Load Rejection Test (Governor Test)

The purpose of Turbine Load Rejection Test is to verify and

demonstrate the governor function to sustain a load rejection in
order to prevent the turbine from overspeed tripping, steady speed
control at no-load operation and remain in service without any
adverse effect to the turbine.
The test requires skillful and appropriate operation not only for
turbine , but also for boiler and its auxiliaries.

Items to be confirmed for Load Rejection Test

1-Turbine main valves
2-GV no load valve position
3-Lube oil pump auto start test
4-Protective device test
5-Valve transfer from MSV mode to GV mode
6-Overspeed tripping point (111% speed)
7-OPC (Overspeed Protection Controller) function
8-Exclusion of Interlocks (Turbine Trip due to Boiler Trip)

TEST PROCEDURE
*Before Load Rejection Test (one hour)
1-Confirm steady condition of load operation
2-Perform mechanical Over Speed Oil trip Test
3-Perform Lub. oil pump auto start test
4-change over unit auxiliary bus from unit auxiliary transformer to
start up transformer.

*Before Load Rejection Test (30 minutes)

1-Confirm that level of( Condenser , De aerator and HP/LP feed
water heaters are within range
2-confirm that AVR in automatic mode
3-Confirm that HP and LP Turbine bypass ( valves and Sprays ) are
in automatic mode

*Before Load Rejection Test (10 minutes)

1-confirm the appointed time with the load dispatcher
2- Exclude the interlock of (Turbine Trip due to Boiler Trip)

*Before Load Rejection Test (0 minute)

1-Open Circuit breaker of the Generator.
2-If the Overspeed trip device doesn't operate contrary to
expectations even when the turbine speed exceeds 111% of the
rated speed , Trip immediately the turbine.
3-All observers shall read and record "Maximum or Minimum" of the
measuring objects during transient condition
After Load Rejection
Pay attention to the following points and see that there is no
distinction about them.
-Turbine speed
-Rotor Position & Vibration
-BRG temp. and Vibration
-Condenser Vacuum and hotwell level

Stabilization
-Stabilization will be judged when turbine speed is stabilized
approx. 3000 rpm by GV & ICV speed control

Test Acceptance Criteria

If maximum instantaneous speed is restricted below overspeed trip
limits (111 %) ,therefore the load rejection test is regarded as
successful.

Confirmation items after Stabilizing

-GVs are restored in no load position
-turbine speed is controlled at near synchronous level
-No abnormality is observed at electrical room and local positions.

Emergency Case
If boiler trips by boiler protection , turbine shall be immediately
tripped.