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Title :- System Write Up & Control Philosophy

CONTROL PHILOSOPHY FOR DRY SCREW COMPRESSOR


CUSTOMER: BHEL NEW DELHI

PROJECT: NEC SUDAN KOSTI THERMAL POWER STATION

1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Compressed air system will supply the compressed air for instrument & plant alongwith air drying plants
The compressor station has 5 nos compressors. Out of these, 3 compressors are Instrument Air
Compressors [2 Working + 1 Standby ] and 2 nos are Plant Air Compressors [1 Working + 1 Stand by]
with five air receivers, (3 Nos for Instrument Air & 2 Nos for Plant Air) included in the system. Plant air
& instrument air compressors are identical & compressed plant air & instrument air headers are
interconnected through the non return valve & one ON-OFF Control valve to enable assistant to
instrument air. The compressors shall be arranged such that all the plant air compressors shall be able
to supply air at upstream of each ADP through ON-OFF Control valve and a non-return valve so that
in the event of failure of instrument air compressor, instrument air supply is ensured continuously from
Plant air compressor and not vice-versa
2. AIR COMPRESSOR

2.1 COMPRESSOR CIRCUITS


2.1.1. AIR CIRCUIT
Air is sucked through suction filter (F-1), suction silencer (S-1) & load unload volumetric
regulator valve (CV-1) into LP element (C-1). The three way solenoid valve (3 SOL), shuttle valve
(SHV) & volumetric regulator valve (CV-1) will jointly decide the loading & unloading of the compressor
with the discharge pressure transmitter signal( PT3). In the unloading event whatever air is sucked will
be given directly to the discharge & standing air in the system will be blown off to the atmosphere
through blow off silencer (S-3). The suction air temperature is constantly monitored by RTD (TE-1). Also
one pressure Transmitter ( PT1) is provided to give alarm for low suction pressure. The compressor air
23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

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NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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is then passed through the intercooler (H-1) & after sufficient cooling it enters to HP element (C-2). The
first stage outlet temperature is constantly monitored by RTD (TE-2) in the first stage discharge line.
Also one pressure Transmitter ( PT2) is provided to give alarm for low first stage discharge pressure. In
addition to this one non return valve (V-1) is provided in the first stage discharge line. After compression
in HP element (C-2) the compressed hot air is passed through the aftercooler. Its temperature is
constantly monitored by RTD (TE-3). In the second stage discharge line another non return valve (V-2)
with discharge silencer (S-2) is provided. The air is discharged to header after cooling in aftercooler for
plant air compressors. For instrument air compressors the outlet of second stage discharge is directly
given to heat of compression type dryer. Provision is made to plant air compressor to use them as
instrument air compressor in case of emergency with suitable tap off point & valve. The moisture is
removed from solenoid operated (with manual bypass) traps.
Outside the package before the common header one non return valve & one gate valve is
provided. The NRV will open if both the instrument air compressors cannot deliver the sufficient air & the
required air will be taken from the plant air compressor.
Also one gate valve is provided in the middle of the common header to isolate both the
instrument air receivers. All the receivers are isolated through the gate valves at inlet & outlet of each
receiver. The outlet of both instrument air receivers is combined in instrument wet air header before
entering into the dryer. One normally closed gate valve is provided on this header to isolate the both
dryers from each other & make the dryers dedicated for each instrument air compressor. This valve will
be opened in case if one of the dryers is under maintenance.

Each receiver is provided with pressure gauge, temperature gauge safety relief valve & auto drain
trap with manual bypass.

2.1.2. OIL CIRCUIT

Oil is sucked from oil tank (OT) by gear pump (OP) & then cooled in oil cooler (H3) & filtered through oil
filter (F-2). The oil is then delivered to the gears & bearings of LP element (C-1) & HP element (C-2) for
the lubrication & cooling before returning back to oil tank.

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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The oil fumes formed inside the oil tank are removed with the help of exhaust cleaner (B).
These fumes are filtered before being released in the atmosphere so that oil does not mix up with the
atmospheric air.

The oil tank is provided with the level gauge (LG) to watch the oil level. Also one drain valve
is provided at the bottom of the oil tank to drain out the oil before replacement.

2.1.3. WATER CIRCUIT

After entering into oil cooler (H-3) the cooling water goes into the LP element (C-1) water
jacket & from there it goes to intercooler (H-1). In another branch of the cooling water circuit HP element
(C-2) water jacket & aftercooler are connected in series. Also one flow switch (FS) is mounted on the
cooling water outlet line to give low flow signal to the control panel if the cooling water flow reduces less
than the set value.

One purge valve is provided at the cooling water inlet line to remove the air lock in the cooling
water line.
Following instruments are also provided outside the package for each compressor---

Cooling water inlet –Pressure gauge, temperature gauge, solenoid valve. (This solenoid valve will be
operated through common control panel. As the compressor start it will open to start the cooling water
flow. After stopping / tripping the compressor it will close after some preset time allowing to cool the
compressor.)

Cooling water outlet - Pressure gauge, temperature gauge, CW Flow Indicator.


To control the water flow one gate valve is provided at inlet water header & outlet water header.

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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3.AIR DRYER

The advantage of this dryer is the use of High Discharge Temperature of Compressor for
regeneration. No purge loss and air is available for use continuously. The Principle of
Operation is as Follows:-

FIRST CYCLE: -

(A) Heating Cycle :- (0 - 4Hrs.)

The Hot air at 120°C to 180°C from the Compressor Discharge passes to Regeneration tower
(Left) through valve’V1’ (Three way) and valve ‘V2’ (Four way). The saturated hot air Coming
out from the regeneration tower goes to Intermediate Cooler through valve ‘V3’ (Four way)
and valve ‘V4’ (Three way) gets cooled and then condensed moisture is separated in the
Moisture Separator. Now, the air is passed through valve’V3’ to Drying Tower (Right).The dry
air Coming out from the drying tower goes to after filter through valve’V2 and ‘V5’ (Three
way).this Heating cycle is continued for 4-hrs.

(B) Cooling Cycle :- (4 - 8Hrs.)

After heating cycle, the hot air going for regeneration is re-directed to Intermediate cooler
directly through valve’V1’. The cooled air then goes to Drying Tower thro’’V3’ and dry air
coming out from Drying Tower goes to Regeneration tower which was already regenerated,
through valves ‘V5’ and ‘V2’ to cool the bed so that it is ready for adsorption during cycle
change over. The hot dry air coming out from regeneration tower goes to Regeneration

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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cooler through valve ‘V3 and valve’V4’. The Dry air coming out from the Regeneration cooler
then goes to after filter and for service.

Summary of valves Conditions during First Cycle:-

- Valve ‘V1’ and ‘V5’ - 0 - 4hrs.in ‘De-energized’ condition.

- Valve ‘V2’, ‘V3’ and ‘V4’ - 0 - 4hrs.in ‘energized’ condition.

- Valve ‘V4’ - 4 - 8hrs.in ‘De-energized’ condition.

- Valve ‘V1’, ‘V2’, ‘V3’ and ‘V5’ - 4 - 8hrs.in ‘energized’ condition.

SECOND CYCLE: - (8 – 16 Hrs.)

(C) Heating Cycle :- (8 - 12Hrs.)

Now ,The Hot air at 120°C to 180°C from the Compressor Discharge passes to Regeneration
tower (Right) through valve’V1’ and valve ‘V2’. The saturated air coming out from the
regenerated tower goes to Intermediate Cooler through valve ‘V3’ and valve ‘V4’ and then
condensed moisture is separated in the Moisture separator. Now the dry air is passed through
valve’V3’ to Drying Tower (Left).The dry air coming out from the drying tower goes to after
filter through valve’V2 and ‘V5’.this heating cycle is continued for 4-hrs.

(D) Cooling Cycle :- (12 – 16 Hrs.)

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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After heating cycle, the hot air going for regeneration is re-directed to Intermediate cooler
directly through valve’V1’. The cooled air then goes to Drying Tower and dry air coming out
from Drying Tower goes to regeneration tower which was already regenerated through Valve
‘V2’ and ‘V5’ to cool the bed so that it is ready for adsorption during cycle Change over. The
hot dry air coming out from regeneration tower goes to Regeneration cooler through valve
‘V3 and valve’V4’. The Dry air coming out from the Regeneration cooler then goes to after
filter and for service.

Summary of valves Conditions during Second Cycle:-

- Valve ‘V1’, ‘V2’, ‘V3’ and ‘V5’ - 8 - 12hrs.in ‘De-energized’ condition.

- Valve ‘V4’ - 8 - 12hrs.in ‘energized’ condition.

- Valve ‘V2’, ‘V3’ and ‘V4’ - 12 - 16hrs.in ‘De-energized’ condition.

- Valve ‘V1’, and ‘V5’ - 12 - 16hrs.in ‘energized’ condition.

Thus, the cycle goes continuously giving dry air.

Control through Dewpoint transmitter

In case of dew point dip due to any adverse conditions, the changeover sequence (i.e. drying
/ regeneration / cooling) will be effected through the dew point transmitter output.

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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Real time function

During unloading of the compressor, the timer of the ADP Controller is stopped to ensure real
time drying / regeneration / cooling processes.

4. OPERATION & CONTROL OF AIR COMPRESSOR (INDIVIDUAL)

4.1 COMPRESSOR MOUNTED CONTROL PANEL

Following features are provided on each compressor control panel—

C.1- LCD screen to display various analogue & digital parameters namely
- Discharge air pressure (1st & 2nd stage),
- 2nd stage air temperature (Suction & discharge),
- Oil Pressure,
- Main motor current,
- 1st stage suction pressure,
- 1st stage suction temperature,
- Total running hours
- Hours “ON LOAD”

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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C.2- Lamp Indications (Coloured LED type)


- Power ON
- Load
- Auto START
- Emergency/ Safety Stop
- Caution/ Alarm
- Maintenance
- START (Compressor running)
- STOP (Compressor stop)
- Remote / Local Mode
C.3- Operational keys namely
- START key
- STOP key
- “REMOTE/ LOCAL” selection key
- Arrow keys (Up, Down, Left, Right) to change some user configurable settings.
- ENTER key to store the value.
- RESET key.

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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C.4- Safety stops


Following conditions will be treated as SAFETY STOPS by individual control panel of the
compressor. On occurrence of any one/more of these conditions, control panel will
automatically STOP the compressor machine.

- Aux. Motor failure (e.g. Lube oil pump)


- Very Low Lube oil pressure
- 1st stage discharge temperature very high.
- 2nd stage discharge temperature very high.
- 2nd stage suction temperature very high
- Lube Oil temperature very high.
Note:
Auxiliary motor failure (Lube Oil Pump): When lube oil pump is started
through controller, feed back signal is also received to ITCS controller (Local
machine Controller). In case of absence of feedback signal, ITCS will stop
the main motor.

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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C.5- CAUTION (ALARM)


Following conditions will be treated as ALARM by individual control panel of the
compressor. On occurrence of any one/more of these conditions, control panel will
automatically display the respective ALARM conditions on LCD. The “ CAUTION LAMP”
on control panel will lit. If the compressor is running, it will continue to run. The CAUTION
lamp is to “RESET” within 100 HRS., otherwise it will start blinking.
- Low oil pressure.
- 1st stage discharge temperature high.
- 2nd stage suction air temperature high.
- 2nd stage discharge temperature high.
- Lube oil temperature high.
- Sensor fault.

5. OPERATION & CONTROL OF AIR COMPRESSOR

The compressor can be operated in following modes—

1. Local Mode: In this mode the compressor can be controlled from local control panel.
2. Remote Mode: The compressor can be started & stopped from the remote signal.
The trip signals hooked to the panel are remaining active in any mode of the compressor.
23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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5.1 STARTING & STOPPING SEQUENCE OF THE COMPRESSOR (MANUAL MODE)

As soon as power to ITCS control panel is switched on, the ITCS senses healthiness of all the
critical parameters. As the start command is given the oil pump motor will get started. As soon as oil
pressure is ensured with the help of pressure Transmitter on oil line the compressor motor gets start
command through the potential free contact.

Whenever there is stop or trip command is received to the control panel first compressor stop
signal forwarded to MCC ( MCC is in customer scope )IS IN motor power will. For 10 seconds the oil
pump will be kept running to provide the lubrication during coast down period.

5 LOADING & UNLAODING OPERATION

In any mode the compressor starts in unloaded condition only. One pressure transmitter & one solenoid
valve is used for loading/unloading of the compressor. The compressor runs in load or unload condition
continuously as per the signal from discharge air pressure transmitter. The setting for loading /unloading
is different than the standby compressor. If the system pressure is lower than the preset value then the
processor gives signal to load the compressor. If the pressure is more than the preset value then the
processor gives signal to the compressor in unloading condition.

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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5.4 SERVICE WARNING

Following conditions will be displayed for replacement of consumables. On occurrence of


any one/more of these conditions, control panel will automatically display the respective
MAINTENANCE condition/s on LCD. The
“ MAINTENANCE LAMP” on control panel will lit. If the compressor is running, it will
continue to run. The MAINTENANCE lamp is to be “RESET” within 100 HRS. By
operator, otherwise “CAUTION LAMP” will lit.
- Clogged dust filter.
- Replace suction filter.
- Replace oil filter.
- Replace Lube oil.
- Inspect COOLER.
- Fill motor grease.
- Replace controller battery.
- Replace maintenance sensor.
- Yearly inspection.

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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6.0 COMPRESSOR AIR SYSTEM AND OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY


♦ The compressor station has 5 nos compressors. Out of these, 3 compressors are Instrument
Air Compressors [2 Working + 1 Standby ] and 2 nos are Plant Air Compressors [1 Working + 1
Stand by].
♦ All the 2 dryers are connected with Instrument air compressors [1 Working + 1 Standby].
♦ The instrument air requirement is the PRIORITY over plant air requirement.
♦ It should be possible to run any combination of IA compressor and Air Drying plant.Any one of
the Plant air compressors can be switched over to run as instrument air compressor in case of
emergency. The regeneration lines of these air compressors are connected to instrumentation
air network with suitable isolation valves, so as to achieve this interchangeability in case of
necessity.

7. POWER SUPPLY SCHEME WRITE UP

7.1. AIR COMPRESSOR

The 3 phase 6.6 kV 50 Hz power supply to compressor motor is given through the starter
panel which is separate from the compressor control panel. The compressor control panel
requires 3 phase 3 wire power supply. It consists of the 3 phase power circuit of oil pump &
control circuit of the compressor which is feeding power to PLC & other control circuit.

A temperature scanner is provided for each compressor for winding & bearing temperature
indication & control. A soft link from each scanner will be connected serially to PLC in this
Common Panel. The tripping will be initiated for each compressor for winding & bearing
temperature through PLC & the output for Trip will be activated in association with trip
command from each compressor.

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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8. CONNECTIVITY TO common control panel

1. Potential Free contacts for following signals are replicated in the common control
panel of main plant are provided in the Control System of compressors:

The control panels considered are micro-controller based. Individual control panel will
receive various analogue & digital signals from within the compressor package. In
addition, it will also receive/transmit some digital inputs/outputs (hard-wired signals)
from/to common control panel. The list of such signals consist of following:
- Remote STOP signal. (Input)
- Remote START signal. (Input)
- Remote LOADING signal. (Input)
- Main motor START command (One shot signal output to MCC)
- Main motor STOP (Contact signal to MCC)
- Shut down signal (Output)
23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

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NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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- Alarm signal (Output)


- Maintenance signal (Output)
- Remote mode signal (Output)
- Loading signal (Output)
- Running signal (Output)
- Main motor running signal (Input from MCC)
- Main motor starter failure (Input from MCC)
- Main motor current (Analogue input, CT sec.: 0- 5 Amp. From MCC)

- Individual control panels will be working with binary logic (interlocks, protection &
sequential logic control. All Remote control operations, of individual compressors, are
to be directly routed to common control panel through hard-wired contacts.

Main operational facilities available on each compressor panel are:


- Local / Remote selection.
- Local Start & stop.
- Local stop (when compressor is in REMOTE mode).

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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9. Common Control Panel


One common control panel is provided in this system for all the compressors &
dryers. This panel consists of PLC & HMI interfacing device. All the compressors & dryers are
connected to PLC through DIGITAL signals as under:-
- Remote STOP signal. (Input)
- Remote START signal. (Input)
- Remote LOADING signal. (Input)
- Shut down signal (Output)
- Alarm signal (Output)
- Maintenance signal (Output)
- Remote mode signal (Output)
- Loading signal (Output)
- Running signal (Output)
All the above status inputs are connected as digital inputs & remote control actions
are transmitted from digital outputs. The remote load / unload operations are performed for
23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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each compressor as per the pressure setting in PLC in common control panel such as to run
all the compressors economically through Master / Follower combinations. The necessary
indications of duties of each compressor & dryers are provided through respective indicating
lamps.

The reference pressure signal is connected through common pressure


transmitter provided on common instrument air header & service air header
respectively.

Sequential operation of Instrument air Compressors

The basic purpose of common PLC panel is to operate all the compressors in sequential
operation so that each compressor will be equally loaded. For instrument air, the sequencing
operation is carried as per following table

Unload Set Load Set


Pressure Normal
Sr. Compr. Point Point
Transmitter pressure Remark
No No. (Kg/cm2g) (Kg/cm2g)
tag No (Kg/cm2g)
M F1 F2 M F1 F2
1 IAC-1
M=Master
PT-003 7.5 8.0 7.8 7.6 7.5 7.3 7.1 F1=Follower-1
2 IAC-2 F2=Follower-2
3 IAC-3

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

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THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
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PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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Follower-2 will be auto start stop mode. It will stop at 7.6 Kg/cm2g after waiting for 10 minutes
to reduce the pressure further upto 7.1 Kg/cm2g. If the compressor is not running it will start
at 7.0 Kg/cm2g automatically & will load unload as per above table.

Through this system any compressor can be selected to any duty through a selector switch
provided on common panel. If any compressor trips the next compressor will follow the duty of
the tripped compressor & this compressor will be out of sequential operation.

Duty Selection table for Instrument Air Compressors

The duties of each compressor can be selected as per the following table

Sr. Selector Switch Duties of Compressors


No Position SW-1
IAC-1 IAC-2 IAC-3

1 Position-1 Master Follower-1 Follower-2

2 Position-2 Follower-1 Follower-2 Master

3 Position-3 Follower-2 Master Follower-1


Position-4
4 All compressors out of sequence
(Off)
One more selector switch SW-2 is also provided to select the above duties in automatic mode
or manual mode. In automatic mode the duties will rotate automatically after one week so that

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

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NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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there will be equal loading of each compressor. In manual mode these duties will be selected
manually as per above positions of selector switch.

Sequential operation of Plant air Compressors


Similar to Instrument air compressors Plant air compressors 2 Nos are also under sequential
operation through PLC panel. Since both compressors are working & no standby ther will be
only two duties like Master & Follower. Following table indicates their sequential operation.
Unload Set Load Set
Pressure Normal
Sr. Compr. Point Point
Transmitter pressure Remark
No No. (Kg/cm2g) (Kg/cm2g)
tag No (Kg/cm2g)
M F1 M F1
1 PAC-1
M=Master
PT-002 8.0 8.5 8.3 7.9 7.5
F=Follower
2 PAC-2

Duty Selection table for Plant Air Compressors


The duties of each compressor can be selected as per the following table

Sr. Selector Switch Duties of Compressors


No Position SW-3
PAC-1 PAC-2

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
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PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
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1 Position-1 Master Follower

2 Position-2 Follower Follower

3 Position-3 Both compressors out of sequence


One more selector switch is also provided to select the above duties in automatic mode or
manual mode. In automatic mode the duties will rotate automatically after one week so that
there will be equal loading of each compressor. In manual mode these duties will be selected
manually as per above positions of selector switch. If any compressor trips the next
compressor will follow the duty of the tripped compressor & this compressor will be out of
sequential operation.

MOST IMPORTANT:- When the compressors are in sequential operation the setting of
individual loading is to be reduced to 6.0 kg/cm2g with differential of 0.5 kg/cm2g so as
to achieve the proper functioning of sequential operation.

9.1 Auto changeover of dryers


To maintain the dry air flow continuity auto changeover scheme for dryers is provided
through common control panel. For each dryer a solenoid operated valve is provided which is
kept energized to permit the flow. For each dryer the duties are assigned as working or
standby. For working duty the solenoid valve at outlet of the dryer is kept ON (Open). As soon
as the dryer panel gets any fault signal this solenoid valve is switched off & dryer outlet air is
closed to isolate the dryer from the system. At the same time the standby duty dryer is
brought into system by switching ON the solenoid valve at its outlet.

9.2 On-off control valve

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
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A common header is provided to all the five compressors before the compressed air
enters into dryer. Out of five compressors two plant air compressors are separated by a non
return valve & solenoid operated on- off control valve.
The instrument air header after dryer outlet is sensed by pressure transmitter PT-003 &
a set point is defined in PLC as 6.9 kg/cm2g to operate this on-off control valve. As the
pressure in instrument air header reduces at the set point the PLC gives signal to open the
on-off control valve so that the air from plant air compressors also goes to dryer to meet the
requirement of instrument air pressure. Thus the priority of instrument air is achieved through
this on-off control valve. As instrument air header pressure reaches to 7.6 kg/cm2g the PLC
will give the signal to close this valve so that the plant air requirement will be fulfilled.

10. REFERENCE DRAWINGS

9.1 P & I DIAGRAM OF THE COMPRESSOR


9.2 P & I DIAGRAM OF THE COMPRESSOR AIR SYSTEM
9.3 G.A. OF CONTROL PANEL
9.4 INSTRUCTION BOOK
9.5 GA DRAWING OF AIR DRYING PLANT
9.6 P & I DRAWING OF AIR DRYING PLANT
9.7 WIRING DIAGRAM OF CONTROL PANEL FOR AIR DRYING PLANT

23-Aug-08 R1 Revised as per comment dated 23.08.2008 VRC DVV UDB

Date Rev Description of Revision ALT CHD APPD

NATIONAL ELECTRICITY CORPORATION (NEC)


THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN
KOSTI, THERMAL POWER STATION 4 x 125 MW

Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG


Stuttgart, Germany
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LTD
PROJECT ENGINEERIING MANAGEMENT,
PPEI BUILDING , NOIDA, INDIA

KPCL DRG NO CP- 6200


JOB No. 250 Rev: 1
STATUS CONTRACT BHEL Doc. No: PE-VO- 250 -555-A053 Rev: 1
PACKAGE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
SYSTEM & CONTROL WRITE-UP OF COMPLETE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM
TITLE
SHEET 21 OF 21
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