g. charles allen, p.e

SAYANO-SHUSHENSKAYA

G. Charles Allen, P.E.Chief, Turbomachinery Section

Hydroelectric Design CenterHydroelectric Design Center

Southwestern Federal Hydropower C fConference

Branson, Missouri

10 June 2010

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The slides that follow were taken from many different sources and represent the facts as we know them (Note: Information is sparse

d k h ) Thi i i fand sketchy). This presentation is for internal use only.

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Sayano-ShushenskayaU it 2 F ilUnit 2 Failure

Sayano-Shushenskaya, Russian Hydro Powerhouse

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The PlantThe Plant

Powerhouse: Sayano-Shushenskaya

Owner / Operator: RusHydro

Installed Capacity: 6400 MW. Largest power plant in

Russia and the world's sixth-largest hydroelectric plant by average

power generation.

Construction started in 1968Construction started in 1968

Power on Line (POL): 1978

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The DamThe Dam

Type: Arch (Looks like Hoover)Type: Arch (Looks like Hoover)

Height: 245.5 meters (805 ft) high

Crest Length: 1,066 meters (3,500 ft)

Crest Width: 25 meters (82 ft)

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Sayano-Shushenskaya

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Sayano-Shushenskaya, Russian Hydro Powerhouse

The DamThe Dam

Sayano Shushenskaya Russian Hydro Powerhouse

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Sayano-Shushenskaya, Russian Hydro Powerhouse

The TurbineThe Turbine

Francis type turbinesyp

Unit Rating: 640 MW each

N b f U it 10Number of Units: 10

Rated Head: 194 meters (640 ft) (275 psi)

Max Head: 220 meters (720 ft) (310 psi)

Unit Flow: 340 to 360 m3/s (12 000 cfs to 12 700 cfs)Unit Flow: 340 to 360 m3/s (12,000 cfs to 12,700 cfs)

Unit Speed: 142.8 RPM

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VideosVideos

Eyewitness Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egeABBr5hyA

CCTV Footage - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1q-tiSWudw

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VideosVideos

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VideosVideos

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Major Issues of the DamMajor Issues of the Dam

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Inside of the Powerhouse

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Sayano-Shushenskaya, Russian Hydro Powerhouse

Turbine Unit

Sayano-Shushenskaya, Russian Hydro Powerhouse

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The net result is the unit was ejected from the turbine pit…

The Head Cover Studs Failed

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The unit weighs 2960 tons (US) and the rotor weight is 995 tons (US). e g s 995 o s (US)

There are reports that the Unit was ejected verticallySayano-Shushenskaya, Russian Hydro Powerhouse

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There are reports that the Unit was ejected vertically 3 meter’s (about 10 feet)……..

….resulting in this.

Sayano-Shushenskaya, Russian Hydro Powerhouse

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Inside of the Powerhouse

Sayano-Shushenskaya, Russian Hydro Powerhouse

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The Damage

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Sayano-Shushenskaya, Russian Hydro Powerhouse

Sayano Shushenskaya Russian Hydro Powerhouse

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Sayano-Shushenskaya, Russian Hydro Powerhouse

Sayano-Shushenskaya, Russian Hydro Powerhouse

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Aggravating Factors Before Th A id tThe Accident

Severed communications from Bratsk powerhouse.17 August 1:20 am, fire at Bratsk powerhouse downstream of Sanyo. The ability of Bratsk to provide AGC and other ancillary y y p yservices to the power grid operator lost.

AGC is moved from Bratsk to Sanyo a high head plantAGC is moved from Bratsk to Sanyo a high head plant.

Design of the studs & no inspection requirements.g

No pretension on the studs.

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Aggravating Factors Before Th A id t C t’dThe Accident, Cont’d

New Governor controls on Units 2, 5 & 6.

W t id b i t ib t d t hi h ib tiWorn out guide bearings contributed to higher vibration.

Cavitation had contributed to vibration / unbalanced runner.

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What Happened?What Happened?

The accident was primarily caused by the head cover t d f ilistuds failing.

80 studs held the head cover down.41 studs had fatigue cracks2 t d d t d b t i2 studs were destroyed by tension6 studs completely undamaged, leading to the conclusion that no nuts were present.

Average fatigue damaged area exceeded 65% of the total stud cross section.

The cause of the failure is still being debated. Leading candidates are unit vibration, load rejection, or governor failure.

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Contributing FactorsContributing Factors

Studs not prestressed—or perhaps inferior steelFailure to monitor Head Cover Stud ConditionFailure to shut down upon increased vibrationCorporate Culture stressing profit/operation at the expense

of safetyof safetyInadequate vetting of new governorsAccepting as ‘normal’ the operation of the machine outside p g p

design specifications

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Could an Accident Like This Happen to the Corps?

YES

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IT’S NOT ONLY SAYANO !!IT S NOT ONLY SAYANO !!

THREE BREACHES IN PAST 20 YEARS

Manitoba Hydro Grand Rapids Unit 4Unnamed European PlantSayano ShushenskayaSayano-Shushenskaya

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THE BIG PICTURE LESSONTHE BIG PICTURE LESSON

IT IS NOT: MONITOR THE HEADCOVER STUDS

IT IS: MONITOR WHATEVER CONTAINS THEIT IS: MONITOR WHATEVER CONTAINS THE DEADLY ENERGY

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Recommendations to HQ USACE

Inspect all turbine head cover studs and nutsInspect all turbine head cover studs and nuts.

Verify that the emergency closure systems function at all plants and test the emergency closure gates under full unit flow.and test the emergency closure gates under full unit flow.

Verify all governor shut down and timing (wicket gate closure speeds).

Review Emergency Plans and Procedures

Maintain Staff CompetencyMaintain Staff Competency

Inspect turbine runners for cracks.

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Recommendations to HQ USACEUSACE

Inspect head covers for structural integrity.

Inspect penstocks for structural integrity.

Develop vibration limits and install vibration monitoring systems.

Re-examine the COE guidance on emergency gate closing time.

Provide adequate back up power capability to maintain plant control.

Assure that adequate engineering oversight is applied when major repair is performed or when energy containing components are disassembled or reassembled

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QUESTIONS?

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