Research of torsional vibration monitoring platform for turbine generator

Author(s):  
Yang Zhihe ◽  
Hu Xuhuai ◽  
Chang Guang
Author(s):  
Jindrich Liska ◽  
Jan Jakl ◽  
Sven Kunkel

Abstract Turbine-generator torsional vibration is linked to electrical events in the power grid by the generator air-gap torque. Modern power systems are subject to gradual transformation by increasing flexibility demands and incorporation of renewable resources. As a result, electrical transient events are getting more frequent and thus torsional vibration is getting more and more attention. Especially in the case of large steam and gas turbines torsional vibration can cause material fatigue and present a hazard for safe machine operation. This paper freely builds on previous work, where a method for torsional vibration evaluation using an incremental encoder measurement was presented, in that it supplements error considerations to this methodology. Measurement errors such as precision of the rotor encoder manufacturing, choice of the proper sensor, its signal to noise ratio and the error of instantaneous velocity computation algorithm are analyzed. The knowledge of these errors is essential for torsional vibration as there is an indirect and relatively complicated path from the measurement to the final torsional vibration results compared to other kinds of vibration. The characteristics of particular errors of the processing chain are validated both on experimental data from a test rig as well as field data measured on turbine-generators in power plants.


Author(s):  
Chao Liu ◽  
Dongxiang Jiang ◽  
Jingming Chen

Crack failures continually occur in shafts of turbine generator, where grid disturbance is an important cause. To estimate influences of grid disturbance, coupled torsional vibration and fatigue damage of turbine generator shafts are analyzed in this work, with a case study in a 600MW steam unit in China. The analysis is the following: (i) coupled system is established with generator model and finite element method (FEM)-based shafts model, where the grid disturbance is signified by fluctuation of generator outputs and the shafts model is formed with lumped mass model (LMM) and continuous mass model (CMM), respectively; (ii) fatigue damage is evaluated in the weak location of the shafts through local torque response computation, stress calculation, and fatigue accumulation; and (iii) failure-prevention approach is formed by solving the inverse problem in fatigue evaluation. The results indicate that the proposed scheme with continuous mass model can acquire more detailed and accurate local responses throughout the shafts compared with the scheme without coupled effects or the scheme using lumped mass model. Using the coupled torsional vibration scheme, fatigue damage caused by grid disturbance is evaluated and failure prevention rule is formed.


1988 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 427-430
Author(s):  
V. I. Kolesnikov ◽  
V. F. Dolgii ◽  
A. N. Chakhirev ◽  
V. E. Semenikhin

Author(s):  
Qing He ◽  
Dongmei Du

The disturbance of electric power system makes large-scale turbine-generator shafts generate torsional vibration. A available method to restrain the torsional vibration of turbine-generator shafts is that all the natural frequencies of torsional vibration of turbine-generator shafts must keep away from the working frequency and its harmonic frequencies as well as all the frequencies that possibly bring on interaction between turbine-generator and electric power system so that the torsional resonation of shafts may not occur. A dynamic design method for natural frequencies of torsional vibration of rotor system based on sensitivity analysis is presented. The sensitivities of natural frequency of torsional vibration to structure parameters of rotor system are obtained by means of the theory of sensitivity. After calculated the torsional vibration dynamic characteristics of original shafts of a torsional vibration stand that simulates the real shafts of 300MW turbine-generator, the dynamic modification for the torsional vibration natural frequency is carried out by the sensitivity analysis method, which makes the first-five natural frequencies of torsional vibration of the stand is very close to the design object. It is proved that the sensitivity analysis method can be used to the dynamic adjustment and optimal design of real shafts of turbine-generator.


Author(s):  
Dongmei Du ◽  
Qing He ◽  
Hong Li

It is very important to monitor vibration and diagnose fault for the operating safety of turbine-generator. The remote monitor and diagnosis via the cyber-based technology is a necessity. The difference between browser/server mode and client/server mode is discussed. There are many advantages of applying Java technology. Using Java, a vibration monitoring and fault diagnosis system of turbine-generator based on browser/server mode is developed. The functions as well as the structure of the whole system are analyzed. Online transmission of batch data via Internet is presented, especially for different program languages. Java Applet technology is used to develop client program. With double-buffer method, a lot of graphic interfaces of dynamic making online are presented, which are not blinking. It is proved that the system is already adopted and functions well in several power plants.


Author(s):  
Dongmei Du ◽  
Zhi Zhang ◽  
Qing He

Due to the disturbance of electric power system or other shock load, the torsional vibration of turbine-generator shafts occurs. Alternative shear stress due to torsional vibration decreases the shafts life, even results in shafts broken. It is significant to calculate and analyze natural properties and the responses of tosional vibration excited by the disturbance of electric power system in order to analyze and prevent catastrophic accident. The calculation and analysis system of torsional vibration of turbine-generator shafts is developed. With multi-mass lumped model, the model of torsional vibration of turbine-generator shafts is obtained. The system calculates the natural frequencies and the modal shapes of torsional vibration with the transfer matrix method, the response of torsional vibration of shafts with the increment transfer matrix method, such as torsional angle, angular velocity, angular acceleration, cross-section torque, and torsional stress. The response spectrum of torsional vibration can be obtained by fast Fourier transform algorithm Take an example of a 200MW turbine-generator, which is in the condition of non-all-phase operation. The responses of torsional vibration of shafts are calculated and analyzed. The bolt broken reasons of the coupling of inter-pressure rotor and low-pressure rotor and the coupling of generator and exciter are discussed. The results are identical with the data recorded in field. It is proved that the system is good precision, convenient using, friendly interfacing, and visual calculating.


Author(s):  
Dongxiang Jiang ◽  
Liangyou Hong ◽  
Zheng Wang ◽  
Xiaorong Xie

Subsynchronous oscillation (SSO) or torsional vibration may cause shaft of steam turbine generator hurt heavily. This phenomenon has destroyed two generator shafts in one of China’s power plant in 2008. Detailed analysis and several measurements have been taken to identify the reason of the accident. First, the operational data is analyzed, including field torsional vibration dada. Then, the modal of the shaft system is calculated. Each torsional vibration frequency is gotten with corresponding modal shape. Dangerous location of the shaft system is obtained. Third, torque value of different operation condition is calculated based on two different models: one is traditional multiple mass element rotor dynamic model and the other is an four mass element electromechanical model of rotor oscillation. Following, the maximum stress on the dangerous location is calculated using finite element method. Finally, the root cause of shaft destruction is analyzed and identified.


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