PGS ENGINEERING TIL 1934

PRODUCT SERVICE 07 JULY 2014

Compliance Category – C
Timing Code - 2

TECHNICAL INFORMATION LETTER

REPLACEMENT OF ATHENA TEMPERATURE CONTROLER (SWITCH) IN LECTRODRYER

BAC-50 HYDROGEN DRYER
APPLICATION
Selected units with Athena temperature control switches.

PURPOSE
To inform users about the need to replace Temperature Control switches with a different model.

Compliance Category
O - Optional Identifies changes that may be beneficial to some, but not necessarily all,
operators. Accomplishment is at customer's discretion.
M - Maintenance Identifies maintenance guidelines or best practices for reliable equipment
operation.
C - Compliance Required Identifies the need for action to correct a condition that, if left uncorrected,
may result in reduced equipment reliability or efficiency. Compliance may be
required within a specific operating time.
A - Alert Failure to comply with the TIL could result in equipment damage or facility
damage. Compliance is mandated within a specific operating time.
S – Safety Failure to comply with this TIL could result in personal injury. Compliance is
mandated within a specific operating time.

Timing Code
1 Prior to Unit Startup / Prior to Continued Operation (forced outage condition)
2 At First Opportunity (next shutdown)
3 Prior to Operation of Affected System
4 At First Exposure of Component
5 At Scheduled Component Part Repair or Replacement
6 Next Scheduled Outage

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The proprietary information published in this Technical Information Letter is offered to you by GE in consideration of its ongoing sales and service
relationship with your organization. However, since the operation of your plant involves many factors not within our knowledge, and since operation
of the plant is in your control and ultimate responsibility for its continuing successful operation rests with you, GE specifically disclaims any
responsibility for liability based on claims for damage of any type, i.e. direct, consequential or special that may be alleged to have been incurred as
result of applying this information regardless of whether it is claimed that GE is strictly liable, in breach of contract, in breach of warranty, negligent, or
is in other respects responsible for any alleged injury or damage sustained by your organization as a result of applying this information.
This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of General Electric Company, USA and is furnished to its c ustomer solely to assist
that customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or
distributed in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Power and Water PGS
Engineering. All rights reserved.
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BACKGROUND DISCUSSION
Lectrodryer BAC-50 is a fully automatic, dual tower, continuous operation hydrogen drying system. Each tower uses one
temperature controller switch. The purpose of the dryer is to remove water from a fluid (gas or liquid). Water is
transferred to the hydrogen in the form of water vapor.

Main sources of water vapor are:

 Seal Oil (typically saturated with water and exposed to ambient conditions)
 Water ingress from coolant leaks

Dry hydrogen is used to aid in preventing:

 Condensation
 Insufficient cooling

The temperature controller (switch) is used on standard BAC-50 hydrogen dryers for reactivation heater control.

Having dual absorber beds, the BAC-50 is capable of continuous drying service. While one tower is removing moisture
from the hydrogen in the generator, the other bed is being renewed by reactivation.

The temperature controller has 2 displays:

1) Process Value: Displays measured process temperature in °F or °C
2) Set point Value: Displays programmed set point temperature in °F or °C.

Figure 1: Erratic reading from existing temperature controller (switch)

Capacitor

Figure 2: Athena temperature controller and failed capacitor

Recently some sites experienced

 Dryer panel temperature indicating switches display in failed status

 Hydrogen Dryer Bed #2, Temperature Indication Switch TIS failed
 Hydrogen dryer electronic boards suffered a failure of the component

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This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of General Electric Company, USA and is furnished to its customer solely to assist
that customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or
distributed in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Power and Water PGS
Engineering. All rights reserved.
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 Temperature controller not showing any reading, its display continues blinking
 Heater controller's indicators (SV & PV) were failed for #1 tower bed of hydrogen gas dryer

Figure 3: New and Improved (Watlow) temperature controller (switch)

After a detailed investigation it was identified that the temperature controller (switch) may fail as a result of a faulty
internal capacitor. Failure of this temperature controller (switch) is typically indicated by a blank display while voltage is
applied.

In the event this temperature controller (switch) fails, the affected heater will not energize and the Lectrodryer may
display a heater failure alarm.

RECOMMENDATIONS
To initiate the replacement process of these temperature controllers (switches), please contact your GE representative
immediately for assistance.

There are no potential safety concerns identified in relation to this concern and the Lectrodryer unit will be restored to
full operation after replacement of the aforementioned temperature controller (switch).

Note:
1) Some Watlow temperature controller (switches) shows LIMIT on front panel (Figure 3).
2) Purging of the dryer with CO2 prior to implementing this TIL is not required

This TIL will be 100% complete once both the temperature controllers (switches) are replaced with the Watlow
configuration switches.

PLANNING INFORMATION
Compliance
 Compliance Category: C
 Timing Code: 2

Manpower Skills
Customer electrician can change temperature controller in 2 hours.

Parts
Athena Temperature Controller series 16, Model: 16-JF-B-0-00-CY. This is the part that is affected by the issue specified
in this TIL. This item is known on the Lectrodryer parts list as Temperature Indicating Switch (TIS-1, TIS-2), Quantity 2 per
unit, Lectrodryer part# D56120.

Special Tooling
None
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This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of General Electric Company, USA and is furnished to its customer solely to assist
that customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or
distributed in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Power and Water PGS
Engineering. All rights reserved.
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Reference Documents
Instruction manual for LECTRODRYER BAC-50 HYDROGEN DRYING SYSTEM from O&M manual

Previous Modifications
None

Scope of Work
2 hours.

Contact your local GE Service Manager or Contract Performance Manager for assistance or for additional
information.

Contact your local GE Service Manager or Contract Performance Manager in order to update GE unit record sheets
or to submit as-built drawings for changes incurred by this TIL.

NOTE: If you would like to receive future TILs by email, contact your local GE Service Manager or Contract Performance
Manager for assistance.

© 2014 General Electric Company

This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of General Electric Company, USA and is furnished to its customer solely to assist
that customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or
distributed in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Power and Water PGS
Engineering. All rights reserved.
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TIL COMPLIANCE RECORD
Compliance with this TIL must be entered in local records. GE requests that the customer notify GE upon compliance of
this TIL.
Complete the following TIL Compliance Record and FAX or Email it to:
TIL Compliance
FAX: (678) 844-3451
Email: til.compreq@ge.com

TIL COMPLIANCE RECORD For Internal Records Only #

Site Name: Customer Name:
Customer Contact Information GE Contact Information
Contact Name: Contact Name:
Address: Address:

Email: Email:
Phone: Phone:
FAX: FAX:
Turbine Serial Number(s):

INSTALLED EQUIPMENT TIL Completed Date:

100% TIL Completed:

Description:

Unit Numbers: Part Description: Part Number MLI Number

Comments:

NOTE: If there are any redlined drawings that pertain to this TIL implementation, please FAX or Email the drawings
along with this TIL Compliance Record.
FAX this form to: TIL Compliance
FAX: (678) 844-3451
Email: til.compreq@ge.com

© 2014 General Electric Company

This Technical Information Letter contains proprietary information of General Electric Company, USA and is furnished to its customer solely to assist
that customer in the installation, testing, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced or
distributed in whole or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE Power and Water PGS
Engineering. All rights reserved.
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 FORM NO.: QP-5104
Issue Date 8/30/2013
Approved By: J Dixon

Plant Location: 135 Quality Drive, Richmond, Kentucky 40475

P.O. BOX 2500, Richmond, Kentucky 40476-2602
Phone: +1 (859) 624-2091 / Fax: +1 (859) 623-2436
USA Toll Free: +1 (877) 402-5215
www.lectrodryer.com

Temperature Controller Replacement Procedure

1) Switch the Lectrodryer BAC-50 to the off position.

2) Disconnect and lock out the electrical power source.
3) Disconnect the electrical connectons, as shown below and in Figure 1. Please refer to the
Lectrodryer wiring diagram supplied with your BAC-50 for more information.

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 FORM NO.: QP-5104
Issue Date 8/30/2013
Approved By: J Dixon

Plant Location: 135 Quality Drive, Richmond, Kentucky 40475

P.O. BOX 2500, Richmond, Kentucky 40476-2602
Phone: +1 (859) 624-2091 / Fax: +1 (859) 623-2436
USA Toll Free: +1 (877) 402-5215
www.lectrodryer.com

4) Remove the Athena Temperature Controller by releasing the retaining clip on the back of the
control panel door, as shown below.

Release Tabs Here

5) Install the replacement Watlow Temperature Controller in the reverse order.

Note: If you find that the control panel door will not accept the replacement temperature controller;
slight enlargement of the 1/16DIN opening may be required. This may be done by filing or grinding
as needed.
.

Install retaining
clip here.

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 FORM NO.: QP-5104
Issue Date 8/30/2013
Approved By: J Dixon

Plant Location: 135 Quality Drive, Richmond, Kentucky 40475

P.O. BOX 2500, Richmond, Kentucky 40476-2602
Phone: +1 (859) 624-2091 / Fax: +1 (859) 623-2436
USA Toll Free: +1 (877) 402-5215
www.lectrodryer.com

6) Reconnect the electrical wiring as shown below. Please refer to Figure 2 for more information.
NOTE: Wire color and identifying number/letter may be different than shown. Please refer to the
Lectrodryer wiring diagram specific for your serial number for more information.

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 FORM NO.: QP-5104
Issue Date 8/30/2013
Approved By: J Dixon

Plant Location: 135 Quality Drive, Richmond, Kentucky 40475

P.O. BOX 2500, Richmond, Kentucky 40476-2602
Phone: +1 (859) 624-2091 / Fax: +1 (859) 623-2436
USA Toll Free: +1 (877) 402-5215
www.lectrodryer.com

7) Power on the Lectrodryer BAC-50 and verify that both temperature controllers power up and
display the current bed temperature.

No further action is required.

IF ANY OF THE ABOVE ARE FOUND TO BE INCONSISTENT WITH THIS INSTRUCTION, AND/OR THE
LECTRODRYER INSTRUCTION MANUAL; PLEASE CONTACT THE LECTRODRYER FACTORY FOR FURTHER
ASSITANCE AT +1 859 624 2091.

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 FORM NO.: QP-5104
Issue Date 8/30/2013
Approved By: J Dixon

Plant Location: 135 Quality Drive, Richmond, Kentucky 40475

P.O. BOX 2500, Richmond, Kentucky 40476-2602
Phone: +1 (859) 624-2091 / Fax: +1 (859) 623-2436
USA Toll Free: +1 (877) 402-5215
www.lectrodryer.com

Figure 1

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 FORM NO.: QP-5104
Issue Date 8/30/2013
Approved By: J Dixon

Plant Location: 135 Quality Drive, Richmond, Kentucky 40475

P.O. BOX 2500, Richmond, Kentucky 40476-2602
Phone: +1 (859) 624-2091 / Fax: +1 (859) 623-2436
USA Toll Free: +1 (877) 402-5215
www.lectrodryer.com

Figure 2

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