abnormality
Sudden a) Incorrect operation of 1. After the boiler is shutdown and
increase of feed water control valve isolated, blow the water thru the
water level
b) Sudden increase of load. blowdown valves till it reaches
(above the
visual (decrease of drum the normal water level.
range of water pressure because of 2. Decrease Combustion Turbine
level gauge) sudden increase of drum exhaust gas flow and pressure.
level).
NOTE : Item b) does not
occur during normal HRSG
operation.
Boiler water a) Insufficient quantity of 1. Adequate control of HRSG
Alkalinity HRSG blow down blowdown.
(pH) too high b) Inadequate operation of 2. Adjust chemical injection.
the chemical injection
Boiler water a) Too much HRSG 1. Adequate control of HRSG
Alkalinity blowdown blowdown.
(pH) too low b) Inadequate operation of 2. Adjust chemical injection.
the chemical injection
Salt content of a) Insufficient quantity of 1. Adequate regulation of blowdown.
feed water and blow down 2. Check makes up water quality.
HRSG water b) Problems with the cycle
too high make up water
Priming or a) High concentration in 1. Increase the blowdown
carry-over drum water 2. Investigation of feed water control
(SiO2 and TDS b) Water level too high valves
content in the c) Sudden change of the load 3. Water treating chemical
HRSG) d) Pressure drop operation investigation
e) Overload 4. Pay attention to the load
f) Malfunction of drum 5. Check the physical condition of
internals system dryers
Scale and a) Hardness contents in feed 1. Investigation of hardness
sludge water too high in feed water
b) Oil and grease are mixed 2. Adequate operation of the feed
in feed water water chemical treatment, in the
c) Inadequate operation of drum
the feed water chemical 3. Improve the make-up water and
treatment, in the drum chemical injection systems
d) Inadequate number of operation.
blowdow operations 4. Investigation of PO4 & pH
Trouble or
Causes Action
abnormality
Tube leak a) Defective material 1. When tube leaks occur, the
b) Blockage of the feed actions indicated in “Tube Failure”
water circulation. section shall be taken.
c) Scale deposits on the 2. Inspection after HRSG shutdown.
interior surface of the
tubes.
Flue gas a) Turbine exhaust gas flow 1. Investigate the gas turbine.
temperature temperature high 2.Adequate regulation of gas
too high at b) Fouling of heating surface pressure and gas temperature
HRSG c) After burning per Heat Balance Cases.
duct inlet
Appendix 1
Rectification Method of the Defected Finned Tubes placed in Middle of Module for
Vertical Type HRSG
(Specification No. DS-2810-HME001)
2
1 W. H Jin. Mar 24 2010 S. H Ryu. Mar 24 2010
0 W. H Jin. Feb 25 2010 S. H Ryu. Feb 25 2010
Rev. Prepared Reviewed & Approved Remarks
1.0 Introduction.
This specification defines rectification method of the defected finned tubes as
like water or steam leakages during hydro static test, commissioning or
commercial operation of plant which are positioned in middle of module for
Qurayyah add-on CCPP HRSG.
3.0 Preparation
For the rectification of the defected finned tubes, following facilities and tools
must be prepared before commence to works.
4.1 Type-A
: By making an access space adjacent to the defected Zone
2) Decide cutting length and quantity to be cut for making access space
The cutting length and quantity should be decided base on workability
of the defected finned tube and recovering finned tubes that were cut
it off for access.
[Section View]
4) Cutting off the bare section of finned tubes using thin cutter
The cutting of tubes should use portable electric cutting machine with
thin cutter to keep proper gap of butt weld.
100mm
Torch
③ ④
45mm
①
②
Welding Sequence
7) Non-destructive examination
The repair weld should be examined by radiographic test to verify the
soundness of welds.
8) PWHT
PWHT depends on material specification.
9) Recovering of adjacent tubes which were cut off for access space
The welding, NDE and PWHT should be done in accordance with above
clause 5) ~ 7).
Each step of finned tubes shall be recovered consecutively considering
NDE(RT).
4.2 Type-B
: By replacing of the defected finned tube
4.2) Case 2 : Pull out the defected tube after cutting out tube of
interfered part
7) Non-destructive examination
The butt welds should be examined by radiographic test to verify the
soundness of welds.
8) PWHT
PWHT depends on material specification.
4.3 Type-C
: By plugging of the defected finned tube
4) Non-destructive examination
The plug welds should be examined by dye penetrant test to verify the
soundness of welds.
5) PWHT
PWHT depends on material specification.
6.0 Documentation
After completion of rectification works, all inspection records should be
submitted to client for approval.
7.0 Application
7.1 Module #1
1) Specification
Tube line Comp. Tube Spec. Fin Spec. Remark
A~C RH-IP2 SA213-T91 /Φ44.5 x t2.6 A240TP409 / t1.0 x 13w
D~E SH-HP3 SA213-T91 /Φ31.8 x t4.0 A240TP409 / t1.0 x 15w
2) Rectification Type
Tube line Type Row No. = Max. length of replacing tube(m) P.O.D
A~E A N/A N/A
7.2 Module #2
1) Specification
Tube line Comp. Tube Spec. Fin Spec. Remark
A~C RH-IP1 SA213-T11 /Φ44.5 x t2.6 A240TP409 / t1.0 x 13w
C~F SH-HP2 SA213-T91 /Φ31.8 x t3.0 A240TP409 / t1.0 x 15w
2) Rectification Type
Tube line Type Row No. = Max. length of replacing tube(m) P.O.D
A~F A N/A N/A
7.3 Module #3
1) Specification
Tube line Comp. Tube Spec. Fin Spec. Remark
A~L EV-HP SA210-C /Φ38.1 x t2.6 A1008CS / t1.0 x 13w
M~N SH-HP1 SA213-T11 /Φ31.8 x t3.0 A240TP409 / t1.0 x 15w
2) Rectification Type
Tube
Type Row No. = Max. length of replacing tube(m) P.O.D
line
A~E A N/A N/A
F~J B 1~78=2.5 Front
K B 1~12=15 13~19=2.5 20~60=15 61~66=2.5 67~78=15 Front
L B 1~11=15 12~18=2.5 19~60=15 61~66=2.5 67~78=15 Front
H~L B 1~78=2.5 Rear
M~N B 1~78=8.5 Rear
1) Specification
Tube line Comp. Tube Spec. Fin Spec. Remark
A~L EC-HP2 SA210-C /Φ31.8 x t2.8 A1008CS / t1.0 x 15w
M~N SH-IP SA192 /Φ38.1 x t2.6 A1008CS / t1.0 x 15w
2) Rectification Type
Tube
Type Row No. = Max. length of replacing tube(m) P.O.D
line
A~E A N/A N/A
1~4=15 56~60=15
5~8=5.5 52~55=5.5
M~N B 9~13=15
24~27=5.5
14~18=4.5 28~51=15
71~74=5.5
66~70=15 61~65=4.5 Front
19~24=15 75~78=15
F B 1~4=2.5 5~73=8 74~78=2.5 Rear
G B 1~4=2.5 5~75=8 76~78=2.5 Rear
H B 1~2=2.5 3~75=8 76~78=2.5 Rear
I B 1~2=2.5 3~77=8 78=2.5 Rear
J B 1~77=8 78=2.5 Rear
K~L B 1~78=8 Rear
1) Specification
Tube line Comp. Tube Spec. Fin Spec. Remark
A~B SH-LP SA192 /Φ38.1 x t2.6 A1008CS / t1.0 x 10w
C~H EV-IP SA192 /Φ38.1 x t2.6 A1008CS / t1.0 x 15w
2) Rectification Type
Tube
Type Row No. = Max. length of replacing tube(m) P.O.D
line
A~E A N/A N/A
F B 1~17=8 18~24=2.5 25~54=8 55~62=2.5 63~78=8 Rear
G B 1~16=8 17~22=2.5 23~55=8 56~62=2.5 63~78=8 Rear
H B 1~15=8 16~22=2.5 23~56=8 57~64=2.5 65~78=8 Rear
1) Specification
Tube line Comp. Tube Spec. Fin Spec. Remark
EC-HP1 SA210-C /Φ31.8 x t2.8 A1008CS / t1.0 x 15w
A~J
=EC-IP SA192 /Φ31.8 x t2.6 A1008CS / t1.0 x 15w
2) Rectification Type
Tube
Type Row No. = Max. length of replacing tube(m) P.O.D
line
A~E A N/A N/A
F~J B 1~78=2.5 Front
F~J B 1~78=2.5 Rear
1) Specification
Tube line Comp. Tube Spec. Fin Spec. Remark
A~J EV-LP SA192 /Φ38.1 x t2.6 A1008CS / t1.0 x 15w
2) Rectification Type
Tube
Type Row No. = Max. length of replacing tube(m) P.O.D
line
A~E A N/A N/A
1~4=18 56~60=18
5~8=5.5 52~55=5.5
F~J B 9~13=18
24~27=5.5
14~18=4.5 28~51=18
71~74=5.5
66~70=18 61~65=4.5 Front
19~23=18 75~78=18
F,H,J B 1~21=25 22~25=10 26~37=25 38~78=5 Rear
G,I B 1~21=25 22~24=10 25~37=25 38~78=5 Rear
7.8 Module #6
1) Specification
Tube line Comp. Tube Spec. Fin Spec. Remark
A~N EC-PR SA192 /Φ31.8 x t2.6 A1008CS / t1.0 x 15w
2) Rectification Type
Tube
Type Row No. = Max. length of replacing tube(m) P.O.D
line
A~E A N/A N/A
1~4=18 56~58=18
5~8=5.5 52~55=5.5
F B 9~14=18
24~27=5.5
15~20=2.5 28~51=18
71~74=5.5
59~64=2.5 65~70=18 Front
21~23=18 75~78=18
1~4=18 56~59=18
5~8=5.5 52~55=5.5
G B 9~13=18
24~27=5.5
14~19=2.5 28~51=18
71~74=5.5
60~65=2.5 66~70=18 Front
20~23=18 75~78=18
1~4=18 56~60=18
5~8=5.5 52~55=5.5
H B 9~12=18
24~27=5.5
13~18=2.5 28~51=18
71~74=5.5
61~66=2.5 67~70=18 Front
19~23=18 75~78=18
1~4=18 5~8=5.5 52~55=5.5 56~60=18
I B 9~11=18 18=5.5 12~17=2.5 28~51=18 61=5.5 62~67=2.5 68~70=18 Front
19~23=18 24~27=5.5 71~74=5.5 75~78=18
1~4=18 5~8=5.5 52~55=5.5 56~60=18
J B 9~11=18 17~18=5.5 12~16=2.5 28~51=18 61~62=5.5 63~68=2.5 69~70=18 Front
19~23=18 24~27=5.5 71~74=5.5 75~78=18
1~4=18 5~8=5.5 52~55=5.5 56~60=18
K B 9=18 16~18=5.5 10~15=2.5 28~51=18 61~63=5.5 64~68=2.5 69~70=18 Front
19~23=18 24~27=5.5 71~74=5.5 75~78=18
Tube
Type Row No. = Max. length of replacing tube(m) P.O.D
line
1~4=18 5~8=5.5 52~55=5.5
56~60=18
L B 9=18 16~18=5.5 10~15=2.5 28~51=18 61~64=5.5 65~70=2.5
75~78=18
Front
19~23=18 24~27=5.5 71~74=5.5
5~7=5.5 52~55=5.5
1~4=18 56~60=18
M B 19~23=18
14~18=5.5 8~13=2.5 28~51=18 61~64=5.5 65~70=2.5
75~78=18
Front
24~27=5.5 71~74=5.5
1~4=18 5~7=5.5 52~55=5.5 56~60=18
N B 14=18 15~18=5.5 8~13=2.5 28~51=18 61~65=5.5 67~72=2.5 66=18 Front
19~23=18 24~27=5.5 73~74=5.5 75~78=18
1~6=25
58~59=25
12~14=25 22~25=10 43=25
F B 21=25
15~20=2.5
37~42=9 49~53=25
54~57=10 66~67=25 60~65=2.5 Rear
73~78=25
26~36=25
1~6=25
58~59=25
12=25 21~24=10 43=25
G B 19~20=25
13~18=2.5
37~42=9 49~53=25
54~57=10 66~67=25 60~65=2.5 Rear
73~78=25
25~36=25
1~6=25
12=25 22~25=10 43=25 58~61=25
H B 19~21=25
13~18=2.5
37~42=9 49~53=25
54~57=10
73~78=25
62~67=2.5 Rear
26~36=25
1~6=25
21~24=10 43=25 58~61=25
I B 17~20=25 12~16=2.5
37~42=9 49~53=25
54~57=10
73~78=25
62~67=2.5 Rear
25~36=25
1~6=25
22~25=10 43=25 58~63=25
J B 17~21=25 12~16=2.5
37~42=9 49~53=25
54~57=10
73~78=25
64~67=2.5 Rear
26~36=25
1~6=25
21~24=10 43=25 58~63=25
K B 16~20=25 12~15=2.5
37~42=9 49~53=25
54~57=10
73~78=25
64~67=2.5 Rear
25~36=25
1~6=25
22~25=10 43=25 58~64=25
L B 15~21=25 12~14=2.5
37~42=9 49~53=25
54~57=10
73~78=25
65~67=2.5 Rear
26~36=25
1~6=25
21~24=10 43=25 58~65=25
M B 14~20=25 12~13=2.5
37~42=9 49~53=25
54~57=10
73~78=25
66~67=2.5 Rear
25~36=25
1~6=25
22~25=10 43=25 58~66=25
N B 13~21=25 12=2.5
37~42=9 49~53=25
54~57=10
73~78=25
67=2.5 Rear
26~36=25
Legend
P.O.D : Pull-out Direction
N/A : Not Applicable
This HRSG has been designed to comply with specific technical requirements :
pressure, temperature, flows, etc, in accordance with the Heat Balance Cases
parameters.
Therefore, the maximum operating parameters shall not be exceeded.
The power plant personnel shall have a complete knowledge of the HRSG unit
operation and shall be properly trained.
By maintaining the heat transfer sections external surface clean, the temperature
of the GT exhaust gas leaving the HRSG, as well as the related pressure drop
(draft loss) through the HRSG, will normally be constant, for a given value of the
GT exhaust gas input.
Therefore, accurate performance records shall be kept, starting with the HRSG
commissioning.
Based on the HRSG unit "new and clean condition", set (standard) values must be
determined. Any deviation from these set values will allow the evaluation of a
satisfactory operation. Also, the deviations will indicate a potential or actual
trouble (unsatisfactory operation), as soon as it occurs.
The operator shall determine the correct cause of any trouble or discrepancy,
between the set and actual values, in order to avoid the development of significant
troubles.
The operation records shall be properly kept. Their format shall allow an easy
comparisons with similar operation conditions, as well as an easy interpretation.
The main points to be measured and recorded are the following (but not limited to),
as shown on the related P&IDs:
6. Steam purity
7. HRSG water and blowdown analysis
The steam flow shall be measured or estimated by using steam and/or water
flowmeters.
A blowdown allowance shall be considered if a water flowmeter only is used.
The accuracy of the flowmeters shall be periodically checked. The pressure and/or
temperature deviations, from the values for which the instrument was calibrated
will introduce errors in the measuring accuracy.
The superheater pressure drop will increase with evaporation rate increase.
The moisture content and the concentration of solids in the steam leaving the
HRSG depend to a great extent on the feedwater quality.
The alkalinity and concentration of dissolved and suspended solids can be
maintained below predetermined values by using a correct feedwater treatment
operation and an adequate blowdown procedure.
The primary purpose of the safety valves is to prevent excessive pressure in the
HRSG and superheater. Safety valves, normally located on the steam drums and
on the superheater outlet lines, are set to lift in sequence.
There should be no obstructions at the safety valves inlet or outlet.
The superheater is protected by setting the superheater safety valves to pop open
prior to the safety valves on the steam drum.
The flue gas temperature rises with an increase in the GT load and decreases with
a load decrease.
The flue gas temperature valves in relation to the load values shall be recorded.
These records represent important data for normal operation and for abnormally
high or low flue gas temperature situations which the operator shall notice
immediately.
Possible causes of abnormal flue gas temperature are as follow:
6.2.2 Priming
Generally, the drums water level shall be controlled to the normal water level
specified in the steam drum section of this manual.
Sudden fluctuations are not permitted.
Priming (of humid steam) may occur when the HRSG is either subjected to a
required evaporation rate at a pressure significantly lower than the normal
operating or experiences a very high water level.
HRSG drum capacity is large in comparison with the evaporation rate; however,
priming can occur during the sudden load increase/ fluctuations.
When high water level occurs, the feedwater control must be changed to
"Manual", in order to reduce the flow of drum water, which requires the drum water
level to be maintained at a low level.
Therefore, a minimum water level must be maintained. If required, GT load may
have to be reduced.
6.2.3 Superheater
The most frequent damage that occur during the HRSG operation are
generated by the superheater tubes bulging and warping, because of either
improper control during the HRSG startup or shutdown, or HRSG continuous
operation. Therefore, the operator shall consider the required precautions.
When the temperature of flue gas passing through the superheater is high,
the superheater tube wall temperature is 20~40℃ higher than the steam
temperature inside the tube. Also, the boiler water capacity is lower than the
boiler evaporation rate. Therefore, if the feed water control system is not
properly monitored, fluctuations in the HRSG water level many occur.
Appropriate measures should be taken to prevent the superheater damage,
possible to occur during the HRSG operation.
It is very important to always operate the HRSG within "the limit values
of feed water and HRSG water" furnished by DHICO.
When boiler priming occurs, superheated steam temperature drops sharply and
then rises again. The frequency and intensity of such variations of superheated
steam temperature increases with the increase in total solid content or alkalinity of
HRSG water.
Blowdown is an important factor in the HRSG water control and has the following
two objectives.
1) Prevents the concentration of impurities in the HRSG water.
2) Remove deposits from drum inside.
# Objective No.1
During the HRSG operation, continuous blowdown shall be in operation, in order
# Objective No.2
During the HRSG operation, intermittent blowdown shall be performed by rapidly
blowing a certain quantity of HRSG water, under pressure, from the drum, at
certain intervals of time.
Normally, the intermittent blowdown shall be performed 1 to 3 times in 24 hours, in
order to maintain the water chemistry.
The blowdown shall be preferably performed during the HRSG shutdown to
maintain as much heat as possible.
The blowdown valves shall be periodically inspected for leakage.
Consultant
Contractor
Document Title
1-0923053.01
Job No. Project Subdivision Document Type Code Document number Revision
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6.0 ATTACHMENT
6.1 Hydro. Test Boundary for Package No.1 (HPSH/HPEVA/HPSTM Piping)
6.2 Hydro. Test Boundary for Package No.2 (HPECO/HPFWT Piping)
6.3 Hydro. Test Boundary for Package No.3 (RH/HRH,CRH Piping)
6.4 Hydro. Test Boundary for Package No.4 (IPSH/IPEVA/IPSH Piping)
6.5 Hydro. Test Boundary for Package No.5 (IPECO/IPFWT Piping)
6.6 Hydro. Test Boundary for Package No.6 (LPSH/LPEVA/LPSTM Piping)
6.7 Hydro. Test Boundary for Package No.7 (CPH/CPH Piping)
1.1 Introduction
After installation of all HRSG pressure parts, Code/OEM requires that a HRSG shall be subjected
to a hydrostatic pressure test. This will be conducted at a test pressure of 1.5 times the
maximum allowable working pressure as on relevant OEM’ design documents/drawings.
This recommended procedure is applicable to the hydrostatic test for the pressure parts of HP,
RH, IP, LP and CPH section for Heat Recovery Steam Generator(HRSG) of Qurayyah Combined
Cycle Power Plant, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This document only describes the general procedure for the hydrostatic pressure test of the
HRSG. The detail description including method statements as well as health & safety instruction
shall be developed by HRSG Erector based on the recommendation of this document
Purpose
The primary purpose of hydrostatic test is to provide a good quality of performance of HRSG
before chemical cleaning and cold/hot commissioning operation prior to commercial services by
detecting welding detects if have
Applicable Codes
a) ASME Section I
b) ASME B31.1
Responsibility
a) HRSG Erector is responsible for confirming and controlling the hydrostatic test job being
carried out according to the approved procedure.
b) The responsible personnel (ex. mechanical site manager) in charge of hydrostatic test of
HRSG must control overall working process in accordance with the approved procedure.
c) Temporary control office should be placed around the pressurization pump. The
communication system for pressurization and depressurization shall be carried out by
means of mobile wireless one.
In principle, air vent pipes and drain pipes attached to the economizer, superheater, evaporator,
and main piping shall be subjected to the hydrostatic test up to and including the respective 2nd
block(isolation) valve.
The branch lines, such as the sampling, chemical injection lines, shall be also be hydrostatically
tested, up to and including the respective 1st block(isolation) valve.
The following are requirements for media used for hydrostatic test as well as for
rinsing/flushing of HRSG components and piping systems.
Selection of the appropriate hydrostatic test, rinsing/flushing and post-hydro lay-up media
ensures that components or piping systems do not sustain corrosion-induced damage and
furthermore compliance with the specified water chemistry.
General Requirements
The components or piping systems shall be tested and/or preserved with water of equivalent or
better quality than that used for normal HRSG operation. In general, the components and
piping system (steam & water cycle of plan including HRSG) shall be tested with demineralized
water of the best available quality where oxygen content shall be maintain as low as possible.
The use of fill water, treated with solid chemicals, should be avoided. Deposits of solid materials
in super heaters can be detrimental from heat transfer and corrosion standpoints.
1) Water-filling
Water shall be introduced into the boiler.
NOTES :
Depending on the specific Hydrostatic Test methodology that the specialized contractor will
issue, HRSG OEM can provide the required advice in selecting the filling lines.
The Third Party Inspector requirements shall also be considered by HRSG erector.
Fill with treated condensate or treated demineralized water. Refer to Section 2.4
CAUTION: The use of fill water, treated with solid chemicals, should be avoided. Deposits of
solid materials in superheaters can be detrimental from heat transfer and corrosion
standpoints. Superheaters containing stainless steel tubing are particularly vulnerable to
stress corrosion cracking in the presence of such chemicals as caustic and chlorides.
3) NDT
To confirm performing the Radiographic Examination and Stress Relieving Test to all
pressure and welding parts.
4) Pipe Support
To check whether all the hanger supports are in locked condition.
5) Cleaning
Before starting to fill the boiler make sure all drums and headers are cleared of foreign
material. Close all drains. Open all vents normally used when filling the HRSG (such as
superheater link vents, economizer link vents, drum vents).
7) Pressurizing
Pressurizing shall be performed with the pressurizing pump, connected to the pressurizing
line.
The pressurizing rate of 3∼5 bar per minute is recommended.
When the pressure has reached 80% of the safety valve setting pressure, the pressurizing
pump must be stopped and the gags shall be set on the safety relief valves. Then, the
pressurizing shall continue again, up to the test pressure.
8) Inspection
The HRSG shall be inspected for leakage 2-3 times during the pressurizing process. During
the inspection, the pressurizing pump shall be shut-off. When the test pressure has been
reached, the pressure shall be maintained for a minimum 10 minutes.
NOTES :
(a) close visual inspection is not required during this stage, in the interest of safety of the
inspector.
(b) at near the design pressure(maximum working pressure), the pressurizing shall be
performed at a lower rates, so as not to exceed the test pressure.
9) Pressure decreasing
After reaching the test pressure, the pressure is then reduced to design pressure using the
relief valve of the pressurizing pump, special pressure relief valve or other drain valves.
NOTES :
(a) The pressure decreasing rate shall be 3-5 bar per minute.
(b) The pressure relief valve or drain valve must not be opened too fast.
When the pressure has decreased to design pressure, the pressure reducing valve must be
closed, in order to carry out the official inspection for leakage. After inspection, pressure
decreasing shall be continued.
When the pressure has decreased to 80% of the safety valve setting pressure, the pressure
reducing valve must be closed, in order to remove the gags from the safety relief valves.
After the removal of the safety relief valve gags, the pressure decrease shall continue.
The HRSG shall be pressurized and depressurized in the same manner as in the preliminary test.
The HRSG shall be maintained under the specified hydrostatic test pressure for required time
The official leakage inspection shall be carried out at the design pressure during pressure
decreasing stage..
If no leakage has identified, the hydrostatic test can be considered completed.
General Notes
The hydrostatic test shall be conducted using water at no less than ambient temperature, but
in no case less than 21 oC as per PG-99.
At no time during the hydrostatic test shall any part of the boiler be subjected to a general
primary membrane stress greater than 90% of its yield strength (0.2% offset) at test
temperature as per PG-99.
The hydrostatic test pressure shall be under proper control at all times so that the required test
pressure is never exceeded by more than 6% and close visual inspection for leakage is not
required during this stage as per PG-99.1
It is recommended the boiler metal temperature shall be less than 49 oC during the close
examination during the pressurizing status as per PG-99.2
- Introduce nitrogen through the drum vent to pressure the unit to approximately 0.2~0.4
barg.
- Remove all hydrostatic test plugs and gags from the safety valves prior to starting up the
unit
Note: Since there is generally some time delay between the hydrostatic test and the chemical
cleaning of the boiler, the unit should remain full of water; air should not be allowed to enter.
Note: If there is a chance of freezing, the water in the drainable circuits can be displaced with
nitrogen and the unit can laid up under nitrogen pressure. Temporary heating equipment
should be provided to keep the non-drainable superheater elements above freezing
temperature.
The preservation after the hydrostatic test shall be in accordance with the recommended HRSG
Conservation Procedure.
Holding Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 219 barg
Inspection Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 146 barg
Holding Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 315 barg
Inspection Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 210 barg
Holding Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 67.5 barg
Inspection Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 45 barg
Holding Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 68.2 barg
Inspection Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 45.5 barg
Holding Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 112.5 barg
Inspection Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 75 barg
Holding Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 15 barg
Inspection Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 10 barg
Holding Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 60 barg
Inspection Time
Min. 10 Minutes
at 40 barg
6.0 ATTACHMENT
Consultant
Contractor
Document Title
1-0923053.01
Job No. Project Subdivision Document Type Code Document number Revision
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL
5.0 MONITORING
1.0 GENERAL
The purpose of layup is to minimize corrosion (pit corrosion or oxygen pitting) as well as to
reduce the subsequent start up after shutdown.
This procedure is for water and steam side, not for gas side. For gas side, refer to chapter 6
miscellaneous recommendation in this procedure.
There are three kinds of key factors for corrosion such as the water, the oxygen and the metal.
In case of the metal, it is unavoidable in HRSG. There are two choices which are to eliminate
water or oxygen. If remove water, it is dry layup method and if remove oxygen, it is wet layup
method.
The concept of dry layup is to fully fill the nitrogen at the inside of tubes, pipes and drums.
The concept of wet layup is to fully fill the water with pH 10 ~ 11 and a low conductivity
uniformly throughout the inside of tubes, pipes and drums.
There are many factors to select layup method to protect the HRSG heat transfer internal
surfaces:
Maintenance
If expect maintenance during the outage, it shall select dry layup method. However, if
maintenance is anticipated, the dry air method shall be used.
Freezing
If expect freezing during the outage, it shall select dry layup method.
Availability
If expect not to be operated properly the chemistry, it shall select dry layup method.
Outage period
If expect the subsequent start up during the outage, it shall select wet layup method.
Because HRSG can not be successfully dried, wet layup method is strongly
recommended.
The Dry Layup method, which requires nitrogen sealing, is a typical and effective method used
for a long outage period (more than 48 hours).
The following are mandatory requirements for the nitrogen gas sealing method:
a) After the HRSG pressure has reached the 1.5 barg, the water existing in the HRSG shall
be gradually drained by opening the blow off valves.
b) The heat remaining in the HRSG metal will dry the moisture at the inside of tubes. Due to
this reason, the vent is to open and to close. It must be initiated around 1.5 barg.
c) Charge nitrogen gas from nitrogen gas injection system of each drum.
d) When nitrogen gas, instead of water, starts to come out from the blowdown tank outlet
(to the sump), drums blow off valves shall be closed.
e) After all HRSG sections have been filled with nitrogen gas, all valves shall be closed.
f) The nitrogen pressure in all sections shall be maintained at 0.5 barg (min. 0.2 barg).
Nitrogen gas shall be recharged when the pressure reaches 0.3 barg. The nitrogen gas
pressure in all sections shall be checked with the related existing pressure gauges.
g) Nitrogen gas pressure shall be checked daily at the pressure gauges.
h) As the HRSG cools to the ambient temperature, the nitrogen gas pressure shall be
checked frequently because HRSG cooling will decrease nitrogen pressure.
Alternatively, the circulating dehumidified air is able to use instead of nitrogen under
maintaining below 30% related humidity.
Maximum 0.1% volume percentage nitrogen is recommended.
If repair works are anticipated, dry air instead of nitrogen has to inject to the
inside of tubes and piping. The related humidity levels should be checked at the
drain or vent less than 30%.
The following are mandatory requirements for the hot wet layup method:
a) Keep drum level from start up level to normal level.
b) The temperature will gradually down by heat loss.
c) The pressure will be up and down for the time being and then it will gradually down.
If the pressure in drum approaches to 1.5 barg, the followings are mandatory requirements.
d) If the pressure approaches to 1.5 barg, the steam drum pressure shall be pressurized by
nitrogen on the connection of steam drum.
e) Nitrogen gas pressure shall be maintained at 0.3 barg at any time.
f) Close the nitrogen connections until start up HRSG. Also, close the level gages on the
steam drums if lasts over 3 days layup.
g) Before put in service, the drain valves are opened to blow off any water. Also, open the
level gages.
The wet layup method requires the HRSG, except the superheater, to be completely filled with
feedwater.
The wet layup method, which requires nitrogen sealing in superheater and which requires
water sealing in evaporator / economizer, is a typical and effective method used for a long
The following are mandatory requirements for the Wet Layup method:
a) When the HRSG is required to be shutdown, the chemicals shall be added 30 minutes
before taking the HRSG out of service.
b) The water quality shall be the same or similar to normal deaerated feedwater/condensate
treated with chemicals. The recommended chemicals are hydrazine (or an alternative) for
eliminating oxygen and ammonia(or amine) for maintaining pH value between 10 ~ 11.
c) Keep drum level from start up level to normal level.
d) The temperature will gradually down by heat loss.
e) The pressure will be up and down for the time being and then it will gradually down.
f) If the pressure approaches to 1.5 barg, the steam drum pressure shall be pressurized by
nitrogen on the connection of steam drum.
g) Purge the superheater. The nitrogen shall be vented downstream the superheater.
h) After the HRSG complete filling, all valves shall be closed, to avoid any air flow into the
HRSG sections
i) Nitrogen gas pressure shall be maintained at 0.3 barg at any time.
j) The hydrazine (or an alternative) concentration in the HRSG water shall be tested weekly.
The chemical sampling system should be used for these tests. Hydrazine (or an
alternative) shall be added, as required, to maintain the proportion of 100 to 200 ppm.
k) HRSG water level shall be checked. If required, additional feedwater shall be filled in. Also,
hydrazine (or an alternative) shall be filled in, in order to maintain the required
proportion.
l) Close the nitrogen connections until start up HRSG. Also, close the level gages on the
steam drums if lasts over 3 days layup.
m) During wet layup, the recirculation of fluid is required for maintaining the chemicals
intended every week for one hour. The temporary layup recirculation pump shall be
connected to the evaporator downcomer and economizer inlet.
n) If not action l), drain the water under 0.3 barg of nitrogen pressure and refill the
economizer and evaporator up to drum level high high with deaerated water, pH 10~11,
hydrazine (or an alternative) concentration 200 ppm.
o) Before put in service, the drain valves are opened to blow off any water. Also, open the
level gages.
5.0 MONITORING
Short term layup (four days) is required to monitor four hours basis and long term layup (over
four days) is required to monitor every day basis.
DRY LAYUP
It should be monitored nitrogen pressure.
.
WET LAYUP
It should be monitored pH, conductivity and nitrogen pressure.
At the beginning of the "Lay Up" method, the combustion gas side shall also be inspected.
Soot, etc. must be removed. The surface of the drums, tubes and the combustion gas side
should be inspected for corrosion.
Gas side corrosion typically occurs when moist air is present with tube deposits containing
sulfuric acid or other fuel-borne contaminants. The gas side can only be laid up dry, if necessary
Electrical Heaters will be used to prevent condensate. And also silica gel can be placed inside
the gas side. The quantities are 0.5 kg / m3. Periodic inspection of the gas side should be
performed to ensure that conditions promoting rapid corrosion are not present. Under warm
high humidity environment below the ambient dew point, a rust / flaky scale in finned tube will
occur. The desired relative humidity is less than 30%.
If find the gas side corrosion, cleaning of flaky deposits from finned tubes is recommended.
- END OF DOCUMENT -
9.1 General
9.2 Water Treatment
9.3 Requirement for HRSG Feedwater
9.4 Requirement for HRSG Drum Water (Boiler Water)
9.5 Requirement for Steam Quality (Reference)
9.6 Sampling/Monitoring Recommendation
9.7 Caution
9.1 General
During normal operation, the maximum rate of make up water is one percentage.
During upset condition, up to five percentage of make up water is allowed. Special
attention is required when HRSG is in use for cogeneration purposes because of a
wide range of make up water demand.
Generally, the quality of the steam is proportional to the quality of the water.
Due to frequently start up and shut down, well skilled chemical operators are
required.
HRSG OEM is not responsibility for water treatment. The type of chemical
treatment will be selected depending on the variety of material, system supplied,
etc.
The feedwater is from out of our boundary such as steam turbine condenser or
external deaerator storage tank. The feedwater is pumped to HP/IP drums by the
feedwater pump from LP storage tank. The feedwater is used to spray system.
The following requirements are valid for continuous operation. During start up
and shutdown, the following requirements will deviate. The following
requirements are the maximum allowable values except pH.
Required
Parameter Unit
value
Cation conductivity @ 25deg. C μS/cm < 0.2
pH-value @ 25deg. C *1) - 9.4 ~ 9.8
Silica as SiO2 @ 25deg. C ppb < 20
Iron as Fe @ 25deg. C ppb < 20
Sodium as Na @ 25deg. C ppb < 10
Copper as Cu @ 25deg. C ppb <3
Oxygen @ 25deg. C ppb < 10
TOC ppb < 100
The following requirements are valid for continuous operation. During start up
and shutdown, the following requirements will deviate. The following
requirements are the maximum allowable values except pH.
In terms of pH, volatile alkalizing agents are strongly recommended achieving the
above requirement.
All volatile treatment is suitable. Phosphate or caustic treatment may suffer from
under deposit corrosion. The duct burner firing at the upstream of evaporator
results in dry out locally concentrate the solid alkalizing agent by phosphate or
caustic treatment and subsequently attack the corrosion.
During start up and upset conditions, phosphate or caustic treatment can be used
as an advantage from buffering characteristic. When HRSG water and steam
quality is stable under the matching to this requirement, phosphate or caustic
treatment can be stopped and converts to all volatile treatment.
The following requirements are valid for continuous operation. During start up
and shutdown, the following requirements may deviate.
The following are just reference guideline only and project specific requirement for
steam quality shall be came from steam turbine OEM.
Required
Parameter Unit
value
Cation conductivity @ 25deg. C μS/cm < 0.2
Silica as SiO2 @ 25deg. C ppb < 20
Iron as Fe @ 25deg. C ppb < 20
Sodium as Na @ 25deg. C ppb <5
Copper as Cu @ 25deg. C ppb <3
9.7 Caution
Copper alloys at the upstream of feed water inlet are not permitted. All ferrous
metallurgy should be specified for feed water system including condenser, piping
and valve.
When copper components are present in the condenser and feedwater system, it
should be noted and then it should be adjusted pH and chemicals under the
specialist’s responsibility.
When select the phosphate treatment on drum water, over feeding of phosphate
during start up and shut down is reacting with magnetite on the tube and that
phosphate gouging is a potential possibility.
Especially, phosphate is not permitted to feed during duct burner firing because of
increasing heat flux on HP evaporator.
9.7.3 FAC
Key parameters for FAC are pH, temperature, oxygen concentration, fluid velocity
and flow geometry.
It is known that LP evaporator bend tube and LP drum internal and LP evaporator
upper header are susceptible for FAC in case of low pH conditions, low oxygen
level of drum water.
9.4 to 9.8 of pH value should be maintained to prevent FAC. The reducing type of
oxygen scavenger should be prohibited under less than 10 ppb of oxygen content.
- End of Document -
Check the HRSG to make sure that all maintenance work has been completed, all tools and
debris have been removed, the handhole plates and manhole covers have been installed and
secured, and all access doors have been installed and secured.
Check all relevant clearance certificates to be obtained and all work permits cancelled and
signed out.
Check the safety valves to see if the gags have been removed, the lifting levers have been
replaced, and the valves are not fouled or hung up.
This section describes the recommended procedure for filling an empty HRSG with water. If the
unit is hot, the unit has to be cooled first to avoid severe temperature strains (Max. allowable
temperature difference is approximately 50 deg.C). Also, since deposits of solids in a
superheater can cause corrosion or inhibit heat transfer, introduction of solids by carryover of
boiler water from the drum during filling should be avoided.
Reference P&ID ;
P&I Diagram – HRSG H.P Superheater Section [Dwg No. EA-685640]
P&I Diagram – HRSG Reheater Section [Dwg No. EA-685641]
P&I Diagram – HRSG H.P Econ. & Evap. Section [Dwg No. EA-685642]
P&I Diagram – HRSG I.P Section [Dwg No. EA-685643]
P&I Diagram – HRSG L.P Section [Dwg No. EA-685644]
P&I Diagram – HRSG Condensate Preheater Section [Dwg No. EA-685645]
Note; The activity of initial filling require manual action from local
or control room.
2. Ready for LP LP Open and prepare the following valves for filling.
drum filling
1. Confirm closed condensate stop MOV (LCA-90-AA-001).
3. Ready for IP IP Open and prepare the following valves for filling.
drum filling
1. Open IP feedwater small stop MOV (LAB-94-AA-002) and Close
main stop MOV (LAB-94-AA-001).
4. Ready for HP Open and prepare the following valves for filling.
HP drum filling
1. Open HP feedwater small stop MOV (LAB-90-AA-002) and
Close main stop MOV (LAB-90-AA-001).
5. LP drum LP 1. Initial water filling is done by separate filling line from the
filling demineralized transfer pump. The filling line is prepared in the
condensate line. The filling from the demi. Water pump is only
used for initial filling (System is in empty case). In case of normal
start up, which mean the system is already filled by water, the
demi. water pump will not be used.
2. Adjust the water flow about 10% of MCR flow by LP drum LCV
(LCA-91-AA-081).
4. Fill LP drum until Low Start up water level (-100 mm from Drum
Center Line) has been reached.
6. IP drum IP 1. Initial water filling is done by separate filling line from the
filling demineralized transfer pump. The filling line is prepared in the
feedwater pump IP discharge line (Refer to BOP P&ID-Feedwater
System dwg.no. EA-682805-003). The filling from the demi. Water
pump is only used for initial filling (System is in empty case). In
case of normal start up, which mean the system is already filled by
water, the demi. water pump will not be used.
2. Adjust the water flow about 10% of MCR flow by IP drum LCV
(HAC-94-AA-081).
4 Fill IP drum until Low Start up water level (-450 mm from Drum
Center Line) has been reached.
7. HP drum HP 1. Initial water filling is done by separate filling line from the
filling demineralized transfer pump. The filling line is prepared in the
feedwater pump HP discharge line (Refer to BOP P&ID-Feedwater
System dwg.no. EA-682805-002). The filling from the demi. Water
pump is only used for initial filling (System is in empty case). In
case of normal start up, which mean the system is already filled by
water, the demi. water pump will not be used.
2. Adjust the water flow about 10% of MCR flow by Low load HP
drum LCV (HAC-90-AA-082).
4. Fill HP drum until Low Start up water level (-550 mm from Drum
Center Line) has been reached.
[EA-685642]
“ LAB-90-AA-002 HP Feedwater small stop MOV Auto(Close) Auto(Close) Auto(Close)
H.P
Superheater.
HAH-91-AA-001 HP SH 1 inlet drain MOV Auto(Close) Auto(Close) Auto(Close)
Section
[EA-685640]
-End-
Reheater
Section LBC-90-AA-001 CRH steam stop MOV Auto(Close) Auto(Open) Auto(Close)
[EA-685641]
-End-
direction)
L.P Section
LCA-91-AA-001 LP Drum LCV bypass MOV Auto(Open) Auto(Close) Auto(Close)
[EA-685644]
-End-
Note ;
* The condensate stop MOV (LCA-90-AA-001) shall be opened after HRSG LP section water
filling completed, if the system was earlier filled using the demineralized transfer pumps.
The HRSG outputs (steam evaporation rates, superheated temperatures, pressures, energy
outputs at HP, IP and LP steam outlets, respectively) varies according to available exhaust heat
from the gas turbines.
Most operations normally required to establish a HRSG ready to start condition after an
overnight shutdown can be accomplished from the central control room. These operations are
remote manual actions by the control room operator. Some activity, such as HRSG water filling
and manual valve alignments for HRSG ready to start condition requires local operator actions.
3) HRSG purge
4) GT start, load up and exhaust gas temperature matching with HRSG thermal status
Certain conditions must be satisfied prior to the initiations of the HRSG start. All system (Gas
turbine, Steam turbine, Mechanical Auxiliary/BOP equipments and etc) required for the plant
operation must be ready for operation. Followings are HRSG Ready to Start Condition.
* High start up level (If HP drum P > 40 barg); -200mm from C.L.
* High start up level (If IP drum P > 10 barg); -200mm from C.L.
* High start up level (If LP drum P > 2 barg); +300mm from C.L.
z Align HP/IP/LP section valves as shown on the column labeled “Start Up” listed in the table
1,2 and 3.
The HRSG can be started up using either of the two following methods which can be selected
by the operating personnel;
In this case, GT and HRSG are started up commonly with use of the diverter damper system.
In this case, the HRSG is started up by using the diverter damper while the GT is in operation.
Before switch over from simple cycle to combined cycle mode, the GT has to be shutdown (if
the HRSG is not purged) or load decreased and subsequently the GT exhaust gas temperature
reduced to the required condition for the HRSG purging process and temperature matching.
Description Action
2 Plant Purge The purging concept involves that the bypass stack and the HRSG
will be purged prior every GT start (ignition) for both simple cycle and
combined cycle start. Once the purge has been completed, it remains
set in memory if the GT has remained in continuous operation with no
trips. Provided that the purge completed remains set, GT exhaust flow
can re-enter HRSG without re-purge for the HRSG start.
After HRSG has been purged, the diverter damper is moved to HRSG
closed position.
Description Action
3 GT ignition and As soon as bypass stack and HRSG purge completed, the GT ignition
Gas temperature and accelerating is initiated. In case of GT in already operation in
matching simple cycle mode, the GT load decrease and subsequently the GT
exhaust gas temperature reduced to the required condition for the gas
temperature matching.
Description Action
The Main stop MOV is opened at the initiation of the HRSG start while
the bypass stop MOV is closed. And the HP main steam header is
warmed, drained and pressurized along with the HRSG.
The lag HRSG is started with closed steam stop valves. When the
following conditions are satisfied, Open small bypass stop valve first.
After small bypass stop valve open, then open the main stop valve
and close the small bypass stop valve.
The last HRSG HP steam stop MOV’s operation is the same with lag
HRSG.
Description Action
The CRH steam stop MOV is opened at the initiation of the HRSG
start. And the CRH steam header is warmed, drained and pressurized
along with the HRSG.
The lag HRSG reheater is started with closed steam stop valves.
Thus, the reheater is initially isolated from the cold reheat steam
header. Steam from the HP steam bypass system passes through the
reheater to the condenser via the HRH steam bypass system.
When the hot reheat steam conditions are satisfied, the lag HRSG
HRH steam isolation valve open initiated. At this moment, the CRH
steam stop valve will be opened simultaneously.
The last HRSG CRH steam stop MOV’s operation is the same with
lag HRSG.
Description Action
The Main stop MOV is opened at the initiation of the HRSG start while
the bypass stop MOV is closed. And the LP main steam header is
warmed, drained and pressurized along with the HRSG.
The lag HRSG is started with closed steam stop valves. When the
following conditions are satisfied, Open small bypass stop valve first.
After small bypass stop valve open, then open the main stop valve
and close the small bypass stop valve.
The last HRSG LP steam stop MOV’s operation is the same with lag
HRSG.
Description Action
8 Drain operation Drain will be operated for removing condensate from HRSG steam
(HP) path.
Description Action
9 Drain operation 1. Open CRH steam line drain MOV (LBC-90-AA-002), when RH
(RH) steam pressure (LBB-90-CP-001/002/003) above 1 barg.
Description Action
10 Drain operation 1. Open IP steam line drain MOV (LBA-95-AA-003) when IP Drum
(IP) pressure (HAD-94-CP-001/002/003) above 1 barg.
11 Drain operation 1. Open LP steam line drain MOV (LBD-90-AA-004) when LP Drum
(LP) pressure (HAD-97-CP-001/002/003) above 0.5 barg.
12 Start Up Vent Vent will be operated for extracting any non-condensable gas from
Operation (HP) HRSG steam path.
13 Start Up Vent The RH start up vent will control the RH pressure increasing rate, if
Operation (RH) RH steam bypass system (Condenser vacuum) is not ready condition.
3. Close RH start up vent MOV and PCV when the RH steam bypass
system (Condenser vacuum) is available.
Description Action
14 Start Up Vent Vent will be operated for extracting any non-condensable gas from
Operation (IP) HRSG steam path.
15 Start Up Vent The LP start up vent will control the LP Drum pressure increasing
Operation (LP) rate, if LP steam bypass system (Condenser vacuum) is not ready
condition.
3. Close LP start up vent MOV and PCV when the LP steam bypass
system (Condenser vacuum) is available.
16 Steam Bypass Each Steam Bypass System will be operated to control the HRSG
System Operation Pressure.
Description Action
17 GT and HRSG In line with the admitting of the GT exhaust gas, the metal of the heat
load up transfer surface is heated up and steam is formed in the evaporators,
which leads to a partly water ejection from the evaporators into the
drums.
Description Action
19 LCV set point Drum level set point should be changed from start up water level into
change Normal water level when load greater than 25% MCR flow.
For starting the HRSG from a warm or hot condition, steps are the same with above sequence.
The lag or last HRSG is started in a similar manner to the lead HRSG.
After first GT, HRSG and ST are on-line s lead, succeeding GT and HRSG can be started as lag
by operator’s initiation of remaining GT and HRSG start up. When succeeding GT and HRSG is
initiated for start up, HRSG should already be prepared for start up conditions as summarized in
clause 2.3.2 HRSG Ready to Start Condition above. With the start of HRSG, steam flow will be
established through HRSG steam line. AS ST and Condenser are on-line, produced steam can
be dumped to the condenser through the steam bypass system until each steam can be
equalized to steam lines of leading HRSG.
Steam production increase from the part load to base load is performed by increasing the load
of the GT. HRSG runback is achieved by GT load decrease.
The HRSG operating pressure is operated in natural sliding pressure mode between 100% and
40% of rated pressure depending on the steam mass flow into the steam turbine. In part load
operation, the HRSGs are oeperated in fixed pressure mode, means the pressure is controlled
by the steam turbine throttle oeperation. For the detail of the plant operation characteristic,
please refer to the Heat and Mass Balance Calculation [Doc.no. EE-00001].
The HRSG load is dierectly depending on the GT operation. Generally, 30% of MCR steam flow
load operation as minimum is recommended at which the drum level is relatively stable.
The HRSG shut down is performed by the diverter damper close with normal speed (60
seconds)
2) As the remaining heat in the HRSG, Steam bypass system control the HRSG pressure
5) If there is no demand of feedwater supply, close all feed water stop valves.
Description Action
Description Action
2 Diverter damper The Diverter damper will be closed with normal speed (60 seconds).
close Now, HRSG can be isolated from the GT.
3 Steam Bypass HP/RH/LP steam bypass system will be operated, thereby diverting
System Operation steam from the HRSG through the associated steam bypass system.
The lag HRSG HP steam stop MOV’s operation is the same with lead
HRSG.
During the last unit shutdown, the Steam turbine MCV is ramped
closed. The Steam turbine continues to unload and finally the Steam
turbine valves are tripped closed. When the ST is tripped, the last
HRSG HP and HRH steam stop valves are closed.
Description Action
5 CRH Steam Stop The CRH steam stop MOV (LBC-90-AA-001) will be closed.
MOV Close
1) Lead HRSG CRH steam stop MOV ;
At this moment, the HRH, CRH and LP steam stop valve will be
closed simultaneously.
The lag HRSG CRH steam stop MOV’s operation is the same with
lead HRSG.
During the last unit shutdown, the Steam turbine MCV is ramped
closed. The Steam turbine continues to unload and finally the Steam
turbine valves are tripped closed. When the ST is tripped and HP
steam bypass system is completely closed, the last HRSG CRH
steam stop valve is closed.
Description Action
At this moment, the HRH, CRH and LP steam stop valve will be
closed simultaneously.
The lag HRSG LP steam stop MOV’s operation is the same with lead
HRSG.
7 IP Steam Stop The IP steam stop MOV (LBA-95-AA-002) will be closed after IP
MOV Close steam PCV (LBA-95-AA-081) fully closed.
9 HP feedwater stop The HP feedwater stop MOV (LAB-90-AA-001) can be closed when
MOV Close no demand of feedwater supply. This MOV will be closed after HP
drum LCV(HAC-90-AA-081 and 082) fully closed.
Description Action
10 IP feedwater stop The IP feedwater stop MOV (LAB-94-AA-001) can be closed when no
MOV Close demand of feedwater supply. This MOV will be closed after IP drum
LCV(HAC-94-AA-081) fully closed.
11 Condensate stop The condensate stop MOV (LCA-90-AA-001) can be closed when no
MOV Close demand of condensate supply. This MOV will be closed after LP drum
LCV (LCA-91-AA-081) fully closed.
The HRSG protection item, which cause HRSG trip is summarized in Clause.4. In case of
HRSG protection signal detected, the HRSG is tripped by quick closing of diverter damper
within 20 seconds.
In case of a GT trip, the HRSG has also to be tripped to avoid cooling of HRSG by running
down GT. The HRSG is tripped by quick closing of diverter damper within 20 seconds.
Steam Turbine Trip does not make any impact on the HRSG itself. The HRSG can be operated
by dumping steam generated from the HRSG to the condenser through the steam bypass
system or HRSG can be shutdown decided by operator.
The HRSG Run Back will be achieved by the Gas Turbine Run Back (load reducing) as
following events.
z If HRSG inlet duct Gas temperature (HNA-90-CT-001/002/003) ≥ 655 deg.C (Alarm H), the
GT Run Back until alarm disappeared.
z If HP final steam temperature (LBA-90-CT-001/002/003) ≥ 575 deg.C (Alarm H), the GT
Run Back until alarm disappeared.
z If RH final steam temperature (LBB-90-CT-001/002/003) ≥ 574 deg.C (Alarm H), the GT
Run Back until alarm disappeared.
The drum level/feed water control comprises of a single element drum level control operating on
low load operation and a three element control operating on full load operation. The single
element control is envisaged for controlling the drum level during low load up to 25% MCR. The
three element control is envisaged for drum level control from 25% MCR to 100% MCR.
Valve composition ;
The median value of the drum level (HAD-90-CL-001/002/003) is compensated for the drum
pressure (HAD-90-CP-001/002/003). The compensated output is selected for load less than 25%
MCR. The measured level is compared with the set value and the error is applied to the
controller for positioning the level control valve. The drum level shall have two start up level set
points namely high start up level set point and low start up level set point. The set point should
be changed according to the drum pressure increasing.
* Low start up level set point; -550mm from C.L. (If HP drum pressure is lower than 40 barg)
* High start up level set point; -200mm from C.L. (If HP drum pressure is higher than 40 barg)
These set points will switch over to normal set point from start up set point when load above 25%
MCR.
This control is used for load greater than 25% MCR. It is based on three parameters namely
drum level, steam flow and feed water flow.
The steam flow (LBA-90-CF-001/002) is applied as a feed forward signal to the drum level
controller and the output of the controller is given as the set point for the feed water flow
controller. The feedwater flow (LAB-90-CF-001/002) is added to the controller as a feedback
signal.
The valves controlling the water feed to the drum are in a two valve arrangement consisting of a
30% valve for low load and a 100% valve for full load control.
The low load and full load control valves are arranged in a parallel split-range manner to provide
good flow control through a wide range of control valve pressure drop. The low load valve
handles the smaller flows until it is nearly fully open then full load valve opens to handle the
large flows. The opposite action occurs on decreasing flow. Generally, the flow capacity ratio of
the two valves is chosen to ensure that the drum level control remains as single-element during
start-up and the transfer of control valves occurs after three-element drum level control has
commenced.
For increasing flow, the full load control valve opens when the low load control valve is almost
fully open (approximately 90% stoke). After the transfer, the low load valve is fully closed
ensuring that the full load valve will not operate near to its seat. For decreasing flow, the low
load valve is opened and the larger valve is fully closed at the transfer point.
A motorized isolation valve on the inlet of each control valve is supplied to isolate the control
valve during shutdown/maintenance period and automatically opened when HRSG start initiated.
The drum level/feed water control comprises of a single element drum level control operating on
low load operation and a three element control operating on full load operation. The single
element control is envisaged for controlling the drum level during low load up to 25% MCR. The
three element control is envisaged for drum level control from 25% MCR to 100% MCR.
Valve composition;
The median value of the drum level (HAD-94-CL-001/002/003) is compensated for the drum
pressure (HAD-94-CP-001/002/003). The compensated output is selected for load less than 25%
MCR. The measured level is compared with the set value and the error is applied to the
controller for positioning the level control valve. The drum level shall have two start up level set
points namely high start up level set point and low start up level set point. The set point should
be changed according to the drum pressure increasing.
* Low start up level set point; -450mm from C.L. (If IP drum pressure is lower than 10 barg)
* High start up level set point; -200mm from C.L. (If IP drum pressure is higher than 10 barg)
These set points will switch over to normal set point from start up set point when load above 25%
MCR.
This control is used for load greater than 25% MCR. It is based on three parameters namely
drum level, steam flow and feed water flow.
The steam flow (LBA-95-CF-001/002) is applied as a feed forward signal to the drum level
controller and the output of the controller is given as the set point for the feed water flow
controller. The feedwater flow (LAB-94-CF-001/002) is added to the controller as a feedback
signal.
In the event of failure of the control valve, the inching type motorized bypass valve can be used
by the manual signal from the control room.
The drum level/condensate water control comprises of a single element drum level control
operating on low load operation and a three element control operating on full load operation.
The single element control is envisaged for controlling the drum level during low load up to 25%
MCR. The three element control is envisaged for drum level control from 25% MCR to 100%
MCR.
Valve composition ;
The median value of the drum level (HAD-97-CL-001/002/003) is compensated for the drum
pressure (HAD-97-CP-001/002/003). The compensated output is selected for load less than 25%
MCR (condensate flow). The measured level is compared with the set value and the error is
applied to the controller for positioning the level control valve. The drum level shall have two
start up level set points namely high start up level set point and low start up level set point. The
set point should be changed according to the drum pressure increasing.
* Low start up level set point; -100mm from C.L. (If LP drum pressure is lower than 2 barg)
* High start up level set point; +300mm from C.L. (If LP drum pressure is higher than 2 barg)
These set points will switch over to normal set point from start up set point when load above 25%
MCR (condensate flow).
This control is used for load greater than 25% MCR (condensate flow). It is based on three
parameters namely drum level, summed drum out flow and condensate flow.
The summed drum out flow [LP steam flow(LBD-90-CF-001/002) + HP feedwater flow(LAB-90-
CF-001/002) + IP feedwater flow(LAB-94-CF-001/0020)] is applied as a feed forward signal to
the drum level controller and the output of the controller is given as the set point for the
condensate flow controller. The condensate flow (LCA-90-CF-001/002) is added to the controller
as a feedback signal.
In the event of failure of the control valve, the inching type motorized bypass valve can be used
by the manual signal from the control room.
The HP superheater steam desuperheater function is to control HRSG superheater outlet steam
temperature within allowable condition. The set point is 567 deg.C.
Valve composition ;
To ensure that all water droplets are evaporated and to minimize potential temperature shocks
resulting from the introduction of spray water, the desuperheater is placed at the inlet to the HP
final superheater. The amount of spray water must be limited to avoid driving the HP final
superheater inlet steam into the saturation region.
The output of the outer controller is the temperature setpoint of the inner controller. This
controller positions the HP desuperheater spray water control valve. The feedback of the inner
controller is the steam temperature (HAH-90-CT-002/003/004) at the inlet to the final
superheater. In effect, the outer controller controls the final HRSG HP superheater outlet steam
temperature by adjusting the temperature of the steam entering the final stage of superheating.
Since there is a possibility of overspraying and forcing steam to saturation temperature at the
inlet of the HP final superheater, the setpoint of the inner controller has a minimum limit of the
present saturation temperature plus a margin (+28 deg.C). The saturation temperature is
determined from the saturation temperature from HP drum pressure measurements (HAD-90-
CP-001/002/003).
This steam temperature control is permissive only when the HP steam flow (LBA-90-CF-
001/002) is higher than 20% of MCR flow to avoid any steam condensation in steam path.
A motorized block valve is placed in the spray water line in series with a spray control valve. The
block valve is automatically closed whenever the desuperheater control is not enabled and
automatically opened when enabled.
In the event of failure of the control valve, the inching type bypass valve can be used by the
manual signal from the control room.
The Reheater steam desuperheater function is to control HRSG reheater outlet steam
temperature within allowable condition. The set point is 566 deg.C.
Valve composition;
To ensure that all water droplets are evaporated and to minimize potential temperature shocks
resulting from the introduction of spray water, the desuperheater is placed at the inlet to the final
reheater. The amount of spray water must be limited to avoid driving the final reheater inlet
steam into the saturation region.
Reheater steam desuperheater control utilizes two controllers in a cascade arrangement namely
"outer" controller and “inner” controller. The setpoint of outer controller is the desired HRSG
reheater outlet steam temperature and the feedback is the HRSG reheater outlet steam
temperature (LBB-90-CT-001/002/003) measured at the outlet of the final reheater. The set
point is 566 deg.C at the final reheater outlet.
The output of the outer controller is the temperature setpoint of the inner controller. This
controller positions the reheater desuperheater spray water control valve. The feedback of the
inner controller is the steam temperature (HAJ-90-CT-002/003/004) at the inlet to the final
reheater. In effect, the outer controller controls the final HRSG reheater outlet steam
temperature by adjusting the temperature of the steam entering the final stage of reheater.
Since there is a possibility of overspraying and forcing steam to saturation temperature at the
inlet of the final reheater, the setpoint of the inner controller has a minimum limit of the present
saturation temperature plus a margin (+28 deg.C). The saturation temperature is determined
from the saturation temperature from hot reheat steam pressure measurements (LBB-90-CP-
001/002/003).
This steam temperature control is permissive only when the HP steam flow (LBA-90-CF-
001/002) is higher than 20% of MCR flow to avoid any steam condensation in steam path.
A motorized block valve is placed in the spray water line in series with an spray control valve.
The block valve is automatically closed whenever the desuperheater control is not enabled and
automatically opened when enabled.
In the event of failure of the control valve, the inching type bypass valve can be used by the
manual signal from the control room.
The HRSG is equipped with IP steam pressure control valve and steam stop MOV in series to
Cold Reheater line. Large, rapid variations in IP drum pressure can cause rapid variations in the
drum level. Pressure change causes the void fractions in the evaporator and drum to enlarge
(on rapid pressure decay) or shrink (on rapid pressure rise), causing the water in the drum to
rise above or fall below NWL. Maintaining stable IP drum pressure greatly helps maintaining a
stable IP drum level.
Valve composition ;
HRSG start-up shall be initiated with closed control valve. Then valve operation will be initiated
as followings.
Open control valve to 10 % when the IP steam pressure (LBA-95-CP-001/002) above 3 barg
and hold this position until the IP steam pressure reaches 10 barg. Then the control valve shall
modulate to maintain this pressure (10 barg).
With this control, the control valve will open continuously to full open position when the cold
reheat steam line is pressurized above 10 barg.
Another function is that, during plant transient operation, if the IP steam pressure drops too fast,
the pressure decay rate will be controlled by acting to close this control valve. The control valve
shall control the IP steam pressure (LBA-95-CP-001/002) decay rate within -0.1bar/s.
The IP steam stop MOV will be opened from the initial start up and always open during
operation. During shutdown period, this valve can be closed when IP steam PCV is completely
closed.
Valve composition ;
The pegging steam supply has the following functions. And this control is active only if the IP
drum pressure is higher than 10 barg.
* Mainly Oil firing operation case, It is expected that insufficient flue gas energy available at the
LP evaporator to maintain the LP drum pressure high enough to prevent gas side corrosion.
Pegging steam from the IP steam line maintains a minimum LP drum pressure and a resultant
LP drum water temperature. The set point (3 barg) is compared with the LP drum pressure
(HAD-97-CP-001/002/003). The difference is the input signal for the controller of the control
valve.
* When the feedwater pump suction is taken from the LP drum, pegging steam prevents a rapid
decay of LP drum pressure to limit the generation of steam voids in the drum and BFP suction
line water. If LP drum pressure drops too fast, the pressure decay rate will be controlled by
providing pegging steam. The pegging steam control valve shall control the LP drum pressure
(HAD-97-CP-001/002/003) decay rate within -0.007 bar/s.
The motorized isolation valve at the inlet of control valve is supplied to prevent any possible
leakage of the control valve. Also this valve will provide a tight isolation from the IP steam
system when no demand of steam supply. The motorized isolation valve is automatically closed
whenever the control is not enabled and automatically opened when enabled.
The motorized isolation valve will be protectionally closed when the LP drum pressure (HAD-97-
CP-001/002/003) is higher than 7 barg.
The condensate preheater (CPH) is located outlet of HRSG and heated by exhaust gas before
leaving the main stack. The CPH inlet temperature control is to raise the temperature of the
condensate entering the CPH to avoid flue gas corrosion in the CPH tube. A temperature control
valve modulates the discharge flow of the CPH recirculation pumps to recirculate hot water from
the outlet of the CPH to the inlet of the CPH where it mixes with cold condensate flow.
The design Gas fuel composition used for the plant operation indicates zero sulfur concentration.
The fixed set point of 70 deg.C is enough to prevent corrosion for Gas fuel operation. When the
higher sulfur content fuel used, such as Oil operation, the CPH will be completely bypassed.
Composition ;
One of recirculation pump should be placed into service before starting the HRSG.
The fixed set point, 70deg.C is compared with the CPH inlet temperature (LCA-90-CT-003/004)
signal. The difference is the input signal for the controller of the control valve.
In addition to the above temperature control, following control for recirculation pumps protection
is also incorporated.
To prevent less flow operation of pumps, the recirculation system controls must limit the closure
of control valve when the recirculation pump flow reaches low flow set point (65,000 kg/hr). The
low flow set point would be slightly above the actual minimum flow of recirculation pumps. The
recirculation pump flow is measured using flow transmitter (LCA-94-CF-001/002) located at the
discharge of pump. The operation pump must be tripped and the stand by pump starts if the
measured pump flow falls to the minimum flow trip setting (60,000 kg/hr).
To prevent excessive flow from the pumps, the recirculation high flow set point (300,000 kg/hr)
would be set below the recirculation pump maximum allowable continuous flow in order to limit
the further opening of control valve when the recirculation pump flow approaches the high flow.
The operation pump must be tripped and the stand by pump starts if the pump flow equals or
exceeds the maximum allowable continuous flow setting (330,000 kg/hr).
The condensate preheater system is equipped with a condensate bypass system. The three-
way valve sends condensate water flow to the condensate preheater and/or bypass around the
condensate preheater.
* direct any portion of the flow to either the preheater or the bypass around the condensate
preheater.
Valve composition ;
The 3-way valve is positioned to full open to the bypass direction before HRSG start. During
start up period, no cold condensate would be introduced into CPH tube while all condensate is
bypassed by 3-way valve in order to prevent possible flue gas corrosion in the CPH tube. The 3-
way valve can be positioned to full open to the CPH direction after steam bypass operation is
finished and all steam introduced into the steam turbine.
The three-way valve is positioned to route a portion of the condensate flow to the condensate
preheater bypass as required to hold a minimum subcooling before entering the deaerator to
ensure an optimum deaeration process.
The function of this control is to maintain condensate temperature several degrees below
saturation temperature to achieve a good deaeration performance in the deaerator. It is
accomplished by 3-way valve valve to split the incoming condensate flow between the CPH and
a bypass around the CPH.
If the temperature difference between the saturation temperature calculated from the LP drum
pressure (HAD-97-CP-001/002/003) and the CPH outlet temperature (LCA-91-CT-001/002) is
lower than 8 deg.C, the 3-way valve will be opened partially into the bypass direction in order to
make a cold condensate bypass flow and therefore reduce the temperature of CPH outlet
condensate before entering the deaerator.
The CPH full bypass operation shall be required in some case. When the CPH recirculation
pumps are all failure longer than 10 minutes, the three-way valve is positioned in the fully-closed
position to the CPH, resulting in all the condensate flow bypassing the condensate preheater so
that the HRSG can be continuously operation without shut down.
If HP economizer pressure (LAB-90-CP-001) reaches 188 barg, Auto open the low load LCV
(HAC-90-AA-082) to 20%. The auto open function has to be effective in HRSG operation below
25% MCR and shut down period also.
The auto open command is removed if HP economizer pressure (LAB-90-CP-001) falls below
180 barg.
If IP economizer pressure (LAB-94-CP-001) reaches 65 barg, Auto open the LCV (HAC-94-AA-
081) to 20%. The auto open function has to be effective in HRSG operation below 25% MCR
and shut down period also.
The auto open command is removed if IP economizer pressure (LAB-94-CP-001) falls below 55
barg.
If CPH pressure (LCA-90-CP-002) reaches 32 barg, Auto open the LCV (LCA-91-AA-081) to
20%. The auto open function has to be effective in HRSG operation below 25% MCR and shut
down period also.
The auto open command is removed if CPH pressure (LCA-90-CP-002) falls below 28 barg.
HRSG start-up shall be initiated with closed drain valves. Then drain valves operation shall be
initiated as followings.
Close after 5 minutes time delay, if HP drum pressure reaches or higher than 15 barg.
Then, place MOV (HAH-90-AA-001 and LBA-90-AA-001) into auto operation mode comparing
the drain pot temperature element and the saturation temperature at corresponding drum
pressure measurements.
Place MOV (HAH-91-AA-001) into auto operation mode monitoring the drain pot level switches.
These valves shall have opening limit to prevent excess drain flow. When open demand is
initiated, the valve open position shall be determined as following.
Close after 5 minutes time delay, if HP drum pressure reaches or higher than 15 barg and HP
steam stop MOV (LBA-90-AA-003) open.
Then, place into auto operation mode comparing the drain pot temperature element and the
saturation temperature at corresponding drum pressure measurements.
This valve shall have opening limit to prevent excess drain flow. When open demand is initiated,
the valve open position shall be determined as following.
Open CRH steam line drain MOV (LBC-90-AA-902), when RH steam pressure (LBB-90-CP-
001/002/003) above 1 barg.
Close after 5 minutes time delay, if RH steam pressure reaches or higher than 5 barg and CRH
steam stop MOV (LBC-90-AA-001) open.
Then, place into auto operation mode monitoring the drain pot level switches.
This valve shall have opening limit to prevent excess drain flow. When open demand is initiated,
the valve open position shall be determined as following.
Close after 5 minutes time delay, if RH steam pressure reaches or higher than 5 barg.
Then, place into auto operation mode monitoring the drain pot temperature element and
comparing the saturation temperature at RH steam pressure measurements.
This valve shall have opening limit to prevent excess drain flow. When open demand is initiated,
the valve open position shall be determined as following.
Close after 5 minutes time delay, if IP Drum pressure reaches or higher than 5 barg and IP
Steam PCV (LBA-95-AA-081) open more than 10 %.
Then, place into auto operation mode monitoring the drain pot level switches.
This valve shall have opening limit to prevent excess drain flow. When open demand is initiated,
the valve open position shall be determined as following.
Open drain valve when LP Drum pressure (HAD-97-CP-001/002/003) above 0.5 barg.
Close after 5 minutes time delay, if LP Drum pressure reaches or higher than 2 barg.
Then, place into auto operation mode monitoring the drain pot level switches.
Open vent valves when HP Drum pressure (HAD-90-CP-001/002/003) above 0.5 barg.
The RH start up vent will control the RH pressure increasing rate, if RH steam bypass system
(Condenser vacuum) is not ready condition.
Open RH start up vent isolation MOV (LBB-90-AA-001) when RH steam pressure (LBB-90-CP-
001/002/003) above 0.5 barg.
The RH start up vent PCV (LBB-90-AA-081) will control the RH pressure change rate within
allowable range (1 bar/min).
Close RH start up vent MOV and PCV when the RH steam bypass system (Condenser vacuum)
is available. Then vent valve will be placed into the pressure control mode.
If the RH steam pressure(LBB-90-CP-001/002/003) is reached to the set point (39.5 barg), the
HP start up vent PCV (LBB-90-AA-081) open initiated and control the steam pressure, not to
over than the set point. The set point is slightly lower than safety valve setting pressure. The
isolation MOV will open first when the RH steam pressure is reached to 39 barg.
Open vent valves when IP Drum pressure (HAD-94-CP-001/002/003) above 0.5 barg.
The LP start up vent will control the LP Drum pressure increasing rate, if LP steam bypass
system (Condenser vacuum) is not ready condition.
Open LP start up vent isolation MOV (LBD-90-AA-001) when LP Drum pressure (HAD-97-CP-
001/002/003) above 0.5 barg.
The LP start up vent PCV (LBD-90-AA-081) will control the LP Drum pressure change rate
within allowable range (0.3 bar/min).
Close LP start up vent MOV and PCV when the LP steam bypass system (Condenser vacuum)
is available. Then vent valve will be placed into the pressure control mode.
If the LP steam pressure (LBD-90-CP-001/002/003) is reached to the set point (8 barg), the LP
start up vent PCV (LBD-90-AA-081) open initiated and control the steam pressure, not to over
than the set point. The set point is slightly lower than safety valve setting pressure. The isolation
MOV (LBD-90-AA-001) will open first when the LP steam pressure is reached to 7.5 barg.
This vent MOV will be opened when HRSG start initiated and always opened during HRSG
operation. This valve can be closed after HRSG shutdown completed (Stack Damper close).
The blowdown MOV shall be opened after HP steam flow (LBA-90-CF-001/002) is higher than
20 % MCR flow and also shall be automatically closed when the HP steam flow is not higher
than open permissive value.
* When HP drum level (HAD-90-CL-001/002/003) fall below the low water level (-685 mm from
C.L).
The blowdown MOV shall be opened after IP steam flow (LBA-95-CF-001/002) is higher than
20 % MCR flow and also shall be automatically closed when the IP steam flow is not higher than
open permissive value.
* When IP drum level (HAD-94-CL-001/002/003) fall below the low water level (-530 mm from
C.L).
There are two opening set point, namely start up set point and normal set point. The set point
change will be done when HP steam production has reached about 25% MCR.
* Start up set point (below 25% M.C.R); N.W.L (0mm from C.L).
* Normal operation set point (above 25% M.C.R); High water level (+180mm from C.L).
This valve shall be closed whenever drum level fall below set points.
This valve shall have opening limit to prevent excess blowdown flow. When open demand is
initiated, the valve open position shall be determined as following.
Opening limit;
* When HP drum level (HAD-90-CL-001/002/003) fall below the low water level (-685 mm from
C.L).
There are two opening set point, namely start up set point and normal set point. The set point
change will be done when IP steam production has reached about 25% MCR.
* Start up set point (below 25% M.C.R); N.W.L (0mm from C.L).
* Normal operation set point (above 25% M.C.R); High water level (+180mm from C.L).
This valve shall be closed whenever drum level fall below set points.
This valve shall have opening limit to prevent excess blowdown flow. When open demand is
initiated, the valve open position shall be determined as following.
Opening limit;
* When IP drum level (HAD-94-CL-001/002/003) fall below the low water level (-530 mm from
C.L).
There are two opening set point, namely start up set point and normal set point. The set point
change will be done when condensate flow has reached about 25% MCR.
* Start up set point (below 25% M.C.R); N.W.L (500mm from C.L).
* Normal operation set point (above 25% M.C.R); High water level (+680mm from C.L).
This valve shall be closed whenever drum level fall below set points.
* When LP drum level (HAD-97-CL-001/002/003) fall below the low water level (-1065 mm from
C.L).
Due to the high pressure difference between the running feedwater pumps and the HRSG,
small bypass MOV is provided. As preparation activity for HRSG start, these valves will be used
to pressurize the economizer zone by the running feedwater pumps.
First, the small bypass MOV will be opened. Then, if the pressure difference across the main
MOV is less than 5 bar, the main MOV is opened. The small bypass MOV will be closed after
the main MOV is fully opened.
* When HP drum level (HAD-90-CL-001/002/003) reaches the High/High water level (230 mm
from C.L).
Due to the high pressure difference between the running feedwater pumps and the HRSG,
small bypass MOV is provided. As preparation activity for HRSG start, these valves will be used
to pressurize the economizer zone by the running feedwater pumps.
First, the small bypass MOV will be opened. The, if the pressure difference across the main
MOV is less than 5 bar, the main MOV is opened. The small bypass MOV will be closed after
the main MOV is fully opened.
* When IP drum level (HAD-94-CL-001/002/003) reaches the High/High water level (230 mm
from C.L).
As preparation activity for HRSG start, this valve will be opened before HRSG start.
* When LP drum level (HAD-97-CL-001/002/003) reaches the High/High water level (725 mm
from C.L).
During the plant start up, shutdown and trip, pressure builds in the HRSG will be controlled by
HP steam bypass system, IP steam line PCV, HRH steam bypass system and LP steam bypass
system. The HP steam bypass steam will be admitted to the CRH piping. The HRH and LP
steam bypass is routed to the condenser respectively.
The Main stop MOV is opened at the initiation of the HRSG start while the bypass stop MOV is
closed. And the HP main steam header is warmed, drained and pressurized along with the
HRSG.
The lag HRSG is started with closed steam stop valves. When the following conditions are
satisfied, Open small bypass stop valve first.
z Temperature difference between lag HRSG steam and operation header steam is lower than
50 deg.C.
z The lag HRSG (HP) steam pressure is higher (Approximately, 2 bar) than the operation
header pressure.
After small bypass stop valve open, then open the main stop valve and close the small bypass
stop valve.
The last HRSG HP steam stop MOV’s operation is the same with lag HRSG.
With HRSG shutdown command, the diverter damper will be closed with normal speed (60
seconds). Then the HP steam bypass system will open to control HP steam pressure and the
HRH steam bypass system will open as a result of the HP steam bypass system opening.
The HP steam stop valve will be closed when HRSG shutdown initiated and HP steam bypass
system open sufficiently (about 10%). The HP steam bypass set point of the HRSG is slowly
ramped below (about 2 bar) the operating pressure, thereby diverting steam from the HP steam
through the HP steam bypass system.
The lag HRSG HP steam stop MOV’s operation is the same with lead HRSG.
During the last unit shutdown, the Steam turbine MCV is ramped closed. The Steam turbine
continues to unload and finally the Steam turbine valves are tripped closed. When the ST is
tripped, the last HRSG HP and HRH steam stop valves are closed.
The CRH steam stop MOV is opened at the initiation of the HRSG start. And the CRH steam
header is warmed, drained and pressurized along with the HRSG.
The lag HRSG reheater is started with closed steam stop valves. Thus, the reheater is initially
isolated from the steam header. Steam from the HP steam bypass system passes through the
reheater to the condenser via the HRH steam bypass system.
When the steam conditions are satisfied, the lag HRSG HRH steam isolation valve open
initiated. At this moment, the CRH steam stop valve will be opened simultaneously.
The last HRSG CRH steam stop MOV’s operation is the same with lag HRSG.
With HRSG shutdown command, the diverter damper will be closed normal speed. Then the HP
steam bypass system will open to control HP steam pressure and the HRH steam bypass
system will open as a result of the HP steam bypass opening.
The HP steam stop valve will be closed when HRSG shutdown initiated and HP steam bypass
system open sufficiently (about 10%). The HP steam bypass set point of the HRSG is slowly
ramped below (about 2 bar) the operating pressure, thereby diverting steam from the HP steam
through the HP steam bypass system. The lead HRSG HP steam is isolated from the HP header.
At this moment, the HRH, CRH and LP steam stop valve will be closed simultaneously.
The lag HRSG CRH steam stop MOV’s operation is the same with lead HRSG.
During the last unit shutdown, the Steam turbine MCV is ramped closed. The Steam turbine
continues to unload and finally the Steam turbine valves are tripped closed. When the ST is
tripped and HP steam bypass system is completely closed, the last HRSG CRH steam stop
valve is closed.
The Main stop MOV is opened at the initiation of the HRSG start while the bypass stop MOV is
closed. And the LP main steam header is warmed, drained and pressurized along with the
HRSG.
The lag HRSG is started with closed steam stop valves. When the following conditions are
satisfied, Open small bypass stop valve first.
z Temperature difference between lag HRSG steam and operation header steam is lower than
30 deg.C.
z The lag HRSG (LP) steam pressure is higher (Approximately, 0.5 bar) than the operation
header pressure.
After small bypass stop valve open, then open the main stop valve and close the small bypass
stop valve.
The last HRSG LP steam stop MOV’s operation is the same with lag HRSG.
With HRSG shutdown command, the diverter damper will be closed with normal speed. Then
the LP steam bypass system will open to control LP steam pressure.
The HP steam stop valve will be closed when HRSG shutdown initiated and HP steam bypass
system open sufficiently (about 10%). The HP steam bypass set point of the HRSG is slowly
ramped below (about 2 bar) the operating pressure, thereby diverting steam from the HP steam
through the HP steam bypass system. The lead HRSG HP steam is isolated from the HP header.
At this moment, the HRH, CRH and LP steam stop valve will be closed simultaneously.
The lag HRSG LP steam stop MOV’s operation is the same with lead HRSG.
During the last unit shutdown, the ST LP control valve is placed in position control and ramped
closed. At this moment, the HRSG LP steam stop is closed.
The HP drum level is protected against impermissible high water level to avoid water carry over
into the superheater, the main steam line and in an extreme case also into the steam turbine. In
this case temperature shocks with damages to the superheater and main steam line might
occur. Water droplets to the steam turbine might result in mechanical damages to the blades.
* Trip HP/IP feedwater pumps, if the HP feedwater stop valves (LAB-90-AA-001/002) is not
closed within 50 seconds.
The HP evaporator has to be protected from running dry to avoid local overheating on
evaporator due to missing feed water.
The IP drum level is protected against impermissible high water level to avoid water carry over
into the superheater, the main steam line and in an extreme case also into the steam turbine. In
this case temperature shocks with damages to the superheater and main steam line might
occur. Water droplets to the steam turbine might result in mechanical damages to the blades.
* Trip HP/IP feedwater pumps, if the IP feedwater stop valves (LAB-94-AA-001/002) is not
closed within 50 seconds.
The IP evaporator has to be protected from running dry to avoid local overheating on evaporator
due to missing feed water.
The LP drum level is protected against impermissible high water level to avoid water carry over
into the superheater, the main steam line and in an extreme case also into the steam turbine. In
this case temperature shocks with damages to the superheater and main steam line might
occur. Water droplets to the steam turbine might result in mechanical damages to the blades.
* Trip Condensate pumps, if the condensate stop valves (LCA-90-AA-001) is not closed within
50 seconds.
The LP evaporator has to be protected from running dry to avoid local overheating on
evaporator due to missing feed water. The feedwater pumps also have to be protected from
cavitations in case of extreme low level of LP drum.
In case of failure of the HP desuperheater steam temperature control, the HRSG has to be
protected to avoid impermissible high temp.
In case of failure of the Reheater desuperheater steam temperature control, the HRSG has to
be protected to avoid impermissible high temp.
The HRSG inlet duct has to be protected against impermissible high exhaust gas temperature.
In case of failure of the HRSG stack damper, the HRSG has to be protected to avoid HRSG
duct or HRSG wall over pressurization or rupture caused by closure of the stack damper.
1) Signal; Two out of three open limit switches (HNE-90-CG-081/082/083) do not indicate the
stack damper fully open.
2) Actions;
2) Actions;
* HRSG Trip by the GT trip
Item. Service
Tag.No. Set Point Required Action
No. Description
≤ - 685mm * Alarm L.
From Center Line * Protective close HP CBD MOV
(HAD-91-AA-002) & IBD MOV (HAD-
91-AA-001).
≤ - 785mm * Alarm L,L
From Center Line * HRSG Trip (Time delay 2 sec).
Item. Service
Tag.No. Set Point Required Action
No. Description
= 567 deg.C * Set Point of HP desuperheater
control
9 LBA-90-CP- HP steam pressure ≥ 146 barg * Alarm H.
001/002/003 * S.H Safety valve Set Pressure.
10 LAE-90-CP-101 Strainer Del. ≥ 0.5 bar * Alarm H
Pressure on HP * For strainer blocking warning.
DESH. Spray line
11 LBC-90-CP-001 CRH steam ≥ 42.5 barg * Alarm H.
pressure * CRH Safety valve Set Pressure.
Item. Service
Tag.No. Set Point Required Action
No. Description
(LAB-94-AA-001/002).
* HP/IP F.W pumps Trip, if F.W stop
MOV is not closed within 50 seconds.
≥ + 180mm * Alarm H
From Center Line * Open set point of IP IBD MOV
(HAD-95-AA-001) for Normal
operation.
= 0mm * Normal Water Level.
From Center Line * Open set point of IP IBD MOV
(HAD-95-AA-001) for start up
operation.
= - 200mm * High Start up Water Level, when
From Center Line Drum Press > 10 barg.
= - 450mm * Low Start up Water Level, when
From Center Line Drum Press < 10 barg.
≤ - 530mm * Alarm L.
From Center Line * Protective close IP CBD MOV
(HAD-95-AA-002) & IBD MOV (HAD-
95-AA-001).
≤ - 630mm * Alarm L,L
From Center Line * HRSG Trip (Time delay 2 sec).
17 HAD-94-CP- IP drum pressure ≥ 45 barg * Alarm H.
001/002/003 * Drum Safety valve Set Pressure.
18 LBA-95-CP- IP steam pressure ≥ 43 barg * Alarm H.
001/002 * S.H Safety valve Set Pressure.
19 LCA-90-CP-101 CPH Pressure ≥ 40 barg * Alarm H.
* C.P.H Safety valve Set Pressure.
Item. Service
Tag.No. Set Point Required Action
No. Description
≥ + 680mm * Alarm H
From Center Line * Open set point of LP IBD MOV
(HAD-98-AA-001) for Normal
operation.
= + 500mm * Normal Water Level.
From Center Line * Open set point of LP IBD MOV
(HAD-98-AA-001) for start up
operation.
Item. Service
Tag.No. Set Point Required Action
No. Description
= + 300mm * High Start up Water Level, when
From Center Line Drum Press > 2 barg.
= - 100mm * Low Start up Water Level, when
From Center Line Drum Press < 2 barg.
≤ - 1065mm * Alarm L.
From Center Line * Protective close LP IBD MOV (HAD-
98-AA-001).
≤ - 1165mm * Alarm L,L
From Center Line * HRSG Trip (Time delay 2 sec).
* HP/IP feedwater pumps Trip.
25 HAD-97-CP- LP drum pressure ≥ 10 barg * Alarm H.
001/002/003 * Drum Safety valve Set Pressure.
≥ 7 barg * Protective close pegging stop MOV
(LBA-96-AA-001).
= 3 barg * Set Point of LP Drum pegging
control
26 LBD-90-CP- LP steam pressure ≥ 9 barg * Alarm H.
001/002/003 * S.H Safety valve Set Pressure.
≥ 8 barg * Set point of LP start up vent PCV control
(LBD-90-AA-081)
These guidelines are generally in accordance with published guidelines from EPRI, VGB, ASME,
as well as ABMA (American Boiler Manufacturers Association).
Note: These guidelines do not apply to the Low Pressure (LP) drum because LP drum acts as
a feedwater tank. In such a case, the feedwater guidelines are applicable to the LP boilerwater.