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FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEEDTRONIC
MARK VI CONTROL SYSTEM
SPEEDTRONIC Mark VI Control contains a celeration, speed, temperature, shutdown, and

number of control, protection and sequencing sys- manual control functions illustrated in Figure 1.
tems designed for reliable and safe operation of the Sensors monitor turbine speed, exhaust tempera-
gas turbine. It is the objective of this chapter to de- ture, compressor discharge pressure, and other pa-
scribe how the gas turbine control requirements are rameters to determine the operating conditions of
met, using simplified block diagrams and one–line the unit. When it is necessary to alter the turbine op-
diagrams of the SPEEDTRONIC Mark VI control, erating conditions because of changes in load or am-
protection, and sequencing systems. A generator bient conditions, the control modulates the flow of
drive gas turbine is used as the reference. fuel to the gas turbine. For example, if the exhaust
temperature tends to exceed its allowable value for a
CONTROL SYSTEM given operating condition, the temperature control
system reduces the fuel supplied to the turbine and
Basic Design thereby limits the exhaust tempera-
Control of the gas turbine is done by the startup, ac- ture.
TO CRT DISPLAY
FUEL
TEMPERATURE
TO CRT DISPLAY
FSR
FUEL
SPEED MINIMUM SYSTEM
VALUE
SELECT
LOGIC
ACCELERATION
RATE TO TURBINE
TO CRT
DISPLAY
START
UP
SHUT
DOWN
MANUAL
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Figure 1 Simplified Control Schematic
Operating conditions of the turbine are sensed and modes of acceleration, manual FSR, and shutdown
utilized as feedback signals to the SPEEDTRONIC operate in a similar manner.
control system. There are three major control loops –
startup, speed, and temperature – which may be in Fuel Stroke Reference (FSR) is the command signal
control during turbine operation. The output of these for fuel flow. The minimum value select gate con-
control loops is connected to a minimum value gate nects the output signals of the six control modes to
circuit as shown in Figure 1. The secondary control the FSR controller; the lowest FSR output of the six
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LOGIC FSRSU <R><S><T>

START-UP
CQTC CONTROL
<R><S><T>
FSR FSRACC ACCELERATION
TNHAR CONTROL
LOGIC TNH
TNH TNHAR
FSRMIN
FSRSU FSR
<R><S><T>
LOGIC FSRMAN MANUAL FSR FSRACC
FSRC FSRMAN
FSRSD FSR
MIN
FSRN GATE
FSRT
LOGIC FSRSD
<R><S><T>
FSRC SHUTDOWN
TNHCOR FSRMIN CONTROL
FSR
CQTC
FSRMIN
SPEED CONTROL <R><S><T>

LOGIC
TTUR
VTUR
TNH
77NH PR/D FSRN
LOGIC TNR
TNR
LOGIC TNRI ISOCHRONOUS

TNRI ONLY
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
LOGIC TTRX
TBAI
VAIC <R><S><T>
96CD A/D
TTRX FSRT
FSR
LOGIC
<R><S><T>
FSR
TBTC TTXM
VTCC
TTXD <R><S><T> TTXM
TTXD A/D
MEDIAN
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Figure 2 Block Diagram – Control Schematic
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control loops is allowed to pass through the gate to The following speed detectors and speed relays are
the fuel control system as the controlling FSR. The typically used:
controlling FSR will establish the fuel input to the
–L14HR Zero–Speed (approx. 0% speed)
turbine at the rate required by the system which is in
control. Only one control loop will be in control at –L14HM Minimum Speed (approx. 16%
any particular time and the control loop which is speed)
controlling FSR will be displayed on the <HMI>.
–L14HA Accelerating Speed (approx. 50%
Figure 2 shows a more detailed schematic of the speed)
control loops. This can be referenced during the ex- –L14HS Operating Speed (approx. 95%
planation of each loop to show the interfacing. speed)
The zero–speed detector, L14HR, provides the sig-
Start–up/Shutdown Sequence and Control nal when the turbine shaft starts or stops rotating.
When the shaft speed is below 14HR, or at zero–
Start–up control brings the gas turbine from zero speed, L14HR picks–up (fail safe) and the permis-
speed up to operating speed safely by providing sive logic initiates turning gear or slow–roll
proper fuel to establish flame, accelerate the turbine, operation during the automatic start–up sequence of
and to do it in such a manner as to minimize the low the turbine.
cycle fatigue of the hot gas path parts during the se- The minimum speed detector L14HM indicates that
quence. This involves proper sequencing of com- the turbine has reached the minimum firing speed
mand signals to the accessories, starting device and and initiates the purge cycle prior to the introduction
fuel control system. Since a safe and successful of fuel and ignition. The dropout of the L14HM
start–up depends on proper functioning of the gas minimum speed relay provides several permissive
turbine equipment, it is important to verify the state functions in the restarting of the gas turbine after
of selected devices in the sequence. Much of the shutdown.
control logic circuitry is associated not only with ac-
The accelerating speed relay L14HA pickup indi-
tuating control devices, but enabling protective cir-
cates when the turbine has reached approximately
cuits and obtaining permissive conditions before
50 percent speed; this indicates that turbine start–up
proceeding.
is progressing and keys certain protective features.
The gas turbine uses a static start system whereby The high–speed sensor L14HS pickup indicates
the generator serves as a starting motor. A turning when the turbine is at speed and that the accelerating
gear is used for rotor breakaway. sequence is almost complete. This signal provides
General values for control settings are given in this the logic for various control sequences such as stop-
description to help in the understanding of the oper- ping auxiliary lube oil pumps and starting turbine
ating system. Actual values for control settings are shell/exhaust frame blowers.
given in the Control Specifications for a particular Should the turbine and generator slow during an un-
machine. derfrequency situation, L14HS will drop out at the
under–frequency speed setting. After L14HS drops
Speed Detectors out the generator breaker will trip open and the Tur-
bine Speed Reference (TNR) will be reset to
An important part of the start–up/shutdown se- 100.3%. As the turbine accelerates, L14HS will
quence control of the gas turbine is proper speed again pick up; the turbine will then require another
sensing. Turbine speed is measured by magnetic start signal before the generator will attempt to auto–
pickups and will be discussed under speed control. synchronize to the system again.
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The actual settings of the speed relays are listed in OR LOWER” allows manual adjustment of FSR
the Control Specification and are programmed in the setting between FSRMIN and FSRMAX.
<RST> processors as EEPROM control constants.
While the turbine is at rest, electronic checks are
made of the fuel system stop and control valves, the
accessories, and the voltage supplies. At this time,
START–UP CONTROL “SHUTDOWN STATUS” will be displayed on the
<HMI>. Activating the Master Operation Switch
The start–up control operates as an open loop con- (L43) from “OFF” to an operating mode will acti-
trol using preset levels of the fuel command signal vate the ready circuit. If all protective circuits and
FSR. The levels are: “ZERO”, “FIRE”, “WARM– trip latches are reset, the “STARTUP STATUS” and
UP”, “ACCELERATE” and “MAX”. The Control “READY TO START” messages will be displayed,
Specifications provide proper settings calculated for indicating that the turbine will accept a start signal.
the fuel anticipated at the site. The FSR levels are set Clicking on the “START” Master Control Switch
as Control Constants in the SPEEDTRONIC Mark (L1S) and “EXECUTE” will introduce the start sig-
VI start–up control. nal to the logic sequence.
Start–up control FSR signals operate through the The start signal energizes the Master Control and
minimum value gate to ensure that other control Protection circuit (the “L4” circuit) and starts the
functions can limit FSR as required. necessary auxiliary equipment. The “L4” circuit
permits pressurization of the trip oil system. With
The fuel command signals are generated by the the “L4” circuit permissive and starting clutch auto-
SPEEDTRONIC control start–up software. In addi- matically engaged, the starting device starts turning.
tion to the three active start–up levels, the software Startup status message “STARTING” will be dis-
sets maximum and minimum FSR and provides for played on the <HMI>. See point “A” on the Typical
manual control of FSR. Clicking on the targets for Start–up Curve Figure
“MAN FSR CONTROL” and “FSR GAG RAISE 3.
SPEED – %
100
80
ACCELERATE
IGNITION &
CROSSFIRE WARMUP
60 IGV – DEGREES
START 1 MIN
AUXILIARIES &
DIESEL WARMUP
Tx – °F/10
40 PURGE COAST
DOWN
20
FSR – %
0
A B D
APPROXIMATE TIME – MINUTES id0093
Figure 3 Mark VI Start-up Curve

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The starting clutch is a positive tooth type overrun- eration. This is done by programming a slow rise in
ning clutch which is self–engagifng in the break- FSR. See point “C” on Figure 3. As fuel is increased,
away mode and overruns whenever the turbine rotor the turbine begins the acceleration phase of start–up.
exceeds the turning gear speed. The clutch is held in as long as the turning gear pro-
vides torque to the gas turbine. When the turbine
When the turbine ‘breaks away’ the turning gear will overruns the turning gear, the clutch will disengage,
rotate the turbine rotor from 5 to 7 rpm. As the static shutting down the turning gear. Speed relay L14HA
starter begins it’s sequence, and accelerates the rotor indicates the turbine is accelerating.
the starting clutch will automatically disengage the
turning gear from the turbine rotor. The turbine The start–up phase ends when the unit attains full–
speed relay L14HM indicates that the turbine is turn- speed–no–load (see point “D” on Figure 3). FSR is
ing at the speed required for proper purging and igni- then controlled by the speed loop and the auxiliary
tion in the combustors. Gas fired units that have systems are automatically shut down.
exhaust configurations which can trap gas leakage
The start–up control software establishes the maxi-
(i.e., boilers) have a purge timer, L2TV, which is ini-
mum allowable levels of FSR signals during start–
tiated with the L14HM signal. The purge time is set
up. As stated before, other control circuits are able to
to allow three to four changes of air through the unit
reduce and modulate FSR to perform their control
to ensure that any combustible mixture has been
functions. In the acceleration phase of the start–up,
purged from the system. The starting means will
FSR control usually passes to acceleration control,
hold speed until L2TV has completed its cycle.
which monitors the rate of rotor acceleration. It is
Units which do not have extensive exhaust systems
possible, but not normal, to reach the temperature
may not have a purge timer, but rely on the starting
control limit. The <HMI> display will show which
cycle and natural draft to purge the system.
parameter is limiting or controlling FSR.
The L14HM signal or completion of the purge cycle
(L2TVX) ‘enables’ fuel flow, ignition, sets firing Fired Shutdown
level FSR, and initiates the firing timer L2F. See
point “B” on Figure 3. When the flame detector out- A normal shutdown is initiated by clicking on the
put signals indicate flame has been established in the “STOP” target (L1STOP) and “EXECUTE”; this
combustors (L28FD), the warm–up timer L2W will produce the L94X signal. If the generator break-
starts and the fuel command signal is reduced to the er is closed when the stop signal is initiated, the Tur-
“WARM–UP” FSR level. The warm–up time is pro- bine Speed Reference (TNR) counts down to reduce
vided to minimize the thermal stresses of the hot gas load at the normal loading rate until the reverse pow-
path parts during the initial part of the start–up. er relay operates to open the generator breaker; TNR
then continues to count down to reduce speed. When
If flame is not established by the time the L2F timer the STOP signal is given, shutdown Fuel Stroke Ref-
times out, typically 60 seconds, fuel flow is halted. erence FSRSD is set equal to FSR.
The unit can be given another start signal, but firing
will be delayed by the L2TV timer to avoid fuel ac- When the generator breaker opens, FSRSD ramps
cumulation in successive attempts. This sequence from existing FSR down to a value equal to
occurs even on units not requiring initial L2TV FSRMIN, the minimum fuel required to keep the
purge. turbine fired. FSRSD latches onto FSRMIN and de-
creases with corrected speed. When turbine speed
At the completion of the warm–up period (L2WX), drops below a defined threshold (Control Constant
the start–up control ramps FSR at a predetermined K60RB) FSRSD ramps to a blowout of one flame
rate to the setting for “ACCELERATE LIMIT”. The detector. The sequencing logic remembers which
start–up cycle has been designed to moderate the flame detectors were functional when the breaker
highest firing temperature produced during accel- opened. When any of the functional flame detectors
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senses a loss of flame, FSRMIN/FSRSD decreases Speed/Load Reference

at a higher rate until flame–out occurs, after which
fuel flow is stopped. The speed control software will change FSR in pro-
Fired shut down is an improvement over the former portion to the difference between the actual turbine–
fuel shut off at L14HS drop out. By maintaining generator speed (TNH) and the called–for speed
flame down to a lower speed there is significant re- reference (TNR).
duction in the strain developed on the hot gas path The called–for–speed, TNR, determines the load of
parts at the time of fuel shut off. the turbine. The range for generator drive turbines is
normally from 95% (min.) to 107% (max.) speed.
The start–up speed reference is 100.3% and is preset
SPEED CONTROL when a “START” signal is given.
The Speed Control System controls the speed and TNR MAX. HIGH SPEED STOP
107
load of the gas turbine generator in response to the
actual turbine speed signal and the called–for speed
reference. While on speed control the control mode 104
message “SPEED CTRL”will be displayed.
Speed Signal
REFERENCE % (TNR)
SPEED
“FSNL”
Three magnetic sensors are used to measure the 100
speed of the turbine. These magnetic pickup sensors

FULL SPEED NO LOAD FSR
RATED FSR
(77NH–1,–2,–3) are high output devices consisting
of a permanent magnet surrounded by a hermetically
MINIMUM FSR
sealed case. The pickups are mounted in a ring
MAX FSR
around a 60–toothed wheel on the gas turbine com-
pressor rotor. With the 60–tooth wheel, the frequen-
LOW SPEED STOP
cy of the voltage output in Hertz is exactly equal to 95
TNR MIN.
the speed of the turbine in revolutions per minute. FUEL STROKE REFERENCE (LOAD)
(FSR)
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The voltage output is affected by the clearance be- Figure 4 Droop Control Curve
tween the teeth of the wheel and the tip of the mag-
netic pickup. Clearance between the outside
diameter of the toothed wheel and the tip of the mag- The turbine follows to 100.3% TNH for synchro-
netic pickup should be kept within the limits speci- nization. At this point the operator can raise or lower
fied in the Control Specifications (approx. 0.05 inch TNR, in turn raising or lowering TNH, via the
or 1.27 mm). If the clearance is not maintained with- 70R4CS switch on the generator control panel or by
in the specified limits, the pulse signal can be dis- clicking on the targets on the <HMI>, if required.
torted. Turbine speed control would then operate in Refer to Figure 4. Once the generator breaker is
response to the incorrect speed feedback signal. closed onto the power grid, the speed is held
constant by the grid frequency. Fuel flow in excess
The signal from the magnetic pickups is brought into of that necessary to maintain full speed no load will
the Mark VI panel, one mag pickup to each control- result in increased power produced by the generator.
ler <RST>, where it is monitored by the speed con- Thus the speed control loop becomes a load control
trol software. loop and the speed reference is a convenient control
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of the desired amount of load to be applied to the tur- units have the same droop, all will share a load in-
bine–generator unit. crease equally. Load sharing and system stability are
the main advantages of this method of speed control.
Droop speed control is a proportional control,
changing FSR in proportion to the difference be- Normally 4% droop is selected and the setpoint is
tween actual turbine speed and the speed reference. calibrated such that 104% setpoint will generate a
Any change in actual speed (grid frequency) will speed reference which will produce an FSR result-
cause a proportional change in unit load. This pro- ing in base load at design ambient temperature.
portionality is adjustable to the desired regulation or
When operating on droop control, the full–speed–
“Droop”. The speed vs. FSR relationship is shown
no–load FSR setting calls for a fuel flow which is
on Figure 4.
sufficient to maintain full speed with no generator
If the entire grid system tends to be overloaded, grid load. By closing the generator breaker and raising
frequency (or speed) will decrease and cause an FSR TNR via raise/lower, the error between speed and
increase in proportion to the droop setting. If all reference is increased. This error is multiplied by a
<RST>
SPEED CONTROL
FSNL
TNR
SPEED
REFERENCE
+ ERROR + FSRN
+
– SIGNAL
TNH
SPEED
DROOP
<RST>
SPEED CHANGER LOAD SET POINT
MAX. LIMIT
L83SD
RATE
MEDIAN
L70R SELECT
RAISE
L70L
LOWER
L83PRES TNR
PRESET SPEED
LOGIC REFERENCE
PRESET
OPERATING
L83TNROP MIN.
MIN. SELECT LOGIC
START-UP
OR SHUTDOWN
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Figure 5 Speed Control Schematic

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gain constant dependent on the desired droop setting start–up control can drive FSR to zero and are not in-
and added to the FSNL FSR setting to produce the fluenced by FSRMIN.
required FSR to take more load and thus assist in
holding the system frequency. Refer to Figures 4 and
5. Synchronizing
The minimum FSR limit (FSRMIN) in the SPEED- Automatic synchronizing is accomplished using
TRONIC Mark VI system prevents the speed con- synchronizing algorithms programmed into <RST>
trol circuits from driving the FSR below the value and <VPRO> software. Bus and generator voltage
which would cause flameout during a transient signals are input to the <VPRO> core which con-
condition. For example, with a sudden rejection of tains isolation transformers, and are then paralleled
load on the turbine, the speed control system loop to <RST>. <RST> software drives the synch check
would want to drive the FSR signal to zero, but the and synch permissive relays, while <VPRO> pro-
minimum FSR setting establishes the minimum fuel vides the actual breaker close command. See Figure
level that prevents a flameout. Temperature and/or 6.
<XYZ>
AUTO SYNCH
<RST>
AUTO SYNCH
PERMISSIVE
CALCULATED PHASE WITHIN LIMITS AND
GEN VOLTS A CALCULATED SLIP WITHIN LIMITS

A>B L25
REF B AND L83AS BREAKER
AUTO SYNCH CLOSE
CALCULATED ACCELERATION
PERMISSIVE
LINE VOLTS
A
A>B CALCULATED BREAKER LEAD TIME
REF B
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Figure 6 Synchronizing Control Schematic
There are three basic synchronizing modes. These For synchronizing, the unit is brought to 100.3%
may be selected from external contacts, i.e., genera- speed to keep the generator “faster” than the grid, as-
tor panel selector switch, or from the SPEEDTRON- suring load pick–up upon breaker closure. If the sys-
IC Mark VI <HMI>. tem frequency has varied enough to cause an
unacceptable slip frequency (difference between
1. OFF – Breaker will not be closed by SPEED- generator frequency and grid frequency), the speed
TRONIC Mark VI control matching circuit adjusts TNR to maintain turbine
speed 0.20% to 0.40% faster than the grid to assure
2. MANUAL – Operator initiated breaker closure
the correct slip frequency and permit synchronizing.
when permissive synch check relay 25X is satis-
fied
For added protection a synchronizing check relay is
3. AUTO – System will automatically match volt- provided in the generator panel. It is used in series
age and speed and then close the breaker at the with both the auto synchronizing relay and the
appropriate time to hit top dead center on the manual breaker close switch to prevent large out–
synchroscope of–phase breaker closures.
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ACCELERATION CONTROL turbine occurs in the flame zone of the combustion

chambers. The combustion gas in that zone is di-
Acceleration control compares the present value of luted by cooling air and flows into the turbine sec-
the speed signal with the value at the last sample tion through the first stage nozzle. The temperature
time. The difference between these two numbers is a of that gas as it exits the first stage nozzle is known as
measure of the acceleration. If the actual accelera- the “firing temperature” of the gas turbine; it is this
tion is greater than the acceleration reference, temperature that must be limited by the control sys-
FSRACC is reduced, which will reduce FSR, and tem. From thermodynamic relationships, gas tur-
consequently the fuel to the gas turbine. During bine cycle performance calculations, and known site
start–up the acceleration reference is a function of conditions, firing temperature can be determined as
turbine speed; acceleration control usually takes a function of exhaust temperature and the pressure
over from speed control shortly after the warm–up ratio across the turbine; the latter is determined from
period and brings the unit to speed. At “Complete the measured compressor discharge pressure (CPD).
Sequence”, which is normally 14HS pick–up, the The temperature control system is designed to mea-
acceleration reference is a Control Constant, nor- sure and control turbine exhaust temperature rather
mally 1% speed/second. After the unit has reached than firing temperature because it is impractical to
100% TNH, acceleration control usually serves only measure temperatures directly in the combustion
to contain the unit’s speed if the generator breaker chambers or at the turbine inlet. This indirect control
should open while under load. of turbine firing temperature is made practical by
utilizing known gas turbine aero– and thermo–dy-
namic characteristics and using those to bias the ex-
haust temperature signal, since the exhaust
temperature alone is not a true indication of firing
ISOTHERMAL
temperature.
EXHASUT TEMPERATURE (Tx)
Firing temperature can also be approximated as a

function of exhaust temperature and fuel flow (FSR)
and as a function of exhaust temperature and genera-
tor output (DWATT). Either FSR or megawatt ex-
haust temperature control curves are used as
back–up to the primary CPD–biased temperature
control curve.
These relationships are shown on Figures 7 and 8.
The lines of constant firing temperature are used in
the control system to limit gas turbine operating
COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE PRESSURE (CPD)
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Figure 7 Exhaust Temperature vs.
ture limit protects the exhaust system during start–
Compressor Discharge Pressure up.
Exhaust Temperature Control Hardware

TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Chromel–Alumel exhaust temperature thermocou-
The Temperature Control System will limit fuel ples are used and, typically 27 in number. These
flow to the gas turbine to maintain internal operating thermocouples circumferentially inside the exhaust
temperatures within design limitations of turbine diffuser. They have individual radiation shields that
hot gas path parts. The highest temperature in the gas allow the radial outward diffuser flow to pass over
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tive exhaust temperature value, compares this value

with the setpoint, and then generates a fuel com-
mand signal to the analog control system to limit ex-
haust temperature.
ISOTHERMAL
Temperature Control Command Program

EXHASUT TEMPERATURE (Tx)
The temperature control command program

compares the exhaust temperature control setpoint
with the measured gas turbine exhaust temperature
as obtained from the thermocouples mounted in the
exhaust plenum; these thermocouples are scanned
and cold junction corrected by programs described
later. These signals are accessed by <RST>. The
temperature control command program in <RST>
FUEL STROKE REFERENCE (FSR) (Figure 9) reads the exhaust thermocouple tempera-
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ture values and sorts them from the highest to the
Figure 8 Exhaust Temperature vs. Fuel lowest. This array (TTXD2) is used in the combus-
Control Command Signal
tion monitor program as well as in the Temperature
these 1/16” diameter (1.6mm) stainless steel Control Program. In the Temperature Control Pro-
sheathed thermocouples at high velocity, minimiz- gram all exhaust thermocouple inputs are monitored
ing the cooling effect of the longer time constant, and if any are reading too low as compared to a
cooler plenum walls. The signals from these individ- constant, they will be rejected. The highest and low-
ual, ungrounded detectors are sent to the SPEED- est values are then rejected and the remaining values
TRONIC Mark VI control panel through shielded are averaged, that average being the TTXM signal.
thermocouple cables and are divided amongst con- If a Controller should fail, this program will ignore
trollers <RST>. the readings from the failed Controller. The TTXM
signal will be based on the remaining Controllers’
Exhaust Temperature Control Software thermocouples and an alarm will be generated.
The TTXM value is used as the feedback for the ex-
The software contains a series of application pro- haust temperature comparator because the value is
grams written to perform the exhaust temperature not affected by extremes that may be the result of
control and monitoring functions such as digital and faulty instrumentation. The temperature–control–
analog input scan. A major function is the exhaust command program in <RST> compares the exhaust
temperature control, which consists of the following temperature control setpoint (calculated in the tem-
programs: perature–control–bias program and stored in the
computer memory) TTRXB to the TTXM value to
1. Temperature control command determine the temperature error. The software pro-
2. Temperature control bias calculations gram converts the temperature error to a fuel stroke
reference signal, FSRT.
3. Temperature reference selection
The temperature control software determines the Temperature Control Bias Program
cold junction compensated thermocouple readings,
selects the temperature control setpoint, calculates Gas turbine firing temperature is determined by the
the control setpoint value, calculates the representa- measured parameters of exhaust temperature and
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<RST>
.
TO
COMBUSTION
TTXDR TTXD2 MONITOR
TTXDS SORT
HIGHEST
TO
TTXDT LOWEST
REJECT REJECT
HIGH AVERAGE TTXM
LOW
TC’s AND REMAINING
QUANTITY LOW
OF TC’s USED
<RST> <RST>
TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE CONTROL

CORNER CONTROL
REFERENCE
FSRMIN
CPD
FSRMAX
SLOPE
TTRXB
MIN MEDIAN
SELECT SELECT FSRT
SLOPE
TTXM
+
FSR +
GAIN
CORNER
FSR
ISOTHERMAL
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Figure 9 Temperature Control Schematic
compressor discharge pressure (CPD) or exhaust

temperature and fuel consumption (proportional to DIGITAL
COMPUTER
INPUT
FSR). In the computer, firing temperature is limited DATA MEMORY
by a linearized function of exhaust temperature and

CPD backed up by a linearized function of exhaust
temperature and FSR (See Figure 8). The tempera- SELECTED TEMPERATURE
ture control bias program (Figure 10) calculates the TEMPERATURE CONTROL COMPUTER
REFERENCE BIAS MEMORY
TABLE
exhaust temperature control setpoint TTRXB based PROGRAM
on the CPD data stored in computer memory and

constants from the selected temperature–reference
table. The program calculates another setpoint based CONSTANT
STORAGE
on FSR and constants from another temperature–
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reference table.
Figure 10 Temperature Control Bias
Figure 11 is a graphical illustration of the control set- perature setpoint. The constants TTKn_K (FSR bias
points. The constants TTKn_C (CPD bias corner) corner) and TTKn_M (FSR bias slope) are used with
and TTKn_S (CPD bias slope) are used with the the FSR data to determine the FSR bias exhaust tem-
CPD data to determine the CPD bias exhaust temperature setpoint. The values for these constants are
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given in the Control Specifications–Control System Temperature Reference Select Program

Settings drawing. The temperature–control–bias
program also selects the isothermal setpoint
TTKn_I. The program selects the minimum of the The exhaust temperature control function selects
three setpoints, CPD bias, FSR bias, or isothermal control setpoints to allow gas turbine operation at
for the final exhaust temperature control reference. various firing temperatures. The temperature–refer-
During normal operation with gas or light distillate ence–select program (Figure 12) determines the op-
fuels, this selection results in a CPD bias control erational level for control setpoints based on digital
with an isothermal limit, as shown by the heavy lines input information representing temperature control
on Figure 11. The CPD bias setpoint is compared requirements. Three digital input signals are de-
with the FSR bias setpoint by the program and an coded to select one set of constants which define the
alarm occurs when the CPD setpoint is higher. For control setpoints necessary to meet those require-
units operating with heavy fuel, FSR bias control ments. A typical digital signal is “BASE SELECT”,
will be selected to minimize the effect of turbine selected by clicking on the appropriate target on the
nozzle plugging on firing temperature. The FSR bias operator interface <HMI>.
setpoint will then be compared with the CPD bias
setpoint and an alarm will occur when the FSR set-
point exceeds the CPD setpoint. A ramp function is FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM
provided in the program to limit the rate at which the
setpoint can change. The maximum and minimum The gas turbine fuel control system will change fuel
change in ramp rates (slope) are programmed in flow to the combustors in response to the fuel stroke
constants TTKRXR1 and TTKRXR2. Consult the reference signal (FSR). FSR actually consists of two
Control Sequence Program (CSP) and the Control separate signals added together, FSR1 being the
Specifications drawing for the block diagram il- called–for liquid fuel flow and FSR2 being the
lustration of this function and the value of the called–for gas fuel flow; normally, FSR1 + FSR2 =
constants. Typical rate change limit is 1.5°F per se- FSR. Standard fuel systems are designed for opera-
cond. The output of the ramp function is the exhaust tion with liquid fuel and/or gas fuel. This chapter
temperature control setpoint which is stored in the will describe a dual fuel system. It starts with the ser-
computer memory. vo drive system, where the setpoint is compared
with the feedback signal and converted to a valve
position. It will describe liquid, gas and dual fuel op-
eration and how the FSR from the control systems
previously described is conditioned and sent as a set
point to the servo system.
EXHAUST TEMPERATURE
TTKn_K
TTKn_I ISOTHERMAL
TTKn_C
TEMPERATURE SELECTED
DIGITAL REFERENCE TEMPERATURE
INPUT DATA SELECT REFERENCE
TABLE
CONSTANT
CPD STORAGE
FSR
id0054
id0106
Figure 11 Exhaust Temperature Control Setpoints
Figure 12 Temperature Reference Select Program

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Servo Drive System actuator. If the hydraulic actuator has spring return,
hydraulic oil will be ported to one side of the cylin-
The heart of the fuel system is a three coil electro– der and the other to drain. A feedback signal pro-
hydraulic servovalve (servo) as shown in Figure 13. vided by a linear variable differential transformer
The servovalve is the interface between the electri- (LVDT, Figure 13) will tell the control whether or
cal and mechanical systems and controls the direc- not it is in the required position. The LVDT outputs
tion and rate of motion of a hydraulic actuator based an AC voltage which is proportional to the position
on the input current to the servo. of the core of the LVDT. This core in turn is con-
nected to the valve whose position is being con-
3-COIL TORQUE MOTOR
trolled; as the valve moves, the feedback voltage
TORQUE changes. The LVDT requires an exciter voltage
MOTOR TORQUE
ARMATURE MOTOR which is provided by the VSVO card.
N N
Figure 14 shows the major components of the servo

JET TUBE
FORCE
positioning loops. The digital (microprocessor sig-
FEEDBACK
SPRING
S S
nal) to analog conversion is done on the VSVO card;
FAIL
this represents called–for fuel flow. The called–for
SAFE
BIAS fuel flow signal is then compared to a feedback rep-
SPRING
resenting actual fuel flow. The difference is ampli-
fied on the VSVO card and sent through the TSVO
Â
P R P card to the servo. This output to the servos is moni-
1 2 tored and there will be an alarm on loss of any one of
the three signals from <RST>.
SPOOL VALVE FILTER
DRAIN PS
1350 PSI Liquid Fuel Control
HYDRAULIC
The liquid fuel system consists of fuel handling
ACTUATOR
components and electrical control components.
Some of the fuel handling components are: primary
TO <RST> LVDT
fuel oil filter, fuel oil stop valve, three fuel pumps,
ABEX Servovalve id0029 fuel bypass valve, fuel pump pressure relief valve,
Figure 13 Electrohydraulic Servovalve flow divider, combined selector valve/pressure
The servovalve contains three electrically isolated gauge assembly, false start drain valve, fuel lines,
coils on the torque motor. Each coil is connected to and fuel nozzles. The electrical control components
one of the three Controllers <RST>. This provides are: liquid fuel pressure switch (upstream) 63FL–2,
redundancy should one of the Controllers or coils fuel oil stop valve limit switch 33FL, liquid fuel
fail. There is a null–bias spring which positions the pump bypass valve servovalve 65FP, flow divider
servo so that the actuator will go to the fail safe posi- magnetic speed pickups 77FD–1, –2, –3 and
tion should ALL power and/or control signals be SPEEDTRONIC control cards TSVO and VSVO. A
lost. diagram of the system showing major components is
shown in Figure 15.
If the hydraulic actuator is a double–action piston,
the control signal positions the servovalve so that it The fuel bypass valve is a hydraulically actuated
ports high–pressure oil to either side of the hydraulic valve with a linear flow characteristic. Located

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEEDTRONIC
POSTION FEEDBACK
LVDT
<R>
TSVO VSVO TSVO

3.2KHZ
EXCITATION
REF
D/A
Figure 14 Servo Positioning Loops
FUEL
<S>
SERVO
VSVO 3.2KHZ VALVE
REF
D/A TORQUE
MOTOR
14
HYDRAULIC
ACTUATOR
HIGH
<T> PRESSURE
OIL
VSVO 3.2KHZ
EXCITATION
REF
D/A
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POSTION FEEDBACK
LVDT
Fund_Mk_VI
id0026
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between the inlet (low pressure) and discharge (high fuel necessary to meet the control system fuel de-
pressure) sides of the fuel pump, this valve bypasses mand. It is positioned by servo valve 65FP, which
excess fuel delivered by the fuel pump back to the receives its signal from the controllers.
fuel pump inlet, delivering to the flow divider the
<RST>
FSR1 FQ1 <RST>
FQROUT <RST>
TSVO
TNH
L4 VSVO
L20FLX PR/A
BY-PASS VALVE ASM.
P R 65FP TYPICAL
40µ DIFFERENTIAL FLOW FUEL NOZZLES
PRESSURE GUAGE DIVIDER
77FD-1
63FL-2 OH
HYDRAULIC COMBUSTION
SUPPLY CHAMBER
OFV
FUEL
STOP
VALVE VR4
OF AD
FUEL PUMP
(QTY 3)
33FL
M FALSE START
OLT- DRAIN VALVE
CONTROL CHAMBER OFD
OIL 77FD-2
TO DRAIN
77FD-3
id0031V
Figure 15 Liquid Fuel Control Schematic
The flow divider divides the single stream of fuel VSVO card modulates servovalve 65FP based on
from the pump into several streams, one for each inputs of turbine speed, FSR1 (called–for liquid fuel
combustor. It consists of a number of matched high flow), and flow divider speed (FQ1).
volumetric efficiency positive displacement gear
pumps, again one per combustor. The flow divider is Fuel Oil Control – Software
driven by the small pressure differential between the
When the turbine is run on liquid fuel oil, the control
inlet and outlet. The gear pumps are mechanically
system checks the permissives L4 and L20FLX and
connected so that they all run at the same speed,
does not allow FSR1 to close the bypass valve unless
making the discharge flow from each pump equal.
they are ‘true’ (closing the bypass valve sends fuel to
Fuel flow is represented by the output from the flow
the combustors). The L4 permissive comes from the
divider magnetic pickups (77FD–1, –2 & –3). These
Master Protective System (to be discussed later) and
are non–contacting magnetic pickups, giving a
L20FLX becomes ‘true’ after the turbine vent timer
pulse signal frequency proportional to flow divider
times out. These signals control the opening and
speed, which is proportional to the fuel flow deliv-
closing of the fuel oil stop valve.
ered to the combustion chambers.
The FSR signal from the controlling system goes
The TSVO card receives the pulse rate signals from through the fuel splitter where the liquid fuel re-
77FD–1, –2, and –3 and outputs an analog signal quirement becomes FSR1. The FSR1 signal is mul-
which is proportional to the pulse rate input. The tiplied by TNH, so fuel flow becomes a function of
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speed – an important feature, particularly while the Gas Fuel Control

unit is starting. This enables the system to have bet-
ter resolution at the lower, more critical speeds The dry low NOx II (DLN–2) control system regu-
where air flow is very low. This produces the lates the distribution of gas fuel to a multi–nozzle
FQROUT signal, which is the digital liquid fuel combustor arrangement. The fuel flow distribution
flow command. At full speed TNH does not change, to each fuel nozzle assembly is a function of com-
therefore FQROUT is directly proportional to FSR. bustion reference temperature (TTRF1) and IGV
temperature control mode. By a combination of fuel
FQROUT then goes to the VSVO card where it is staging and shifting of combustion modes from dif-
changed to an analog signal to be compared to the fusion at ignition through premix at higher loads,
feedback signal from the flow divider. As the fuel low nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions are achieved.
flows into the turbine, speed sensors 77FD–1, –2, Fuel gas is controlled by the gas stop/speed ratio
and –3 send a signal to the TSVO card, which in turn valve (SRV), the primary, secondary and quaternary
outputs the fuel flow rate signal (FQ1) to the VSVO gas control valves (GCV) , and the premix splitter
card. When the fuel flow rate is equal to the called– valve (PMSV). The premix splitter valve controls
for rate (FQ1 = FSR1), the servovalve 65FP is the split between secondary and tertiary gas flow.
moved to the null position and the bypass valve re- All valves are servo controlled by signals from the
mains “stationary” until some input to the system SPEEDTRONIC control panel (Figure 16).
changes. If the feedback is in error with FQROUT,
the operational amplifier on the VSVO card will It is the gas control valve which controls the desired
change the signal to servovalve 65FP to drive the by- gas fuel flow in response to the command signal
pass valve in a direction to decrease the error. FSR. To enable it to do this in a predictable manner,
the speed ratio valve is designed to maintain a prede-
The flow divider feedback signal is also used for termined pressure (P2) at the inlet of the gas control
valve as a function of gas turbine speed.
system checks. This analog signal is converted to
digital counts and is used in the controller’s software There are three main DLN–2 combustion modes:
to compare to certain limits as well as to display fuel Primary, Lean–Lean, and Premix.
flow on the <HMI>. The checks made are as fol-
Primary mode exists from light off to 81% corrected
lows:
speed, fuel flow to primary nozzles only. Lean–
Lean is from 81% corrected speed to a preselected
L60FFLH:Excessive fuel flow on start–up combustion reference temperature, with fuel to the
primary and tertiary nozzles. In Premix operation
L3LFLT1:Loss of LVDT position feedback
fuel is directed to secondary, tertiary and quaternary
nozzles. Minimum load for this operation is set by
L3LFBSQ:Bypass valve is not fully open when
combustion reference temperature and IGV posi-
the stop valve is closed.
tion.
L3LFBSC:Servo current is detected when the The fuel gas control system consists primarily of the
stop valve is closed. following components: gas strainer, gas supply
pressure switch 63FG, stop/speed ratio valve assem-
L3LFT:Loss of flow divider feedback bly, fuel gas pressure transducer(s) 96FG, gas fuel
vent solenoid valve 20VG, control valve assembly,
If L60FFLH is true for a specified time period (nom- LVDT’s 96GC–1, –2, –3, –4, –5, –6, 96SR–1, –2, 96
inally 2 seconds), the unit will trip; if L3LFLT1 PS–1, –2, electro–hydraulic servovalves 90SR,
through L3LFT are true, these faults will trip the unit 65GC and 65PS, dump valve(s) VH–5, three pres-
during start–up and require manual reset. sure gauges, gas manifold with ‘pigtails’ to respec-
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tive fuel nozzles, and SPEEDTRONIC control cards tion is contained in subsequent para-
TBQB and TCQC. The components are shown graphs.
schematically in Figure 17. A functional explana-
DLN–2 GAS FUEL SYSTEM
SGCV T
SRV PMSV S SINGLE

PGCV
BURNING
ZONE
P 5 BURNERS
QGCV
*
Q
GAS SKID TURBINE COMPARTMENT
SRV SPEED/RATIO VALVE T TERTIARY MANIFOLD, 1 NOZ. PREMIX ONLY

PGCV GAS CONTROL, PRIMARY S SECONDARY MANIFOLD, 4 NOZ. PREMIX INJ.
SGCV GAS CONTROL, SECONDARY P PRIMARY MANIFOLD, 4 NOZ. DIFFUSION INJ.
QGCV GAS CONTROL, QUATERNARY Q QUAT MANIFOLD, CASING. PREMIX ONLY
PMSV PREMIX SPLITTER VALVE
* PURGE AIR (PCD AIR SUPPLY)
Figure 16 DLN–2 Gas Fuel System

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VSVO
FPRG TSVO POS1 VSVO TSVO
POS2 GAS CONTROL GAS CONTROL

SPEED RATIO FSR2 VALVE SERVO VALVE POSITION
VALVE CONTROL FEEDBACK
FPG
TBAI 96FG-2A TSVO

VAIC
96FG-2B
96FG-2C 20VG
TRANSDUCERS
VENT
COMBUSTION
CHAMBER
63FG-3
STOP/ GAS
RATIO CONTROL
VALVE VALVE
GAS
P2
Electrical
Connection GAS
MANIFOLD
Hydraulic LVDT’S LVDT’S
Piping 96SR-1,2 96GC-1,2
Gas Piping
VH5-1 DUMP
RELAY
TRIP
90SR SERVO
65GC SERVO
HYDRAULIC
SUPPLY id0059V
Figure 17 Gas Fuel Control System

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Gas Control Valves then output to the servo valve through the TSVO
The position of the gas control valve plug is intended card. The gas control valve stem position is sensed
to be proportional to FSR2 which represents called– by the output of a linear variable differential trans-
for gas fuel flow. Actuation of the spring–loaded gas former (LVDT) and fed back through the TSVO card
control valve is by a hydraulic cylinder controlled by to an operational amplifier on the VSVO card where
an electro–hydraulic servovalve. it is compared to the FSROUT input signal at a sum-
ming junction. There are two LVDTs providing
When the turbine is to run on gas fuel the permis- feedback ; two of the three controllers are dedicated
sives L4, L20FGX and L2TVX (turbine purge com- to one LVDT each, while the third selects the highest
plete) must be ‘true’, similar to the liquid system. feedback through a high–select diode gate. If the
This allows the Gas Control Valve to open. The feedback is in error with FSROUT, the operational
stroke of the valve will be proportional to FSR. amplifier on the VSVO card will change the signal
FSR goes through the fuel splitter (to be discussed in to the hydraulic servovalve to drive the gas control
the dual fuel section) where the gas fuel requirement valve in a direction to decrease the error. In this way
becomes FSR2, which is then conditioned for offset the desired relationship between position and FSR2
and gain. This signal, FSROUT, goes to the VSVO is maintained and the control valve correctly meters
card where it is converted to an analog signal and the gas fuel. See Figure 18.
<RST>
OFFSET
GAIN
<RST>
FSR2 +
TBQC
+
HIGH
SELECT
L4
L3GCV
FSROUT
ANALOG
I/O
GAS CONTROL VALVE
GAS
P2
ÎÎ
GAS CONTROL VALVE
POSITION LOOP
ÎÎ
CALIBRATION
ÎÎ
POSITION
LVDT
LVDT’S
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 96GC-1, -2
GAS PIPING
SERVO
HYDRAULIC PIPING VALVE FSR
id0027V
Figure 18 Gas Control Valve Control Schematic

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<RST>
TNH
<RST>
GAIN
VSVO
+ FPRG
OFFSET + D
A
L4
FPG
L3GRV
HIGH POS2
SELECT
96FG-2A
96FG-2B
96FG-2C
SPEED RATIO VALVE
GAS
VAIC
ÎÎÎ
96SR-1,2
LVDT’S
OPERATING
CYLINDER
PISTON
ÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎ TBAI
TRIP OIL DUMP

RELAY
TSVO
SERVO
VALVE
LEGEND
HYDRAULIC
ELECTRICAL OIL
CONNECTION
GAS PIPING
HYDRAULIC
PIPING P2
DIGITAL or PRESSURE
CONTROL VOLTAGE
TNH
Speed Ratio Valve Pressure Calibration
id0058V
Figure 19 Stop/Speed Ratio Valve Control Schematic

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The plug in the gas control valve is contoured to pro- The stop/speed ratio valve provides a positive stop
vide the proper flow area in relation to valve stroke. to fuel gas flow when required by a normal shut–
The gas control valve uses a skirted valve disc and down, emergency trip, or a no–run condition. Hy-
venturi seat to obtain adequate pressure recovery. draulic trip dump valve VH–5 is located between the
High pressure recovery occurs at overall valve pres- electro–hydraulic servovalve 90SR and the hydrau-
sure ratios substantially less than the critical pres- lic actuating cylinder. This dump valve is operated
sure ratio. The net result is that flow through the by the low pressure control oil trip system. If permis-
control valve is independent of valve pressure drop. sives L4 and L3GRV are ‘true’ the trip oil (OLT) is at
Gas flow then is a function of valve inlet pressure P2 normal pressure and the dump valve is maintained in
and valve area only. a position that allows servovalve 90SR to control the
cylinder position. When the trip oil pressure is low
As before, an open or a short circuit in one of the ser- (as in the case of normal or emergency shutdown),
vo coils or in the signal to one coil does not cause a the dump valve spring shifts a spool valve to a posi-
trip. Each GCV has two LVDTs and can run correct- tion which dumps the high pressure hydraulic oil
ly on one. (OH) in the speed ratio/stop valve actuating cylinder
to the lube oil reservoir. The closing spring atop the
valve plug instantly shuts the valve, thereby shutting
Stop/Speed Ratio Valve off fuel flow to the combustors.
In addition to being displayed, the feedback signals
The speed ratio/stop valve is a dual function valve. It and the control signals of both valves are compared
serves as a pressure regulating valve to hold a de- to normal operating limits, and if they go outside of
sired fuel gas pressure ahead of the gas control valve these limits there will be an alarm. The following are
and it also serves as a stop valve. As a stop valve it is typical alarms:
an integral part of the protection system. Any emer-
gency trip or normal shutdown will move the valve L60FSGH: Excessive fuel flow on start–up
to its closed position shutting off gas fuel flow to the L3GRVFB: Loss of LVDT feedback on the SRV
turbine. This is done either by dumping hydraulic oil
L3GRVO: SRV open prior to permissive to open
from the Stop/Speed Ratio Valve VH–5 hydraulic
trip relay or driving the position control closed elec- L3GRVSC: Servo current to SRV detected prior
trically. to permissive to open
L3GCVFB: Loss of LVDT feedback on the
The stop/speed ratio valve has two control loops. GCV
There is a position loop similar to that for the gas
control valve and there is a pressure control loop. L3GCVO: GCV open prior to permissive to
See Figure 19. Fuel gas pressure P2 at the inlet to the open
gas control valve is controlled by the pressure loop L3GCVSC: Servo current to GCV detected
as a function of turbine speed. This is done by pro- prior to permissive to open
portioning it to turbine speed signal TNH, with an
L3GFIVP: Intervalve (P2) pressure low
offset and gain, which then becomes Gas Fuel Pres-
sure Reference FPRG. FPRG then goes to the The servovalves are furnished with a mechanical
VSVO card to be converted to an analog signal. P2 null offset bias to cause the gas control valve or
pressure is measured by 96FG which outputs a volt- speed ratio valve to go to the zero stroke position
age proportional to P2 pressure. This P2 signal (fail safe condition) should the servovalve signals or
(FPG) is compared to the FPRG and the error signal power be lost. During a trip or no–run condition, a
(if any) is in turn compared with the 96SR LVDT positive voltage bias is placed on the servo coils
feedback to reposition the valve as in the GCV loop. holding them in the ‘valve closed’ position.
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Premix Splitter Valve <RST>

FUEL SPLITTER
L84TG
A=B
TOTAL GAS
The Premix splitter valve (PMSV) regulates the split A=B
L84TL
TOTAL LIQUID
MAX. LIMIT
of secondary/tertiary gas fuel flow between the sec-
MIN. LIMIT
ondary and tertiary gas fuel manifolds. The valve is MEDIAN
L83FZ SELECT
referenced to the secondary fuel passages, i.e. 0% PERMISSIVES
valve stroke corresponds to 0% secondary fuel flow. RAMP
Unlike the SRV and GCV’s the flow through the RATE
L83FG
splitter valve is not linear with valve position.The GAS SELECT
L83FL
control system linearizes the fuel split setpoint and LIQUID SELECT
the resulting valve position command FSRXPOUT FSR FSR1
LIQUID REF.
is used as the position reference.
FSR2
GAS REF.
id0034
Dual Fuel Control Figure 20 Fuel Splitter Schematic
Turbines that are designed to operate on both liquid Fuel Transfer – Liquid to Gas
and gaseous fuel are equipped with controls to pro-
vide the following features:
If the unit is running on liquid fuel (FSR1) and the
1.Transfer from one fuel to the other on com- “GAS” target on the <HMI> screen is selected the
mand. following sequence of events will take place, pro-
viding the transfer and fuel gas permissives are true
2. Allow time for filling the lines with the type of (refer to Figure 21):
fuel to which turbine operation is being trans-
ferred. FSR1 will remain at its initial value, but FSR2 will
step to a value slightly greater than zero, usually
3. Operation of liquid fuel nozzle purge when 0.5%. This will open the gas control valve slightly to
operating totally on gas fuel. bleed down the intervalve volume. This is done in
case a high pressure has been entrained. The pres-
4. Operation of gas fuel nozzle purge when oper-
ence of a higher pressure than that required by the
ating totally on liquid fuel.
speed/ratio controller would cause slow response in
The software diagram for the fuel splitter is shown in initiating gas flow.
Figure 20.
After a typical time delay of thirty seconds to bleed
down the P2 pressure and fill the gas supply line, the
Fuel Splitter software program ramps the fuel commands, FSR2
to increase and FSR1 to decrease, at a programmed
As stated before FSR is divided into two signals, rate through the median select gate. This is complete
FSR1 and FSR2, to provide dual fuel operation. See in thirty seconds.
Figure 20.
When the transfer is complete logic signal L84TG
FSR is multiplied by the liquid fuel fraction FX1 to (Total Gas) will de–energize the liquid fuel forward-
produce the FSR1 signal. FSR1 is then subtracted ing pump, close the fuel oil stop valve by de–ener-
from the FSR signal resulting in FSR2, the control gizing the liquid fuel dump valve 20FL, and initiate
signal for the secondary fuel. the purge sequence.
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Fuel Transfer – Gas to Liquid

Transfer from Full Gas to Full Distillate
FSR2 Transfer from gas to liquid is essentially the same se-
quence as previously described, except that gas and
UNITS
liquid fuel command signals are interchanged. For

FSR1
PURGE
instance, at the beginning of a transfer, FSR2 re-
SELECT DISTILLATE
TIME
mains at its initial value, but FSR1 steps to a value
slightly greater than zero. This will command a
Transfer from Full Distillate to Full Gas
small liquid fuel flow. If there has been any fuel leak-
FSR1
age out past the check valves, this will fill the liquid
fuel piping and avoid any delay in delivery at the be-
UNITS
ginning of the FSR1 increase.

FSR2
The rest of the sequence is the same as liquid–to–
PURGE
TIME
SELECT GAS gas, except that there is usually no purging se-
quence.
Transfer from Full Distillate to Mixture
Gas Fuel Purge
FSR1
UNITS
Primary gas fuel purge is required during premix

steady state and liquid fuel operation. This system
FSR2
PURGE
involves a double block and bleed arrangement,
TIME
SELECT GAS SELECT MIX wherby two purge valves (VA13–1, –2) are shut
id0033
when primary gas is flowing and intervalve vent so-
Figure 21 Fuel Transfer lenoid (20VG–2) is open to bleed any leakage across
the valves. The purge valves are air operated through
solenoid valves 20PG–1, –2. When there is no pri-
Liquid Fuel Purge mary gas flow, the purge valves open and allow com-
pressor discharge air to flow through the primary
fuel nozzle passages. Secondary purge is required
To prevent coking of the liquid fuel nozzles while for the secondary and tertiary nozzles when second-
operating on gas fuel, some atomizing air is diverted ary and tertiary fuel flow is reduced to zero and when
through the liquid fuel nozzles. The following se- operating on liquid fuel. This is a block and bleed ar-
quence of events occurs when transfer from liquid to rangement similar to the primary purge with two
gas is complete. purge valves (VA13–3, –4), intervalve vent solenoid
(20VG–3), and solenoid valves 20PG–3, –4.
Air from the atomizing air system flows through a
cooler (HX4–1), through the fuel oil purge valve
(VA19–3) and through check valve VCK2 to each
fuel nozzle.
MODULATED INLET GUIDE VANE
The fuel oil purge valve is controlled by the position SYSTEM
of a solenoid valve 20PL–2 . When this valve is en-
ergized , actuating air pressure opens the purge oil The Inlet Guide Vanes (IGVs) modulate during the
check valve, allowing air flow to the fuel oil nozzle acceleration of the gas turbine to rated speed, load-
purge check valves. ing and unloading of the generator, and deceleration
of the gas turbine. This IGV modulation maintains
proper flows and pressures, and thus stresses, in the
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compressor, maintains a minimum pressure drop bined cycle application, maintains high exhaust
across the fuel nozzles, and, when used in a com- temperatures at low loads.
<RST>
<RST>
CSRGV
VSVO
CSRGV IGV REF CSRGVOUT
D/A
HIGH
SELECT
TSVO
CLOSE
HM3-1
HYD.
SUPPLY R P OPEN
IN FH6 OUT
–1
90TV-1
2 1
A
96TV-1,2
OLT-1
TRIP OIL
C1
VH3-1
D C2
ORIFICES (2)
OD
id0030
Figure 23 Modulating Inlet Guide Vane Control Schematic
Guide Vane Actuation Operation
During start–up, the inlet guide vanes are held fully

The modulated inlet guide vane actuating system is closed, a nominal 27 degree angle, from zero to
comprised of the following components: servovalve 83.5% corrected speed. Turbine speed is corrected
90TV, LVDT position sensors 96TV–1 and to reflect air conditions at 27° C (80° F); this com-
96TV–2, and, in some instances, solenoid valve pensates for changes in air density as ambient condi-
20TV and hydraulic dump valve VH3. Control of tions change. At ambient temperatures greater than
90TV will port hydraulic pressure to operate the 80° F, corrected speed TNHCOR is less than actual
variable inlet guide vane actuator. If used, 20TV and speed TNH; at ambients less than 27° C (80° F),
VH3 can prevent hydraulic oil pressure from flow- TNHCOR is greater than TNH. After attaining a
ing to 90TV. See Figure 23. speed of approximately 83.5%, the guide vanes will
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modulate open at about 6.7 degrees per percent in-

crease in corrected speed. When the guide vanes FULL OPEN (MAX ANGLE)
reach the minimum full speed angle, nominally 54°,
IGV ANGLE – DEGREES (CSRGV)

they stop opening; this is usually at approximately
91% TNH. By not allowing the guide vanes to close SIMPLE CYCLE
COMBINED
CYCLE
(CSKGVSSR) (TTRX)
to an angle less than the minimum full speed angle at
100% TNH, a minimum pressure drop is maintained MINIMUM FULL SPEED ANGLE
across the fuel nozzles, thereby lessening combus- ROTATING
STALL STARTUP
tion system resonance. Solenoid valve 20CB is usu- REGION PROGRAM
ally opened when the generator breaker is closed; REGION OF NEGATIVE

5TH STAGE EXTRACTION
this in turn closes the compressor bleed valves. FULL CLOSED
(MIN ANGLE)
PRESSURE
0 100
As the unit is loaded and exhaust temperature in- CORRECTED SPEED–%
(TNHCOR) 0 100
LOAD–%
creases, the inlet guide vanes will go to the full open FSNL BASE LOAD
EXHAUST TEMPERATURE
position when the exhaust temperature reaches one id0037
of two points, depending on the operation mode se- Figure 24 Variable Inlet Guide Vane Schedule
lected. For simple cycle operation, the IGVs move to
the full open position at a pre–selected exhaust tem-
perature, usually 371° C (700° F). For combined PROTECTION SYSTEMS
cycle operation, the IGVs begin to move to the full
open position as exhaust temperature approaches The gas turbine protection system is comprised of a
the temperature control reference temperature; nor- number of sub–systems, several of which operate
mally, the IGVs begin to open when exhaust temper- during each normal start–up and shutdown. The oth-
ature is within 17° C (30° F) of the temperature er systems and components function strictly during
control reference. emergency and abnormal operating conditions. The
most common kind of failure on a gas turbine is the
During a normal shutdown, as the exhaust tempera- failure of a sensor or sensor wiring; the protection
ture decreases the IGVs move to the minimum full systems are set up to detect and alarm such a failure.
speed angle; as the turbine decelerates from 100% If the condition is serious enough to disable the
TNH, the inlet guide vanes are modulated to the ful- protection completely, the turbine will be tripped.
ly closed position. When the generator breaker Protective systems respond to the simple trip signals
opens, the compressor bleed valves will be opened. such as pressure switches used for low lube oil pres-
sure, high gas compressor discharge pressure, or
In the event of a turbine trip, the compressor bleed similar indications. They also respond to more com-
valves are opened and the inlet guide vanes go to the plex parameters such as overspeed, overtempera-
fully closed position. The inlet guide vanes remain ture, high vibration, combustion monitor, and loss of
fully closed as the turbine continues to coast down. flame. To do this, some of these protection systems
and their components operate through the master
For underspeed operation, if TNHCOR decreases control and protection circuit in the SPEEDTRON-
below approximately 91%, the inlet guide vanes IC control system, while other totally mechanical
modulate closed at 6.7 degrees per percent decrease systems operate directly on the components of the
in corrected speed. In most cases, if the actual speed turbine. In each case there are two essentially inde-
decreases below 95% TNH, the generator breaker pendent paths for stopping fuel flow, making use of
will open and the turbine speed setpoint will be reset both the fuel control valve (FCV) and the fuel stop
to 100.3%. The IGVs will then go to the minimum valve (FSV). Each protective system is designed in-
full speed angle. See Figure 24. dependent of the control system to avoid the possi-
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bility of a control system failure disabling the

protective devices. See Figure 25.
MASTER
PRIMARY PROTECTION GCV GAS FUEL
OVERSPEED CIRCUIT SERVOVALVE CONTROL VALVE
<RST>
OVERTEMP
SRV GAS FUEL

VIBRATION SERVOVALVE SPEED RATIO/
STOP VALVE
COMBUSTION
MONITOR
RELAY
VOTING 20FG
MODULE
LOSS
of
FLAME
MASTER
PROTECTION
SECONDARY CIRCUIT BYPASS
<XYZ> VALVE
OVERSPEED FUEL
SERVOVALVE PUMP
RELAY LIQUID
VOTING 20FL FUEL STOP
MODULE VALVE
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Figure 25 Protective Systems Schematic
Trip Oil Inlet Orifice
An orifice is located in the line running from the

A hydraulic trip system called Trip Oil is the primary bearing header supply to the trip oil system. This ori-
protection interface between the turbine control and fice is sized to limit the flow of oil from the lube oil
protection system and the components on the tur- system into the trip oil system. It must ensure ade-
bine which admit, or shut–off, fuel. The system con- quate capacity for all tripping devices, yet prevent
tains devices which are electrically operated by reduction of lube oil flow to the gas turbine and other
SPEEDTRONIC control signals as well as some to- equipment when the trip system is in the tripped
tally mechanical devices. state.
Besides the tripping functions, trip oil also provides Dump Valve
a hydraulic signal to the fuel stop valves for normal
start–up and shutdown sequences. On gas turbines Each individual fuel branch in the trip oil system has
equipped for dual fuel (gas and oil) operation the a solenoid dump valve (20FL for liquid, 20FG for
system is used to selectively isolate the fuel system gas). This device is a solenoid–operated spring–re-
not required. turn spool valve which will relieve trip oil pressure
only in the branch that it controls. These valves are
Significant components of the Hydraulic Trip Cir- normally energized–to–run, deenergized–to–trip.
cuit are described below. This philosophy protects the turbine during all nor-
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mal situations as well as that time when loss of dc

power occurs.
PROTECTIVE MASTER
SIGNALS PROTECTION
L4
CIRCUITS
LIQUID
FUEL
LIQUID FUEL
STOP VALVE
20FG 20FL
ORIFICE AND
CHECK VALVE
NETWORK
63HL
INLET ORIFICE
GAS FUEL
GAS SPEED RATIO/
FUEL STOP VALVE
WIRING 63HG
PIPING
GAS FUEL
DUMP RELAY
VALVE
OH
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Figure 26 Trip Oil Schematic – Dual Fuel
Check Valve & Orifice Network dividual fuel stop valve may be selectively closed by
dumping the flow of trip oil going to it. Solenoid
At the inlet of each individual fuel branch is a check valve 20FL can cause the trip valve on the liquid fuel
valve and orifice network which limits flow out of stop valve to go to the trip state, which permits clo-
that branch. This network limits flow into each sure of the liquid fuel stop valve by its spring return
branch, thus allowing individual fuel control with- mechanism. Solenoid valve 20FG can cause the trip
out total system pressure decay. However, when one valve on the gas fuel speed ratio/stop valve to go to
of the trip devices located in the main artery of the the trip state, permitting its spring–returned closure.
system, e.g., the overspeed trip, is actuated, the The orifice in the check valve and orifice network
check valve will open and result in decay of all trip permits independent dumping of each fuel branch of
pressures. the trip oil system without affecting the other
branch. Tripping all devices other than the individu-
Pressure Switches al dump valves will result in dumping the total trip
oil system, which will shut the unit down.
Each individual fuel branch contains pressure
switches (63HL–1,–2,–3 for liquid, 63HG–1,–2,–3 During start–up or fuel transfer, the SPEEDTRON-
for gas) which will ensure tripping of the turbine if IC control system will close the appropriate dump
the trip oil pressure becomes too low for reliable op- valve to activate the desired fuel system(s). Both
eration while operating on that fuel. dump valves will be closed only during fuel transfer
or mixed fuel operation.
Operation
The dump valves are de–energized on a “2–out–
The tripping devices which cause unit shutdown or of–3 voted” trip signal from the relay module. This
selective fuel system shutdown do so by dumping helps prevent trips caused by faulty sensors or the
the low pressure trip oil (OLT). See Figure 26. An in- failure of one controller.
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The signal to the fuel system servovalves will also <RST> <XYZ>
HIGH PRESSURE OVERSPEED TRIP
be a “close” command should a trip occur. This is
TNH HP SPEED
done by clamping FSR to zero. Should one control- A
A>B
L12H TO MASTER
PROTECTION
TRIP SETPOINT SET
ler fail, the FSR from that controller will be zero. TNKHOS B AND
AND ALARM
MESSAGE
LATCH
The output of the other two controllers is sufficient TNKHOST
TEST
to continue to control the servovalve. TEST

RESET
LH3HOST PERMISSIVE
By pushing the Emergency Trip Button, 5E P/B, the L86MR1 MASTER RESET
P28 vdc power supply is cut off to the relays control- SAMPLING RATE = 0.25 SEC
ling solenoid valves 20FL and 20FG, thus de–ener- id0060
gizing the dump valves. Figure 27 Electronic Overspeed Trip
Overtemperature Protection
Overspeed Protection
The overtemperature system protects the gas turbine
The SPEEDTRONIC Mark VI overspeed system is against possible damage caused by overfiring. It is a
designed to protect the gas turbine against possible backup system, operating only after the failure of the
damage caused by overspeeding the turbine rotor. temperature control system.
Under normal operation, the speed of the rotor is
controlled by speed control. The overspeed system TTKOT1 TRIP
would not be called on except after the failure of oth-
er systems.
The overspeed protection system consists of a pri-

EXH TEMP
mary and secondary electronic overspeed system.

The primary electronic overspeed protection system
resides in the <RST> controllers. The secondary TTRX
electronic overspeed protection system resides in TRIP MARGIN

TTKOT2
the <XYZ> controllers (in <VPRO>). Both systems ALARM MARGIN
TTKOT3
consist of magnetic pickups to sense turbine speed,
speed detection software, and associated logic cir- CPD/FSR
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cuits and are set to trip the unit at 110% rated speed.
Figure 29 Overtemperature Protection
Electronic Overspeed Protection System Under normal operating conditions, the exhaust
temperature control system acts to control fuel flow
The electronic overspeed protection function is per- when the firing temperature limit is reached. In cer-
formed in both <RST> and <XYZ> as shown in Fig- tain failure modes however, exhaust temperature
ure 27. The turbine speed signal (TNH) derived from and fuel flow can exceed control limits. Under such
the magnetic pickup sensors (77NH–1,–2, and –3) is circumstances the overtemperature protection sys-
compared to an overspeed setpoint (TNKHOS). tem provides an overtemperature alarm about 14° C
When TNH exceeds the setpoint, the overspeed trip (25° F) above the temperature control reference. To
signal (L12H) is transmitted to the master protective avoid further temperature increase, it starts unload-
circuit to trip the turbine and the “OVERSPEED ing the gas turbine. If the temperature should in-
TRIP” message will be displayed on the <HMI>. crease further to a point about 22° C (40° F) above
This trip will latch and must be reset by the master the temperature control reference, the gas turbine is
reset signal L86MR. tripped. For the actual alarm and trip overtempera-
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ture setpoints refer to the Control Specifications. will be tripped through the master protection circuit.
See Figure 29. The trip function will be latched in and the master re-
set signal L86MR1 must be true to reset and unlatch
Overtemperature trip and alarm setpoints are deter-
the trip.
mined from the temperature control setpoints
derived by the Exhaust Temperature Control soft-
ware. See Figure 30. Flame Detection and Protection System
<RST> The SPEEDTRONIC Mark VI flame detectors per-

OVERTEMPERATURE
TTXM
TRIP AND ALARM form two functions, one in the sequencing system
A
ALARM
A>B
L30TXA
ALARM
TO ALARM and the other in the protective system. During a nor-
TTKOT3 B MESSAGE
AND SPEED
SETPOINT mal start–up the flame detectors indicate when a
LOWER
flame has been established in the combustion cham-
TTRXB
bers and allow the start–up sequence to continue.
A
A>B Most units have four flame detectors, some have
TTKOT2 B
OR
two, and a very few have eight. Generally speaking,
A if half of the flame detectors indicate flame and half
A>B
TTKOT1
TRIP ISOTHERMAL
B
SET
AND
L86TXT
TRIP
TO MASTER
PROTECTION
(or less) indicate no–flame, there will be an alarm
LATCH
L86MR1
AND ALARM
MESSAGE but the unit will continue to run. If more than half in-
RESET
SAMPLING RATE: 0.25 SEC. dicate loss–of–flame, the unit will trip on “LOSS OF
id0055
FLAME.” This avoids possible accumulation of an
Figure 30 Overtemperature Trip and Alarm explosive mixture in the turbine and any exhaust
heat recovery equipment which may be installed.
Overtemperature Protection Software The flame detector system used with the SPEED-
TRONIC Mark VI system detects flame by sensing
ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Such radiation results
Overtemperature Alarm (L30TXA)
from the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels and is
The representative value of the exhaust temperature more reliably detected than visible light, which va-
thermocouples (TTXM) is compared with alarm and ries in color and intensity.
trip temperature setpoints. The “EXHAUST TEM- The flame sensor is a copper cathode detector de-
PERATURE HIGH” alarm message will be dis- signed to detect the presence of ultraviolet radiation.
played when the exhaust temperature (TTXM) The SPEEDTRONIC control will furnish +24Vdc
exceeds the temperature control reference (TTRXB) to drive the ultraviolet detector tube. In the presence
plus the alarm margin (TTKOT3) programmed as a of ultraviolet radiation, the gas in the detector tube
Control Constant in the software. The alarm will au- ionizes and conducts current. The strength of the
tomatically reset if the temperature decreases below current feedback (4 – 20 mA) to the panel is a pro-
the setpoint. portional indication of the strength of the ultraviolet
radiation present. If the feedback current exceeds a
Overtemperature Trip (L86TXT) threshold value the SPEEDTRONIC generates a
logic signal to indicate ”FLAME DETECTED” by
An overtemperature trip will occur if the exhaust
the sensor.
temperature (TTXM) exceeds the temperature con-
trol reference (TTRXB) plus the trip margin The flame detector system is similar to other protec-
(TTKOT2), or if it exceeds the isothermal trip set- tive systems, in that it is self–monitoring. For exam-
point (TTKOT1). The overtemperature trip will ple, when the gas turbine is below L14HM all
latch, the “EXHAUST OVERTEMPERATURE channels must indicate “NO FLAME.” If this condi-
TRIP” message will be displayed, and the turbine tion is not met, the condition is annunciated as a
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“FLAME DETECTOR TROUBLE” alarm and the and the turbine will continue to run. More than half
turbine cannot be started. After firing speed has been the flame detectors must indicate “NO FLAME” in
reached and fuel introduced to the machine, if at order to trip the turbine.
least half the flame detectors see flame the starting
Note that a short–circuited or open–circuited detec-
sequence is allowed to proceed. A failure of one de-
tor tube will result in a “NO FLAME” signal.
tector will be annunciated as “FLAME DETECTOR
TROUBLE” when complete sequence is reached
SPEEDTRONIC Mk VI Flame Detection
Turbine
Protection
Logic
28FD
UV Scanner
28FD
UV Scanner Analog Flame <HMI>
I/O Detection Display
28FD Logic
UV Scanner TBAI
VAIC
28FD
UV Scanner
Turbine
Control
Logic
NOTE: Excitation for the sensors and signal processing is

performed by SPEEDTRONIC Mk VI circuits
Figure 31 SPEEDTRONIC Mk VI Flame Detection ido115
Vibration Protection ceeded, the vibration protection system trips the tur-
bine and annunciates to indicate the cause of the trip.
The vibration protection system of a gas turbine unit Each channel includes one vibration pickup (veloc-
is composed of several independent vibration chan- ity type) and a SPEEDTRONIC Mark VI amplifier
nels. Each channel detects excessive vibration by circuit. The vibration detectors generate a relatively
means of a seismic pickup mounted on a bearing low voltage by the relative motion of a permanent
housing or similar location of the gas turbine and the magnet suspended in a coil and therefore no excita-
driven load. If a predetermined vibration level is ex- tion is necessary. A twisted–pair shielded cable is
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used to connect the detector to the analog input/out- Combustion Monitoring

put module.
The pickup signal from the analog I/O module is in- The primary function of the combustion monitor is
putted to the computer software where it is to reduce the likelihood of extensive damage to the
compared with the alarm and trip levels pro- gas turbine if the combustion system deteriorates.
grammed as Control Constants. See Figure 32. The monitor does this by examining the exhaust
When the vibration amplitude reaches the pro- temperature thermocouples and compressor dis-
grammed trip set point, the channel will trigger a trip charge temperature thermocouples. From changes
signal, the circuit will latch, and a “HIGH VIBRA- that may occur in the pattern of the thermocouple
TION TRIP” message will be displayed. Removal readings, warning and protective signals are gener-
of the latched trip condition can be accomplished ated by the combustion monitor software to alarm
only by depressing the master reset button and/or trip the gas turbine.
(L86MR1) when vibration is not excessive. This means of detecting abnormalities in the com-
<RST> bustion system is effective only when there is in-
L39TEST
complete mixing as the gases pass through the
39V
turbine; an uneven turbine inlet pattern will cause an
FAULT
OR
L39VF
uneven exhaust pattern. The uneven inlet pattern
A
A<B
VF could be caused by loss of fuel or flame in a combus-
FAULT B tor, a rupture in a transition piece, or some other
combustion malfunction.
A
VA ALARM
A>B
ALARM B
L39VA The usefulness and reliability of the combustion
monitor depends on the condition of the exhaust
SET TRIP
TRIP
A
A>B
VT AND
L39VT AND thermocouples. It is important that each of the ther-
LATCH
TRIP B
RESET
mocouples is in good working condition.
AUTO OR MANUAL RESET Combustion Monitoring Software

L86AMR
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The controllers contain a series of programs written
Figure 32 Vibration Protection to perform the monitoring tasks (See Combustion
When the “VIBRATION TRANSDUCER FAULT” Monitoring Schematic Figure 33). The main moni-
message is displayed and machine operation is not tor program is written to analyze the thermocouple
interrupted, either an open or shorted condition may readings and make appropriate decisions. Several
be the cause. This message indicates that mainte- different algorithms have been developed for this
nance or replacement action is required. With the depending on the turbine model series and the type
<HMI> display, it is possible to monitor vibration of thermocouples used. The significant program
levels of each channel while the turbine is running constants used with each algorithm are specified in
without interrupting operation. the Control Specification for each unit.

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<RST>
COMBUSTION MONITOR ALGORITHM

CTDA
MAX TTKSPL1 MEDIAN

SELECT
MIN TTKSPL2 CALCULATE

ALLOWABLE MEDIAN TTXSPL
SPREAD SELECT
TTXM
MAX TTKSPL5
MIN TTKSPL7
CONSTANTS
A L60SP1
A>B
TTXD2 B
CALCULATE A L60SP2
ACTUAL A>B
SPREADS B
A L60SP3
A<B
B
A L60SP4
A<B
B
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Figure 33 Combustion Monitoring Function Algorithm (Schematic)
The most advanced algorithm, which is standard for a. SPREAD #1 (S1): The difference between the
gas turbines with redundant sensors, makes use of highest and the lowest thermocouple reading
the temperature spread and adjacency tests to differ- b. SPREAD #2 (S2): The difference between the
entiate between actual combustion problems and highest and the 2nd lowest thermocouple
thermocouple failures. The behavior is summarized reading
by the Venn diagram (Figure 34) where:
c. SPREAD #3 (S3): The difference between the
highest and the 3rd lowest thermocouple
reading
VENN DIAGRAM ALSO TRIP IF:
S2 S1
The allowable spread will be between the limits
S
allow S
allow
uK
1 TTKSPL7 and TTKSPL6, usually 17° C 〈30° F) and
53° C (125° F). The values of the combustion moni-
TRIP IF S1 & S2
OR S2 & S3 COMMUNICATIONS
ARE ADJACENT FAILURE
TYPICAL K1 = 1.0
K2 = 5.0
tor program constants are listed in the Control Speci-
TRIP IF S1 & S2
K3
ARE ADJACENT
K3 = 0.8
fications.
MONITOR TC ALARM
ALARM S1 The various controller processor outputs to the
K1 K2 S
allow
id0050
<HMI> cause alarm message displays as well as ap-
Figure 34 Exhaust Temperature Spread Limits
propriate control action. The combustion monitor
outputs are:
Sallow is the “Allowable Spread”, based on aver- Exhaust Thermocouple Trouble Alarm
age exhaust temperature and compressor dis- (L30SPTA)
charge temperature.
If any thermocouple value causes the largest spread
S1, S2 and S3 are defined as follows: to exceed a constant (usually 5 times the allowable
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spread), a thermocouple alarm (L30SPTA) is pro- If any of the trip conditions exist for 9 seconds, the
duced. If this condition persists for four seconds, the trip will latch and “HIGH EXHAUST TEMPERA-
alarm message “EXHAUST THERMOCOUPLE TURE SPREAD TRIP” message will be displayed.
TROUBLE” will be displayed and will remain on The turbine will be tripped through the master pro-
until acknowledged and reset. This usually indicates tective circuit. The alarm and trip signals will be dis-
a failed thermocouple, i.e., open circuit. played until they are acknowledged and reset.
Combustion Trouble Alarm (L30SPA)

Monitor Enable (L83SPM)
A combustion alarm can occur if a thermocouple
value causes the largest spread to exceed a constant The protective function of the monitor is enabled
(usually the allowable spread). If this condition per- when the turbine is above 14HS and a shutdown sig-
sists for three seconds, the alarm message “COM- nal has not been given. The purpose of the “enable”
BUSTION TROUBLE” will be displayed and will signal (L83SPM) is to prevent false action during
remain on until it is acknowledged and reset. normal start–up and shutdown transient conditions.
When the monitor is not enabled, no new protective
High Exhaust Temperature Spread Trip actions are taken. The combustion monitor will also
(L30SPT) be disabled during a high rate of change of FSR. This
prevents false alarms and trips during large fuel and
A high exhaust temperature spread trip can occur if:
load transients.
“COMBUSTION TROUBLE” alarm exists, the
second largest spread exceeds a constant (usual- The two main sources of alarm and trip signals being
ly 0.8 times the allowable spread), and the low- generated by the combustion monitor are failed ther-
est and second lowest outputs are from adjacent mocouples and combustion system problems. Other
thermocouples causes include poor fuel distribution due to plugged
or worn fuel nozzles and combustor flameout due,
“EXHAUST THERMOCOUPLE TROUBLE”
for instance, to water injection.
alarm exists, the second largest spread exceeds a
constant (usually 0.8 times the allowable The tests for combustion alarm and trip action have
spread), and the second and third lowest outputs been designed to minimize false actions due to failed
are from adjacent thermocouples thermocouples. Should a controller fail, the thermo-
the third largest spread exceeds a constant (usu- couples from the failed controller will be ignored
ally the allowable spread) for a period of five (similar to temperature control) so as not to give a
minutes false trip.

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SPEEDTRONIC Mark VI Control contains a celeration, speed, temperature, shutdown, and

Figure 1 Simplified Control Schematic

LOGIC FSRSU <R><S><T>

SPEED CONTROL <R><S><T>

LOGIC TNRI ISOCHRONOUS

Figure 2 Block Diagram – Control Schematic

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEEDTRONIC 2 Fund_Mk_VI

Figure 3 Mark VI Start-up Curve

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEEDTRONIC 4 Fund_Mk_VI

senses a loss of flame, FSRMIN/FSRSD decreases Speed/Load Reference

speed of the turbine. These magnetic pickup sensors

sealed case. The pickups are mounted in a ring

Figure 5 Speed Control Schematic

Fund_Mk_VI 7 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEEDTRONIC

GEN VOLTS A CALCULATED SLIP WITHIN LIMITS

Figure 6 Synchronizing Control Schematic

ACCELERATION CONTROL turbine occurs in the flame zone of the combustion

Firing temperature can also be approximated as a

Exhaust Temperature Control Hardware

tive exhaust temperature value, compares this value

Temperature Control Command Program

The temperature control command program

TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Figure 9 Temperature Control Schematic

compressor discharge pressure (CPD) or exhaust

by a linearized function of exhaust temperature and

on the CPD data stored in computer memory and

given in the Control Specifications–Control System Temperature Reference Select Program

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEEDTRONIC 12 Fund_Mk_VI

Figure 14 shows the major components of the servo

1350 PSI Liquid Fuel Control

Fund_Mk_VI 13 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEEDTRONIC

TSVO VSVO TSVO

FSR1 FQ1 <RST>

BY-PASS VALVE ASM.

Figure 15 Liquid Fuel Control Schematic

speed – an important feature, particularly while the Gas Fuel Control

DLN–2 GAS FUEL SYSTEM

SRV PMSV S SINGLE

SRV SPEED/RATIO VALVE T TERTIARY MANIFOLD, 1 NOZ. PREMIX ONLY

Figure 16 DLN–2 Gas Fuel System

Fund_Mk_VI 17 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEEDTRONIC

POS2 GAS CONTROL GAS CONTROL

TBAI 96FG-2A TSVO

Figure 17 Gas Fuel Control System

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEEDTRONIC 18 Fund_Mk_VI

GAS CONTROL VALVE

Figure 18 Gas Control Valve Control Schematic

Fund_Mk_VI 19 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEEDTRONIC

TRIP OIL DUMP

Figure 19 Stop/Speed Ratio Valve Control Schematic

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEEDTRONIC 20 Fund_Mk_VI

Premix Splitter Valve <RST>

Fuel Transfer – Gas to Liquid

liquid fuel command signals are interchanged. For

ginning of the FSR1 increase.

Primary gas fuel purge is required during premix

Figure 23 Modulating Inlet Guide Vane Control Schematic