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Exhaust Temperature Spread 2
Exhaust Temperature Spread 2
Exhaust Temperature Spread 2
Any unit running below allowable (125 F on MS6B/ 9E; 175 F on F class machines) is acceptable to
run.
If a unit starts from the beginning at a "perceived" high spread (90 F- 100 F), and does not increase,
there is no cause for concern.
If more than one unit are at a site, the spreads on the units will be different. Also, if one unit runs at 60
F spread and the next at 85 F, does not mean there is something "wrong" with the unit.
Time to get concerned: a) if there is a sudden jump in spread b) if spread continues to increase with
time
Machine
People
Internal Assembly
System
Trans.pc.seals
Fuel transfer
Plugged/Damaged
fuel tips
Piping
A/A comp.
Moisture contamination
Insufficient output
Lube leaks
Incorrect hardware
Water wash
High Exhaust
Spread
Exh. Thermocouples
Fuel Contamination
Fuel nozzles
Card Failure
Check Valves
Water Injection
T/C wiring
Flow Divider
Purge air valves
Hardware
Operation
Controls
Fuel Nozzles
Liners
T/ P's (include floating & side seals)
Fuel nozzle internals not properly assembled (torque and assembly checks)
BGGTS fuel nozzle testing facility developed critical processes of cleaning, inspection and calibration of the
fuel nozzles in fuel nozzles refurbishment in line with GE process requirements. Fuel nozzles calibration
facility equipped with Rose Mount mass flow meters and coupled with data logger software for capturing test
data.
Pressure testing of fuel nozzles during assembly process ensuring proper assembly of internals
Dimensional and visual inspections of parts thoroughly carried out before recommending for parts
replacement
Internal assembly carried out as per GE recommendations (torque, in process assembly checks etc.)
Flow testing performed on test benches duly calibrated as per GE specification requirements
Flow ranges adjusted to close tolerance among fuel nozzles (below 2%)to ensure equal fuel flow
through fuel nozzles.
Cleaning facility
Above data is analyzed, probable cause identified and corrective actions can be suggested by BGGTS Services
and Engineering team.