Start networking and exchanging professional insights

Register now or log in to join your professional community.

Follow

How many module the auxiliary power unit is composed from?

user-image
Question added by muhammad chehade , technician , aquarius
Date Posted: 2014/07/29
david cordero
by david cordero , Technical Advisor , Siemens Venezuela

It has the mechanical module (a gas turbines ) and the electrical module ( the generator ), and the control module. The mechanical module comprises a turbine engine complete with starter, compressor, combustion chambers, exhaust, inlet and auxiliary systems (lube oil, cooling air, seal air, air filters, fuel sytem and igniters),

The electrical module comprises a generator with all cabling, generator protection module, cabling, bus bars, etc

The control module comprises all a cabinet with cards for controlling the mode (iso or droop) of the turbine, has a provision for monitoring the combustion and exhaust temperatures, has a watchdog for acquiring and pinpointing "out of trend" data, has a provision for controlling turbine overspeed, and can create alarms for the following systems: lube oil, combustion temperature, power generation, cooling and sealing air, fuel and air flow thru the turbine.  

More Questions Like This

Do you need help in adding the right keywords to your CV? Let our CV writing experts help you.