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The GE part number IC3600SSKC1 is a Start-up Control Card. This electronic circuit board is a component of GE’s legacy Speedtronic Mark I and Mark II series of turbine control systems. Its primary function is to manage and control the critical and complex process of starting a turbine.
Function and Key Features
Starting a large turbine isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. It’s a precise, multi-step sequence involving the coordination of numerous subsystems. The IC3600SSKC1 card is specifically designed to manage this intricate process.
- Sequencing and Timing: The card contains the logic to execute the pre-programmed startup sequence. It ensures that each step—such as igniting the fuel after a purge cycle or engaging the starter motor—occurs at the correct time and under the correct conditions.
- Safety Interlocks: It monitors various safety parameters during startup. If a condition isn’t met (e.g., a critical pressure is too low or a temperature is too high), the card will halt the startup sequence and trigger a protective shutdown. This prevents equipment damage and ensures personnel safety.
- Acceleration Control: The card helps control the rate at which the turbine’s rotor accelerates. This is crucial for avoiding mechanical stresses and ensuring the machine reaches its operating speed smoothly.
- System Integration: It works in conjunction with other cards in the turbine control panel, such as fuel flow cards and overspeed protection cards, to ensure a coordinated and safe startup.
Applications
The IC3600SSKC1 is a legacy component, so it’s primarily used in power generation facilities that still operate GE’s older Mark I and Mark II turbine control systems. It is an essential component for:
- Gas and Steam Turbines: It ensures the safe and reliable startup of turbines in power plants.
- Industrial Processes: It can be used in other industrial settings where large rotating machinery requires a controlled and sequenced startup.