Data Sheet

Emerson Solutions for

Siemens/Westinghouse
Gas Turbines
Features
 Fully engineered and field-proven retrofit for
Siemens-Westinghouse gas turbines equipped
with Emerson WDPF or Siemens Teleperm™ XP
(TXP) control systems
 Ovation-based solution with powerful redundant
processors specifically designed to meet the
needs of DLN/ULN and non-DLN units
 User-friendly tools and direct access to turbine
logic facilitates in-house maintenance
 Integrates governor, sequencer and safety
functions with Ovation turbine control
 Incorporates control enhancements that enable
- Better operator decision making
- Improved unit operation, performance and
starting reliability
- Simplified troubleshooting and maintenance
 Comprehensive suite of integrated products and
services that support cybersecurity programs and
Emerson offers a fully engineered and field-proven packaged
obligations retrofit solution for upgrading Siemens Teleperm XP and
 Flexible architecture easily unifies turbine and Westinghouse WDPF controls on Siemens-Westinghouse gas
balance-of-plant systems for comprehensive plant turbines
control
 Options available for generator excitation,
vibration prediction, instrumentation upgrades,
wireless monitoring and simulation

Introduction
Emerson acquired the Westinghouse Turbine Emerson’s gas turbine control portfolio includes
Control Group in 1997 and since then has system upgrades that provide reliable and efficient
continued to provide innovative upgrade solutions control on hundreds of W501 model gas turbines,
for W501 D-F-G turbines and mature Westinghouse right up to G class.
W191-W251 fleets.
Emerson’s retrofit program for this fleet covers
Over the decades, Emerson has combined former turbine control development, application
OEM expertise with advanced technology to enhancements, project specific content, installation
modernize most of the W501 fleet to the state-of– and commissioning as well as W501 gas turbine
the-art Ovation™ system. application lifecycle support and updates.

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To further enhance our market offering on these  Vibration monitoring

turbines, Emerson formed an alliance with Mitsubishi  Excitation
Hitachi Power Systems America (MHPSA) to provide  Generator temperature monitoring
a comprehensive solution covering controls, uprates,  Auxiliary systems
enhancements, long term agreements, parts and
outage services. The combination of Emerson’s
Ovation controls and MHPSA’s turbine technology
delivers retrofit and modification solutions aimed at
improving all aspects of your plant’s performance.

Ovation W501 Gas Turbine

Retrofit Application
Emerson’s Ovation W501 gas turbine control retrofit
replaces all the original TME/TXP/WDPF turbine
control systems while incorporating new
enhancements for reliable, flexible and safer turbine
operation. The Ovation solution provides integrated
governor, sequencer and protection control
functions including: Panel retrofit example

 Turbine control and sequencing

 Turbine fuel control (governor)
Emerson maintains a version-controlled library of
 DLN/ULN control turbine specific control algorithms, developed based
 Turbine protection on years of turbine control implementation and field-
 Fuel transfers proven in hundreds of gas turbine applications. This
 Turbine monitoring approach ensures a high degree of software
 Vibration monitoring standardization, eases software testing, improves
 Generator monitoring, control and protection revision control and reduces commissioning time.
 Manual and automatic synchronizing Ovation’s turbine control permits all modes of
 Remote monitoring & communications operation that were provided with the original TXP /
WDPF system.
Native I/O modules directly interface the Ovation
system to speed detectors, LVDT, servo-valves,
RTD, thermocouples and other turbine instruments. TXP Panel Retrofit
Direct interface to turbine instruments avoids the
use of external signal conditioners and provides full The Ovation upgrade is packaged as a direct
diagnostics down to I/O level. Ovation’s direct replacement for TXP control systems. The original
interface to existing turbine instruments ensures TXP panels are retained while back panels, side
fully integrated control of all turbine systems panel mounted equipment and internal wiring are
including: demolished and replaced with drop-in subpanels
containing the Ovation equipment and plug-in wire
 Variable guide vane actuators harnesses that adapt to existing field terminal boards.
 Fuel systems – diffusion and DLN
 Water injection systems The Ovation solution completely replaces the
 Flame detection systems using sensors or Simadyn, Teleperm and S5-95F safety (if included)
temperature based algorithm sub-systems, while retaining all existing field wiring
 Starter systems and turbine instruments. Eliminating the entire set of
 Lube and hydraulic oil systems TXP components ensures that no legacy control
 Overspeed protection system components are retained, thus mitigating potential

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risks due to obsolescence issues. This solution also

allows for full factory testing of the complete control WDPF Migration
assembly, both hardware and software, which Emerson has proven solutions to migrate legacy
reduces commissioning risks. WDPF systems to Ovation that includes options for
DPU-only and I/O replacements. Similar to the TXP
The measuring cabinet that houses the vibration replacement program, the vibration monitor, overspeed
monitor, overspeed protection and flame detection protection and flame detection equipment may be
equipment may be retained or replaced as part of retained or replaced as part of this upgrade.
this upgrade.

Benefit Ovation System Enhancement

 Unit operation maintenance summary automatically updates factored hours/starts

 Smart dashboard displays start and trip data as well as gross, net and auxiliary MWH for each
run
Enhanced operator
 Automatic turbine trip reports are provided by the Ovation Process Historian
decision making  Enhanced exhaust display with color-coded tabular views of combustion data
 Generator capability monitor shows capability curve with automatic alarming outside of
generator limits

 Unit start profile compares startup and coast-down times with a baseline to readily identify
blade tip rub and other issues
 Gas turbine performance indicator includes megawatt capability predictions as well as real-
time heat rate and efficiency calculations
 Easy-to-read combustion monitor helps to quickly identify hot/cold spots
Improved unit  Rate of change algorithm for improved thermocouple rejection
operation and  Automatic turning gear scheduling reduces disc wear and blade problems
performance  Manual synchronization from Ovation operator workstations
 Manual bias of water injection improves NOx control
 Automatic droop tests and frequency response
 Off-line wash IGV logic provides more effective compressor cleaning
 Part load exhaust temperature control optimization to increased steam production at part load
in combined cycle operation

 Dedicated start permissives and trip displays enable fast problem identification
Simplified  High-speed trending to pinpoint event data
troubleshooting  Overspeed testing from the HMI
and maintenance  Fuel valve calibration from the HMI
 Monitoring of 125 VDC battery voltage

 2oo3 logic for speed sensor fault detection and rejection to ensure more reliable
measurements and avoid trips
 Fuel oil ignition logic updates to improve unit starting reliability on fuel oil
 Improved water injection and flame out protection logic
 Combustion dynamic monitoring system to monitor combustion dynamics and protect from
Improved control unsafe operation
and protection  Updated fuel gas logic to avoid unwanted trips
 Fuel gas schedule improvements and starting reliability enhancements
 SIL3 rated overspeed protection using Emerson’s CSI6300 system
 Improved vibration monitoring using Emerson’s Ovation Machinery Health™ Monitor (an
integrated vibration monitoring system) or Advanced Turbo Guard (ATG) monitoring system
 On-line machinery health prediction system

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 Improved parts to fix known issues and extend

Emerson - MPHSA Alliance outage intervals; examples include:
To further enhance our 501-gas turbine market - Compressor hook fit and diaphragm repair and
offering, Emerson has partnered with Mitsubishi upgrades; weld repair or upgrade to new
Hitachi Power Systems America (MHPSA) to provide diaphragms
a comprehensive solution covering controls, uprates - Compressor anti-rotation screw fix
and enhancements, long term agreements, parts and
- Upgraded blades for row 1 and 2 to give
outage services.
extended parts life and reduced repair costs
MHPSA was a Westinghouse licensee from the - Upgraded vanes for rows 1 – 4 based on MPHSA
1970’s and participated in the design of the W501 501G technology
product lines from the 1980’s onward. MHPSA has - Row 4 blade root springs to minimize disc and
continued to build upon their extensive OEM blade root wear
knowledge to develop advanced technology that is - Upgraded belly bands designed for quick
an integral component of the Siemens- replacement and high reliability
Westinghouse 501 fleet upgrade program.
- Upgraded exhaust cylinder for longer service life
MPHSA solutions for W501 gas turbines feature  Turbine uprates including F4 uprate for 501F
improved reliability part upgrades to address existing - Up to +5% megawatts
fleet issues. - Up to -0.8% heat rate
 Part load exhaust temperature optimization for
Examples of additional upgrades or modifications for
improved combined cycle efficiency
improved gas turbine performance include:
 Remote monitoring 24/7
 Flexible long-term service agreements
The combination of Ovation control enhancements
 Engineering studies and service bulletin
along with MHPSA parts upgrades outrival
implementation
contemporaries in fuel efficiency, output, performance
and service life.

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Integrated Combined Cycle Summary

Emerson understands the changing dynamics of the
Control power industry and stands ready to apply our
Many gas turbines operate in combined cycle plants. expansive portfolio of solutions to help increase
The Ovation platform is perfectly suited for all performance and reliability of W501 generating assets.
combined cycle control applications, including steam Together, with our alliance partner MHPSA, Emerson
turbine, heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), can provide a highly qualified and comprehensive
balance-of-plant (BOP) and auxiliary controls. solution on these units.
Controlling the entire power block using a single unified
automation platform not only helps enhance reliability, The Ovation retrofit for Westinghouse mature models
but also provides further opportunities for operational and 501D-F-G gas turbines was developed by
improvement such as increased plant efficiencies and Emerson’s dedicated gas turbine solutions group that
megawatt production, and long-term operation and includes highly specialized experts with years of
maintenance savings. experience designing, implementing and supporting
turbine controls dating back to original turbine design
work at Westinghouse gas turbine. An integral part of
Ovation - Designed for every retrofit is Emerson’s commitment to long-term
product support and cost-effective migration paths that
Power reduce lifecycle costs while keeping pace with
technological advancements.
The foundation of Emerson’s gas turbine control
solution is Ovation technology. Ovation was designed
to:
 Eliminate obsolescence concerns by using
commercially available technology
 Provide intuitive built-in diagnostics that
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