MT- Main Turbine/Moisture Separator Reheaters Flashcards
[MT]
What are the functions of the MT system?
3
thermal energy (SG) in mehanical energy to drive the Main generator
extraction steam for FW (plant efficiency)
hot reheat steam for MFWPT
Main Feedwater Pump Turbines
Feedwater
[MT]
Which valves in [MT] are provided with [CO]?
3
Main Turbine
Control Oil
Main Turbine Stop Valves (SV)
Control Valves (CV)
Combined Intercept Valves (CIV)
[MT]
What is the purpose of the Electro-Hydraulic Control (MT-EHC)?
-Governs speed, acceleration, load, loading rate, and steam flow to MT during all operations.
[MT]
What provides hood spray cooling for LP turbine shell exhaust during turbine startup?
[CD]
Condensate System
[MT]
The turbine consists of what 2 components?
Rotor Assembly
Turbine Shell
Where is steam injected into the HP turbine?
Center
where steam expands axially in both directions
[MT]
How many stages in the HP turbine?
7
The turbine shell is designed to withstand what temperature and pressure?
Temperature changes in excess of 200F
Pressure drop of 700 psi
LP turbine and HP turbine are similar in design, with what exceptions in regards to the LP turbine?
Wheels in the latter stages of the low pressure unit are larger than those in the high pressure unit to facilitate maximum energy transfer of low quality steam
Stellite erosion shields are located on the back of the leading edge of the vanes to minimize the affects of water droplet impingement
Grooves are cut in the back of the vanes to aid in the removal of water accumulation
What are the three primary functions of the LP turbine exhaust hood?
Serves as a transition structure between the last stage exhaust and the condenser
Serves as the supporting structure for the rotor bearings
Sustains various external forces imposed upon it
Main Turbine Exhaust hoods are designed on the assumption that operating temperatures will not exceed what temperature? Effects if exceeded? How do we alleviate such deviations?
300F
Harmful distortions could occur resulting in clearance deviations
Water spray manifolds are installed downstream of the last stage buckets, out of the normal steam path
(This spray may be initiated automatically on high exhaust hood temperature or manually by operating a bypass valve)
What is used to prevent the main turbine exhaust hood operating with a positive pressure when a loss of CW occurs?
Three Atmosphere Relief Diaphragms (Rupture Disks) mounted on top of each LP turbine shell
What is the purpose of the Main Turbine Thrust Bearing? Where is the thrust bearing located?
Absorbs axial thrust of the turbine and generator rotors, which are connected by a solid coupling
between the HP turbine and first LP turbine
How many journal bearings are on the main turbine rotor and where are they located? How are they cooled?
two, one at each end of the turbine section (one at each end of the main generator)
oil
What is the purpose of the Main Turbine Turning Gear?
To rotate the shaft slowly and continuously during shutdown periods when rotor temperature changes occur
jack rotor small amounts for inspections
What would be the adverse effect of leaving the main turbine shaft stationary during cooldown periods?
Shaft distortion
When starting the Turning Gear, what interlocks must be met before the piggyback motor will start?
The main generator circuit breakers or motor operated disconnect are/is open
A bearing lift pump is running
Bearing lube oil pressure is adequate
Turning Gear is disengaged
Once the piggyback motor is started, when will the turning gear engage?
If rotor speed is less than 2 rpm and if a low speed permissive signal is generated by the EHC
Main Turbine steam admission valve Control PACs consist of what components?
Hydraulic cylinder, which operates on oil from the 1600 psig control oil system
Disk dump valve assembly that mounts on the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder
Various servo-valves, solenoid valves, and pressure controlled shutoff valves mounted to the lower end cap block “B” of the hydraulic cylinder
What are the two general types of control PACs?
One for controlling steam valve
One for non-controlling steam valve
Where are the Main Turbine Stop Valves located?
150’ level of the Turbine Building
The bypass valve provided in main turbine Safety Valve #2 is capable of passing steam to permit what?
Slow warming of the stop valve below seat areas and control valve bodies
Pressurizing the stop valve below seat areas necessary for opening the SVs
What happens is if a single main turbine Control Valve fails open during a Turbine Trip?
All SVs would need to close to isolate main steam from the turbine because the steam chest located below the SVs cross connects all the CV inlets
What is the purpose of the Main Turbine Control Valves?
To control main steam flow into the high pressure turbine during startup and shutdown
regulate steam flow to suit load requirements during normal operation
serve as the first line of defense to prevent excessive over speeding during emergency operation
What two valves make up the Combined Intermediate Valves? Purpose of the two valves?
Intercept valve and intermediate stop valve
To protect the turbine against overspeed from stored steam in the cross around system
Concerning the Combined Intermediate Valves, which valves are the ‘masters’ and which ones are the ‘slaves’?
CIV-4, 5, and 6 are the “slave” valves
CIV-1,2, and 3 are the “master” valves
How do the Combined Intermediate Valves respond to a rapid load rejection?
Master valves will close to control the overspeed condition