GT-1065 - Disconnection and Removal, #2 Bearing Area Probes and TCPLs

FP # GE Energy Power Equipment Type: SHEET
Field Procedure Services

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REV OPERATION TITLE / DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY DATE APPROVED DATE
1.0 Tim Rinehart 6/14/2010 Tim Rinehart 6/14/2010
Schedule Task & Step Number: Disconnection and Removal, #2 Reference Drawing Title: Reference MLI or Cost Codes
Bearing area probes and TCPLs Instrumentation Arrgt Brg 2, Sensor Arrgt
GT2110 MLI 235B, 218B, 1160
Vibration Turb
Task Overview - Instructions EHS Considerations Work Package Prerequisites

- Disassembly and removal of #2 Bearing area - Reference applicable SRAs, and include their - Turning gear locked out
proximity probes, seismic probes and information in Pre-Task Brief. - Lube oil system locked out
thermocouples. - Fall Protection as required. - Fire Protection System locked out for the zone
- Inspect all tooling/rigging prior to use. containing the exhaust tunnel bearing area.
Observe the following: - Scaffolding access to be supplied for safe access
and egress
Be aware of specific requirements.
Verification/Concurrent signoff required.

Do not proceed past this step until signed.
Technical Regulatory Standard concern.

FME Requirements Special Tools Pre-Task Brief Sign-off
- See PSWI-MFE-009 – Foreign Material Exclusion for - None Field Engineer / Craft Supervisor shall provide
definitions of FME Levels and requirements. overview/ briefing of this task prior to craft
- Notify supervisor immediately if any materials, commencing work.
tools, or other items which enter the turbine. Pre-task brief completed by:
- Assure bearing oil feeds and drains are
protected/covered whenever the bearing cap is
removed. Signature Date
Attachments to this Field Procedure:
Site Specific page.................................................

Deviation Record page (technical revs.) ...
(link to Deviation Record Form)
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WHEN IN DOUBT – ASK! If found, return to GE Field Engineer
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REV OPERATION TITLE / DESCRIPTION APPROVED BY DATE
1.0 Disconnection and Removal, #2 Bearing area probes and TCPLs Tim Rinehart 6/14/2010
Step Section 0 – Index and General Information Verification

Index:
Section 0 – Index and General Information
Section 1 – Remove Seismic Probes
Section 2 – Remove Radial Vibration Probes
Section 3 – Remove #2 Bearing Thermocouples
Section 4 – Final Review
This instruction addresses the proximity probes, seismic probes and thermocouples that may be removed as part of an
inspection involving removal or inspection of the #2 bearing, and associated devices. The GE Field Engineer/Technical
Advisor shall indicate exceptions to disconnection and/or removal for their workscope. It is organized in several sections, to
allow any set of devices to be removed first. Use judgment and consult with your supervisor or site FE on any preferred
practice.
Current design practice is assumed for the frame variations presented, with notes where some (but perhaps not all) variations
may exist. In all cases, review your unit’s drawing and configuration of devices, cabling, conduit, etc..
The GE FE shall mark up this document accordingly to provide clarity for those using it.
Device and junction box names, conduit and configuration may vary within and among frame types. Review the applicability
to your unit’s configuration and mark up document as appropriate to aid those doing the work.
Notify your supervisor or site GE FE prior to removal of any devices or cabling found damaged, to assess probable cause
and replacement requirements..

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Step Section 0 – Index and General Information Verification

GE Field Engineer to indicate applicable sections and comments. Review areas for FE input ahead of time,
where feasible, to avoid delays in workflow.
FieldEngineer/
1.0 Section 1 – Remove Seismic Probes Section 1 Required? Yes or No TA Initial
___________
Section 2 – Remove Radial Vibration Probes Section 2 Required? Yes or No
Section 3 – Remove #2 Bearing Thermocouples Section 3 Required? Yes or No
The Field Engineer/TA shall remove the last page of this procedure – Field Procedure Tracking Log. The Field FieldEngineer/
Engineer/TA shall complete the header information by adding the unit serial number and the specific part to TA Initial
2.0
which the Field Procedure will be applied. The Tracking Log shall be maintained in the Field Engineer/TA’s
office at all times. ___________

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Step Section 1 – Remove Seismic Probes - Instructions Verification

Return this Field Procedure to the Field Engineer or your Shift Supervisor when this activity is complete or at
1.0
the end of your shift, whichever happens first.
Disconnect twist-type coaxial connections at the seismic probes (39V-2A and 39V-2B) on top of the #2
bearing. Remove and discard any lock wire that may exist.
These coaxial connectors should be hand tight and typically do not require the use of wrenches to remove.
Contact your supervisor or GE field engineer before using wrenches on these fittings. After disconnecting
2.0
these connections, gently coil the cable back and tie up to prevent damage while removing or accessing the
#2 bearing.
If necessary for subsequent access/work, loosen and rotate conduits off to the sides, being careful not to
cause any movement that would kink or bind internal wires.
Refer to figure at right for location of the probes, 39V-

2A and 39V-2B. This is a view looking down at the top
of the #2 bearing cover.
The probes are attached to a common baseplate.
Loosen and remove these screws (typically ½”
3.0 diameter 12 point), and lockwashers holding the
seismic probe baseplate in place.
Bag and tag the hardware, placing a cloth or other
cushion material around the probes to prevent
damage. It is not necessary to remove the probes
from their common baseplate.

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Step Section 2 – Remove Radial Vibration Probes - Instructions Verification

Reference Figure 1 and 2 (or 3) for location of radial vibration probes. Contact GE Field Engineer for
assistance as needed to clarify design type and to determine extent of disassembly/disconnection required
since the probes are mounted in the lower half of the bearing.
Remove the Junction Box covering the probe to extension cable connection. Place parts in a bag/box and
mark for location removed for reassembly. Disconnect the coaxial connection between the probe and
1.0 extension cable. The connection will typically have shrink tubing that needs to be very carefully cut and
removed to allow disconnection of the coaxial connection. Exercise care to avoid cutting the probe or
extension cable sheathing. Discard the old shrink tubing.
For probes mounted as in Figure 3, disconnection of coaxial connection is required only in this step.
Refer to Figure 1. Do not loosen or remove the Proximity Probe Mount or disturb the jam nut, as this will
affect the ability to restore the probe back to original settings if probes are re-used, as they typically are.
Loosen the nut at the top of the Oil Tight Connectors and place the nuts in a bag or other container identified
the respective probe location, i.e 39VS-21 or 39VS-22. Keep all parts removed from each location separated
according to their as-found location and device identification.
2.0
Gripping the probe body, just above the Oil Tight Connector, turn counter clockwise to remove the probe
from the threaded quill connection near the probe tip.
If Figure 3 applicable, loosen jam nut and remove probe from holder.
Place probe with other hardware removed in a tagged container or bag for subsequent cleaning/inspection.

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Figure 1 – Radial Probe Locations and Details

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FIGURE 2 – Radial Probe and Thermocouple Exit Gland Locations

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Figure 3 – Alternative Proximity Probe and Thermocouple Gland Exits

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SECTION 3 – REMOVE #2 JOURNAL BEARING TCPLs (following removal of #2 bearing housing cover)
Step Section 3 – Remove #2 Journal Bearing TCPLs - Instructions Verification
Refer to Figure 2 or 3 for location of oil tight exit gland for thermocouple. GE Field Engineer shall note any
special requirements or adjustments to the removal of thermocouples, to account for variations in
older/newer designs, use of splicing, or need to remove TCPLs at all. As found photos are encouraged to
help visualize restoration of clamps, nichrome straps, conduit, etc for reassembly.
Some designs may have provisions in the ML235B drawing for Bearing 2 Instrumentation Arrangement, to
splice thermocouple connections.
Current designs require pulling the thermocouple from terminations at JB20G, and through internal conduit
runs within the oil drain piping.
FieldEngineer/
1.0 TA Initial
Given the variation in designs, and scope for removal of bearing lower half or not, the GE Field Engineer shall ___________
specify work required to remove thermocouples, if required at all.
TCPLs – Reused? YES NO
Leads Pulled or Cut ? Specific removal instructions?
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________

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Step Section 3 – Remove #2 Journal Bearing TCPLs - Instructions Verification

2.0 Remove Thermocouples per GE Field Engineer directions in prior step and discussions.
Following removal of the #2 journal bearing lower half, GE Field Engineer shall comment on any subsequent
work required to remove the thermocouples from the journal bearing pads, if required. Older designs may
have the thermocouple potted with epoxy/equivalent, whereas newer designs use a retaining clip followed
by RTV potting.
Remove journal bearing thermocouples from pads? Yes No
FieldEngineer/
3.0 Enter N/A and initial following step if not required. TA Initial
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
4.0 Remove #2 journal bearing thermocouples from pads, or as directed above.

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SECTION 4 – FINAL REVIEW

Step Section 4 – Final Review Verification
The Field Engineer has reviewed this document and the work performed using this document and found
both acceptable.
FieldEngineer/
1.0 Review the changes made to this Procedure (red lined sections and Deviation Form, if used). If there are TA Initial
procedural enhancements or errors which you would like to have considered for updates to this Field
___________
Procedure, submit a copy of the marked up Field Procedure (and Deviation Sheet) using the following link:
Request Revision to FP

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SIGN-OFF TRANSLATION LIST

The blocks below are to be filled in to translate initials used within the Field Procedure to actual names.
If two or more people using this procedure have the same initials, they should be distinguished within the Field Procedure by adding a “1” or
“2” or other unique identifier that is also shown in the listing below. Be sure to print initials as you would within the document.
Craft and non-GE Craft and non-GE (continued)
INITIALS NAME (PRINT) COMPANY INITIALS NAME (PRINT) COMPANY
GE GE (continued)
INITIALS NAME (PRINT) INITIALS NAME (PRINT)

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Revision Date Revision Revision Details Approved By

June 14, 2010 1.0 Initial Issue Tim Rinehart

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Field Procedure Tracking Log

Unit Serial Number ____________________ Page 1 of __________
Work location (if this FP can be used multiple times/locations, i.e. coupling inspections “A” cplg, B LP Hood) ______________________
Issued Returned Status

Date Time Issued to Date Time In process Complete


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FP # GE Energy Power Equipment Type: SHEET

Field Procedure Services

Task Overview - Instructions EHS Considerations Work Package Prerequisites

Verification/Concurrent signoff required.

Technical Regulatory Standard concern.

Attachments to this Field Procedure:

Site Specific page.................................................

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Step Section 0 – Index and General Information Verification

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Step Section 0 – Index and General Information Verification

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Step Section 1 – Remove Seismic Probes - Instructions Verification

Refer to figure at right for location of the probes, 39V-

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Step Section 2 – Remove Radial Vibration Probes - Instructions Verification

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Step Section 2 – Remove Radial Vibration Probes - Instructions Verification

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Step Section 2 – Remove Radial Vibration Probes - Instructions Verification

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Step Section 2 – Remove Radial Vibration Probes - Instructions Verification

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Step Section 3 – Remove #2 Journal Bearing TCPLs - Instructions Verification

4.0 Remove #2 journal bearing thermocouples from pads, or as directed above.

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SECTION 4 – FINAL REVIEW

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SIGN-OFF TRANSLATION LIST

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Revision Date Revision Revision Details Approved By

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Field Procedure Tracking Log

Issued Returned Status

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