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Introduction to Control Philosophy
A Gas Turbine Consists of
1. Starting means
2. Auxiliaries
3. Compressor
4. Combustion System
5. Turbine
6. Exhaust
7. Load
Introduction to Control Philosophy
Control system
Communicates with the turbine to
Measure, adjust the parameters
Tf = Tx (Pcd/Pa)k
Exhaust/Firing Temperature Relation
The firing temperature remains constant even with increase in MW, FSR &
CPR ratio with less exhaust temperatures
Temperature control scheme
Exhaust Temperature
point TTRXB calculated based on TTKn_K
Isothermal
CPD TTKn_I
The back up exhaust temp TTKn_C
reference is based on FSR in case
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CPD
FSR
0.35 %/sec
0.10 %/sec
0% 40% 50% 75% 95% 100%
TNH
Acceleration Control functions during sudden Load Changes and Start Up
Manual control
Manual Control Loop Can be used to limit fuel to prevent over firing and
over riding active control
Shut Down control
IGV Schedule
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CPD
Maintains higher Exhaust Temperature at partial loads for Combined Cycle Operation
Electro Hydraulic Servo valve
Servo valve is the interface between the electrical and
mechanical systems
The VSVO Card modulates Servo Valve based on FQROUT & FQ1
Gas Fuel Control Scheme
The VSVO Card modulates Servo Valve based on FPRG, FPG & FSGR
Gas Control Valve Scheme
The VSVO Card modulates Servo Valve based on FSROUT & FSG
Fuel Splitter Scheme
The VSVO Card modulates Servo Valve based on CSRGV & CSGV
IGV Schedule