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Control of safety risks at gas turbines used for power generation.

Title Control of safety risks at gas turbines used for power generation.
Author HSE
Series Code PM
Series Number 84
Publisher HSE Books
Date of Publication 2003
Length 12 pages
ISBN 0717621936
Price Exc. VAT £7.00
VAT Rate 0%
Product Type Hard Copy
Format Paper
Edition 2nd ed.
Notes Guidance note, plant and machinery 84 (GNPM84) (GNPM 84) (GN PM 84) (GN PM84) previously published with ISBN 0717618080
Abstract This guidance is aimed at manufacturers, suppliers and operators of gas turbines (GTs) used for electrical power generation. It may also be applicable to the use of GTs in pumping and gas compression plant. The guidance draws attention to the various hazards associated with GTs and describes ways in which they can be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable risk. Contents: Introduction; Fuels; Hazards; Risk assessment; Precautions against fire; Precautions against explosion; Ventilation; GT purging; Gas detectors; Control systems; Fuel supply systems; Gas fuel; Additional explosion precautions for liquid fuel and oils; Access; Gas compressor stations; Emergency procedures; Mechanical failures; Electrical issues; Electromagnetic radiation; Legal requirements; References.
Keywords Guidance; Combined cycle gas turbine plant; CCGT; Gas industry; Petroleum industry; CFD


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