GEK 116384

April 2009

GE Energy

Controls SSOV (Safety Shut off Valve) System Testing

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contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should further information be
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The below will be found throughout this publication. It is important that the significance of each is thoroughly
understood by those using this document. The definitions are as follows:

NOTE

Highlights an essential element of a procedure to assure correctness.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in

minor or moderate injury or equipment damage.

WARNING

INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION,

WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY

***DANGER***
INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUA-
TION, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED WILL RESULT IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. GENERAL OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................. 4

II. DESIGN OVERVIEW................................................................................................................... 4

A. Hardware Description ............................................................................................................. 4
B. Software Description................................................................................................................ 5

III. FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM ......................................................................................... 7

IV. ALARMS ....................................................................................................................................... 9

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Table– Alarm List and Suggested Operator Response ............................................................ 9

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I. GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Safety Shut Off System is comprised of two separate valves, a Stop Valve (SSOV) and a Vent Valve
(SSOVV). These valves are located outdoors upstream of the Fuel Gas Module (FG1). They stop and
vent (to atmosphere) the fuel gas to the GT in the event of Fire Detection, Hazardous Gas Detection, and
Emergency Stop activation. The intent is to be able to shut off and isolate the fuel gas supply and vent
the fuel gas within the piping between the SSOV and the A160/0991 (Gas Fuel Module). The SSOV is
normally closed valve. The Vent valve is a normally open vent valve. Class VI seal capability - NFPA
requires an automatic stop of fuel supply in emergency conditions.

NOTE

The SSO vent is associated with Hazardous release of gas and should release the
hazardous gas in an area free of ignition sources.

II. DESIGN OVERVIEW

A. Hardware Description

The Safety Shut Off System is comprised of two separate valves, a Stop Valve (SSOV) and a Vent Valve
(SSOVV). These valves are located outdoors upstream of the Fuel Gas Module (FG1). They stop and
vent (to atmosphere) the fuel gas to the GT in the event of Fire Detection, Hazardous Gas Detection,
and E Stop activation.

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B. Software Description

Open and Closed limit switches on both the SSOV and Vent valve. Verification of SSOV open and Vent
valve closed for START and during GT operation, as the unit will trip on NOT OPEN SSOV, or NOT
CLOSED Vent Valve during unit operation. The SSOV closes on GT Shutdown, following closure of
SRV. Vent Valve remains closed during trips and fired shutdowns. SSOV opens only prior to next GT
Start. Unit cannot be started unless vent valve sensed closed. The SSOV closes and Vent valve opens
following detection of fire or a gas leak. SSOV can only be manually opened and vent valve manually
closed following a fire or a gas leak event.

SSOV stop valve slew rate from full closed to full open must not exceed (4 sec)

SSOV stop valve slew rate from full open to full close must not exceed (1 sec)

SSOV vent valve slew rate from full closed to full open must not exceed (1 sec)

SSOV vent valve slew rate from full open to full close must not exceed (4 sec)

Must vent P1 cavity to 1 barg in a max time of 15 sec with a target time of 10 sec

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System Testing

System testing is performed offline at least once a year. Operator activates SSOV Leak test by pressing
button on HMI.

Before start of SSOV system, it is verified that the system is offline.

In order to isolate fuel and vent from P1 cavity, verify SSOV stop valve VS4-4, SSOV vent valve
VA13-8, aux stop valve, and stop/ratio valve are closed. If not true, alarm (L30SSOVLT_A) operator
and inhibit SSOV system from continuing.

TEST 1A: Check for 20VG-8 to shuttle correctly: Open SSOV vent valve 20VG-8 and check slew rate
and limit switch connections. Alarm (G1\LSSOVLT1A_A) and inhibit startup if in incorrect positions.
Allows P1 cavity to vent for system testing. If limit switches are in incorrect positions, then 20VG-8
did not shuttle correctly

TEST 1B: Check that P1 vents below specified pressure in given time: Verify P1 pressure drops to 5
psig (KSSOVLT1B_P) in 30 sec (KSSOVLT1B_TD) seconds. Alarm (G1\LSSOVLT1BA) and inhibit
SSOV System Test continuation and startup if pressure did not drop to spec. This is to check P1 cavity
can be vented in specified time.

TEST 2A: Check for increasing pressure in P1 from leaking SSOV stop valve 20VS4-4: Wait 120
(KSSOVLT2A_TD) seconds and if P1 pressure is 5 psig, (KSSOVLT2A_P) alarm (LSSOVLT2A_A)
operator that TEST 2 failed and inhibit SSOV System Test continuation and startup. If P1 χB psig, it
indicates that SSOV Stop valve leaks faster then the SSOV vent valve can vent.

TEST 2B: Check for 20VG-8 to shuttle correctly: Close SSOV vent valve 20VG-8 and check slew rate
and limit switch connections. Alarm (LSSOVLT2B_A) and inhibit SSOV System Test continuation
and startup if in incorrect positions. Seals P1 cavity to be refilled. If limit switches are in incorrect
positions, then 20VG-8 did not shuttle correctly

TEST 3: Check for 20VS4-4 to shuttle correctly: Open SSOV stop valve 20VS4-4 and check slew rate
and limit switch connections. Alarm (LSSOVLT3A_A) and inhibit SSOV System Test continuation
and startup if in incorrect positions. This is to pressurize P1.

Once all tests have passed, permit GT startup

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III. FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

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IV. ALARMS

Table 1. Table– Alarm List and Suggested Operator Response

Recommended
Operator Interface
Signal Possible Causes Operator Level
Alarm Message
Actions
L30SSOVLT_A SSOV Leak SSOV stop valve Alarm operator Level-2
Test Out of VS4-4, SSOV vent and inhibit SSOV
Position valve VA13-18, System test from
aux stop valve, and continuing
stop/ratio valve are
not closed.
LSSOVLT1A_A SSOV Vent valve 20VG-8 shuttles Alarm and inhibit Level-2
not Shuttle Properly incorrectly: Open startup if in
SSOV vent valve incorrect positions.
20VG-8 and check
slew rate and limit
switch connections
LSSOVLT1BA P1 Pressure too high P1 does not vents below Alarm and inhibit Level-2
specified pressure in SSOV System Test
given time: Verify P1 continuation and
pressure drops to 5 psig startup if pressure
(KSSOVLT1B_P) did not drop to
in 30 sec spec.
(KSSOVLT1B_TD)
seconds
LSSOVLT2A_A Didn’t vent P1 in Increasing pressure in Alarm operator Level-2
TIME P1 from leaking SSOV that TEST 2
stop valve 20VS4-4. failed and inhibit
P1 Pressure is 5 psig SSOV System Test
continuation and
startup.
LSSOVLT2B_A SSOV Vent valve 20VG-8 shuttles Alarm and inhibit Level-2
NOT shuttle incorrectly: Close SSOV System
properly SSOV vent valve Test continuation
20VG-8 and check and startup if in
slew rate and limit incorrect positions.
switch connections.
LSSOVLT3A_A SSOV NOT Shuttle 20VS4-4 shuttles Alarm and inhibit Level-2
properly incorrectly: Open SSOV System
SSOV stop valve Test continuation
20VS4-4 and check and startup if in
slew rate and limit incorrect positions
switch connections.
L33VS4_4ALM FG safety shut off Indication of failed Inhibit Startup Level-2
Valve position fault SSOV valve

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L33VG8_ALM FG safety shut off Indication of failed Inhibit Startup Level-2

Vent valve position SSOV Vent valve
fault
LESD1_P_ALM Vent pressure too Isolate and vent Alarm operator of Level-2
high pressure too high Valve failure
LSSOVLT_A Leak Test Failed Test 1, or 2 or 3 failed Alarm operator of Level-2
Leak Test Failed

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