GB/T 38180-2019 Microturbines applications—Safety
GB/T 38180-2019 Microturbines applications—Safety
Basic Information
Scope
This standard applies to the safety requirements of automated, fixed micro gas turbine power generation devices installed in industrial, commercial, or residential settings as independent power generation systems or their subsystems. It covers output voltages of no more than 1 kV AC or 1.5 kV DC, single-machine power of 500 kW or less, fueled by liquid or gaseous fuels, installed or used in conventional or hazardous locations, including marine and land-based applications such as floating production platforms, involving all types of cycles including open-cycle, closed-cycle, and semi-closed-cycle (simple, combined, heat recovery, reheating, etc.) micro gas turbines, as well as their control and detection systems, related auxiliary equipment, etc.
This standard applies to drive mechanisms directly connected to micro gas turbines (such as gearboxes); or located within the micro gas turbine casing and forming part of the hazardous area of the micro gas turbine casing (such as generators located within the casing); or drive devices that have a direct impact on the safe operation of micro gas turbines. This standard details the anticipated major hazards associated with micro gas turbines and outlines reasonable methods and processes for reducing and eliminating these hazards, addressing risks to personnel and the environment, excluding damage to devices that do not pose harm to people or the environment.
Micro gas turbine casings are typically specified by international or national standards, and additional safety norms and standards can be adopted to further enhance safety. These safety norms and standards are also used for micro gas turbines employing other technologies.