5.3.

1
Jenbacher Leanox® Controller
Documentation

1. Leanox® controller:__________________________________________________1
1.1 Pollutant emissions as a function of the air ratio λ: ___________________________________2
1.2 Schematic diagram of the controlled system: _______________________________________3

1. Leanox® controller:

The operation of GE Jenbacher gas engines has been optimised to ensure that lowest exhaust emission
values are achieved under full-load operation.
These optimised exhaust emissions can only be achieved by operating lean-mix engines with the correct
air excess ratio λ (air ratio). This principle exploits the direct link between NOx-emissions and the air
excess ratio to achieve minimum exhaust emissions values. The patented LEANOX control system is
based on the linear relationship between the air excess ratio and the quantities power, boost pressure
and air-gas mixture temperature. A control system based on these principles has the great advantage
that all these quantities can be measured easily and reliably, and that the air ratio λ can be calculated
exactly. No measuring probes that could be subjected to ageing are required in the exhaust system. In
this way the emissions targets can be met reliably.

The task of the LEANOX controller is to calculate and set the optimum boost pressure, based on the
current power output and the current air-gas mixture temperature. The linear relationship between these
quantities is calculated automatically by dia.ne (SAM) after two of the operating points have been stored
to memory.

The LEANOX controller switches itself on automatically once the actual power output exceeds a threshold
value (approx. 30% of the total power output). The program provides four sets of parameters for different
types of fuel gas.
The LEANOX controller is always active during grid interconnection operation, but can also be switched
on during isolated operation (depending on the system-specific design).

A PI-controller is used for the actual controlling. The actuator is a stepper motor, and it adjusts the gas
aperture at the air-gas mixer to control the air ratio λ.

Keyword: ENI Pakistan 1-10 Unit no.: J F516/ J F662 - J F670 Module no.: ------
Module type: JGS 312 GS-N.L. Version: C01 Engine no.: ------

Issued: Doku./Schartner Checked: Dokumentation Date: 2002-05

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Jenbacher Leanox® Controller
Documentation

1.1 Pollutant emissions as a function of the air ratio λ:

NOX/CO NMHC
[mg/Nm3], [mg/Nm3],
related to 5% O2 related to 5% O2

12000 240

11000 220

10000 200
CO NOX
9000 180

8000 160
Limiting value NMHC --->TI regarding air
150

Misfiring range
7000 140

6000 120
NMHC
5000 100

4000 80

3000 60

2000 40

1000 20
Limiting value CO --->TI regarding air
650
500 Limiting value NOX --->TI regarding air 0
0
0,9 1 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,7 λ
Air ratio Lambda

common operating range until now

SCR-procedure LEANOX
NSCR-
procedure
λ - 1 concept
Lean-burn operation

Keyword: ENI Pakistan 1-10 Unit no.: J F516/ J F662 - J F670 Module no.: ------
Module type: JGS 312 GS-N.L. Version: C01 Engine no.: ------

Issued: Doku./Schartner Checked: Dokumentation Date: 2002-05

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Jenbacher Leanox® Controller
Documentation

1.2 Schematic diagram of the controlled system:

dia.ne (SAM)

dia.ne
Leanox

P- Controller Psoll/nsoll
PIST (Electric power)

p2' (Boost pressure)

t2' (Mixture temperature) nP- Controller

ST
C1

G D
M

V
NVG M

NCG NVD
NSG
Gas engine

Generator NVA

G Generator Controlled variable Actuator

ST Pickup p2' (Boost pressure)
NCG Heat exchanger (Mixture/water) t2' (Mixture temperature) Drive for air-gas mixer
(Gas aperture)
NSG Exhaust gas turbocharger PIST (Electric power)
NVA Electrically operated valves
(Exhaust gas turbocharger bypass)
NVD Air-gas mixer
NVG Throttle valve with actuator
C1 Exhaust gas
V Air
D Fuel gas

Keyword: ENI Pakistan 1-10 Unit no.: J F516/ J F662 - J F670 Module no.: ------
Module type: JGS 312 GS-N.L. Version: C01 Engine no.: ------

Issued: Doku./Schartner Checked: Dokumentation Date: 2002-05

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Jenbacher Governor
Documentation

1. Governor:

After the engine has been started up, the electronic governor adjusts the engine speed to a designated
setting. The actual engine speed is compared to the required engine speed, and is then matched to it by
altering the setting of the throttle valve.

Idling of an engine
Controlled variable Actuator

rpm (Engine speed) Throttle valve

P
V Consumer
M Gas engine
G Generator
n- Controller
P Electric power

Power grid

Keyword: ENI Pakistan 1-10 Unit no.: J F516/ J F662 - J F670 Module no.: ------
Module type: JGS 312 GS-N.L. Version: C01 Engine no.: ------

Issued: Doku./Schartner Checked: Dokumentation Date: 2002-05

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Jenbacher Output Regulator
Documentation

1. Output regulator:

In grid interconnection operation, the engine is controlled by an output regulator in order to strictly
maintain the designated output. The current power output of the generator is compared to the designated
power output, and is then matched accordingly by adjusting the throttle valve and the electrically operated
valves in the mixture bypass system (turbocharger bypass).
The electrically operated valves in the turbocharger bypass system work together with the throttle valve to
ensure an optimum level of control over the system.

Grid interconnection operation

Controlled variable Actuator
Exhaust gas
P (Electric power) turbocharger bypass
Throttle valve
P

P- Controller V Consumer
M Gas engine
G Generator
P P Electric power
P

Power grid

Keyword: ENI Pakistan 1-10 Unit no.: J F516/ J F662 - J F670 Module no.: ------
Module type : JGS 312 GS-N.L. Version: C01 Engine no.: ------

Issued: Doku./Schartner Checked: Dokumentation Date: 2002-05

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Jenbacher Isolated Controller
Documentation

1. Isolated Controller:

In isolated operation, a constant engine speed is required even when loads are switched on and off. This
function is also carried out by the governor in a specific adaptation.

When several machine groups operate in parallel in an isolated grid (e.g. emergency power operation),
then the required power output has to be distributed optimally in over the modules available.
There are two power distribution methods available which meet these requirements.

1.1 Power distribution via equalising line:

The average value of the individual power outputs of the engines is calculated and made available via the
equalising line to the controller which uses it as a target value. During operation with an equalising line
the power distribution is accurate and the power frequency is held exactly.

1.2 Power distribution using offset coefficient control: (dia.ne and other engine management
systems):
A power distribution system that uses offset coefficient control lowers the desired engine speed as the
power output increases. If every engine responds in the same way, then a stable operating point sets in
at which all engines deliver the same power.

Isolated operation
Controlled variable Actuator
Exhaust gas
n (Engine speed) turbocharger bypass
Throttle valve
P
Exhaust gas
P (Electric power) turbocharger bypass
Throttle valve
nP- Controller

V Consumer
P
M Gas engine
G Generator
Power grid P Electric power

Keyword: ENI Pakistan 1-10 Unit no.: J F516/ J F662 - J F670 Module no.: ------
Module type: JGS 312 GS-N.L. Version: C01 Engine no.: ------

Issued: Doku./Velik Checked: TCC/Hirzinger Date: 2008-03

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