GE (NYSE:GE) today at Turbomachinery Symposium in Houston, announced the
launch of a new 16.5 megawatt (MW) gas turbine (NovaLT16) for mechanical
drive and power generation applications in the oil and gas industry.
Developed by GE
Oil & Gas to meet the industry’s evolving challenges, NovaLT16
combines the best technology from industry-proven GE turbines and
benefits from the industry insights of TransCanada Corporation (TSX,
NYSE: TRP) (TransCanada), a major North American energy infrastructure
company.
Today’s oil and gas operators need to transport gas from more remote
locations, in harsh environments and under more stringent regulations.
These challenges increase demand for efficiency, emissions reduction and
maintainability of the critical equipment. The 16.5 MW NovaLT16 gas
turbine will provide up to 37 percent mechanical efficiency, which
raises the standards of efficient and reliable pipeline compressions,
power generation and oil and gas plant compression applications, thereby
helping to meet increasing energy demand across the world.
“We strive to remain an innovator and to continue testing new technology
that could result in cost savings and emission reductions within our
facilities,” said David Montemurro, Vice President, Facilities and
Pipeline Projects, TransCanada. “We’re pleased to have signed the MOU to
highlight our commitment towards the development of a more energy
efficient gas turbine.”
“This collaboration with TransCanada has enabled us to develop a winning
alternative for the oil and gas industry in North America,” said Rafael
Santana, CEO and President of Turbomachinery Solutions, GE Oil & Gas.
“Together, we will develop a solution specifically tailored to meet
market challenges around increasing efficiency, reducing waste emissions
and increasing reliability.”
Key features and benefits of NovaLT16
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NovaLT16 features operational flexibility over a wide load range. High
efficiency and reduced emissions are achieved from 20 percent to 100
percent of the load, thereby making it easier to meet operating
conditions not foreseen at the project stage. Seasonal combustion
mapping is not required thanks to the synergic design of the fuel
system, the engine control and the combustion system.
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NovaLT16 is rated for 35,000 hours Mean Time Between Maintenance
(MTBM) and up to 99 percent availability, which is setting new
standards for GE’s turbines in the 10-20MW power range. Modular
construction, easy access to auxiliary systems and wide lateral
openings of the gas turbine’s enclosure make maintenance and support
more straightforward. A unit can be swapped in just 24 hours, reducing
the amount of lost operating time to just one day.
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The gas turbine has built-in provisions for remote monitoring and
diagnostics through GE’s Industrial Internet technology, with
diagnostic software PredictivityTM Solutions, integrated
data gathering and data transfer within its control panel. This
enables any problems to be anticipated and pre-emptively addressed,
reducing operating costs and the need for on-site visits for
maintenance.
Development and testing of the NovaLT16 engine began in 2013. Completed
units, including all auxiliaries systems and controls, are planned for
release to the market in early 2016.
Key technical features of NovaLT16
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16.5 MW shaft power.
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2-stage HP turbine features Single Crystal buckets to provide
best-available metallurgy for higher efficiency and extended
durability.
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2-stage LP turbine with variable geometry first-stage nozzle maintains
high efficiency and lower emissions over wide operating range.
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Single annular combustor—now guaranteeing 25 ppm of NOx emissions.
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Ruggedized DLN single annular combustor and 360° combustion casing
delivers a compact and flexible design with reduced emissions.
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Three variable geometry stages (IGV, S1 and S2) for wide speed range
and surge robustness.
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35,000 hours MTBM—corresponds to four years of continuous operation
without the need for maintenance stops.
About GE
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About GE Oil & Gas
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industry. In collaboration with our customers, we push the boundaries of
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