![]() | GENX-1B CLEANING,INSPECTION,AND REPAIR MANUAL | Dated: 07/01/2020 |
CIR 72-51-01 , REPAIR 007 | ||
HIGH PRESSURE TURBINE STAGE 1 NOZZLE SUPPORT - REPAIR - WELD REPAIR OF THE INNER DIAMETER IN THE FORWARD FLANGE EROSION AREA | ||
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TASK 72-51-01-300-807 |
1 . | Weld Repair of the Inner Diameter in the Forward Flange Erosion Area. |
A. | This procedure gives instructions to repair the high pressure turbine stage 1 nozzle support (nozzle support) by welding the erosion in area AC of the forward flange. Refer to Figure 901. |
B. | The following maximum repairable limits apply to this repair: |
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(4) | Visual Inspection. |
(g) | Do an inspection of the inner diameter of the forward flange area. Refer to Figure 802 and as follows: |
1 | Erosion in area CC: |
Maximum repairable limit: |
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4 | Erosion in area AC: |
Maximum repairable limit: |
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C. | The subsequent table gives a list of the part numbers that are applicable to this repair. All part numbers are applicable to all paragraphs unless specified differently. |
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D. | Proprietary/Complex Process Statement. |
(1) | None. |
2 . | Tools, Equipment, and Materials. |
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A. | Tools and Equipment. |
(1) | Special Tools. None. |
(2) | Standard Tools and Equipment. None. |
(3) | Locally Manufactured Tools. None. |
B. | Consumable Materials. |
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C. | Referenced Procedures. |
D. | Expendable Parts. None. |
E. | SPD Information. |
(1) | Locally Manufactured SPD. None. |
F. | Special Solutions. None. |
G. | Test Specimens. None. |
3 . | Dimensional Information. |
Subtask 72-51-01-220-086 |
A. | Refer to Figure 901 and Figure 902 for specified dimensions and locations. |
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4 . | Setup Information. |
Subtask 72-51-01-350-071 |
A. | Set-up the nozzle support for heat treatment as follows: |
(1) | Put shims on the top of a graphite plate as follows: |
CAUTION: |
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(a) | Put the shims on the top of a graphite plate to make sure that the nozzle support will not touch the graphite plate directly during the heat treatment. |
(2) | Put the nozzle support on the shims that are equally-spaced on the top surface of the graphite plate. |
(3) | For the quantity and placement requirements of the load thermocouples, refer to TASK 70-44-00-800-010 (HEAT TREATING), and TASK 70-44-03-370-004 (FURNACE HEAT TREATMENT). |
5 . | Procedure. |
Subtask 72-51-01-160-009 |
A. | If necessary, clean the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 72-51-01-100-801 (72-51-01, CLEANING 001). |
Subtask 72-51-01-350-072 |
B. | Remove the shank nuts from the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 72-51-01-300-801 (72-51-01, REPAIR 001). |
Subtask 72-51-01-350-113 |
C. | For part numbers 2407M46G06 and 2407M46G08 , remove the hard coating from the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 72-51-01-300-811 (72-51-01, REPAIR 011). |
Subtask 72-51-01-370-027 |
D. | Alternative Procedure Available. Heat-treat the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 70-44-00-800-010 (HEAT TREATING), TASK 70-44-03-370-004 (FURNACE HEAT TREATMENT), and as follows: |
Subtask 72-51-01-350-077 |
(1) | Set-up the nozzle support for heat treatment. Refer to Subtask 72-51-01-350-071 (paragraph 4.A.). |
Subtask 72-51-01-370-032 |
(2) | Do a solution heat treatment of the nozzle support as follows: |
(a) | Use a vacuum of 1.0 micron of mercury or less. |
(b) | Increase the temperature of the nozzle support to a temperature range of 1835 to 1885°F (1002 to 1029°C) and keep the temperature for 20-30 minutes. |
(c) | Decrease the temperature of the nozzle support to 1000°F (538°C) in less than 30 minutes. |
Subtask 72-51-01-370-028 |
D.A. | Alternative Procedure. Heat-treat the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 70-44-00-800-010 (HEAT TREATING), TASK 70-44-03-370-004 (FURNACE HEAT TREATMENT) , and as follows: |
Subtask 72-51-01-350-078 |
(1) | Set-up the nozzle support for heat treatment. Refer to Subtask 72-51-01-350-071 (paragraph 4.A.). |
Subtask 72-51-01-370-033 |
(2) | Do a solution heat treatment of the nozzle support as follows: |
(a) | Use a vacuum of 1.0 micron of mercury or less. |
(b) | Increase the temperature of the nozzle support to a range of 1700 to 1750ºF (927 to 954ºC) and as follows: |
1 | Keep this temperature for 10-15 minutes or until the vacuum rate gets back to a vacuum pressure of 5.0 X 10-4 mm Hg (6.7 X 10-4 millibar) or less. |
CAUTION: |
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(c) | Increase the temperature of the nozzle support to a temperature range of 1875 to 1925ºF (1024 to 1052ºC) at a rate of 20 to 25ºF (11 to 14ºC) for each minute and as follows: |
1 | Keep this temperature for a maximum of 3-5 minutes. |
2 | The accumulated time at more than 1900ºF must be 30 minutes or less. |
(d) | Decrease the temperature of the nozzle support to a temperature range of 1750 to 1800ºF (954 to 982ºC) at a minimum rate of 20ºF (11ºC) for each minute and as follows: |
1 | Keep this temperature for 10-15 minutes. |
(e) | Decrease the temperature of the nozzle support to 975 to 1025ºF (524 to 552ºC) in 30 minutes or less. |
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(f) | Remove the nozzle support from the furnace. |
Subtask 72-51-01-350-073 |
E. | Optional Procedure. Blend the nozzle support area AC to prepare it for welding process. Refer to TASK 70-42-00-350-002 (BLENDING AND REMOVAL OF HIGH METAL PROCEDURES) and as follows: |
(1) | Blend the nozzle support on the erosion surfaces. |
Subtask 72-51-01-160-010 |
F. | Optional Procedure. Clean the nozzle support repair area. Refer to TASK 70-21-00-110-051 (CHEMICAL CLEANING), TASK 70-21-04-120-001 (CLEANING METHOD NO. 4 - DRY ABRASIVE BLAST CLEANING), and as follows: |
(1) | Apply masking to the honeycomb and inducer passages. |
(2) | Clean the nozzle support with C04-113 220 mesh abrasive compound. |
Subtask 72-51-01-160-011 |
G. | If necessary, clean the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 72-51-01-100-801 (72-51-01, CLEANING 001). |
Subtask 72-51-01-110-033 |
H. | If you did Subtask 72-51-01-350-073 (paragraph 5.D.) and/or Subtask 72-51-01-160-010 (paragraph 5.E.), etch the nozzle support blended areas. Refer to TASK 70-24-00-110-033 (ETCHING PROCEDURES FOR FLUORESCENT-PENETRANT INSPECTION), TASK 70-24-01-110-034 (SWAB ETCHING PROCEDURE), and as follows: |
(1) | Use Class C etchant. |
Subtask 72-51-01-230-020 |
I. | Alternative Procedure Available. If you did Subtask 72-51-01-350-073 (paragraph 5.D.) and/or Subtask 72-51-01-160-010 (paragraph 5.E.), do an inspection of the nozzle support repair area. Refer to TASK 70-32-00-200-002 (INDIRECT INSPECTION METHODS), TASK 70-32-03-230-002 (SPOT-FLUORESCENT-PENETRANT INSPECTION), and as follows: |
(1) | Use Class A penetrant. |
(2) | Indications 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) or less are not interpretable and are permitted. |
(3) | Non-linear indications 0.060 inch (1.52 mm) or less with a minimum distance of 0.15 inch (3.9 mm) between indications are permitted. |
(4) | Linear indications more than 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) are not permitted. |
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(5) | Through indications are not permitted. |
(6) | Microshrinkage must agree with GEAE Photo Standard 8311253, Class 30. |
Subtask 72-51-01-230-021 |
I.A. | Alternative Procedure. If you did Subtask 72-51-01-350-073 (paragraph 5.D.) and/or Subtask 72-51-01-160-010 (paragraph 5.E.), do an inspection of the nozzle support repair area. Refer to TASK 70-32-00-200-002 (INDIRECT INSPECTION METHODS), TASK 70-32-02-230-001 (FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION), and as follows: |
(1) | Use Class A penetrant. |
(2) | Indications 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) or less are not interpretable and are permitted. |
(3) | Non-linear indications 0.060 inch (1.52 mm) or less with a minimum distance of 0.15 inch (3.9 mm) between indications are permitted. |
(4) | Linear indications more than 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) are not permitted. |
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(5) | Through indications are not permitted. |
(6) | Microshrinkage must agree with GEAE Photo Standard 8311253, Class 30. |
Subtask 72-51-01-310-011 |
CAUTION: |
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J. | Weld the nozzle support to build-up the necessary wall thickness at the repair areas. Refer to TASK 70-41-00-310-001 (WELDING AND BRAZING PRACTICES) and as follows: |
(1) | Use C06-037 GTD 222 weld wire. |
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Subtask 72-51-01-350-074 |
K. | Blend the nozzle support to the initial contour. Refer to TASK 70-42-00-350-002 (BLENDING AND REMOVAL OF HIGH METAL PROCEDURES) and as follows: |
(1) | Remove unwanted weld material from area AC and, if necessary, from the opposite side of area AC. |
(2) | The transition between welded and non-welded areas must be flush to a maximum of 0.002 inch (0.05 mm). |
(3) | Wall thickness at the repair area must not be less than the wall thickness specified in Figure 902. |
Subtask 72-51-01-160-012 |
L. | Clean the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 72-51-01-100-801 (72-51-01, CLEANING 001). |
Subtask 72-51-01-110-034 |
M. | Etch the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 70-24-00-110-033 (ETCHING PROCEDURES FOR FLUORESCENT-PENETRANT INSPECTION), TASK 70-24-01-110-034 (SWAB ETCHING PROCEDURE), and as follows: |
(1) | Use Class C etchant. |
Subtask 72-51-01-230-022 |
N. | Alternative Procedure Available. Do an inspection of the nozzle support repair area. Refer to TASK 70-32-00-200-002 (INDIRECT INSPECTION METHODS), TASK 70-32-03-230-002 (SPOT-FLUORESCENT-PENETRANT INSPECTION), and as follows: |
(1) | Use Class A penetrant. |
(2) | Indications 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) or less are not interpretable and are permitted. |
(3) | Non-linear indications 0.060 inch (1.52 mm) or less with a minimum distance of 0.15 inch (3.9 mm) between indications are permitted. |
(4) | Linear indications more than 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) are not permitted. |
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(5) | Through indications are not permitted. |
(6) | Microshrinkage must agree with GEAE Photo Standard 8311253, Class 30. |
Subtask 72-51-01-230-023 |
N.A. | Alternative Procedure. Do an inspection of the nozzle support repair area. Refer to TASK 70-32-00-200-002 (INDIRECT INSPECTION METHODS), TASK 70-32-02-230-001 (FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION), and as follows: |
(1) | Use Class A penetrant. |
(2) | Indications 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) or less are not interpretable and are permitted. |
(3) | Non-linear indications 0.060 inch (1.52 mm) or less with a minimum distance of 0.15 inch (3.9 mm) between indications are permitted. |
(4) | Linear indications more than 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) are not permitted. |
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(5) | Through indications are not permitted. |
(6) | Microshrinkage must agree with GEAE Photo Standard 8311253, Class 30. |
Subtask 72-51-01-350-075 |
O. | If necessary, do Subtask 72-51-01-370-027 (paragraph 5.C.) thru Subtask 72-51-01-350-075 (paragraph 5.N.), again until you remove all the rejected indications from the nozzle support repair area. |
Subtask 72-51-01-160-013 |
P. | If necessary, clean the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 72-51-01-100-801 (72-51-01, CLEANING 001). |
Subtask 72-51-01-370-029 |
Q. | Alternative Procedure Available. Heat-treat the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 70-44-00-800-010 (HEAT TREATING), TASK 70-44-03-370-004 (FURNACE HEAT TREATMENT), and as follows: |
Subtask 72-51-01-350-079 |
(1) | Set-up the nozzle support for heat treatment. Refer to Subtask 72-51-01-350-071 (paragraph 4.A.). |
Subtask 72-51-01-370-034 |
(2) | Do a solution heat treatment of the nozzle support as follows: |
(a) | Use a vacuum of 1.0 micron of mercury or less. |
(b) | Increase the temperature of the nozzle support to a temperature range of 1835 to 1885°F (1002 to 1029°C) and keep the temperature for 20-30 minutes. |
(c) | Decrease the temperature of the nozzle support to 1000°F (538°C) in less than 30 minutes. |
Subtask 72-51-01-370-030 |
Q.A. | Alternative Procedure. Heat-treat the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 70-44-00-800-010 (HEAT TREATING), TASK 70-44-03-370-004 (FURNACE HEAT TREATMENT) , and as follows: |
Subtask 72-51-01-350-080 |
(1) | Set-up the nozzle support for heat treatment. Refer to Subtask 72-51-01-350-071 (paragraph 4.A.). |
Subtask 72-51-01-370-035 |
(2) | Do a solution heat treatment of the nozzle support as follows: |
(a) | Use a vacuum of 1.0 micron of mercury or less. |
(b) | Increase the temperature of the nozzle support to a temperature range of 1700 to 1750ºF (927 to 954ºC) and as follows: |
1 | Keep this temperature for 10-15 minutes or until the vacuum rate gets back to a vacuum pressure of 5.0 X 10-4 mm Hg (6.7x10-4 millibar) or less. |
CAUTION: |
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(c) | Increase the temperature of the nozzle support to a temperature range of 1875 to 1925ºF (1024 to 1052ºC) at a rate of 20 to 25ºF (11 to 14ºC) for each minute and as follows: |
1 | Keep this temperature for a maximum of 3-5 minutes. |
2 | The accumulated time at more than 1900ºF must be 30 minutes or less. |
(d) | Decrease the temperature of the nozzle support to a temperature range of 1750 to 1800ºF (954 to 982ºC) at a minimum rate of 20ºF (11ºC) for each minute and as follows: |
1 | Keep this temperature for 10-15 minutes. |
(e) | Decrease the temperature of the nozzle support to 975 to 1025ºF (524 to 552ºC) in 30 minutes or less. |
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(f) | Remove the nozzle support from the furnace. |
Subtask 72-51-01-370-031 |
R. | Heat-treat the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 70-44-00-800-010 (HEAT TREATING), TASK 70-44-03-370-004 (FURNACE HEAT TREATMENT), and as follows: |
Subtask 72-51-01-350-081 |
(1) | Set-up the nozzle support for heat treatment. Refer to Subtask 72-51-01-350-071 (paragraph 4.A.). |
Subtask 72-51-01-370-036 |
(2) | Do an age heat treatment of the nozzle support as follows: |
(a) | Heat-treat the nozzle support at 1450 to 1500°F (788 to 815°C) for eight hours. |
(b) | Decrease the temperature of the nozzle support to 1000°F (538°C) at a rate not less than 25°F (14°C) for each minute. |
(c) | Decrease the nozzle support temperature to room temperature. |
(d) | Remove the nozzle support from the furnace. |
Subtask 72-51-01-220-091 |
S. | Do a visual inspection in the nozzle support brazed areas. Refer to TASK 70-41-00-310-001 (WELDING AND BRAZING PRACTICES), TASK 70-41-03-310-004 (HIGH TEMPERATURE FURNACE BRAZE), and as follows: |
(1) | The diameter or length of one void and non-bonded areas must not be more than 0.08 inch (2.0 mm). |
(2) | There must not be more than three voids or non-bonded areas in a section with a length of 1.0 inch (25 mm) of a braze bonded area. |
(3) | Irregular surface porosity is permitted. |
(4) | Indications 0.015 inch (0.38 mm) or less are not interpretable. |
(5) | Through voids are not permitted. |
Subtask 72-51-01-220-092 |
T. | Alternative Procedure Available. Do an inspection of the honeycomb in the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 70-33-00-999-001 (SPECIAL INSPECTION PROCEDURES), TASK 70-33-02-220-005 (CAPILLARY INSPECTION OF OPEN FACE HONEYCOMB STRUCTURES), and as follows: |
(1) | You must fully bond the honeycomb core to its backing surface in 80 percent of the total contact area. |
(2) | Unbonded areas cannot contain more than 10 totally unbonded adjacent cells circumferentially by five totally unbonded adjacent cells axially. |
(3) | Honeycomb core node bond is not interpretable. |
(4) | Unbonded areas must be separated by a minimum of five adjacent bonded cells. |
(5) | An unbonded area cannot include open cells, partial cells, or splices. |
Subtask 72-51-01-220-093 |
T.A. | Alternative Procedure. Do an inspection of the honeycomb in the nozzle support as follows: |
(1) | Use a video microscope with a minimum of 10X magnification. |
(2) | You must fully bond the honeycomb core to its backing surface in 80 percent of the total contact area. |
(3) | Unbonded areas cannot contain more than 10 totally unbonded adjacent cells circumferentially by five totally unbonded adjacent cells axially. |
(4) | Honeycomb core node bond is not interpretable. |
(5) | Unbonded areas must be separated by a minimum of five adjacent bonded cells. |
(6) | An unbonded area cannot include open cells, partial cells, or splices. |
Subtask 72-51-01-230-019 |
U. | Do an inspection of the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 70-32-00-200-002 (INDIRECT INSPECTION METHODS), TASK 70-32-02-230-001 (FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION), and as follows: |
(1) | Use Class A penetrant. |
(2) | Indications 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) or less are not interpretable and are permitted. |
(3) | Non-linear indications 0.060 inch (1.52 mm) or less with a minimum distance of 0.15 inch (3.9 mm) between indications are permitted. |
(4) | Linear indications more than 0.030 inch (0.76 mm) are not permitted. |
NOTE: |
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(5) | Through indications are not permitted. |
(6) | Microshrinkage must agree with GEAE Photo Standard 8311253, Class 30. |
Subtask 72-51-01-350-114 |
V. | For part numbers 2407M46G06 and 2407M46G08 , apply the hard coating from the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 72-51-01-300-811 (72-51-01, REPAIR 011). |
Subtask 72-51-01-160-014 |
W. | Clean the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 72-51-01-100-801 (72-51-01, CLEANING 001). |
Subtask 72-51-01-220-094 |
X. | Do an inspection of the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 72-51-01-200-801 (72-51-01, INSPECTION 001). |
Subtask 72-51-01-350-076 |
Y. | Install the shank nuts in the nozzle support. Refer to TASK 72-51-01-300-801 (72-51-01, REPAIR 001). |