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    Taurus 60 turbomachinery package specification oil & gas applications compressor set and mechanical drive.

  • Page 2: Turbomachinery Package

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus tm 60 compressor set and mechanical drive solar turbines incorporated p.O. Box 85376 san diego, ca 92186-5376 caterpillar is a trademark of caterpillar inc. Solar, taurus, solonox, and turbotronic are trademarks of solar turbines incorporated. All other tr...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive table of contents 1 introduction .....................................................................................................................5 1.1 general description.............................................

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 17 quality assurance and testing .............................................................................67 17.1 quality assurance ....................................................................................

  • Page 5: Table of Figures

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive table of figures figure 1. Typical taurus 60 gas turbine mechanical drive......................................................6 figure 2. Typical taurus 60 mechanical drive service connections ..........................

  • Page 6: 1 Introduction

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 1 introduction 1.1 general description solar turbines incorporated is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of industrial gas turbines. Solar's 40 years of experience integrating high technol...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 2 taurus 60 gas turbine mechanical drive 2.1 general description the taurus 60 gas turbine mechanical drive package is completely integrated and fully operational, equipped with the accessories and auxiliary systems r...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive • ancillary air inlet system • ancillary exhaust system • package enclosure (if specified) with: − ventilation system − fire detection and suppression system − combustible gas detection 2.2.1 package electrical system...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive table 1. Package specifications dimensions approximate package measurements height, unenclosed 2.72 m (8 ft 11 in.) height, enclosed 3.20 m (10 ft 6 in.) width (to skid edges) 2.46 m (8 ft 1 in.) width (including lift...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive single-phase lighting and space heater voltage optional package lighting and space heater voltage ratings 120, 220, 230, or 240 vac, 50 hz or 60 hz ingress protection (ip) ratings onskid junction boxes ip56 to ip66 co...

  • Page 11: Taurus 60 Gas Turbine

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 3 taurus 60 gas turbine 3.1 general description the two-shaft taurus 60 gas turbine (figure 3) is a completely integrated and self- contained prime mover. The gas turbine combines high performance operation with rugge...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 3.1.1 principles of operation during the typical combustion process (figure 4), air is drawn into the gas turbine air inlet and is compressed by the multi-stage, axial-flow engine compressor. The compressed air is dir...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive power turbine type reaction number of stages 2 maximum speed 14,300 rpm bearings radial 3 tilt pad with proximity probes thrust 1 tilt pad with resistance temperature device probes construction materials compressor ca...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 4 solar compressor set packages 4.1 compressor set packages solar offers complete and fully integrated compressor set packages with the taurus 60 gas turbines driving one or more solar centrifugal gas compressors (fig...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive for more details about solar centrifugal compressors, please consult solar’s engineering for project specific gas compressors. Figures 6 and 7 show the internal construction of typical solar compressors. Figure 6. Cut...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive table 3. Typical solar gas compressors maximum pressure rating maximum flow maximum total head compressor family number of stages kpa psig m 3 /min ft 3 /min kj/kg ft-lb f /lb m for gas production applications c16 1-1...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive seal gas system the seal gas system consists of a primary and secondary gas face seal to prevent the escape of process gas for each shaft end. The primary dry seal takes the full pressure drop. It is used to provide t...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 4.2.7 hydrostatic testing hydrostatic pressure testing of all compressor casings and end caps is done per api 617 for 30 minutes at 1.5 times the maximum casing design pressure, regardless of application. Test water i...

  • Page 19: Mechanical Drive Packages

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 5 mechanical drive packages 5.1 mechanical drives the taurus 60 gas turbine mechanical-drive package is designed for a variety of driven equipment, including centrifugal pumps and centrifugal, rotary, and reciprocatin...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive single-source responsibility solar is able to provide overall coordination to ensure that the unitized package will perform to its full potential with a minimum of installation time and cost. Performance characteristi...

  • Page 21: 6 Gearbox

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 6 gearbox 6.1 general description if required, a gearbox (figure 8) can be provided selected specifically for compressor set and mechanical drive applications. The gearbox uses few moving parts, providing high reliabi...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive the gearbox is mounted on the driven skid and, together with the input shaft coupling, is lubricated and cooled by forced-fed lubricating oil from the turbine. Gearbox journal and thrust bearing temperatures are monit...

  • Page 23: 7 Start

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 7 start system 7.1 general description the start system provides torque to initiate engine rotation and to assist the engine to reach a self-sustaining speed. The start system consists of either a direct-drive ac star...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive figure 9. Typical direct-drive ac starter motor and variable frequency drive m gas turbine variable frequency drive radio interference filter ac power connection clutch assembly ac motor line reactor figure 10. Typica...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive variable frequency drive (cont.) power factor 0.96 efficiency 98% minimum/maximum operating temperature -10 to 40°c (14 to 104°f) heat rejection - 380 to 460 vac input 1780 watts input fuse rating 225 amp approximate ...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 7.3 pneumatic start system (optional) the pneumatic start system, (figure 11) can use either process gas or compressed air as a power source. The standard system consists of a strainer, shutoff valve, pneumatic starte...

  • Page 27: 8 Fuel

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 8 fuel system 8.1 general description the fuel system (figure 12), in conjunction with the control system, includes all necessary components to control ignition and fuel flow during all modes of operation. There are t...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive • pilot air operated secondary gas fuel shutoff valve • pilot air operated gas vent valve • electrically operated fuel control valve • torch with shutoff valve and pressure regulators • main fuel manifold • fuel injec...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive gas fuel system (cont.) response time less than 100 msec from 10-to-90% stroke valve body aluminum (standard) stainless steel (optional) gas fuel filter (conventional units only) 10 micron customer-furnished pilot air...

  • Page 30: 9 Lubrication

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 9 lubrication system 9.1 general description the lubrication system, (figure 13) circulates oil under pressure to the gas turbine and driven equipment. Lube oil is supplied from the lube oil tank located in the driver...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive fire, control system failure, emergency stop, or if a turbine over speed is detected by the backup system. 9.1.5 duplex lube oil filter system the duplex lube oil filter system is supplied with a filter transfer valve...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 9.1.7 lube oil vent flame arrestor the lube oil vent flame arrestor prevents an ignition source from entering the lube oil tank. The flame arrestor is loose shipped for offskid installation by others. 9.1.8 lube oil s...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive main lube oil duplex filters type self-supporting pedestal duplex filters 10 micron certification asme, section viii, division 1 backup lube oil pump filter type bowl filter minimum/maximum operating temperatures -54°...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive solar’s applicable engineering specifications es 9-224 fuel, air, and water (or steam) for solar gas turbine engines es 1593 guidelines for nec compliance of solar product lines: class i, group d, division 1 and divis...

  • Page 35: 10 Turbotronic

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 10 turbotronic 4 control system 10.1 general description the turbotronic 4 control system controls and monitors the turbomachinery package including the gas turbine and driven equipment. The system scope can be expand...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive optional auxiliary console controlnet ethernet package skid turbine control panel tt4000 optional remote desktop computer tt4000s operator panel control processor i/o modules backup shutdown system fire & gas system v...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive controllogix controller vibration monitor i/o modules backup shutdown system fire & gas system turbine control panel tt4000 tt4000s operator panel controlnet connections to package and field instrumentation variable f...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive the system is configurable from the control processor. It detects preprogrammed alarm and shutdown levels. See the specification tables for a list of monitored channels. 10.3.5 backup shutdown system the backup shutdo...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive the fuel control valve gradually opens and admits fuel into the combustor through the injectors. The inlet guide vanes open and the bleed valve gradually closes. Fuel flow, engine temperature, and turbine speed all in...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 10.5 tt4000 display and monitoring system the tt4000 display and monitoring system provides extensive data collection and display capabilities. On a typical project, two standard versions of the product are used. Tt40...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive figure 17. Typical tt4000 operation summary screen figure 18. Typical tt4000 strip chart screen © 2009 solar turbines incorporated. All rights reserved. Tps60csmd/309 40

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive figure 19. Typical tt4000s engine summary screen 10.5.2 tt4000s display screens the tt4000s displays a comparable set of screens to the full tt4000 except that the data is in numerical form and graphics are limited (f...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive are available for transmittal. Interface modules mount in the controller rack and connect through the rack’s backplane. Available connections are: • controllogix 1.5 • ethernet • data highway plus • modbus 10.5.7 syst...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive offskid control console dimensions one-bay control console height 2286 mm (90 in.) width 914 mm (36 in.) depth 800 mm (32 in.) approximate weight 570 kg (1250 lb) two-bay control console height 2286 mm (90 in.) width ...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 11 compressor control and monitoring 11.1 general description the following sections outline the control and monitoring options available for compressors and mechanical drives. 11.1.1 process control the process contr...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive • purchaser piping and instrumentation diagram including suction and recycle pipe size and schedule • anti-surge control (recycle) valve and specification sheet, unless included in solar's scope • suction and discharg...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive available at the time of this proposal. It may be necessary to select a different valve, or possibly a combination of valves, once complete compressor system design information is received. Any such change will have a...

  • Page 48: 12 Enclosure

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 12 enclosure 12.1 general description the enclosure housing, figure 20, is a completely self-contained, weatherproof, insulated, and sound-attenuated system. The enclosure is mounted on the package skid and supported ...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 12.2 standard features 12.2.1 inlet and exhaust ventilation silencers the enclosure ventilation openings are equipped with silencers with weather louvers. 12.2.2 single-fan ventilation a single high efficiency motor-d...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive of the panels in decibels is available upon request. Further information is available in solar’s publication spnp, “noise prediction guidelines for industrial gas turbines.” 12.2.8 exterior connections connections for...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive mounted on the gas turbine enclosure or at the suppression skid. If a fire is detected, the fire detectors transmit an electrical signal to the fire system control panel to activate the fire alarm and suppression syst...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive solenoids located in the co 2 fire suppression cylinder cabinets, figure 22. On receipt of this signal, the solenoid actuated control heads activate the co 2 cylinders, releasing co 2 into the enclosure. Co 2 pressure...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive figure 23. Typical water mist suppression fire cylinder cabinet table 11. Enclosure specifications enclosure optional ventilation fan motor voltage ratings 380 vac, 400 vac, and 415 vac (50 hz) 460 vac and 575 vac (60...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive co 2 fire cylinder cabinets (cont’d) fire cylinder cabinet, extended release height 213 cm (84 in.) width 152 cm (60 in.) depth 53 cm (21 in.) approximate cabinet weight 429 kg (946 lb), without cylinders approximate ...

  • Page 55: 13  Air Inlet System

    13 air inlet system 13.1 general description the gas turbine combustion process requires a steady and consistent flow of clean air. Proper gas turbine inlet air filtration is critical to gas turbine life. Careful consideration should be given to selecting the appropriate air filtration system. Solar...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 13.1.2 self-cleaning barrier type air filter the self-cleaning barrier type air filter system is suitable for extreme environments where dust loading or cold-weather operation is a concern. This system is available in...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive figure 25. Typical taurus 60 high velocity air inlet system 13.1.4 offshore / coastal medium velocity type air filter the offshore and coastal medium velocity type air filter system (figure 26) is suitable for use in ...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive figure 26. Typical taurus 60 medium velocity air inlet system 13.1.5 insect screens optional insect screens can be installed on the air inlet filters (except for self-cleaning filters). This option is used when large ...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive table 12. Air inlet system specifications air inlet system pressure drop less than 102 mm (4 in.) h 2 o with a clean air filter ducting loads should not be applied in any direction prefilter and barrier inlet air filt...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive construction materials prefilter/barrier carbon steel (standard); 316l stainless steel (optional) insect screen (optional) 316l stainless steel self cleaning barriers carbon steel (standard); 316l stainless steel (opt...

  • Page 61: 14 Exhaust

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 14 exhaust system 14.1 general description the exhaust system typically consists of all components installed downstream of the engine exhaust bellows expansion joint, including silencers, expansion joints and ducting,...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive table 13. Exhaust system specifications exhaust system temperature class t2 total system pressure loss should not exceed 152 mm (6 in.) of water exhaust temperature 538°c (1000°f) nominal system back pressure 203 mm (...

  • Page 63: 15 Accessory

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 15 accessory equipment 15.1 battery charger system the battery charger system consists of a battery charger (figure 27) and batteries to provide 120 vdc emergency power to the control console, fuel valve, bleed valve ...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive figure 28. Turbine cleaning system 15.2.1 on-crank cleaning system the on-crank cleaning system only operates at gas turbine cranking speed with the fuel system and ignition system deactivated. The gas turbine crankin...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 15.2.4 package lifting kit (optional) a package lifting kit can be shipped separately that contains slings, spreader bars, and assorted hardware to facilitate separate lifting of the driver and driven equipment module...

  • Page 66: 16 Marinization

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 16 marinization 16.1 general description the taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drives may be operated in offshore oil and gas applications. Depending upon operating conditions and movement of the underlying supp...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive • bureau veritas (bv) • lloyd’s register (lr) • american bureau of shipping (abs) 16.1.6 deck deflection limits the package supporting deck structure must have sufficient stiffness to maintain alignment of the turbine...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 17 quality assurance and testing 17.1 quality assurance solar is an industry standards organization (iso) 9000 company with iso 9001:2000 and 9002 certification. Several solar gas turbine models and manufacturing proc...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive • power and heat rate measurements at partial and full load under ambient conditions • turbine and driven equipment temperature measurement • variable guide vane adjustment • malfunction and safety devices testing ite...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 17.2.7 customer participation as an option, the customer may observe specified tests on a noninterference basis and/or hold point basis. 17.2.8 weld radiography as an option, radiographic welding inspections can be pe...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 18 preservation, installation, and documentation 18.1 general description this chapter describes preservation, general installation requirements, and project documentation. 18.2 preservation long term or short term pr...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 18.4 mechanical installation 18.4.1 tpim-1010 solar’s document tpim-1010 “package installation guideline – compressor sets and mechanical drives” outlines the responsibilities of the customer and solar regarding insta...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive if a resonance condition (interference) is found, then a fatigue analysis is performed to confirm the resonance will not cause fatigue failure in the shafting. 18.5.2 lateral analysis report (optional) a lateral force...

  • Page 74: 19 Certification

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 19 certification 19.1 general description solar’s leadership in the gas turbine industry is supported by its ability to comply with regulations, codes, and standards required by industry and/or regional authorities ar...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 19.4 conformité européenne mark for installations that require conformité européenne (ce) mark certification, solar complies with the ce mark codes and standards adopted by local authorities and government entities. S...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 19.5 international electrotechnical commission safety assessment international electrotechnical commission (iec) 61508 is an international standard that describes a standardized approach to asses the functional safety...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 19.7 summary solar has a continuing program to support customers in ensuring that solar’s products conform to applicable codes and regulations. Solar also has the resources to provide customer guidance and assistance ...

  • Page 78: 20 Support

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 20 support services 20.1 construction services solar’s construction services organization offers a comprehensive range of equipment and services to successfully meet power system expectations and needs. Our experience...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive 20.3 contract power and leasing services solar offers numerous financing options. All or part of a project can be financed, offered under a lease agreement, or installed on a service tariff with a performance contract...

  • Page 80: Conversion Chart

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive conversion chart conversion factors to convert from english to s.I. Metric multiply by to convert to old metric multiply by btu kj 1.0551 kcal 0.252 btu/h w 0.2931 kcal/h 0.252 btu/scf kj/nm 3 39.3694 kcal/nm 3 9.382 ...

  • Page 81: List Of Abbreviations

    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive list of abbreviations abbreviations abs 1 american bureau of shipping abs 2 absolute agma american gear manufacturers association api american petroleum institute as/nzs australian/new zealand standard asme american s...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive abbreviations (cont’d) hp horsepower hrsg heat recovery steam generator iec international electrotechnical commission ieee institute of electrical and electronic engineers in. Inch in. Hg inches of mercury in. H 2 o i...

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    Turbomachinery package specification taurus 60 compressor set and mechanical drive abbreviations (cont’d) pf power factor pil product information letter pmg permanent magnet generator psi pounds/square inch psia pounds/square inch absolute psig pounds/square inch gauge rpm revolutions per minute rtd...