COPPUS Steam Turbines

Single Stage
Horizontal and Vertical Designs
Up to 4,000 HP (2,980 KW)
API 611 Compliant
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RLHA
Forged single disc wheel shrunk Removable 50,000 hour L-10 life
and keyed to shaft split carbon ring thrust bearing
gland housings Woodward TG governor
Axial split casing

Liner type split Snap-acting bolt

Hard chrome
sleeve bearings type trip
Flinger type, plated shaft
Permanently
non-sparking lubricated rod
seals end ball joints

Removable
stainless
Oil ring steel steam
lubrication strainer
Force actuated trip valve

Cooling
water
jackets

Low
friction
carbon
Stainless Cage sleeve
steel guided
True center line support nozzles throttle valve

COPPUS STEAM TURBINES tested reliability of the RLHA turbine makes it an ideal
For over 80 years COPPUS steam selection for continuous operation applications for pumps,
turbines have been recognized around fans and generators operating in the most demanding indus-
the world as rugged, versatile trial environments.
drive solutions for lube
oil pumps, feed COPPUS RLHB STEAM TURBINE
water pumps, The RLHB offers anti-friction journal bearings, in place of
fans, genera- the split sleeve bearings found on the RLHA, for applications
tors and other where quick starts are required. The RLHB also takes
mechanical drive advantage of oil ring or oil mist lubrication systems, eliminat-
applications. COPPUS ing the need for higher cost forced feed lubrication for speeds
turbines are routinely specified by the up to 5,000 RPM.
petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, sugar, paper, food
processing and other industries that require continuous
or stand-by emergency power.

COPPUS RLHA STEAM TURBINES RLHB features

rugged anti-friction
The RLHA turbine is an axial split horizontal turbine with journal bearings.
split sleeve bearings, available in 3 frame sizes offering
up to 4,000 HP (2,980 kw). The axial split casing allows
easy access for on-site inspection and repair. The time-
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COPPUS Turbines Meet

or Exceed API 611 Standards

RLA
Permanently Hand valve
Manual lubricated rod Stainless steel
governor end ball joints Low friction nozzles
speed carbon Single disc wheel shrunk
adjustment sleeve and keyed to shaft
Woodward TG
governor Removable split carbon
ring gland housngs

Hard
chrome-
plated
Oil ring shaft
lubrication 50,000 hour L-10
Snap-acting bolt type trip life thrust bearing
Stainless
Cooling water steel
jackets stationary
and rotating
blades

COPPUS RLA STEAM TURBINES COPPUS RLVA STEAM TURBINE

The RLA is a radially split horizontal turbine available in 8 The RLVA turbine offers all the same features as the
frame sizes offering 1 to RLA with the added benefit of its space saving vertical
1000 HP design. Available in 8 frame sizes to meet a wide variety
(745 KW). The RLA of applications that includes pump drives for on board
has a reputation as a ships, and pump and fan drives for oil refineries, gas
low maintenance, pipe lines and other industries where space is limited.
easy to operate
workhorse. Field RLVA turbines are designed to meet API 611, NEMA
proven to be an ideal and marine standards. Configurations are available for a
choice for an economical wide range of shaft extensions, thrust bearings and
backup or continuous drive for flange mounting arragements.
pumps and fans.

Standard features on COPPUS Turbines include:

Meet or exceed strict API 611 requirements.
Sealing Gland
Housing on the Overspeed mechanical trip valve.
RLA & RLVA is Snap-acting overspeed trip.
split for easy Woodward TG direct drive oil relay governor.
removal and
inspection of Constant level sight-feed oilers.
carbon rings. Stiff shaft construction with single disc wheel located
between bearings.

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RLA-RLVA-RLHA/B
Overspeed Trip System
In accordance with API 611
RLVA standards.
The snap-acting bolt type trip mecha-
Woodward TG governor
Manual governor speed nism introduced by COPPUS in the
adjustment mid 80s set new industry standards
Snap acting bolt for Overspeed Trip Systems.
Upper bearing type trip
seal and drain The independent system stops the
Permanently turbine under any load condition by
lubricated rod
end ball joints
activating the force-actuated trip valve.
Air cooling impeller It is capable of three
Low friction consecutive non-
carbon sleeve trending trip-outs
Stainless steel stationary within +/-2% of set
Removable split
and rotating blades
carbon ring housing trip speed.
Hand valve
The Overspeed
Stainless steel Trip Collar, installed
nozzles
Hooded flinger on the turbine shaft,
protects against Single disc wheel
shrunk and keyed houses an adjustable, spring loaded
contamination
to shaft bolt. The bolt is retained until a pre-
selected trip speed is reached. When
Hard chrome the turbine shaft exceeds the se-
plated shaft
50,000 hour lected speed the bolt is instantly
L-10 life released to unlatch the trip valve. The
thrust bearing Alemite
fittings for snap-action
grease tripping is
NEMA MG-1 lubrication
mounting flange positive,
and shaft extension precise
and
repeatable.
Manual speed changer.
RLHA/RLHB Trip Valve
Single piece contoured Curtis type wheel.
The Overspeed Trip Valves
are designed to minimize pressure
Optional Features for COPPUS drop ensuring the highest available
Turbines Include: pressure at the nozzle ring for doing
work.
Forged steel wheels.
Special shaft materials. When released by the Over-
speed Trip
Part load and overload hand valves.
mechanism
Kingsbury thrust bearings. or the
Copper free construction for corrosive manual trip
atmospheres. lever the
Single row wheels. valve is instantly
closed to shut off
Lagging, blanket type insulation.
steam. The single-
High back pressure construction. seated valve will
Electronic or hydraulic NEMA Class D governors and variable RLA/RLVA bring a fully, unloaded
Trip Valve turbine to a complete
speed controls.
Solenoid trips for remote shutdown. stop.

Extended inlet pressure and temperature constructions. For manual resetting against full-line
pressure, a pilot valve relieves unbal-
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Selection and Service

Selecting the Right Turbine

COPPUS Steam Turbines are available in 11 horizontal and 8 vertical sizes allowing greater flexibility in matching
the right turbine to the desired application. Need a quote? Visit our web site at www.coppus.com.
RLA and RLVA Specifications (maximum)
FRAME SIZE
Spcifications (max.)
12M 12L 16L 16E 20L 22L 23L 23E
12 in. 12 in. 16 in. 16 in. 20i n. 22 in. 22 in. 22 in.
Wheel Diameter
305 mm 305mm 406mm 406mm 506mm 559mm 559mm 559mm
Power HP/ KW 60 hp 106 hp 242 hp 320 hp 260 hp 1000 hp 1000 hp 1000 hp
44 kw 79 kw 180 kw 238 kw 194 kw 745 kw 745 kw 745 kw
Speed (RPM) 6000 6000 5000 5000 4000 4000 4000 4000

670 psig 670 psig 670 psig 670 psig 670 psig 670 psig 670 psig 700 psig
Inlet Pressure - P1 46.2 barg 46.2 barg 46.2 barg 46.2 barg 46.2 barg 46.2 barg 46.2 barg 48.2 barg
8250F 8250F 8250F 8250F 8250F 8250F 8250F 8250F
Inlet Temperature -T1 4400C 4400C 4400C 4400C 4400C 4400C 4400C 4400C
105 psig 105 psig 165 psig 165 psig 165psig 165psig 165psig 165psig
Back Pressure - P2
7.2 barg 7.2 barg 11.4 barg 11.4 barg 11.4 barg 11.4 barg 11.4 barg 11.4 barg

Inlet Diameter 3/4 in. 1 1/2 in. 1 1/2 in. 2 in. 2 in. 3 in. 3 in. 4 in.
19mm 38mm 38mm 51mm 51mm 76mm 76mm 102mm

Exhaust Diameter 3 in. 3 in. 4 in. 4 in. 6 in. 8 in. 8 in. 8 in.
76 mm 76 mm 102 mm 102 mm 152 mm 203 mm 203 mm 203 mm
800 lbs 800 lbs 850 lbs 850 lbs 950 lbs 1800 lbs 1800 lbs 1900 lbs
Approx. Wt. (LBS/KG) 273 kg 273 kg 386 kg 386 kg 432 kg 818 kg 818 kg 864 kg

RLHA Specifications (maximum)

WHEEL MAX. MAX. MAX P1 MAX T1 MAX P2 APPROX. Inlet Exhaust
DIA. POWER SPEED PSIG TEMP T1 PSIG WT. Dia. Dia.
0
in./mm HP/Kw RPM BARG F / 0C BARG lbs/kg in/mm in/mm

19 in. 1575 6300 875 psig 8250F 300 psig 1900 lbs 4 in. 10 in
483 mm 1170 kw 60.3 barg 440 0C 20.7 barg 863 kg 102mm 254mm

24 in. 2500 6300 900 psig 9500F 300 psig 3400 lbs 6 in 10 in
610 mm 1865 kw 62 barg 570 0C 20.7 barg 1545 kg 1 5 2 m m 2 5 4 m m

28 in 4000 5500 900 psig 9500F 300 3600 lbs 6 in 10 in

711 mm 2980 kw 62 barg 570 0C 20.7 barg 1636 kg 1 5 2 m m 2 5 4 m m

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Demand COPPUS Parts
and Service.
Behind every COPPUS Turbine stands a world-
wide network of sales engineers and service
professionals. Factory and factory authorized
service centers located around the world enables
us to respond quickly to your parts, upgrades,
service, and technical support needs.

To locate your nearest factory representative visit

our Web Site at www.coppus.com.
 Tuthill Energy Systems, manufacturer of COPPUS, MURRAY and NADROWSKI
Steam Turbines, has over 75 agent offices around the world. To locate the Repre-
sentative nearest you visit our website or contact any of our manufacturing facili-
ties at:
Millbury, MA USA Burlington, IA USA Bielefeld, Germany
Tuthill Energy Systems Tuthill Energy Systems Tuthill Energy Systems
P.O. Box 8000 P.O. Box 967 P.O. Box 102031
Millbury, MA 01527 USA Burlington, Iowa 52601 USA D-33520 Bielefeld, Germany
Tel: 1-888-268-8726 Tel: 1-888-614-9168 Tel: 49 521 1085-0
Fax: 508-754-4516 Fax: 319-752-1616 Fax: 49 521 1085-199
E-mail: turbinecustserv@tuthill.com E-mail: turbinecustserv@tuthill.com E-mail: turbinecustserv@tuthill.com

COPPUS STEAM TURBINES YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE:

MILLBURY, MA USA

www.tuthillenergy.com

Catalog C-201

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