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POWER SERVICES ENGINEERING

GE Power
TIL 1985
PRODUCT SERVICE 08 FEBRUARY 2016
Compliance Category – M
Timing Code - 5

TECHNICAL INFORMATION LETTER

KAMMPROFILE GASKET NON-CONFORMANCE

APPLICATION
GE has discovered a non-conformance with select kammprofile gaskets manufactured and shipped prior to July 30,
2015.

PURPOSE
To notify fleet customers of the potential for leaks caused by gasket location deviation and / or gasket damage caused
in the packaging, shipping, handling, and installation of kammprofile gaskets.

Compliance Category
M - Maintenance Identifies maintenance guidelines or best practices for reliable equipment
operation.
C - Compliance Required Identifies the need for action to correct a condition that, if left uncorrected,
may result in reduced equipment reliability or efficiency. Compliance may be
required within a specific operating time.
A - Alert Failure to comply with the TIL could result in equipment damage or facility
damage. Compliance is mandated within a specific operating time.
S – Safety Failure to comply with this TIL could result in personal injury. Compliance is
mandated within a specific operating time.

Timing Code
1 Prior to Unit Startup / Prior to Continued Operation (forced outage condition)
2 At First Opportunity (next shutdown)
3 Prior to Operation of Affected System
4 At First Exposure of Component
5 At Scheduled Component Part Repair or Replacement
6 Next Scheduled Outage

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The proprietary information published in this Technical Information Letter is offered to you by GE in consideration of its ongoing sales and service
relationship with your organization. However, since the operation of your plant involves many factors not within our knowledge, and since operation
of the plant is in your control and ultimate responsibility for its continuing successful operation rests with you, GE specifically disclaims any
responsibility for liability based on claims for damage of any type, i.e. direct, consequential or special that may be alleged to have been incurred as
result of applying this information regardless of whether it is claimed that GE is strictly liable, in breach of contract, in breach of warranty, negligent, or
is in other respects responsible for any alleged injury or damage sustained by your organization as a result of applying this information.
This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of General Electric Company and is furnished to its customer solely to assist that
customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or distributed
in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Power Services Engineering. All rights
reserved.
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BACKGROUND DISCUSSION
GE has discovered a non-conformance with select kammprofile gaskets manufactured before July 30, 2015. GE
recommends that sites should inspect their stock of kammprofile gaskets immediately for damage from manufacturing,
shipping and handling to avoid potential system contamination and / or leakage caused by damage to the graphite
area of the gaskets. Gaskets manufactured after July 30, 2015 are considered free of this non-conformance from the
manufacturer however visual inspection is still recommended due to the soft features of the gaskets and the potential
for damage to occur in shipping and handling.

Figure 1: Kammprofile gaskets with varying examples of non-conformances

RECOMMENDATIONS
Gasket Inspection:

Sites should inspect their kammprofile gaskets prior to installation. If any of these conditions occur, do not install the
gasket(s) and return it / them to GE for replacement.

a) The graphite area of the gasket appears dented despite the use of cardboard softeners.

b) The graphite is out of position, and / or does not maintain the minimum .060” standoff from the inner diameter of the
stainless steel.

c) The graphite is scratched or damaged per GE acceptance criteria below.

d) There is any indication that the entire area of the graphite will not be captured in the clamping area of the flange.

Note: Due to the potential of contamination and / or damage from improper installation of kammprofile gaskets (part
numbers: 372A1159PXXXX), GE recommends using spiral wound gaskets with an inner ring for flanges in gas turbine
applications above two (2) inches in diameter (Part Number Family N5606XXXX) as directed by TIL 1213-R2.

Kammprofile Handling and Installation Notes:

1) Kammprofile gaskets must be handled carefully from shipping, delivery, uncrating and storage.

2) Kammprofile gaskets should be inspected immediately upon delivery to site to the inspection criteria above and the
inspection / rejection criteria below.

3) Contact your GE representative for repair/replacement of damaged gaskets.

4) When replacing spiral wound gaskets with kammprofile gaskets, all flanges must be thoroughly cleaned, dry and be
free of scratches and scoring.
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This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of General Electric Company and is furnished to its customer solely to assist that
customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or distributed
in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Power Services Engineering. All rights
reserved.
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5) Kammprofile gaskets cannot be forced into tight fitting flanges as gasket damage will occur.

7) When removing kammprofile gaskets the graphite may fall apart and thus create a possible contamination issue. All
prudent efforts should be taken to avoid contamination.

KAMMPROFILE GASKET INSPECTION ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Graphite damage is the primary cause of gasket rejection and unreliability. The GE inspection / rejection guidelines
include:

 The existence of any place on the graphite surface where the peaks of the metal core are exposed where
graphite coverage is supposed to be, the gasket should be rejected.

 The existence of a scratch or dent covering more than 50% of the sealing width at a depth of greater than 0.01
inches or more, the gasket should be rejected.

 The existence of a scratch on the radius arc more than 2 inches length and at a depth greater than 0.01 inches
or more, the gasket should be rejected.

Examples of Acceptable Graphite Condition

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This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of General Electric Company and is furnished to its customer solely to assist that
customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or distributed
in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Power Services Engineering. All rights
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EXAMPLES OF REJECTED GRAPHITE CONDITION:

Scratches and damage beyond 50% of seal area

Damage and .060 standoff requirements not met

Note: If users have any questions regarding whether a gasket is acceptable for use please contact your GE Service
Representative or contact engineering@lamons.com for further guidance and interpretation.

This TIL can be considered complete when all the affected gaskets have been handled and inspected per GE
Acceptance criteria and/or affected gaskets have been removed and replaced.

© 2016 General Electric Company

This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of General Electric Company and is furnished to its customer solely to assist that
customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or distributed
in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Power Services Engineering. All rights
reserved.
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PLANNING INFORMATION
Compliance
 Compliance Category: M
 Timing Code: 5

Manpower Skills
Site TA

Affected Part Numbers

372A1159P001
372A1159P002
372A1159P003
372A1159P004
372A1159P005
372A1159P006
372A1159P007
372A1159P008
372A1159P009
372A1159P010
372A1159P012
372A1159P013
372A1159P014
372A1159P015
372A1159P019
372A1159P022
372A1159P023
372A1159P027
372A1159P109
372A1159P110

Special Tooling
N/A

Reference Documents
N/A

Previous Modifications
N/A

Scope of Work
Unpack and inspect the entire stock of kammprofile gaskets visually for graphite gasket centering, dents, scratches or
delamination. If any gaskets appear to be un-acceptable for service return them to GE for full replacement

Contact your local GE Service Representative for assistance or for additional information.

© 2016 General Electric Company

This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of General Electric Company and is furnished to its customer solely to assist that
customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or distributed
in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Power Services Engineering. All rights
reserved.
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TIL COMPLIANCE RECORD
Compliance with this TIL must be entered in local records. GE requests that the customer notify GE upon compliance of
this TIL.
Complete the following TIL Compliance Record and FAX or Email it to:
TIL Compliance
FAX: (678) 844-3451
Email: til.compreq@ge.com
TIL COMPLIANCE RECORD For Internal Records Only #
Site Name: Customer Name:
Customer Contact Information GE Contact Information
Contact Name: Contact Name:
Address: Address:

Email: Email:
Phone: Phone:
FAX: FAX:
Turbine Serial Number(s):

INSTALLED EQUIPMENT TIL Completed Date:

100% TIL Completed:

Description:

Unit Numbers: Part Description: Part Number MLI Number

Comments:

NOTE: If there are any redlined drawings that pertain to this TIL implementation, please FAX or Email the drawings
along with this TIL Compliance Record.
FAX this form to: TIL Compliance
FAX: (678) 844-3451
Email: til.compreq@ge.com

© 2016 General Electric Company

This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of General Electric Company and is furnished to its customer solely to assist that
customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or distributed
in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Power Services Engineering. All rights
reserved.
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