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ID Fan
ID Fan
AXIAL FAN
(TLT DESIGN)
ID APPLICATION
(SINGLE STAGE)
Rotate rotor by hand and ensure free rotation without any mechanical rubbing.
Removal all transport stiffeners (Yellow painted).
Calibration of all instruments for Fan, Motor and Lube oil system.
Proper functioning of interlocks / protections.
Proper assembly of all expansion joints.
No foreign matter is left inside Fan casing.
No loose pieces are found in the suction side ducting of the Fan.
Precautions laid down by Motor/Oil system suppliers are complied with.
Start lube oil pump and allow it to run for about two hours. Clean filters. Check level in
the tank. Ensure proper oil flow. Check the pressures and setting of relief valve.
Check proper functioning of “Emergency Off” switch.
Proper direction of rotation of motor.
Never run the Fan/Motor with out protections / interlocks.
In this chapter, the starting sequence for the Fan is described as individual equipment. For details
connected with the boiler system, refer Fan panel control diagram provided in the boiler control
and instrumentation manual. Protection interlocks for drive motor shall be as recommended by
the respective supplier.
When the fan is kept under service, the following values may be applied as reference limit and in
case the values are found exceeding, suitable corrective actions may be carried out to maintain
the following values below alarm limit.
Caution: Fan should be trial run in the normal operating condition. Loading the fan
with few man hole doors opened/discharge blocked condition is not
permissible.
During continuos operation of the Fan the data should be logged as per the format:
“Operational parameter”. Apart from the data logged in the format the following additional
information is to be logged at fixed convenient intervals.
Vibration level
Oil level in the tank
Leakage in lub and control oil line
Differential pressure indication of oil filter.
Seal Air O/L pressure
Hydraulic room temperature
Bearing room temperature
This term refers to the range in which the Fan can be run in continuous operation without risk of
damage. Throughout a wide range, the performance of Axial Fans can be adopted to site
requirements by adjusting the impeller blades. Operation outside that range, in particular if it
lasts longer can result in damages.
(a) If the inlet volume capacity is too little (i.e. the discharge gate is fully closed) rotating
stall with subsequent stalling will occur. Operation with rotating stall leads to
increased loads acting in some components, in particular the Fan blades.
(b) If the inlet volume capacity is too little the power Input may result in non-permissible
heating of Fans.
The operating ranges that are off limits for continuous operation are represented in performance
graph. For operating range permissible for the Fan supplied, refer to operating parameters and
characteristics curves.
Behavior of Fan
The pressure developed by the fan is just equal to the system demand.
Refer Fig – 1. For a blade angle say (+40) let us assume, the volume flow is “ a ” m3/ sec and the
pressure developed is “ b ” mmWC when the system resistance is say “ m ” .
If the resistance of the system is changed to say “ n ” and the blade angle remain same
(+40), then the volume flow through fan will come down to “ c ” m3/ sec and the pressure
developed will increase to “ d ” mmWC. If this system resistance is close to the stall line, the fan
sheds the load and delivers lower volume and low pressure depending on the characteristic of the
fan, that is, the operation will be nearer to the deepest point of the stall line. Similarly, if the
system resistance is decreased to say “ p ” and the blade angle remain same (+40) , then the
volume flow through fan will increase to “ e ” mm3/ sec and the pressure developed will decrease
to “ f ” mmWC.
Starting the Fans
The control logic recommended (apart from other start permissive parameters) for starting the
fan is with its blade full close position and the discharge damper/gate fully closed. As soon as the
fan reaches its rated speed, the discharge damper/gate should be opened fully. The blades of the
fan can be opened to the required level to suit the system demand.
Parallel Operation
During the single fan operation, the volume and pressure demanded by the system will be high.
Under this condition, if the second fan is started as per the starting sequence mentioned above, it
is expected that the second fan will handle some amount of flow. Correspondingly, the volume
handled by the first fan, which is operating, reduces. Then pressure developed by the first fan
increases along its characteristic line at the same blade position.
At this point, there is a chance that the second fan will go to unstable zone and as a result, the
second fan will remain unloaded irrespective of its blade position. Therefore in order to bring
equal load on both fans, it is required to follow certain procedure given below.
Starting Second Fan
One fan (Fan A) is running and another fan (Fan B) is to be started. Even here the sequence of
operation must be such that neither of the two fans runs in the unstable range of the
performance graph. The ranges in which parallel fan (Second Fan) can be started is cross-hatched
as shown in the typical performance characteristic of an axial reaction fan (fig-2).
Refer Fig – 3. Let us assume Fan A runs at point “A1” that is the pressure developed is more than
the deepest point “S” of the stall line.
Fan B is now shut off from the system by means of damper/ gate. Before starting Fan B, the
pressure developed by the Fan A should be brought down to “A2” (Ref fig – 4) that is less the
deepest point “S” of the stall line. Then Fan B is started as per the starting sequence. By opening
of blades in Fan B, it will deliver certain volume. As Fan B is sharing certain volume, the volume
handled by the Fan A will be decreased and there will be slight increase in pressure at the same
blade position.
So, close the blade position of Fan A by approximately 5%. As the aim is to make both fan
operating at the same duty point on the performance graph, alternatively open the blades of Fan
B by approximately 5% and close the blades of Fan A by approximately 5%. Continue this operation
step by step, till the duty points like blade position and Motor current are same in both fans.
From this point onwards, increasing / decreasing the load on the fans will be simultaneous and
similar in both fans. If not, the phenomena called “Loading / Unloading Of Fans” will occur.
Remember the fan should not be permitted to run on or above stall line of the performance
graph continuously.
If the operating (duty) point of both fans is same in the performance graph, the auto control
system will adjust both fans identically to meet the system demand. To achieve this, the
following Mechanical checks should have been performed and logged prior to commissioning of
the fans.
The actual blade positions are calibrated w.r.t control room reading and are identical in both
fans.
There is no mechanical backlash in the linkages of hydraulic adjustment device – Actuator.
Shutdown of Fan
Rotate the rotor by hand for few revolutions once in two days and set rest at a new position
90 Deg away from the original position. This is done to avoid permanent set of the rotor as
well as pitting of shaft and elements of bearings.
Blow the rotor with compressed air once in ten days to remove hard deposits on the blades.
Once in ten days, run the lub oil pump and operate the hydraulic adjustment device from
blades full open to blades full close several times.
Run the fan once in fifteen days for at least half an hour. After each running, repeat the
above steps.
Vibration Characteristics
Vibration in the simplest form may be considered as the motion of a part of a machine back and
forth from its position of rest end can be expressed as a simple harmonic motion.
Displacement
The total distance of movement of the part is peak to peak displacement or Double Amplitude in
microns.
Velocity
The speed at which the part is vibrating in mm/sec.
Frequency
The number of cycles of this movement for a given period of time is the frequency.
“ V ” rms in mm/s 1.8 1.8 4.5 4.5 11.0 11.0 4.5 9.0
Machine Group “G”
2880 rpm 16 16 40 40 80 80 40 80
“ V ” rms in mm/s 2.8 2.8 7.0 7.0 18.0 18.0 7.0 14.0
Machine Group “T ” (Spring
580 rpm 126 126 320 320 640 640 320 640
Isolator)
740 rpm 100 100 250 250 500 500 250 500
Displacement
in microns for 990 rpm 75 75 188 188 375 375 188 375
speed
1480 rpm 50 50 125 125 250 250 125 250
* Oil pressure is dropped down, because * Replace defect oil hoses or oil pump
Bypass oil pump of: Leaking oil lines or Defect oil
on pump * Reset the pressure switch
* Set point for switch-over is too low
* Oil leakage at the oil unit or the oil * Repair or replace defect parts
lines (outside)
Oil level < min * Oil leakage inside the fan (bearing * Replace the leaking parts(or the whole
assembly, hydr. adjusting device etc.) rotor)
* Oil cooler does not work properly * Check for cooling water inlet temperature
and cooling water flow rate
Oil temperature > max * Heater is not switched off * Check control system and temperature sensor
* Temperature control valve is damaged * Replace damaged valve
* Set point of the relief valve is too low * Reset the relief valve
Control oil * Relieve valve is damaged * Replace defect valve
< min
pressure * Oil leakage * Replace leaking parts
* Damage at the hydr. adjusting device * Replace the hydr. adjusting device
* Set point of the relief valve is too low * Reset the relief valve
Lube oil pressure < min * Relieve valve is damaged * Replace defect valve
* Oil leakage * Replace leaking parts
Blades are moving too slow * Set point of the pressure relief valve is * Increase the pressure set point at
too low the relief valve
* Setting drive is too slow * Repair the setting drive
* Oil lines are leaking * Repair or replace leaking parts
* High friction or blockage inside the * Repair or replace the rotor
impeller
* Hydr. adjusting device is defect * Replace the hydraulic adjusting device
High hysteresis between * Setting- and/or indication shaft parts are *Replace defect parts ( Pin, lamellas,
blade pitch set point and damaged (pin, lamellas, coupling etc) coupling)
actual blade position
@ Always check first whether the measurement itself is correct (e.g. correct set point, proper
function of the instrument etc.)
For attending the hydraulic Adjustment device and blade bearing assembly, assistance
from the fan manufacturer should be sought since these works calls for the special tools
and skills.
The fan is designed for a Induced Draft application. The unit is mounted on a foundation
block. An electric motor attached outside via an intermediate shaft with couplings
provides the necessary power. To adapt the respective load point with regard to the
corresponding quantity of flue gas, the blades are adjusted hydraulically. A nose fairing
provides favorable flow conditions in front of the impeller. Straightener vanes welded
behind the impeller ensure best possible downstream conditions. A static pressure
increase is achieved through change from kinetic energy of air into static pressure energy
by diffuser. To avoid transmission of vibrations the fan is connected to adjacent sections
via expansion joints on suction and discharge side. These expansion joints are also able to
absorb thermal expansion if necessary. The fan consists of the following Components.
Stator consisting of Suction Box, Fan housing, Outlet Guide Vane housing with guide
vanes and Diffuser.
Rotor consisting of shaft, impeller with blades, the blade bearing assemblies, the
hydraulic impeller blade adjustment system and Main bearings (Anti-friction bearings).
The intermediate shaft Cover is hold by radial supports in the inlet nozzle. At the suction
box inlet and at the ring-shaped outlet there are measuring studs for Pressure
measurement. Safety Cover can be found inside and outside the suction box. The internal
protection cover surrounds the intermediate shaft from its entry into the suction box until
its entry into the nose fairing.
Suction Box and Fan Housing, Outlet Guide Vane housing and diffuser are flexibly
connected via expansion joints. Contact-free brass sealing has been installed between
the impeller & bearing saddle flange in the bullet hub and behind the impeller
between impeller & OGV core. Supported by the sealing air these brass sealing prevent
the ingress of exhaust gas in the interior of bullet hub and OGV core to protect the main
bearing housing & HAD device from heating.
5.2.3 Diffuser
The diffuser has been arranged directly behind the fan housing with OGV in downstream
direction.
The extension of the flow diameter within the diffuser leads to:
Delay of the flow speed and
Increase of the static pressure.
This reduces the flow loss in the subsequent duct parts. The diffuser consists of the
housing and the hub hold by radial support plates that are both provided with a entry
openings. The hub is fixed by tangential plates to avoid torsional vibrations due to induced
flow turbulences. Gauge connections have been attached at the diffuser end to measure
the static pressure.
5.2.4 Insulation
The insulation has been measured corresponding to the acoustic and thermo technical-
calculations.
The dew point of the exhaust gases will not be under-run at any point of
the internal walls being in contact with exhaust gas, except during start
and shutdown of the plant.
Any housing divisions, doors, assembly openings as well as parts to be maintained such as
bandages, expansion joints etc. have been provided with easily removable insulation
adapters (caps with self- locking fasteners).
The insulation at the fan has been placed in such a way to conserve the insulation at the
housing parts in the event of a possible disassembly of the fan rotor. Only the adapters
must be removed from the parts.
5.3.2 Impeller
The impeller consists of a weld-in hub, a supporting disk, a solid load ring for taking up
the centrifugal forces, impeller casing and a guide ring. The ribs, the load disk and the
cover plate together, give the impeller a strong stiffness. The drive torque is mainly led
into the load ring and the guide ring.
To absorb the natural and the centrifugal force of the impeller, the load ring is designed
in a very stable manner. Hub and fan shaft are connected by interference fit and secured
with a key. To permit mounting of the impeller on the shaft the hub opening is widened
oil-hydraulically.
5.3.3 Blade
The blades change mechanic energy (kinetic energy) into flow energy. The blades consist
of spheroidal graphite cast iron. To get an ideal efficiency degree, their surface and other
geometry data (such as impeller profile) have been processed quite exactly. The blades
are attached to the shaft) by means of special bolts.
The centrifugal forces of the blades and blade shafts are transferred via axial deep groove
ball bearings into relatively small load ring. The angular contact ball bearing and the blade
shaft bearing bushing absorb transverse forces from adjusting and aerodynamic torques.
Various static and dynamic sealings prevent:
the emission of lubricants from the interior of the impeller and
the entry of contaminations into the interior of the impeller.
The deep groove ball thrust bearing is lubricated with oil (oil ring lubrication!). The
angular contact ball bearing is filled with grease. Each blade bearing is sealed off by
means of several seals, in both directions (towards the inside and outside).
The pressure oil in the space of the control slide valve can reach the respective side of the
adjusting cylinder via the borings through the respective ducts which are opened by the
control slide valve.
Now the adjusting cylinder is displaced accordingly and the blades are adjusted in the
same way via levers. The oil on the other side of the cylinder returns through ducts which
are also opened by the control slide valve.
To the same extent as the adjusting cylinder is moved, the return rod will also be moved
(as it is fixed at the adjusting cylinder and arranged in the rotational axis).
Thus the borings, released by the control slide valve, will be shut via gearwheels and gear
racks installed in the control head. Upon reaching the given position the adjusting
procedure is finished.
Coupling Mounting
Mount the coupling on fan shaft as per the attached annexure-I
Frequency Of
Sl.No. Fan Component Storage Locations
Inspection (d)
1. Suction Box Outdoor (a) Monthly
Note:-
a) Above ground, on blocks, exposed to weather.
b) Out door, above ground, on blocks covered With Tarpaulins and vented for air circulation
c) Clean and dry warehouse.
d) Inspect the components at the given frequency and re preserve it suitably.
Specific attention should be given to ensure that the Shaft with brg assy, Impeller and
hydraulic adjustment device is stored inside the covered shed and preserved properly. This
rotor is assembled in our works in a air conditioned hall.
Prior to taking the equipment out of service during a planned maintenance program, the
following checks are to be carried out. These checks are designed to help in scheduling
the maintenance activity and to avoid unforeseen delays in re-commissioning the Fan.
Record vibration level on all bearings. Such of those bearings whose vibration levels
are beyond the permissible levels of satisfactory operation may be subjected to
vibration/signature analysis to carry out the corrective actions.
Pay specific attention to any abnormal noise emanating from any of the machine
components like bearings etc.
Observe for any leakage in the Fan like oil, air at Fan connections etc. Observe for any
erosion of Impeller / casing.
Forced Shutdown
If the plant shutdown is owing to other parts, it-may be possible to inspect the Fan. We
recommend the following jobs.
Planned Shutdown
We recommend to effect overhauls for every 8,000 to 10,000 operating hours or at least once in
two years. This job should be performed under the guidance of the specialist of the Fan
manufacturer.
a) Check On Impellers
b) Effect all checks as described under “ between planned shut down and forced shut
down ”
c) Clean inlet and outlet oil lines.
d) Eliminate oil leakages.
e) Check the clearances of main bearings.
f) Ensure free rotation of fan rotor by hand freely.
g) Replace correct Oil hoses for hydraulic adjustment device if required.
Remove the sound insulation in the area of the expansion joints and longitudinal flanges of
the housing as well as the suspension eyes.
Detach the expansion joints on suction and on discharge side and the protection devices
(discharge side: out and inside).
Remove the connection bolts and the locating pins
Remove the upper part of the fan housing using the connection bolts for separation. For
this very purpose, the longitudinal flanges of the fan housing’s lower part have been
provided with through holes.
Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the coupling stop on fan side by removing the
connecting bolts.
Secure the intermediate shaft in the nose of suction box.
Remove all the blades to avoid any damage and secure the blades safely.
Release the connecting screws between the main bearing flanges and the supporting rings
in the lower part of the fan housing
Attention:
In order to avoid damages to the blades, the labyrinth rings and the coating, the rotor
assembly must be removed and suspended securely balanced.
Re-assemble in reverse order; the connecting bolts should be tightened in accordance with
the prescribed torque (ref. also rotor assembly drawing).
Dismantling and Reassembly of the Hydraulic Impeller Blade Adjustment
(refer drawing - 0 55 214 00897)
Disconnect the hydraulic oil pipes from the hydraulic impeller blade adjustment system
Disconnect the locking device between impeller blade adjustment system and fan housing
Disconnect the adjusting and indicating shaft from the hydraulic impeller blade
adjustment system.
Release the centering bolts (01) and unscrew the connecting bolts (02 & 03)
Remove the support (04) and suspend the adjustment system to a lifting jack
Unscrew the adjusting disc (06) to HAD connecting bolt (05) and disengage the hydraulic
unit from the guide bushing (07) in the fan shaft.
This work can be carried also when the fan housing’s upper part is closed. Access is given
through the two man holes in the diffuser.
The component can be taken out through the a.m. opening by means of a lifting gear
suspended in the hub of the housing. (Weight of hydr. adjustment system 58 kg).
All connecting surfaces must be cleaned carefully and make match mark.
Then, generate an oil pressure p for expansion and increase dis-mounting force F.
Maintain oil pressure p at possible maximum pressure and pull the impeller out at the
same time.
Mounting will be carried out acc. to sketch " Mounting of Impeller".
At the end of the mounting procedure, a built up pressure loading with about 1000 KN.
Reduce expansion oil pressure “ p ” and only unload the feed shaft once oil pressure “ p ”
has dissipated.
The blade shaft bearings are constructed with axial deep groove ball bearings as supporting
bearings and angular ball bearings as thrust bearings and guide bearings. Following the cleaning,
checking, and, if necessary, replacement of parts during inspection, the blade bearings should be
assembled essentially as described below:
Attention: All functional surfaces must be processed, cleaned, molycoted, oiled, greased,
degreased, etc., as shown in the rotor assembly drawing.
Install the shaft bearing bushing (6) into the neck bearing by bonding.
Insert axial deep groove ball bearing (7) into the bearing shell (8) as follows:
Insert the bearing ring into the bearing shell (8)
Add the balls, diameter and dimensions per rotor assembly drawing
Put the bearing ring over the balls
Mount dynamic seal (9, 10) into the bearing mount (8)
Put shaft nut (11) over the deep groove axial ball bearing (7)
Turn the complete unit by 180° and insert static seals (12)
Grease O-ring with solid lubricant on Teflon basis
Insert the dynamic seals (13, 14) into the bearing cover and grease slightly
Fit the O-ring (15) into the bearing cover (16) and grease solid lubricant on Teflon basis
Fill the guide bearing with grease.
Press the guide bearing (17) into the support ring (16) and check for correct position as
per rotor assembly drawing.
Bearing Shield
Static seal (18) and dynamic seal (19, 20) have to be mounted onto the bearing shield (21)
Grease slightly
Adjusting Lever
The surface of sliding block shaft should be covered with graphite powder.
Press sliding block (22) onto the adjusting lever (23)
Secure sliding block with the snap ring (24)
Shaft
Coat shaft guide bushing (6) with graphite powder.
Grease mounting surfaces of counter weight (25) and guide bearing (17) slightly with
"Antiseize ASA16".
Grease shaft surface (26) and blade fixing bolt thread area in shaft with “Molykote 1000".
Degrease adjusting lever seat (23)
Insert greased and preassembled guide bearing (17) in the appropriate guide ring boring
and assemble with support (16)
Put preassembled supporting bearing, including seal (12), in the support ring boring and
secure its position with appropriate spacers between support and guide bearing
Put counter weight (25) on top of the supporting ring boring (check impeller assembly
drawing for position of the groove).
The blade shaft nut is secured by a retaining spring (29) and a retaining ring (30)
It may be necessary to tighten the blade shaft nut a little more in order to cover the
retaining grooves between the blade shaft and the blade shaft nut
Unscrewing the blade shaft nut too far, i.e., releasing the pretension, may result in a
malfunction of the seals (9,10,12,13 and14)
Pull the adjusting lever (23) onto blade shaft (26), after degreasing the mounting surfaces
An appropriate wedge, applied to the provided slot in the adjusting lever, will expand the
boring enough to ease assembly
The pretreated locking screws (31) and the locking nut (32) are put in loosely into the
adjusting lever. Apply "Antiseize ASA 16" marked. Grease thread and support area of the
blade connection bolt with "Molykote 1000".
Insert seals (33, 34) in the borehole of the outer impeller casing
Screw blades (35) onto the blade shaft by means of the blade shaft bolts. For torque
requirements please ref. rotor assembly drawing.
Attention:
The position of the blade towards the counter weight must be set acc. to the drawing.
Put the blades (35) and the adjusting lever (23) into central position; ref. impeller
assembly drawing.
Generally, the adjusting levers are mounted in direction of rotation of the fan. The
adjusting lever is in central position, too.
Tighten the safety nut (32) with the torque shown in the impeller assembly drawing; add
the friction torque between safety nut (32) and clamping screw (31) to the torque of the
screw.
Disassembly and Assembly of the Blades
Prior to assembly the threads of the blade bolts should be treated as shown in the rotor
assembly drawing. The assembly is to be permed in the correct order.
The impeller blades have to be checked for wear.
Remove the screws connecting the blades and blade shafts and extracts each blade form its
fit.
The quality of the surface permits this
(no rust, no damages) which should he
ensured by visual checks.
They have been, and will be, tightened
to the correct torque, with a
calibrated torque wrench.
During the blade mounting process, the
impeller must be secured against
rotation by suitable blocking devices.
Clean and lubricate fixing surfaces,
shaft bearing bushing, bushing, and
shaft flange, place seal rings on blade
foot, mount blades at the
circumference of the impeller
according to their sequence number,
fasten bolts to prescribed tightening
torque, according to the sequences
shown in Figure .
Screws must be coated with Molykote
and have to be tightened to the
specified torque. Make sure that the
screws are loaded uniformly
Before assembling the blades, commission
the lube oil system and ensure cleanliness
of the oil lines by oil flushing. (Refer
Commissioning of lube oil system).
Connect oil lines to the hydraulic
adjustment device. Switch off the lub oil
pump till all the blades are mounted.
The impeller blades are identified by an alphabet series. They are also marked serially.
Example
A1, A2 ........ An
B1, B2 ........ Bn
Ensure that the blades to be mounted belong to the same series. Usually the impeller hub is also
marked serially. However, blades may be mounted on the hub starting from anyone location and
proceeding in the serial order as marked on the blades. They may be assembled proceeding in
the clock-wise or counter clockwise direction.
Ensure that the round nose of the blades is fixed on the suction side.
Assemble the blades. Ensure that the blades are positioned and tightened in identical position.
This is to avoid uneven gap between blades.
Tighten the blade fixing screws. Tighten to the required torque values. At blade full close
position, ensure that the blades are not fouling with each other. There can be minimum gap
between blades.
Note: The entire site made oil lines must be acid cleaned and neutralized. Prior to connecting the
flexible oil hoses with the hydraulic adjustment device, the lub oil system must be thoroughly
flushed for at least 8 hours or till no dirt/ sediments are found in the oil filters. Oil flushing
should be done bye passing the fan bearings and hydraulic adjustment device.
For pulling of the bearings, use tools as recommended by the manufacturer. To protect
bearing shoulders, races, cages and the balls or rollers and do not employ any force (do
not use hammer)
Ensure the condition of the rolling elements and proper tolerance of the bearings.
No bearing shall be accepted, if the same is found pitted, rusted or damaged.
Wipe the bearings with clean cloth.
Make arrangements to heat the bearing elements in oil bath. The heating container should
be clean. Immerse the bearings completely in oil bath. Take care that the bearing should
not touch the walls as well as the bottom of the container.
Slowly heat the oil to about 100° centigrade (But never exceed a temperature of 100o
centigrade). Ensure the temperature, and allow sufficient soaking time before mounting.
For the bearing radial clearances, refer bearing catalogue/drawing/Fan Technical Data.
The sealing elements must not be damaged. The bearing clearances indicated also must
be ensured.
It is required that every possible care to be taken, so that the bearings are mounted properly.
It is of utmost importance that the instructions given here, regarding mounting of the
bearings, are strictly adhered to, in the same sequence, as indicated, to avoid any future
problems.
Hydraulic Impeller Blade Adjustment System
For inspection, disassembly and assembly, please require a BHEL supervisor or return the entire
hydraulic impeller blade adjustment system with the control head to the factory for overhaul.
Prior to starting the fan after a major overhaul, ensure all checks as mentioned in the chapter
Pre commissioning checks - chapter no 4.1
Lubricant Check
At first commissioning and after a basic overhaul, the entire oil must be drained after an
operating period of 100 hrs. All dirt should be eliminated from the oil tank. Then fill in again the
oil through the fine mesh strainer.
Care of Lubricant
Test the quality of the oil every month and if found unsatisfactory and oil containing water/dirt
the oil should be changed immediately. The maximum permissible limit of contamination is 100
ppm.
Recommended Lubrication Chart
Obser Qty /
Sl.no Component Lubricant Supplier Location Frequency
vation Fan
Servo prime 68 M/s IOC Once in 2 years
Fan main Bearings
Turbinol 68 M/s HPC or Based on the See
01 and Hydraulic Oil tank Daily
Bharat turbol 68 M/s BPC oil quality note 1
adjustment device
Teresso 68 (Others) see note 2
Mobil Glygoyle During Over
10 Ltr
Blade shaft 30 and Mobil See Inside haul (once in
02 *****
bearing assembly grease 28 / note.3 Rotor 2 years)
1 Kg
Burutox M21 see note 4
Blade shaft During Over
Molykote
bearing bushing See Inside haul (once in
03 microfine ***** 0.5 Kg
and pushrod guide note.3 Rotor 2 years)
graphite powder
bushing see note 4
During Over
Bearing shaft and
Mobil grease 28 See Outside haul (once in
04 indication shaft ***** 0.2 kg
/ Burutox M21 note.3 Rotor 2 years)
see note 4
Blade bolt and Molykote 1000
05 Common 0.5 Kg
other bolt paste
Notes:
1) Oil quantity depends on tank capacity. Levels marked in the oil tank level gauge.
2) The frequency of filling shown is for normal operation. For initial operation follow
lubricating instructions given in this manual.
3) The blade bearing assembly lubricants are presently imported. Development of
indigenous supplier is under study.
4) The lubricants of blade bearing assembly are renewed only during major overhauls of
the Fan (usually once in two years). This has to be done only by trained personnel.
BHEL personnel may be requisitioned for supervision.
We recommend stocking atleast one set of the components per boiler shown in the
drawings of Rotor assembly, Shaft with bearing assembly, and Blade bearing assembly
as spare to meet the O & M requirement apart from having a stock of one assembled set
of rotor assembly to meet emergency requirement.
While ordering spares, kindly quote drawing number, item number, description and
quantity required.