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Section 1

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SECTION CONTENTS
GAS GENERATOR STORAGE - INTRODUCTION 1
PROTECTION OF INSTALLED GAS GENERATORS 2
EXTERNAL PROTECTION 3
Aluminium Castings 3.1
RECOMMENDED PROTECTION PROCEDURES 4
DESPATCH PACKAGE ASSEMBLY 5
Bleed Valve Duct Removal Prior to Packing 5.1
Hydraulic (Volvo) Starter Motor Removal Prior to Packing 5.2
Air/Gas (Hilliard) Starter Motor Removal Prior to Packing 5.3
Refitting Starter Motors (Both Types) on Receipt of Gas Generator 5.4
Replacement of Nose Bullet Prior to Packing (if applicable) 5.5
RE-HUMIDITY PROOFING USING DESICCANT WHILE IN STORE 6
FITTING OF TRANSPORTATION BOLTS 7
PACKING THE GAS GENERATOR IN MVP BAG 8
SILICA GEL DESICCANT REGENERATION INFORMATION 9
SILICA GEL DESICCANT REGENERATION PROCEDURE 10
GAS GENERATOR INTO/OUT OF TRANSPORTATION STAND 11
Remove Gas Generator from Transportation Stand LW15085 11.1
Fit Gas Generator to Transportation Stand LW15085 11.2
TABLES
Table 1 Non-Installed Gas Generator Storage Requirements
Table 2 Installed Gas Generator Storage Requirements
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1 GAS GENERATOR STORAGE - INTRODUCTION
The storage life of a gas generator is a maximum of four years when stored in a
bagged and fully treated condition. Under these conditions an inspection, to
check for the presence of moisture or a deterioration in the storage facilities,
should be carried out at the specified time intervals. Gas generators which are to
be stored or transported require protection against the ingress of foreign material
and against corrosion.
2 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED GAS GENERATORS
The treatment of installed gas generators when they are not required to run for a
minimum of one month or a maximum of six months is dependant upon the
climate and storage conditions. It is however, recommended that where possible,
gas generators are stored in a bagged condition. If the gas generator is to be
maintained in a state of immediate readiness it should have a preservation run
every 30 days. The preservation run should consist of a five minute run at idling
speed followed by one minute at the maximum operating rev/min or highest
practicable rev/min.
CAUTION REMOVE ALL COVERS, BLANKS AND VPI/CHC PAPER
BEFORE STARTING THE GAS GENERATOR.
3 EXTERNAL PROTECTION
Prior to storage, the engine should be cleaned externally and any corrosion
removed by rubbing with fine abrasive cloth. The exposed metal should be
protected in the following manner.
3.1 Aluminium Castings
Apply one coat of primer and when the primer is dry apply one coat of the
approved colour of air drying enamel.
4 RECOMMENDED PROTECTION PROCEDURES
The protection procedure for a gas generator is dictated by the climatic and
storage conditions. Tables 1 and 2 give the minimum recommended procedures
for installed and non-installed gas generator at each condition.
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5 DESPATCH PACKAGE ASSEMBLY
CAUTION DO NOT LIFT THE COMPLETE STAND AND GAS
GENERATOR BY THE GAS GENERATOR LIFTING EYES.
WHEN USING A SLING TO LIFT THE STAND AND GAS
GENERATOR THE ANGLE CONTAINED BY THE SLING MUST
NOT EXCEED 120 DEGREES.
The assembly consists of a gas generator mounted to a steel frame which is
supported on a base by shock absorbers. Two spherical bearings bolted to the
frame secure the trunnions, and a bracket which can be pivoted, is bolted to the
bottom of the LP turbine casing rear flange at its circumference to provide the
final support attachment. The gas generator is encased in a moisture and vapour
proof bag containing silica gel and the gas generator and frame are supported on
the shock absorbers for protection against the shock loads of transit and
handling.
The intake assembly and nose fairing are further protected by a tubular steel
frame, supported by two side members, which can be lowered for loading and
unloading operations.
5.1 Bleed Valve Duct Removal Prior to Packing
(1) Applicable to gas generators fitted with three HP3 starting bleed valves.
(2) The bleed valve duct fitted around the starboard HP3 starting bleed valve
may be damaged whilst lifting the gas generator from its stand. The
starboard duct on the horizontal centre line, (as viewed from the rear of the
gas generator) protrudes slightly beyond the stand (due to the addition of
the pipe unit adapter, HP3 air) and can be damaged by forklift trucks.
(3) Therefore in view of (2) preceding it is recommended that the duct together
with the starting bleed valve assembly and control pipe, should be removed
from the gas generator prior to it being transported.
(4) Transportation blank, Part No. LK40910, is to be fitted to the exposed
orifice. Suitable pipe blanks should be fitted to the pipe ends and interface
connection (refer to Chapter 5, Para 1.1).
(5) The duct, starting bleed valve assembly, control pipe and associated fittings
should be suitably packaged and accompany the gas generator inside the
MVP bag during transportation.
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5.2 Hydraulic (Volvo) Starter Motor Removal Prior to Packing
(1) Applicable to gas generators fitted with hydraulic (Volvo) starter motors.
WARNING UPON RELEASING THE STARTER MOTOR A SMALL
QUANTITY OF RESIDUAL OIL IS RELEASED AND
ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO CONTAIN THIS OIL.
(2) Refer to Chapter 6, Para 3, the hydraulic (Volvo) starter motor should be
removed from the starter motor gearbox/gas generator and packed in its
own transportation container, Part No. ADT1419, before installing the gas
generator in the transportation stand or canister LW15182.
5.3 Air/Gas (Hilliard) Starter Motor Removal Prior to Packing
(1) Applicable to gas generators fitted with air/gas Hilliard straight and helical
lobed starter motors.
WARNING UPON RELEASING THE STARTER MOTOR A SMALL
QUANTITY OF RESIDUAL OIL IS RELEASED AND
ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN TO CONTAIN THIS OIL.
(2) Refer to Chapter 6, Para 2, the air/gas (Hilliard) starter motor should be
removed from the gas generator and packed in its own transportation
container before installing the gas generator in the transportation stand or
canister LW15182.
NOTE The transportation container is supplied by Hilliard with the
starter motor on receipt of the gas generator and should remain
with the starter motor.
5.4 Refitting Starter Motors (Both Types) on Receipt of Gas Generator
(1) Refer to Chapter 6, Para 3 for details of refitting starter motor (both types)
on receipt of the gas generator.
5.5 Replacement of Nose Bullet Prior to Packing (if applicable)
(1) Certain contractual specifications may delete the nose bullet and replace it
with an air guide duct to suit the radial intake assembly type of intake.
(2) However the nose bullet is initially supplied with the gas generator and is
removed on site and carefully stored and only then replaced by the air guide
duct.
(3) On packing the gas generator for storage or despatch, the air guide duct is
to be removed and carefully stored. The nose bullet should then be replaced
on the gas generator. Refer to Chapter 5, Para 9, Removal of the Nose
Bullet and Removal of the Air Guide Duct.
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6 RE-HUMIDITY PROOFING USING DESICCANT WHILE IN STORE
If humidity proofing is necessary whilst in store, proceed as follows:
(1) Refer to the instruction card (in the humidity bag pocket) and open up the
humidity bag.
(2) Remove the desiccant bandoliers from the gas generator and the humidity
indicator card from inside the humidity bag.
(3) Heat the bandoliers as described in Para 9 to restore the protective
properties together with the indicator card, sufficiently to restore it to the
'safe' condition.
CAUTION SINCE THE DESICCANT LOSES ITS PROTECTIVE
PROPERTIES WITHIN TEN MINUTES OF EXPOSURE
TO ATMOSPHERE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE NEXT
THREE OPERATIONS ARE CARRIED OUT AS RAPIDLY
AS POSSIBLE.
(4) Remove the closure tool from the humidity bag pocket, refer to the
instruction cards and fit the tool to the rear end of the closure in readiness
for full closure.
(5) Wrap the heated bandoliers on the gas generator and insert the indicator
card in the 'safe' condition in the bag window pocket.
CAUTION THE DESICCANT BAGS OF THE BANDOLIERS MUST
NOT MAKE METALLIC CONTACT WITH ANY PART OF
THE GAS GENERATOR.
(6) Refer to the instruction cards and fully close the humidity bag.
(7) Return the instruction cards and closure tool to the bag pockets and fit the
packing case cover.
(8) Record the date of humidity proofing for reference when carrying out the
humidity checks.
7 FITTING OF TRANSPORTATION BOLTS
CAUTION IF THE GAS GENERATOR IS TO BE TRANSPORTED
WITHOUT ITS BURNERS, FIT THE FOUR TRANSPORTATION
BOLTS.
(1) Refer to Chapter 10, Section 1, Fig 53, during transportation either to or
from a site installation, without the burners fitted, it is possible for the
combustion liner to move (rotate) slightly within the outer casing. Any
movement of the combustion liner relative to the outer casing causes
misalignment of the burner holes.
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(2) In order to prevent the combustion liner from moving when a gas generator
or 04 module is being transported, four bolts (Part No. LOT26011) are to be
fitted at burner positions 3, 7, 12 and 16 (refer to
Chapter 10, Section 1, Fig 53) and tightened to the standard torque
11.5Nm (100 lbf in.). Please note that these are transportation bolts ONLY
and should not, under any circumstances, be used for securing the burners.
8 PACKING THE GAS GENERATOR IN MVP BAG
(Refer to Chapter 10, Section 1, Fig 60).
(1) Remove the pip pins that secure the front guard support to the main
assembly; lower the guard.
(2) Remove the four pip pins that secure the rear guard; remove the rear guard.
(3) Pivot the rear support rearwards in the stand.
(4) Remove the two bolts, plain washers, spring washers and nuts that secure
each bearing housing and remove the housings complete with trunnions.
(5) Remove the three countersunk screws and clamping plate from each side
of the main assembly.
(6) Secure the trunnions and bearings to the gas generator by eight bolts and
spring washers.
(7) Place the open MVP bag into position so that the holes are in line with the
corresponding holes and studs on the main assembly.
(8) Secure the bag with the two clamp plates and six countersunk screws.
(9) Lower the gas generator carefully into position so that the trunnions are
located in line with the securing bolt holes.
(10) Pivot the rear support to locate the IP turbine rear flange and secure with
bolts, washers and nuts.
(11) Secure each trunnion with the two bolts, plain washers, spring washers and
nuts.
CAUTION 1 SINCE THE DESICCANT LOSES ITS PROTECTIVE
PROPERTIES WITHIN TEN MINUTES OF EXPOSURE
TO ATMOSPHERE THE CLOSING OPERATIONS
SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
CAUTION 2 THE DESICCANT BAGS OF BANDOLIERS MUST NOT
MAKE ANY METALLIC CONTACT WITH ANY PART OF
THE GAS GENERATOR.
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(12) Refer to Chapter 5, Table 2, pad any sharp projections on the gas
generator with cellulose wadding.
(13) Refer to Chapter 5, Table 2, place greaseproof paper on top of the gas
generator and secure with adhesive tape.
(14) Refer to Chapter 5, Table 2, place 42 bags of silica gel desiccant in six
bandoliers and place them in appropriate positions over the greaseproof
paper.
(15) Refer to the instruction cards, fit the closure tool and fully close the bag.
(16) Replace the instruction cards and closure tools in the bag pockets.
NOTE The MVP bag should not be left in the open condition for any
undue period of time.
9 SILICA GEL DESICCANT REGENERATION INFORMATION
(1) The procedure to regenerate silica gel described in Para 10 is taken from
information supplied by a leading silica gel manufacturer.
(2) Although the regeneration of silica gel is possible under most
circumstances, it should be noted that the silica gel could break and crack
under regeneration and the fabric of the packaging may suffer stress and
weaken. If a small hole occurs in the packaging or the adhesion between
layers deteriorates then there is a possible risk of the gel leaking, causing
contamination of the gas generator.
(3) Whilst the information contained herein is given in good faith, the
regeneration of the silica gel is a process beyond the control of RR Power
Engineering plc or the silica gel manufacturer. Neither RR Power
Engineering plc nor the silica gel manufacturer accepts any liability for any
loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by the regeneration of silica gel
or by the use of regenerated silica gel.
10 SILICA GEL DESICCANT REGENERATION PROCEDURE
(1) Desiccant silica gel is supplied in an activated, dry state and its typical
moisture loss at 140C (284F) is 1.5%.
(2) In this state the silica gel desiccant will rapidly pick up water vapour from the
atmosphere and will continue to absorb moisture over a time until it cannot
hold any more. At this point, the silica gel is referred to as being saturated
or de-activated. For information, Chapter 10, Section 1, Fig 54, shows the
typical rate at which silica gel will absorb moisture from the atmosphere at
ambient temperature and varying levels of relative humidity.
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(3) Once saturated, silica gel can no longer function as a desiccant. However,
it is possible to remove the stored water from the pores of the silica gel and
thereby reactivate it. This process is known as regeneration.
(4) Refer to Chapter 10, Section 1, Fig 55, regeneration can be achieved by
heating in a ventilated oven to a temperature of 150C (302F) for between
two and four hours. It is important that temperatures above 180C (365F)
are not used since at such high levels the structure of the silica gel is
adversely affected and its absorption properties can be irreversibly
destroyed. In the case of gel sachets, a temperature of 100C (212F)
should not be exceeded to avoid damaging the sachet material.
(5) A microwave oven can also be used to regenerate the desiccant silica gel.
However, care should be taken not to overheat since this may cause the gel
to shatter. Optimum heating times and power settings will vary from oven to
oven and should be determined by trial. In general, heating at medium
power for a few minutes should be sufficient.
(6) If silica gel is regenerated in a domestic oven, it is recommended that the
oven should be properly cleaned afterwards.
(7) Provided regeneration is carried out correctly, silica gel may be successfully
re-used many times, although its efficiency will tend to reduce on
successive regeneration cycles.
(8) This information, properly applied may be of benefit to operators wishing to
protect their gas generators with silica gel and is reproduced from data
supplied by a silica gel desiccant manufacturer.
(9) However the processes and results previously described are laboratory
derived and there is no certainty that results obtained in a laboratory are
reproducible on a larger scale or that they may be freely used without
infringing patents, (including patents owned by Unilever or its subsidiaries).
(10) Operators or overhaul bases should rely upon their own judgement and
expertise in determining whether a particular product is suitable for the use
intended. For further assistance regarding silica gel reactivation, including
health and safety procedures please contact Technical Support.
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NON-INSTALLED GAS GENERATOR
Table 1 Non-Installed Gas Generator Storage Requirements
(1) FIT COVERS AND BLANKS
(2) INSERT VPI/CHC PAPER
(3) LANOLIN SPRAY GAS GENERATOR FORWARD OF THE COMBUSTION
CASING
(4) GREASE VIGV LINKAGE
(5) GAS GENERATOR STORED INSIDE BUILDING
(a) PACK GAS GENERATOR IN THE MVP BAG AND ADD DESICCANT
AS SPECIFIED IN PARA 9.
(6) GAS GENERATOR STORED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE BUILDING
(a) PACK GAS GENERATOR IN THE MVP BAG AND ADD DESICCANT
AS SPECIFIED IN PARA 9. INSTALL IN CONTAINER LOE1080 AND
ADD FURTHER DESICCANT AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 2
(b) INSTALL GAS GENERATOR IN CONTAINER LOE1080 AND
NITROGEN PURGE AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 2 (MVP BAG
OPENED).
CONDITION
ANTICIPATED
PERIODS
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5/6)
Heated building and dry
tropical
Up to 7 days *
8 to 30 days * *
31 days to 6 months * * *
over 6 months * * * *
Unheated building,
temperature
Up to 7 days *
8 to 14 days * *
15 days to 30 days * * * *
31 days to 6 months * * * *
over 6 months * * * *
Humid tropical
(above 80% humidity
Up to 3 days *
4 to 8 days * *
8 days to 3 months * * * *
over 3 months * * * *
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Table 2 Installed Gas Generator Storage Requirements
(1) FIT COVERS AND BLANKS
(2) INSERT VPI/CHC PAPER
(3) INHIBIT COMPRESSOR
(4) LANOLIN SPRAY GAS GENERATOR FORWARD OF THE COMBUSTION
CASING
(5) GREASE VIGV LINKAGE
(6) BAG GAS GENERATOR AND ADD DESICCANT AS SPECIFIED IN
PARA 9
CONDITION
ANTICIPATED
PERIODS
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Heated building
and dry tropical
Up to 7 days *
8 to 30 days * *
31 days to 6 months * * * *
over 6 months * * * * *
Unheated building,
temperate
Up to 7 days *
8 to 14 days * *
15 days to 30 days * * *
31 days to 6 months * * * * *
over 6 months * * * * *
Humid tropical
(above 80% humidity)
Up to 3 days *
4 to 8 days * *
8 days to 3 months * * * * *
over 3 months * * * * *
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11 GAS GENERATOR INTO/OUT OF TRANSPORTATION STAND
11.1 Remove Gas Generator from Transportation Stand LW15085
(Refer to Chapter 10, Section 1, Fig 68)
(1) Remove the front and rear guard units.
(2) Attach the lifting beam LW14741 to the gas generator lifting brackets and
adjust the lifting beam to balance.
(3) Take the weight of the gas generator and remove the bolts securing the
transportation stand rear support bracket. Swing the bracket rearwards.
(4) Remove the bolts securing the stand trunnions and bearing housing
assemblies to the stand.
(5) Lift the gas generator clear of the transportation stand.
11.2 Fit Gas Generator to Transportation Stand LW15085
(Refer to Chapter 10, Section 1, Fig 68)
(1) Remove the bearing housing and trunnion assemblies from the
transportation stand and fit to the gas generator.
(2) Carefully lower the gas generator into the transportation stand and secure
the bearing housing and trunnion assemblies with the tool washers, bolts
and nuts.
(3) Swing the rear support bracket forward and secure to the gas generator rear
flange with the tool washers, bolts and nuts.
(4) Remove the lifting beam LW14741.