GE POWER TIL 2363-R1

PRODUCT SERVICE Publish Date: 29 AUGUST 2023

Compliance Category - M
Timing Code - 6
TECHNICAL INFORMATION LETTER
IGV INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE FOR GEAR & RACK TYPE
APPLICATION
Select frame 5 and all B, E, and F-class gas turbines (except 6F.01, 7F.04-200, 7F.05) that have a gear and rack actuated
IGV assembly.
PURPOSE
Advise users to perform routine inspections at a maintenance interval on gear and rack IGV assembly. This TIL supersedes
TILs 517-CR1, 1041-3, 1068-R3, 1132-2R1.

REASON FOR REVISION

The revision is to add select frame 5 units to the affected unit list; to remove 7F.04-200 and 7F.05 units from affected unit list
because these units do not have IGV gear and rack configuration; to add minimum acceptable Frame 5 X1/X1' gap to Table
1; to add frame 5 inner bushing clearance limit to Table 2; and to make clarification of the IGV angle measurement.

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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BACKGROUND DISCUSSION

Variable inlet guide vanes (IGVs), located at the air inlet of the compressor, are critical components that are regulated to
admit more or less air to the gas turbine. There are currently two styles of IGV actuation systems for GE heavy duty gas
turbines, the gear and rack style and the lever arm and unison ring style. For B class, E class, and F class (except 6F.01 and
7F.05) gear and rack assembly, a large control ring surrounding the compressor inlet casing carries gear rack. A pinion gear
is installed on each of the IGVs. Gear rack teeth engage the teeth of 64 pinion gears so that the 64 vanes are turned when
the control ring is rotated about the casing (see Figure 1).

Note: 6F.01, 7F.04-200, 7F.05, and H class units have advanced compressor configurations that use a lever arm and unison
ring IGV system, which is different and not affected by this TIL.

Figure 1: IGV with Gear and Rack Assembly

Maintaining IGVs and the actuation system in good order is essential for safe and reliable compressor operation. This TIL
will serve to identify several key points related to IGV inspection and maintenance at outages and specific IGV calibration
checks for the gear and rack configuration. Proper attention and compliance to the information contained in this TIL is
recommended for increased IGV system reliability.
Site should follow TIL-1565 for SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO FOLLOW WHILE WORKING ON VARIABLE GUIDE VANES.

RECOMMENDATIONS
IGV Visual Inspection:

The ability of the inlet guide vanes to resist crack initiation is reduced by corrosion pitting. Fatigue testing performed on inlet
guide vanes with corrosion showed a reduction in fatigue strength when compared to new inlet guide vanes made from the
same material. The location and orientation of the pitting in relation to the inlet guide vane also has an effect on the fatigue
strength.

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 Figure 2: ID Pitting/Crack at undercut area

Figure 3: OD Crack for the fillet area

Contamination can enter the gap between the IGV spindle and the bushing, therefore creating extra restriction during IGV
rotation. The increased restriction can elevate the stress at the fillet or undercut (if applicable) area. If pitting is at the
fillet/undercut area, it may initiate crack.

The rate of the spread of corrosion pitting can be reduced by more effective inlet filtration and/or more frequent and thorough
compressor cleaning. Please follow site O&M manual and TILs that are applicable to your units for appropriate water wash
and inlet system maintenance.

It is recommended that inlet guide vanes be visually inspected for signs of corrosion at every offline water wash, IGV
calibration, borescope inspection, and scheduled outage whenever IGV area is accessible. Special attention should be
directed to the IGV OD and ID fillet area or undercut area (If applicable) shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3. If pitting is found in
this area, it is recommended to penetrant inspect (Preferably FPI) the IGVs for indications. Any IGV that has crack indication
or material missing must be repaired or replaced before putting the unit back to service. Follow-up inspection on the pitting
should be done at least annually until the next available schedule outage to have it addressed. Depending on the severity of
pitting, IGV replacement or local blending in-situ might be required.

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IGV ID Rubbing:

There are reported cases of IGVs rubbing against an IGV ring segment and/or a rub ring. The rubbing can cause excessive
loads during IGV actuation and fracture of a vane near the vane inner button.

During any scheduled outages or any chance that the IGV area is accessed, visually inspect IGVs for signs of rubbing. X1
and X1’ clearances (Figure 4) should be recorded for all IGVs at scheduled outages. Measure x-gap clearances with a feeler
gauge to check for minimum clearances listed in Table 1. Report any X1 or X1’ gaps below the minimum clearances to your
GE Field Service Representative.

Figure 4: Measurement location

Table 1: Minimum Operating Clearances

Note: Clearances listed in Table 1 are minimum operating clearances per fleet experience. Normal clearances are shown on
the Unit Clearance Diagram drawing (MLI-0404) in the Inspection and Maintenance Manual. Normal clearances should be
restored whenever IGVs are accessible.

If rubbing is noted or measured X1, X1’ clearance falls below the Table 1 limit, FPI the IGVs to ensure there is no crack
indication and perform the following troubleshooting checks:

Inspect and verify the spring washers are oriented correctly. Some units were found to have the spring washers
under the pinion gears oriented the wrong way during maintenance outages.

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 In the larger frame units (7E.03, 7F.03, 7F.04, 9E.03, 9E.04, 9F.03, 9F.04, and 9F.05), the spring washer hole ID is
smaller than vane main shaft OD. The spring washer must be installed in the cup-inward position as shown in Figure
5. In this manner, the outer diameter of the spring will press against the casing and hold the vane outward against the
thrust washer. Wrong assembly (cup outward) causes a spring force between the gear and the outer shaft and
provides no thrust washer load against gravity.
In the smaller frame units (Frame 5, 6B.03, 6F.03*), the spring washer hole ID is larger than the vane main shaft
OD (see Figure 6); the spring washer can be installed either cup inward or cup outward. Cup outward is preferred if
possible because this makes it easier to avoid pinching the spring washer between the vane outer shaft and the pinion
gear when assembling the gears. This way can mitigate the possibility of LH spring washers to collect dirt and water in
the cup overtime, and the spring washer edge will not wear against the inlet casing causing damage.
*Note: Enhanced 6F.03 compressor IGV gear has an added feature of front end flat cut; the spring washer should be
installed cup inward. If the spring washer is installed cup outward to fit with enhanced gear, one lip of the spring
washer could be outside the confines of the gear, and spring force will be significantly reduced.

Figure 5: Larger Frame (7E,7F,9E,9F)

Figure 6: Smaller Frame (6B, 6F.03)

Inspect the gears to make sure they are seated properly along the gear shaft and setting screws are tight and
properly staked in position. A few units reported slipping of the pinion gear along the gear shaft (Figure 7) and that the
gear was pushed outward by the spring washer along the IGV shaft, which reduced the spring force to pull the vane
outward against thrust washer. Check the IGV shaft end drop from gear surface and compare the drop values to tell if
one is not seated.

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 Figure 7: Slipped Gear on shaft

If the X1/X1’ gap clearance falls below the acceptable limit, it should be corrected at the first opportunity. Depending on the
severity of wear and clearance review, IGV and ring segment localized blending or rub ring machining (TIL 2049 for F class
only) might be needed. If the correction cannot be performed immediately, initiate a reasonable frequency of inspection of the
IGVs to ensure that no damage has occurred.

At 2000 fired hours, if the turbine is operated at varying loads

At 4000 fired hours, if turbine is at steady state base load conditions

Note: There could be very old units with metallic thrust washers that are sensitive to corrosion. Corroded thrust washers with
dirt accumulated there will reduce the X1 clearance. A newer configuration non-metallic material thrust washer is
recommended because it does not corrode or expand.

IGV Inner Bushing:

Operation of the gas turbine with excessive inner bushing clearance can result in the IGV cracking and possible vane
liberation due to vane chattering at operation. Modern HDGT IGV inner bushing is made of non-metallic Chemloy (Drawing
#s 315A9681, 328A7020, 339A9913). The Chemloy bushing has proven to have excellent wear and corrosion resistance.
However, wear may still occur over time and needs to be checked to make sure inner bushing clearance is within drawing
specification.
There are also reported cases that contaminants have entered the gap between the vane inner button OD and bushing ID,
and the bushing clearance is read as “0” while nominally there should be 5-10 mils clearance depending on the frame size.
This could be an indication of poor inlet air filtration and that, likely, the torque of IGV rotation is abnormally increased.
IGV should be inspected at scheduled outages for bushing wear.
With the gas turbine shut down and the inlet guide vanes secured in the fully open position for loaded operation,
use a dial indicator to measure motion normal to the vane chord.
Position the indicator to read as close to the vane inner stub as possible, then move the vane tangentially in both
directions (see Figure 8) until the inner stub outer diameter touches the inner diameter of the bushing. Record the full
dial indicator reading.
It is important to note than any residue in the clearance area should be removed prior to measuring bushing
clearance.

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 Figure 8: Dial positioning

Table 2
If any clearance measured is equal to or greater than that in the Table 2, immediate action should be taken to replace the
bushing(s). If just a few individual vanes have much larger clearance than others and are approaching the changeout limit,
that should be investigated, and replacement might be needed at the existing outage rather than leaving it in service to
exceed the limit before the next scheduled outage.

For IGV bushing clearance reading “0”, cleaning is required to free up the inner button from rotation inside the bushing.
Filtration system inspection and maintenance are recommended. In some cases, the inlet system may need to be upgraded
to meet the site specific environmental challenges.

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Verify that the bushings are not loose in the inner segment holes. If bushings are loose, free to turn, or migrated out, push the
bushing back and re-stake the segments to tighten the bushing fit. Do not overstake; the inlet guide vanes should be free to
actuate.

IGV Gear Backlash:

Backlash is commonly needed to provide the running clearance for mating gears to prevent binding. A minimal backlash is
used to prevent gears from jamming due to contact occurring on both sides of the tooth at the same time. Excessive gear
backlash will allow increased vibratory motion of the IGV, which may lead to IGV cracking. Large variation in backlash at
different gear/rack pair of 64 vanes can also cause vane-to-vane angle variation or create airflow stimulus during operation.

It is recommended to inspect the IGV gears and rack for wear and corrosion and to take a backlash measurement at every
scheduled outage before taking vane angle measurement. Backlash measurement can be taken on gear (Figure 10) or the
vane tip (Figure 9). Note that the measurement at the vane tip is approximately two times the measurement at the gear for
the same vane. When replacing gear, the backlash should be measured and adjusted by taking measurement at gear
because it is a more accurate. At scheduled outages, target required gear backlash is 0.005’’ with a max of 0.010’’ for all
frame sizes. Shims can be added under the rack to obtain specified backlash at outage. Backlash must not exceed 0.040"
(1.00 mm) as measured on the vane tip or 0.020’’ (0.50mm) as measured on the gear for continued operation.

Figure 9: Measure Backlash at vane tip

Figure 10: Measure backlash at gear

IGV vane-to-vane angle alignment:

IGV vane-to-vane angle misalignment will create per/revolution aerodynamic drivers. Out of specification IGV angle
misalignment can elevate the responses throughout the front end of the compressor and lead to compressor blade cracking.
Note: When taking angle measurement, load all the IGVs by hand pushing IGV LE pressure side toward suction side so that
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gear tooth is just in contact with rack tooth (CCW direction when looking from gear toward the machine CL, Figure 11).
During operation, this is the natural loaded surfaces for the gear and rack.

Figure 11

Figure 12

When returning to service from any scheduled outage (CI, HGPI, or MI) or unplanned major outages to repair some of the
gas turbine components, make sure all 64 IGVs are well synchronized within GE specified tolerance.
Because of variation of backlash, gear wear, rack wear, control ring distortion, and possible mismatch of the gear and rack
timing mark (see Figure 12), please note the following:
If IGVs are synchronized well at the fully open position, this does not necessarily mean they are also aligned well in
fully closed position.
If the top half IGVs have been checked and are well aligned, this does not mean the lower half vanes are also
aligned.

Therefore, measuring all 64 vanes for vane-to-vane angle alignment at the fully open position and fully close position is
recommended. Once the angle of all 64 IGVs is well aligned to specification, the IGV mechanical stops, electrical stops, and
control calibration can be carried out per MLI-0548, MLI-0811, and MLI-A010 drawings in your O&M manual before putting
the unit back to service.

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IGV System lubrication:
IGV systems contain moving parts; therefore, regular relubrication is needed. One of the reasons that IGV feedback is not
following command may be that actuators are failing to drive due to side loading during various operating conditions. To help
reduce side loading/friction, properly lubricate the IGV control ring (Figure 13) and linkage rod end bearings (Figure 14).

Figure 13 Figure 14

Implement a routine for relubrication as follows:

• Prior to initial operation (installation) of the turbine
• Normally scheduled maintenance outages

• No longer than every twelve-to-fourteen months.

During the relubrication, it is recommended to remove gear covers to witness visible fresh grease between control ring and
casing with no excessive grease squeezed out to the gear/rack teeth.
No grease lubricant is recommended to be applied on the gears and rack. Currently gears and gear rack are zinc-nickel
plated, chromate treated with a bronze appearance. Grease, once applied there, may collect dirt and cause accelerated wear
on the teeth; this is especially true for a site that often has sandstorms.

An acceptable grease for both the IGV ring and rod end bearings is Valvoline General Automotive & Industrial Multi-Purpose
Grease: (GE part number D6A2C5).

General IGV Inspection and Maintenance Planning Recommendation:

Routine IGV inspection findings are very important information to track the IGV system condition and to create a thorough
IGV inspection and correction plan at major inspections. At each outage, the as-found inspection is critical to find any issues
at the early stage, so all the issues can be corrected at the outage. The as-left inspection and IGV calibration is another
mandatory check to ensure IGVs are put back to service in acceptable condition.

IGV Vane Visual Inspection Scheduled outage and whenever IGV area is accessible
IGV Visual Rubbing Inspection Scheduled outage and whenever IGV area is accessible
Inner bushing clearance Scheduled outage

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 IGV backlash Scheduled outage
IGV angle check Scheduled outage and whenever IGV are worked
IGV system lubrication Scheduled outage or no longer than 12-14 months

Replacing lower half IGVs and inner bushing with rotor in-situ is not always possible for all frame sizes (for example, 6F, 7F,
9F). GE has developed a two-piece configuration IGV for F-class gear and rack type configuration that enables the lower half
IGV and bushing replacement with rotor in-situ. See Figure 15. The two-piece configuration is interchangeable with existing
associated one-piece IGV configuration. Please consult your GE representative in case of questions.

Figure 15: 1 Piece IGV and 2-Piece IGV

PLANNING INFORMATION
Compliance
• Compliance Category: M
• Timing Code: 6

Manpower Skills
GE Field TA, outage crew, blade technician, and IGV specialist.

Parts
N/A

Special Tooling
N/A

Reference Documents
Unit Maintenance Manual

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Scope of Work
1 FE for 4 hours and 2 Techs for 12 hours each as of preparations and inspections

TIL DISPOSITION

Disposition of TILs should be entered in local records and also in GE Power ServiceNow. Follow the below instructions for entering the
disposition record;
• Log into the Power ServiceNow at https://gepowerpac.service-now.com/til_new/ using your GE SSO number and password.
• Select "TIL Disposition".
• Click on the TIL for the serial number you want to update.
• Choose the most appropriate "Disposition Status" and enter "Disposition Notes".
• Click "Save".
Contact your local GE Services representative for assistance or for additional information

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