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    Generator Reverse Power Relay Testing

    The following is a new procedure that was given to me to perform the testing: After unloading the generator let the 32 Relay (Reverse Power) arm itself; which is accomplished by sitting unloaded for 45 seconds and adjusting the power factor setting of .97 to .99 on the lag side, this will trip...
  2. ksprague

    Steam Jet Air Ejector problems.

    We have a "Z" and "Y" stage steam jet air ejector on our 160 MW Unit. The design steam conditions for the SJAE are 265 psi @ 900 degf. At low loads we have been losing vacuum to the point of putting on the "hogger" and almost tripping the unit. I have noticed that during these low loads that...
  3. ksprague

    Laser alignment Tools

    My company is looking into purchasing their own laser alignment tools to aid in-house alignments on large machinery. I'm interested in who has done this, what products you have chosen and why. They are looking to spend 10-15k.
  4. ksprague

    Magnesium Hydroxide

    Does anyone have any experience injecting Magnesium Hydroxide into a coal fired furnace to aid in the reduction of slag formations? Seems like it works on humans! [wink]
  5. ksprague

    Magnesium Hydroxide

    Does anyone have any experience injecting Magnesium Hydroxide into a coal fired furnace to aid in the reduction of slag formations? Seems like it works on humans! [wink]
  6. ksprague

    Backpressure calculation

    I work in a 160 MW coal fired Power Plant. The turbine is a condensing turbine with a surface condenser. After our last outage it was noticed that one of our three backpressure indications started reading 2 inHg different than the others. The one that is reading different is taken 30 feet...
  7. ksprague

    Backpressure Calculation

    I work in a 160 MW coal fired Power Plant. The turbine is a condensing turbine with a surface condenser. After our last outage it was noticed that one of our three backpressure indications started reading 2 inHg different than the others. The one that is reading different is taken 30 feet...

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