Starting Turbine

Starting

1. Open the emergency stop valve slowly and close it when the turbine starts to ratate. If the turbine does not start, push the starting lever. Listen for any unusual noise.
2. Open the emergency stop valve again and run the turbine at low speed, warming it up for about five minutes.
3. After the warming up finished, open the emergency stop valve and bring the turbine gradually up to about 2,000rpm. Listen for any abnormal noise with a listening rod and check for vibration. If any abnormal moise are heard or vibration is excessive, the unit should be shut down and cause should be found.
4. Close the drain valves when it becomes certain that the parts which they drain are free of water and the turbine is heated sufficiently to prevent additional accumulation of water.
5. Make sure the motor of auxiliary oil pump is stopped automatically.