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Fossil Fuel Power PlantSteam Turbine Bypass System
Approved 15 December 1999
ANSI/ISA77.13.011999Formerly ANSI/ISAS77.13.011999
A M E R I C A N N A T I O N A L S T A N D A
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Fossil Fuel Power Plant Steam Turbine Bypass System
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Preface
This preface, as well as all footnotes and annexes, is included for information purposes and is not part ofANSI/ISA77.13.01-1999.
This document has been prepared as part of the service of ISA, the international society for measurementand control, toward a goal of uniformity in the field of instrumentation. To be of real value, this document
should not be static but should be subject to periodic review. Toward this end, the Society welcomes allcomments and criticisms and asks that they be addressed to the Secretary, Standards and Practices
Board; ISA; 67 Alexander Drive; P. O. Box 12277; Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; Telephone (919)549-8411; Fax (919) 549-8288; E-mail: [email protected].
The ISA Standards and Practices Department is aware of the growing need for attention to the metric
system of units in general, and the International System of Units (SI) in particular, in the preparation of
instrumentation standards. The Department is further aware of the benefits to USA users of ISA standardsof incorporating suitable references to the SI (and the metric system) in their business and professional
dealings with other countries. Toward this end, this Department will endeavor to introduce SI-acceptablemetric units in all new and revised standards, recommended practices, and technical reports to the
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individual, of ISA, or of any of the standards, recommended practices, and technical reports that ISAdevelops.
CAUTION ISA ADHERES TO THE POLICY OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDSINSTITUTE WITH REGARD TO PATENTS. IF ISA IS INFORMED OF AN EXISTING PATENT THAT IS
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PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT CONCERNING ITS USE AND APPLICABILITY UNDER THE USERS
PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES. THE USER MUST ALSO CONSIDER THE APPLICABILITY OF ANYGOVERNMENTAL REGULATORY LIMITATIONS AND ESTABLISHED SAFETY AND HEALTH
PRACTICES BEFORE IMPLEMENTING THIS STANDARD.
The following people served as members of ISA Subcommittee SP77.13:
NAME COMPANY
L. Broeker, Chairman Consultant
W. Holland, Managing Director Southern CompanyC. Fernandez-Varela Comision Federal de Electricidad
H. Foreman Brown and Root Energy ServicesM. Kuffer NEOTECHA AG
D. Lee ABB Automation Inc.
G. Mookerjee U.S. Department of EnergyK. Schoonover Con-Tek Valves, Inc.
D. Tennant International Applied EngineeringT. Zuvlis Woodward Governor Company
The following people served as members of ISA Committee SP77:
NAME COMPANY
W. Holland, Managing Director Southern CompanyL. Altcheh Israel Electric Corporation
S. Alvarez Compania Inspeccion MexicanaJ. Batug PP&L Inc.
L. Broeker ConsultantQ. Chou ConsultantD. Christopher Reliant Energy
D. Crow TXU
G. Davis Duke Power CompanyH. Foreman Brown & Root Energy ServicesW. Fryman Illinois Power Company
A. Gile Potomac Electric Power CompanyR. Hicks* Black & VeatchR. Hubby Consultant
R. Johnson Sargent & Lundy EngineersJ. Kennard Ontario Hydro
D. Lee ABB Automation Inc.W. Matz Foxboro Company
G. McFarland* Honeywell Inc.G. Mookerjee U.S. Department of Energy
N. Obleton* Honeywell, Inc.
R. Papilla Southern California Edison CompanyG. Ramachandran Cytek Industries, Inc.
L. Rawlings, II Babcock & WilcoxD. Roney Raytheon Engineers & Constructors
R. Roop Hoosier Energy Inc.
______* One vote per company.
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T. Russell* Honeywell Inc.
A. Schager Vitec, Inc.C. Skidmore Consultant
T. Stevenson Baltimore Gas & Electric CompanyC. Taft* Electric Power Research Institute
D. Tennant International Applied EngineeringB. Traylor GE ICSJ. Weiss* Electric Power Research Institute
T. Zuvlis Woodward Governor Company
This Standard was approved for publication by the ISA Standards and Practices Board on 1 August 1998.
NAME COMPANY
R. Webb, Vice President Altran CorporationH. Baumann H. D. Baumann Inc.
D. Bishop David N. Bishop ConsultantP. Brett Honeywell, Inc.
W. Calder III Calder EnterprisesM. Cohen Senior Flexonics, Inc.H. Dammeyer The Ohio State University
W. Holland Southern CompanyH. Hopkins Consultant
A. Iverson Ivy OptiksK. Lindner Endress + Hauser GmbH and Company
V. Maggioli Feltronics CorporationT. McAvinew Instrumentation and Control Engineering LLC
A. McCauley, Jr. Chagrin Valley Controls, Inc.G. McFarland Honeywell, Inc.E. Montgomery Consultant
D. Rapley VECO Rocky Mountain Region Inc.
R. Reimer Rockwell AutomationJ. Rennie Factory Mutual Research CorporationW. Weidman Parsons Energy & Chemicals Group
J. Weiss EPRIJ. Whetstone National Institute of Standards & TechnologyM. Widmeyer EG & G
R. Wiegle CANUS CorporationC. Williams Eastman Kodak Company
G. Wood Graeme Wood ConsultingM. Zielinski Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.
______* One vote per company.
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CONTENTS
Preface .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2 Purpose ............................................................................................................................................ 9
3 Definitions......................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Bypass systems.............................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 General requirements ........................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Elements ............................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Capacity ................................................................................................................................ 13
4.4 Design requirements............................................................................................................. 13
4.5 Turbine bypass instrumentation ............................................................................................ 22
4.6 Control and logic requirements ............................................................................................. 24
4.7 Alarm requirements............................................................................................................... 27
4.8 Operator interface ................................................................................................................. 27
Annex A References ....................................................................................................................... 29
Annex B The use of bypass systems.............................................................................................. 31
Annex C Valve life expectancy ....................................................................................................... 33
Annex D Some typical high- and low-pressure turbine bypass valve size and materialspecifications .................................................................................................................... 35
Annex E Figures ............................................................................................................................. 37
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1 Scope
This Standard covers the design requirements and operator interface for steam turbine bypass systems for
drum and once-through steam generators and combined cycle plants. Hardware configurations aresuggested to obtain the minimum design requirements to obtain a safe and operable system. Both fixed
percentage bypass and variable pressure systems are covered.
It is applicable to boilers with steam capacities of 200,000 lb/hr (25 kg/s) or greater.
2 Purpose
This Standard establishes the minimum requirements for design specifications to implement steam turbine
bypass systems and hardware configurations for drum and once-through, fossil fuel power plant boilers.
The turbine bypass system should provide for cold start-up, warm start, hot restart, load rejection, turbine
shutdowns, and unit trips. The system shall be designed to provide pressure, temperature, and flowcontrol of steam around and through the turbine by controlling each bypass valve, isolation valve, and
associated desuperheater. The desuperheating function may be integral with the bypass valve. Theturbine bypass system does not interface with the turbine control and supervisory system. The turbine
bypass system is set to maintain steam pressure, and any coordination with the turbine is throughinteraction with the process as the turbine demands more or less steam. There is no direct interconnectionof control systems.
3 Definitions
The following definitions are included to clarify their use in this Standard and may not correspond to the
use of the word in other texts. For other definitions, see ISA-S51.1-1979 (R1993), ProcessInstrumentation Terminology.
3.1 alarm:an indication used to alert an operator about an abnormal operating condition.
3.2 automatic tracking:the action of a control system to automatically track a setpoint or the process variable without any othercorrective mechanisms.
3.3 boiler:the entire vessel in which steam or other vapor is generated for use external to itself, including the furnace,
consisting of waterwall tubes; the firebox area, including burners and dampers; the convection area,consisting of any superheater, reheater, and/or economizer sections as well as drums, generating tubes,
and headers.
3.4 condenser backpressure elements:
a multiple breakdown diffuser, normally installed in the steam condenser neck, used to generate a positiveback pressure upstream of the condenser vacuum and to reduce the kinematic energy of steam from an
external source other than the turbine exhaust.
3.5 controller:any automatic, semi-automatic, or manual device or system of devices used to regulate the boiler turbine,
or any other equipment within defined parameters. If automatic, the device or system responds tovariations in temperature, pressure, water level, flow, or other control variables.
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3.6 differential producer:
a measuring element that is inserted in a process flow path and used to create a pressure drop that isproportional to the square of the volumetric flow rate.
3.7 fail safe:
the capability to go to a predetermined safe state in the event of a specific malfunction.
3.8 fault tolerant:
built-in capability of a system to provide continued, correct execution of its assigned function in thepresence of a hardware and/or software fault.
3.9 integral windup:
the saturation of the integral controller output, in the presence of a continuous error, which may causeunacceptable response in returning the process to its setpoint within acceptable limits of time and
overshoot.
3.10 load:
a device that receives power or that power which is delivered to such a device, as in the rate of output,lb/hr (kg/s) of steam or megawatts (kilowatts) of electrical generations.
3.11 logic system:decision-making logic equipment with its associated power supplies, I/O hardware, and sensing devices.
3.12 mode (submode):
a particular operating condition of a control system, such as manual, automatic, remote, or coordinated.
3.13 redundant (redundancy):the duplication or repetition of elements in electrical or mechanical equipment to provide alternative
functional channels in case of failure of one channel.
3.14 severe duty valve:
a mission-critical valve, typically seeing high-pressure drop service, which may see cavitating or flashing
fluids, or if not properly designed, may see early trim erosion, vibration, or excess noise.
3.15 shall, should, and may:
the word SHALL is to be understood as a REQUIREMENT; the word SHOULD as aRECOMMENDATION; the word MAY as a PERMISSIVE, neither mandatory nor recommended.
3.16 steam quality:the ratio of the vapors mass to the mixtures mass.
3.17 turbine:
a machine that converts energy from a moving fluid into rotating mechanical energy that drives a load. Ina power plant, a turbine converts energy in the steam into mechanical energy to drive an electric generator
(the mechanical load).
3.18 turbine governor valves:
the primary control valves used to regulate the flow of steam through the turbine during normal operation.
3.19 turn-down ratio:the ratio from maximum operating to minimum operating conditions, providing a controllable or measurable
span. The device must perform over this range.
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4 Bypass systems
4.1 General requirements
The steam turbine bypass system requirements are defined for those components and logic systems
necessary to handle steam to and around the turbine.
The design of systems to prevent water damage to steam turbines is covered by the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standard TDP-1-1985.
The steam should be of a minimum quality of 92 percent to avoid impingement and corrosion.
Figures E.1 and E.2 show a typical turbine steam bypass system to assist in explaining the designrequirements of this clause. Other figures show specific areas to help clarify the text materials.
This Standard will cover the following functions:
a) Matching with an acceptable difference the metal to steam temperatures before steam is admitted tothe turbine
b) Handling the difference between the generated and consumed steam flows during transient conditions
4.1.1 High-pressure (HP) bypass system
The HP bypass systemshall fulfill the following requirements:
a) Control the pressure of the steam bypassing the HP turbine
b) Control the pressure of the main steam from the boiler
c) Control the flow and temperature of steam through the cold reheat line to cool the boiler reheater
tubing
d) Control the flow of steam through the main steam line to cool the boiler final superheater in case ofsliding pressure operation
e) Prevent lifting of main steam and hot reheat safety valves during transient operations
4.1.2 Intermediate-pressure (IP) and low-pressure (LP) bypass system
The IP and LP bypass system shall fulfill the following requirements:
a) Control the pressure of the steam bypassing the IP and LP turbines
b) Control the pressure and temperature of the hot reheat steam from the boiler
c) Prevent the lifting of hot reheat safety valves during transient operations
d) Protect the condenser against excessive pressure, temperature, and steam kinematic energy
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4.2 Elements
The elements that make up the steam turbine bypass system are those added over the elements required
for a system without the ability to bypass steam around the HP, IP, and LP turbines. Therefore, thoseelements that are added due to the bypass are shown in figures E.1 and E.2.
4.2.1 HP bypass elements
a) HP bypass control valve (HPB) (see notes 1 and 3)
b) Before HP bypass control valve, block valve (B) (see note 3)
c) HP bypass desuperheater (DES) (see note 1)
d) HP bypass desuperheater spray water control valve (SPV) (see notes 2 and 3)
e) HP bypass desuperheater spray water block valve (B) (see note 3)
f) HP turbine cold reheat, non-return valve (NRV)
g) HP turbine bypass control system
h) HP turbine bypass instrumentation
i) HP turbine reverse flow valve (see note 4)
NOTE 1 The pressure control valve and desuperheater may be combined into one HP turbine mainstream bypass pressure control
and desuperheating valve as shown in figure E.2.
NOTE 2 The desuperheater may have an integral spray water control valve.
NOTE 3 Block valves are usually required to assure that leakage does not occur through the control valve. This function could be
integrated in a composite control valve, provided the block valves purpose is not compromised.
NOTE 4 The reverse flow valve may be necessary to prevent excessive windage heating of the HP turbine blades dur ing a hot
restart if initial loading is accomplished using the LP/IP sections.
4.2.2 IP and LP elements
a) IP/LP bypass control valve (IP/LPB) (see notes 1 and 3)
b) Before IP/LP bypass control valve, block valve (B) (see note 3)
c) IP/LP bypass desuperheater (DES) (see note 1)
d) IP/LP bypass desuperheater spray water control valve (SPV) (see notes 2 and 3)
e) IP/LP bypass desuperheater spray water block valve (B) (see note 3)
f) Condenser back pressure elements (I)
g) IP/LP pressure bypass control system
h) IP/LP bypass instrumentation
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NOTE 1 The pressure control valve and desuperheater may be combined into one IP and LP turbine hot reheat bypass pressure
control and desuperheating valve as shown in figure E.2.
NOTE 2 The desuperheater may have an integral spray water control valve.
NOTE 3 Block valves are usually required to assure that leakage does not occur through the control valve. This function could be
integrated in a composite control valve, provided the block valves purpose is not compromised.
4.3 Capacity
The steam flow capacity of the bypass system is governed by a number of other variables in the overall
steam system. These are
a) heat distribution in the boiler;
b) turbine rotor diameter;
c) condenser internals;
d) startup, loading, unloading, and shutdown practices and requirements for the unit;
e) safety considerations; and
f) economics.
4.3.1 System size
There are a number of possibilities to size the bypass system. In this document the bypass system size orcapacity to fulfill the two functions previously defined in 4.1 are as follows:
a) A bypass system that matches the steam-to-turbine metal temperatures should be sized for 15 percent
of maximum continuous rated (MCR) flow at valves wide open. This system reduces the startup timeby about 30 minutes.
b) A bypass system that handles the difference between the generated and consumed steam flowsduring upset or transient conditions should handle 40 percent of MCR flow at valves wide open or
should have a greater size range.
c) A bypass system that keeps the steam generator running at full load without blowing the safety valvesin case of a turbine or generator trip at full load should handle 100 percent of MCR flow at valves wideopen.
4.4 Design requirements
The design requirements for each of the elements are as follows.
4.4.1 HP and IP/LP turbine bypass control valve
a) Design criteria
The design criteria for the bypass system valves shall be specified as shown in tables 4.4.1(a) and4.4.1(b).
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Table 4.4.1(a) HP turbine bypass control valve
NOTE 1 If the code permits, this valve can also be used as a fail-open safety relief. An HP to condenser valve is preferably fail-
closed.
NOTE 2 If the control valve has an integral water injection system, the average droplet size and distribution and the evaporation
length (90% of total droplet mass) shall be provided by the manufacturer.
Severe duty, pressure type or pressure- and temperature-reducing type (see note 2)
Operating ConditionsThe coordinated inlet and outlet pressure, temperature, and f low conditions for all distinctservice situations
Inlet and OutletDesign Pressure
The maximum design pressure for the inlet and outlet
Inlet and OutletDesign Temperature
The maximum design temperature for the inlet and outlet
Inlet Pipe Size(Internal Diameter [ID]) andMaterial
The same as the piping just before the valve
Outlet Pipe Size(Internal Diameter [ID]) andMaterial
The same as the piping just after the valve
Noise LevelThe desired maximum noise level at 1.0 meter (3.28 feet) from the valve(see ISA-S75.07-1997)
Shutoff Leakage ClassThe desired shutoff class at the design pressure and temperature rating of the valve usuallyClass V of ANSI/FCI 70.2
Travel TimeThe desired minimum travel time from any position including fully closed at the maximumoperating pressure
Fail State The HP bypass valve is normally a fail-closed valve (see note 1.)
Modulating Time The maximum time for full stroke operation
Turndown Ratio The full range of coordinated operating parameters of flow, pressure, and temperature
Quick Opening Time The travel time for a valve that is provided with quick opening devices
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Table 4.4.1(b) IP and LP turbines hot reheat bypass control valve
NOTE If the code permits, this valve can also be used as a fail-open safety relief. An HP to condenser valve is preferably fail-
closed.
b) Control valve actuator
The type, motive power, material, function, and design of the actuator desired to meet the
requirements of the specific control valve should be either specified or left to the manufacturer.
c) Control valve position indication
The number, type, and operation of position switches and transmitters should be specified.
d) Stem, trim, packing, and seat
The material and design of the stem, trim, packing, and seat shall be specified or left to themanufacturer. The design and materials shall be suitable to resist mechanical, thermal, and fluid-
induced wear.
e) Valve stem vacuum sealing connection (applies to IP and LP bypass control valve if required byspecific design)
Severe duty, pressure type or pressure- and temperature-reducing type with stem sealing for condenser vacuum ifrequired (see note 2 from previous page)
Operating Conditions
The coordinated inlet and outlet pressure, temperature, and f low conditions for all distinct
service situations
Inlet and OutletDesign Pressure
The maximum design pressure for the inlet and outlet
Inlet and OutletDesign Temperature
The maximum design temperature for the inlet and outlet
Inlet Pipe Size(Internal Diameter [ID]) andMaterial
The same as the hot reheat piping just before the valve
Outlet Pipe Size(Internal Diameter [ID]) andMaterial
The same as the hot reheat piping just after the valve
Noise LevelThe desired maximum noise level at 1.0 meter (3.28 feet) from the valve(see ISA-S75.07-1997)
Shutoff Leakage ClassThe desired shutoff class at the desired design pressure and temperature rating of thevalve usually Class V of ANSI/FCI 70.2
Travel TimeThe desired minimum travel time from any position, including fully open, at the maximumoperating pressure
Fail State The IP and LP turbines bypass valve is preferably a fail-closed design.
Modulating Time The maximum time for full-stroke operation
Turndown Ratio The full range of coordinated operating parameters of flow, pressure, and temperature
Condenser Back PressureThe maximum back pressure for valve operation at a specified pressure, temperature, andflow
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The size, type, and materials for the connection should be specified or left to the manufacturer.
f) End-connection preparation
The end preparation for the valves should be specified with the weld-end or flange details.
g) Cycles
The number of cycles per month and modes of operation along with the temperature gradients shouldbe specified.
h) Trim and valve outlet kinematic energy
Trim and valve outlet velocities shall be specified to reduce noise, vibrations, and erosion.
4.4.2 HP and IP/LP bypass block valve
a) Design criteria
The design criteria for the HP and IP/LP bypass block valves shall be specified as shown intable 4.4.2.
Table 4.4.2 Bypass block valves
NOTE Block valves are usually required to assure that leakage does not occur through the control valve. This function could be
integrated in a composite control valve provided the block valves purpose is not compromised.
b) Actuator
The type, motive power, material, and design of the actuator desired to meet the opening and closing
time should be specified or left to the manufacturer.
These are non-pressure-reducing type valves (see note 1).
Operating Pressure Same as control valve
Operating Temperature Same as control valve
Design Pressure Same as control valve
Design Temperature Same as control valve
Before Block Valve Inlet and OutletPipe Size (Internal Diameter [ID])and Material
Same as or larger than the inlet of the control valve
Shutoff Leakage Class Shall be per MSS SP-61, Class V
Travel TimeRequired minimum and maximum travel time from one end to the other shall bespecified.
Fail State Follow control valve fail state
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c) Block valve position indication
The number, type, and operation of position limit switches and transmitters should be specified.
d) Stem, disk, packing, and seat
The material and design of the stem, disk, packing, and seat should be specified or left to themanufacturer. The design and materials shall be suitable to resist mechanical, thermal, and fluid-
induced wear.
e) Stem vacuum sealing connection (intermediate and low pressure bypass block valves only, if required)
The size, type, and materials for the connection to the valves should be specified for vacuum sealingor left to the manufacturer.
f) End-connection preparation
The end preparation should be specified with the weld-end or flange details.
g) Pressure loss
The bypass block valves should be specified to have a low pressure loss and minimum flow
disturbance to minimize operational instability of the downstream piping and valves.
4.4.3 Desuperheater
The design criteria for the main steam and hot reheat steam desuperheaters shall be specified as shown intable 4.4.3. The desuperheater may have an integral spray water control valve. The design parameters
that affect the time/distance required for evaporation of the water spray include
a) the nozzle design and associated droplet size distribution;
b) the relative location of associated nozzles and their direction of spray into the superheated steam flowpath;
c) the amount of initial and final superheat available in the steam/water mixture;
d) the steam and droplet velocity and degree of turbulence in the mixing region;
e) the amount and temperature of the injected water; and
f) the water surface tension and viscosity.
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Table 4.4.3 Desuperheater
4.4.4 Desuperheater spray water control valve
a) Design criteria
The design criteria for the desuperheater spray water control valve shall be specified as shown in
table 4.4.4.
Body Material The body material shall be specified for each desuperheater.
Internal Components The material for the internal components shall be specified or left to the manufacturer.
Type The type of desuperheater shall be specified.
Mounting The position in the bypass piping shall be specified.
Operating Conditions The operating, design, and boiler hydro test pressures and temperatures shall be specified.
Temperature Control RangeThe temperature reduction differential at various steam flow and pressure conditions shallbe specified.
Average Droplet Size andDistribution
The average droplet size and distribution shall be provided by the manufacturer for eachset of operating conditions.
Evaporation Length(90% of Total Droplet Mass)
The evaporation length shall be provided by the manufacturer for each set of operatingconditions.
End Connection Preparation The end preparation shall be specified, along with the weld-end or flange details.
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Table 4.4.4 Desuperheater spray water control valve
b) Control valve actuator
The type, motive power, material, function, and design desired to meet the requirements of the controlvalve should be either specified or left to the manufacturer.
c) Control valve position indication
The number and type of position limit switches and transmitters should be specified.
d) Stem, trim, packing, and seat
The material and design of the stem, trim, packing, and seat shall be specified or left to themanufacturer. The design and materials shall be suitable to resist mechanical, thermal, and fluid-
induced wear.
e) End-connection preparation
The end preparation for the valves should be specified along with the weld-end or flange details.
This is a pressure-reducing-type valve.
Operating ConditionsThe coordinated inlet and outlet pressure, temperature, and f low conditions for all distinctservice conditions
Design Pressure The maximum design pressure for the system
Design Temperature The maximum design temperature for the system
Inlet Pipe Size(Internal Diameter [ID]) andMaterial
The same as the piping just before the valve
Outlet Pipe Size (InternalDiameter [ID]) and Material
The same as the piping just after the valve
Noise LevelThe desired maximum noise level at 1.0 meter (3 feet) from the valve(see ISA-S75.07-1997)
Shutoff Leakage ClassThe desired shutoff class at the desired design pressure and temperature rating of the
valveusually Class V of ANSI/FCI 70.2
Travel TimeThe desired minimum travel time from any position, including fully open, at the maximumoperating pressure
Fail StateThe valve shall be coordinated with the fail state of the HP bypass and IP/LB bypassvalves.
Modulating Time The maximum time for full-stroke operation
Turndown Ratio The full range of coordinated operating parameters of flow, pressure, and temperature
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4.4.5 Desuperheater spray water block valve
a) Design criteria
The design criteria for the desuperheater spray water block valve shall be specified as shown in
table 4.4.5.
Table 4.4.5 Desuperheater spray water block valve
NOTE The desuperheater spray water block valve is required for water induction prevention. This isolation function may be
integrated into a composite control valve provided that the block valves protection function is not compromised.
b) Actuator
The type, motive power, material, and design of the actuator desired to meet the opening and closing
time should be specified or left to the manufacturer.
c) Block valve position indication
The number, type, and operation of position limit switches and transmitters should be specified.
d) Stem, disk, packing, and seat
The material and design of the stem, disk, packing, and seat should be specified or left to the
manufacturer. The design and materials shall be suitable to resist mechanical, thermal, and fluid-induced wear.
e) End-connection preparation
The end preparation should be specified, along with the weld-end or flange details.
These valves are non-pressure-reducing type (see note 1).
Operating Pressure Same as control valve
Operating Temperature Same as control valve
Design Pressure Same as control valve
Design Temperature Same as control valve
Before Block Valve Inlet andOutlet Pipe Size (InternalDiameter [ID]) and Material
Same as for the inlet of the control valve
Noise Level Same as control valve
Shutoff Leakage Class Shall be per MSS SP-61
Travel Time Required minimum and maximum from one end to the other shall be specified.
Fail State Follow control valve fail state.
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f) Pressure loss
The bypass block valves should be specified to have a low pressure loss and minimum flow
disturbance to minimize operational instability of downstream piping and valves.
4.4.6 Cold reheat non-return valve
a) Design criteria
The design criteria for the cold reheat non-return valve shall be specified as shown in table 4.4.6.
Table 4.4.6 Cold reheat non-return valve
b) Actuator
The type, motive power, material, and design of the actuator desired to meet the opening and closing
time should be specified or left to the manufacturer.
c) Non-return position indication
The number, type, and operation of position limit switches should be specified.
d) Shaft, disk, packing, and seat
The material and design of the shaft, disk, packing, and seat should be specified or left to the
manufacturer. The design and materials shall be suitable for the mechanical, thermal, and fluid-induced wear.
e) Counterweight
The size, type, and materials for the counterweights should be specified or left to the manufacturer.
This is a non-pressure-reducing-type valve.
Operating Pressure Same as HP bypass control valve
Operating Temperature Same as HP bypass control valve
Design Pressure Same as HP bypass control valve
Design Temperature Same as HP bypass control valve
Internal Diameter Same as for cold reheat piping
Noise Level Same as for HP bypass control valve
Shutoff Leakage Class Shall be per MSS SP-61
Travel Time Required minimum from one end to the other shall be specified.
Material Required materials shall be specified.
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f) End-connection preparation
The end preparation should be specified along with the weld-end or flange details.
g) Pressure loss
The valve should be specified to have a very low pressure loss and minimum flow disturbance tominimize operational instability of the downstream piping and valves.
4.4.7 Desuperheater spray water filter
If the desuperheater spray water control valve does not include filtering, a dual element, full flow filter
should be specified. Differential pressure detection, measurement, and alarm should be included.
4.4.8 Condenser element
The design criteria for the condenser pressure element to withstand impingement and erosion from the wet
steam should be specified as follows (see EPRI Report CS-2251):
a) Steam quality (The minimum expected quality of the steam should be specified.)
b) Steam dump condenser entry (The preferred location for the bypass steam should be left to the
condenser manufacturer.)
c) The desired level of backpressure to be generated at a specific pressure, temperature, and flowcondition
4.5 Turbine bypass instrumentation
The design criteria for the turbine bypass high, intermediate, and low pressure instrumentation should bespecified as follows.
4.5.1 Instrumentation components
Instrumentation components furnished with the equipment shall be in accordance with the following
articles and shall be constructed to withstand high vibration and high temperatures encountered in theactual service. Explosion-proof construction shall be furnished where required by applicable code.
4.5.1.1 Limit switches
Limit switches, except those integrally mounted on motor-operated valves, shall be specified.
4.5.1.2 Pressure elements
Pressure elements shall be specified.
4.5.1.3 Temperature elements
Temperature elements shall be specified.
4.5.1.4 Solenoid valves
Solenoid valves shall be specified. Valves shall be selected based on body construction, trim materials,packing, and internal arrangements suitable to the application. Solenoid enclosures shall be NEMA 4
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unless otherwise required. Solenoid coils shall be Class H, high-temperature construction or Class F, as
applicable, and shall be suitable for continuous duty.
4.5.1.5 Pressure gauges
Gauges for control air supply and signal pressures integral to the instrument shall be in accordance withthe manufacturers standards. All other gauges shall be specified as needed.
4.5.1.6 Thermometers
Thermometers for local mounting shall be specified as needed.
4.5.1.7 Thermowells
Fluid system temperature sensors shall be equipped with thermowells. The thermowells design shall be
certified acceptable for the maximum conditions of temperature, pressure, type of fluid, and fluid velocityby methods described in ASME Performance Test Code 19.3. Thermowells shall be welded or threaded
and, if threaded, constructed to allow seal welding after installation. Threaded thermowells shall be aminimum of 3/4 inch NPT. Thermowell insertion length shall be specified.
4.5.1.8 Test wells
Test wells shall meet all the criteria for material, design, construction, and certification stipulated forthermowells.
4.5.1.9 Vibration transducers
A non-contact, vibration pick-up system for monitoring valves, steam lines, and the condenser inlet should
be considered.
4.5.1.10 Position transmitters
Position transmitters have to be able to withstand the high vibration, high temperatures, and humidity.
4.5.2 Instrument installation
Instruments should be installed as close as is practical to the source of the measurement, withconsideration given to excessive vibration, temperature, and accessibility for periodic maintenance.
Recommendations for the location of instrument and control equipment connections can be found in the
joint publication, Recommendations for Location of Instrument and Control Connections for the Operationsand Control of Watertube Boilers, by Scientific Apparatus Makers Association (SAMA) and AmericanBoiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA).
Thermowell installation for temperature measurements shall meet the requirements of ANSI/ASME B31.1,
ASME Code for Pressure Piping.
Thermowell installation shall consider location, mounting, and velocity criteria in making a proper interfacewith the process.
4.5.3 Process measurements
Process measurements for steam turbine bypass controls are listed. For location of these measurements,refer to figures E.1 and E.2.
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4.5.3.1 Main steam pressure
A pressure measurement taken at the turbine inlet is required for HP turbine steam bypass control.
4.5.3.2 Main steam temperature
A temperature measurement taken at the turbine inlet is required for operator information.
4.5.3.3 First stage pressure
A pressure measurement taken at the turbine first stage (impulse chamber)is required for IP/LP turbinesteam bypass control.
4.5.3.4 First stage inner metal temperature
A temperature measurement taken as near as possible to the inner metal surface of the first stage isrequired for operator information.
4.5.3.5 Reheat outlet temperature
A temperature measurement taken at the outlet of the reheater superheater section is required for IP/LPturbine steam bypass control.
4.5.3.6 Reheat innerbowl temperature
A temperature measurement taken as near as possible to the inner metal surface of the turbine reheat
bowl is required for operator information.
4.5.3.7 HP bypass steam temperature
A temperature measurement taken downstream of the HP bypass desuperheater is required for HP turbine
steam bypass control.
4.5.3.8 Reheat outlet pressure
A pressure measurement taken at the outlet of the reheater superheater section is required for IP/LPturbine steam bypass control.
4.5.3.9 LP bypass steam temperature
A temperature measurement taken downstream of the LP bypass desuperheater is required for IP/LPturbine steam bypass control.
4.5.3.10 Condenser pressure
A pressure measurement taken in the condenser is required for IP/LP turbine steam bypass control.
4.5.3.11 Condenser temperature
A temperature measurement taken in the condenser is required for IP/LP turbine steam bypass control.
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4.6 Control and logic requirements
The function of the turbine bypass system is to take the boiler energy output and generate the demand for
pressure and temperature reduction to simulate the high pressure, intermediate pressure, and lowpressure stages of the turbine in an efficient and stable manner. This subclause addresses the means for
controlling the difference between the generated and consumed steam flow and steam temperature for HPbypass control and IP and LP bypass control.
4.6.1 System design requirements
The turbine bypass controls logic system design shall be fault tolerant. The designer shall recognize thefailure behavior of components when designing a fail-safe system.
The logic system design shall include diagnostics to monitor and alarm any microprocessor component
failures, including processor, data transfer, I/O, and power supplies.
Control access to the turbine bypasss decision-making logic shall be (1) prohibited while fuel is being fired
in the boiler and (2) protected from unauthorized changes. Decision-making logic includes, but is notlimited to, maintenance interface, test and bypass functions, alarms, and I/O configuration.
Pneumatic and single loop controllers may be used in the control system design.
4.6.2 HP bypass controls
4.6.2.1 HP bypass control valve
Single-element, high-pressure bypass control is the minimum control strategy required to regulate thesteam pressure leaving the boiler. Referring to figure E.3, main steam pressure is measured and
compared to a setpoint, with the results used to regulate the high-pressure control valve. The steampressure setpoint is limited within a minimum and maximum value and ramped smoothly to preventprocess upsets. The valve is not permitted to open if the desuperheater spray water pressure is
insufficient, if no water is present, or if the block valve is not fully open.
For redundancy and added safety, a two-out-of-three or one-out-of-three pressure-monitoring safetysystem should be used.
4.6.2.2 HP bypass desuperheater spray water valve
Single-element, HP bypass steam temperature control is the minimum control strategy required to regulatethe steam temperature leaving the HP turbine bypass. Referring to figure E.3, HP bypass steam
temperature is measured and compared to a setpoint. The results are used to regulate the HPdesuperheater spray water control valve.
4.6.2.3 HP bypass and desuperheater spray water block valve(s) logic
Provisions shall be made to override the HP bypass demand and block valve sequence logic and to openthe control and block valve in the event of
a) a turbine trip;
b) a generator breaker open; or
c) an operator open request.
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Provisions shall be made to override the HP bypass demand and block valve sequence logic and to close
the control and block valve in the event of an operator close request.
A sequence control logic shall be provided for the block valve(s) operation to preserve its tight shutoffability. The block-valve logic shall open the block valve to its fully open position prior to the initial opening
of its modulating control valve. The block-valve logic shall close the block valve after its modulating valveis fully closed.
4.6.3 IP and LP bypass controls
4.6.3.1 IP and LP bypass control valve
Single-element IP and LP bypass control is the minimum control strategy required to regulate the steampressure leaving the boilers reheater section. Referring to figure E.4, reheat outlet steam pressure is
measured and compared to a setpoint with the results used to regulate the IP and LP pressure control
valve. The steam pressure setpoint is programmed based on the turbines first stage pressure and islimited within a minimum and maximum value. The valve is not permitted to open if the desuperheater
spray water pressure is insufficient, if no water is present, or if the block valve is not fully open.
4.6.3.2 IP and LP bypass desuperheater spray water valve
Single-element, IP and LP bypass steam temperature control is the minimum control strategy required to
regulate the steam temperature leaving the LP turbine bypass. Referring to figure E.4, LP bypass steamtemperature is measured and compared to a setpoint with the results used to regulate the IP and LP
desuperheater spray water control valve. The LP setpoint is derived from the IP and LP bypass controlvalve position, the reheater outlet pressure, and the reheater outlet temperature.
If the distance between the spray water injection and temperature measurement device is too short to
evaporate the water, a heat balance calculation can be carried out to position the water valve.
A one-out-of-three or a two-out-of-three pressure-monitoring safety system should be used for redundancy
and safety.
4.6.3.3 IP and LP bypass control and block valve(s) logic
Provision shall be made to override the IP and LP pressure bypass demand and block valve sequencelogic and to close the control and block valve in the event of
a) condenser high pressure;
b) condenser high temperature;
c) hotwell high level; or
d) desuperheater spray water low pressure.
A sequence control logic shall be provided for block valve(s) operation to preserve its tight shutoff ability.
The block valve logic shall open the block valve to its fully open position prior to the initial opening of itsmodulating control valve. The block valve logic shall close the block valve after its modulating valve is fully
closed.
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4.6.4 Automatic tracking
Automatic tracking shall be provided such that any control mode transfer is accomplished without process
upset.
4.6.5 Integral windup prevention
Means shall be provided with the HP and IP/LP bypass flow and temperature control strategy to prevent
integral windup of the feedback controller when the primary regulating device is at a limit (fully open or fullyclosed).
4.7 Alarm requirements
Minimum alarm requirements shall include the following information:
a) High condenser pressure
b) High condenser temperature
c) High condenser level
d) Low HP spray water pressure
e) Low LP spray water pressure
f) Loss of control power
g) Loss of final drive power
h) Control loop trip-to-manual
i) Control and bypass valve open/close abnormal status
j) High HP outlet temperature
k) High LP outlet temperature
4.8 Operator interface
4.8.1 Operator information
The following information used in the HP and LP/IP bypass control system shall be made available to the
operator:
a) Main steam pressure
b) Main steam temperature
c) First stage pressure
d) First stage inner metal temperature
e) Reheat outlet temperature
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f) Reheat inner bowl temperature
g) HP bypass steam temperature
h) RH outlet pressure
i) LP bypass steam temperature
j) Main steam pressure setpoint
k) HP bypass steam temperature setpoint
l) LP bypass steam pressure setpoint
m) LP bypass steam temperature setpoint
n) All alarms
o) Automatic/manual control loop status
p) Reheat outlet minimum pressure setpoint
q) Control and bypass valve (open/closed status)
In addition to the above, valve position(s) should be made available to the operator.
4.8.2 Operator control functions
The control system shall include capabilities for the automatic/manual control of each individual, finaldevice.
The control system shall include capabilities for the operator to control/adjust the main steam pressure
setpoint, main steam pressure rate-of-change, and the HP bypass steam temperature setpoint.Consideration should be given to setpoint limits that would be accessible to the operator.
The control room operator shall receive indications and have control functions for the bypass system andprocess interfaces.
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Annex A References
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)
ANSI/FCI 70-2 Control Valve Seat Leakage, 1991
Available from: ANSI
11 W. 42nd StreetNew York, NY 10036
Tel.: (212) 642-4900
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
ASME Performance Test Code 19.3
ANSI/ASME B31.1 ASME Code for Pressure Piping
ANSI/ASME TDP-1-1985 Recommended Practice for the Prevention of Water Damage to Steam
Turbines Used for Electric Power Generation, Fossil Fueled Plants
Available from: ASME International
Three Park AvenueNew York, NY 10016-5990
Tel.: (800) 843-2763
ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE (EPRI)
Research Project 1184-3 Turbine and Superheater Bypass Evaluation (Final Report CS-4810dated October 1986)
Report CS-2251 Recommended Guidelines for the Admission of High-Energy Fluids to
Steam Surface Condensers (dated February 1982)
Available from: EPRI
3412 Hillview AveP.O. Box 10412Palo Alto, CA 94304-1395
Tel: (800) 313-3774
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION (IEC)
IEC Directives, Part 3 Drafting and Presentation of International Standards from theInternational Electrotechnical Commission
Available from: IECP.O. Box 131
3, rue de VarembeCH-1211 Geneva 20
SwitzerlandTel: 41 22 919 0211
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ISA
ANSI/ISA-S5.1-1984 (R1992) Instrumentation Symbols and Identification
ANSI/ISA-S51.1-1979 (R1993) Process Instrumentation Terminology
Available from: ISA67 Alexander Drive
P.O. Box 12277Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Tel: (919) 549-8411
MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS INDUSTRY, INC.(MSS)
MSS SP-61, 1992 Edition Manufacturers Standardization Society Valve and Fitting IndustryPressure Testing of Steel Valves
Available from: MSS
127 Park St. NEVienna, VA 22180Tel.: (703) 281-6613
SCIENTIFIC APPARATUS MAKERS ASSOCIATION (SAMA)
Recommendations for Location of Instrument and Control Connections for the Operation and Control of
Watertube Boilers, SAMA/ABMA/IGICs Recommended Standard: Instrument Connections Manual; jointlypublished by the Scientific Apparatus Makers Association, the American Boiler Manufacturers Association,
and the Industrial Gas Cleaning Institute, Inc., 1981.
Available from: American Boiler Manufacturers Association
950 North Glebe Rd. Suite 160
Arlington, VA 22203-1824Tel: (703) 522-7350
or
Industrial Gas Cleaning Institute
700 North Fairfax St. Suite 304Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (202) 457-0911
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Annex B The use of bypass systems
The steam generator output can be run down in ten minutes or less to a house load value of approximately10 to 20 percent without creating excessive temperature gradients when bypass systems are used.
The pressure setpoint must follow the actual steam pressure value at the superheater outlet duringvariable pressure operation. This setpoint can be changed automatically or manually.
The quick opening signal for the HP bypass valve can be initiated as a function of the control position of
the turbine stop valve(s) or the generator trip signal.
Bypass steam flow is used as a feedforward signal for the temperature control system. The bypass valveposition indexed by the steam pressure is indicative of this steam flow. For 40-percent bypass systems
and larger, an HP bypass steam flow measurement may be needed for the control strategy that regulates
the boilers feedwater demand. If steam flow is measured by the turbines first stage pressure (steam flowindex), then an HP bypass flow nozzle is required to measure the bypass steam flow, or a characterized
bypass valve position indication may be used. If steam flow is measured before the main steam stopvalve, then an HP bypass flow nozzle is not required.
The European Boiler Codes allow omitting the conventional safety valves and operating the system withthe HP bypass valves only. The American Boiler Codes require conventional safety valves even with the
bypass valves.
All valves in the bypass system are usually equipped with a control system, power unit, and actuators thatpermit operating valves of any size full stroke in two seconds or less.
The following list highlights some particular advantages of correctly sized and designed bypass valves:
a) Cold start
For the boiler, especially in supercritical units, the bypass system allows enhanced operation of the
furnace, primary and secondary superheaters, flash tank, and main and reheater steam lines in theearly steam water cycle.
This improves the systems steam purity before starting the turbine. It further reduces the start-uptimes drastically. The turbine can be started from the turning gear and can reach the rated speed in15 to 30 minutes, provided the turbine rotor temperature is above the fracture appearances transition
temperature. The bypass operation may take approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours.
The steam flow through the superheater and reheater enhances the tube cooling effect and may allowthe steam generator to operate with a higher increased furnace firing rate.
Rotor bore temperatures should follow the turbine manufacturers temperature gradients.
b) Warm start
The advantages of the bypass system mentioned under cold start also apply to this mode, where thecasing temperature of the HP turbine is usually above 212F (100C). The bypass valves allow the
operator to optimally match the steam to the metal temperatures under all speed conditions.
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c) Hot start
Minor disturbances that caused the unit to trip will usually involve a hot restart. Many of the
advantages mentioned earlier apply to this mode of operation. The bypass has the ability to closelymatch the metal temperature of the heavy turbine parts, and this makes it unnecessary to go through
tedious cool down and rewarming procedures.
d) Partial- or full-load rejection and quick restart
In the case of a partial- or full-load rejection, the bypass valves have to open immediately. The bypass
control system opens the bypass valves to the same degree the turbine control valves were beforethey closed.
The turbine can shut down slowly and prepare to restart.
Protective systems should be provided to trip the boiler when HP bypass or LP bypass valves fail toopen and when insufficient cooling steam flow passes through the superheater or reheater.
The European Boiler codes require variable pressure safety valves on the reheater outlet and
omission of the safety valves on the reheater inlet.
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Annex C Valve life expectancy
There are basically two major valve design standards in use: ANSI B-16.34 in the Americas and DIN 3840(German) in Europe. The first takes the cookbook approach by providing easy-to-use tables for
determining the required wall thicknesses. The latter requires the engineer to perform an accurate stressanalysis by using the so called pressure area comparison method (the flow area versus the pressurecontaining section area). This approach is similar to ASME Section 3, Nuclear Valves.
DIN 3840 requires the designer to select the correct material strength value and apply a safety factor as a
function of the material characteristics (type and condition) and the expected lifetime. In turbine bypassvalves, this is often a P22 Chrome-Molybdenum Alloy Steel (CrMo) forging with certification 3.1A or 3.1B,
according to DIN 50049, and the creep rupture value at the design temperature (example 1000F) for anexpected lifetime of 100,000 or 200,000 hours. Please note that the safety factor is 1.0 in case of 200,000
hours.
A designer knows much better where the products limits are when using DIN 3840. DIN results in thinner
walls. Thus steady state thermal stresses will be lower. However, the maximum thermal stress, whichimpacts the cycle life of the valve, will occur during the thermal transient as the valve heats up on opening.
These maximum thermal transient stresses are essentially independent of the wall thickness for the rangeof metal thicknesses used in Steam Turbine Bypass valves. The presence of water spray inside the valvebody would significantly increase the maximum thermal stresses present and would result in a reduced
cyclic life.
DIN penalizes the use of cast bodies instead of forgings by a higher safety factor, not only for the designbut also for the testing. Paragraph 7.5 of DIN 3840 briefly mentions Additional Stresses that must be
considered. The German TRD (and AD [non-fired piping]) Boiler rules provide the guidelines to calculatethose. ASME Section 1, in turn, requires loadings other than pressure and static head. But no rules for
this have been set.
The advantage of using DIN 3840 is the implicit time element that goes into the analysis and makes a
statement about the expected lifetime.
ASME Code Case 1331 provides guidelines for the calculations of the cyclic lifetime of, for example,turbine bypass valve bodies (low cycle fatigue). These values have been used extensively over many
years and are particularly important for the design of HP bypass and trip valves with very short strokingtimes.
Utility people generally expect a turbine bypass to last 20 to 25 years. This typically is used to translateinto 10,000 to 12,000 total cycles. Today, bypass systems in combined cycle plants can be exposed to a
much more cyclic service, but, generally, they also are operating at lower pressures and temperatures,although recent developments have design temperatures up to 1100F.
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Annex D Some typical high- and low-pressure turbine bypass valvesize and material specifications
High Pressure Turbine Bypass Valve
Life Expectancy: 20 - 25 Years
Size and ANSI Class: 12" x 18" ANSI 1500 - 4500#
Maximum Design Pressure: 6812 PSIG @ 100F (38C) (cold working)
Body Material: ASTM/ASME SA182-F22 or SA217-WC9
Disk Material: Hardened heat resistant
Maximum Temperature: 1050F (566C)
Stem Material: Hardened heat resistant
Seat Material: Hardened heat resistant
Packing and Trim Materials: Service conditions of valve
Seat Leakage: ANSI/FCI 70-2 (see reference in annex A)
Low Pressure Turbine Bypass Valve
Life Expectancy: 20 - 35 Years
Size and ANSI Class: 20" x 30" ANSI 900#
Maximum Design Pressure: 2250 PSIG @ 100F (38C) (cold working)
Body Material: A217-WC6/WC9 or SA182-F11/F22
Disk Material: Hardened heat resistant
Maximum Temperature: 932 968F (500 520C)
Stem Material: Hardened heat resistant
Seat Material: Hardened heat resistant
Packing and Trim Materials: Service condition of the valve
Seat leakage: ANSI/FCI 70-2 (see reference in annex A)
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Annex E Figures
Figure E.1 Turbine steam bypass system with separate pressure reducingvalves and desuperheaters
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Figure E.2 Turbine steam bypass system with combined pressure reducing anddesuperheating valves
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Figure E.3 HP turbine steam bypass control
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Figure E.4 IP/LP turbine steam bypass control
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