GE Energy

Rev. : A
Page : 1/2
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
DESCRIPTION

STARTING MEANS SYSTEM

1 - Definition
The starting means system is designed for insuring the following functions:

x To break away and crank the shaft line up to nominal speed

x To allow the shaft line cooling down
x To crank the unit for Off line washing

The starting means includes:

x A main electrical cranking motor loaded at 130% of nominal power at maximum torque
x An electrical turning gear motor
x A torque converter including an auxiliary two ways electrical motor to drive the variable inlet
guide vanes to adjust the output torque during starting sequences.

Lube oil from auxiliary lube oil pump feeds the torque converter during cranking sequences

2 - Component function
20TU-1 Allows oil supply feeding of torque converter
23CR-1 Prevents motor from internal condensation while not running
23CR-2 Prevents motor from internal condensation while not running
23CR-3 Prevents motor from internal condensation while not running
23TG-1 Prevents motor from internal condensation while not running
33TC-1 Indicates the closed position of the converter supply oil valve
33TM-5 Detects the stroke corresponding to minimum torque
33TM-6 Detects the stroke corresponding to maximum torque
88CR-1 Provides the power to crank the shaft line
88TG-1 Rotates the turbine shaft at low speed during its cooling down
88TM-1 Controls the position of the converter adjustable vanes
96TM-1 Indicates the position of the adjustable vanes of the converter
ET-CRS-11/R Measures the stator temperature
ET-CRS-12/R Measures the stator temperature

All right reserved copyright - Droits de reproduction réservés

OMMD_0421_9E_E0882_A_EN Date: 09/2012
 GE Energy

Rev. : A
Page : 2/2
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
DESCRIPTION

ET-CRS-21/R Measures the stator temperature

ET-CRS-22/R Measures the stator temperature
ET-CRS-31/R Measures the stator temperature
ET-CRS-32/R Measures the stator temperature
HM-1 Represents the torque converter unit

3 - Additional information
Safety:
For safety instructions, please refer to tab SAFETY PRECAUTION FOR PERSONNEL, document
198A4717 and Residual risks summary 403A2301.

Cranking motor:
The starting sequence should be limited to three per hour to limit the stress effect of starting
current and the thermal effect of load current.

Clutch:
There is no mechanical clutch between the starting means and the gas turbine. Therefore the
accessory gearbox drives the torque converter output shaft while the gas turbine is running.
The starting means may run at low speed while the gas turbine is running at nominal speed due to
the dragging effect.

Torque converter:
Maintenance frequency must follow the instruction from supplier documentation.

Device settings:
For settings of devices, please refer to document Device Summary.

Signal settings and related software sequences:

For signal settings and software sequences, please refer to document Control Specification.

System’s alarms:
For system’s alarms, please refer to chapter Alarm Interpretation in Operation volume.

All right reserved copyright - Droits de reproduction réservés

OMMD_0421_9E_E0882_A_EN Date: 09/2012