Commercial Applications of GE’s 7HA and 9HA Gas Turbines
(Room Rheinsaal 4)
28 Jun 17
2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
Tracks:
Track E - Gas Fired Generation
Gas turbine combined cycle power plants provide reliable, dispatchable generation with low cost of electricity, reduced environmental impact, and improved flexibility. GE’s air-cooled, H-class gas turbines (7HA & 9HA) are engineered to achieve greater than 62% net combined cycle efficiency while delivering operational flexibility through low, emission-compliant turndown and high ramp rates. In parallel, the power plant has been designed for rapid construction and commissioning enabling timely revenue generation for power plant owners. The first gas power generation combined-cycle plant equipped with GE’s 9HA gas turbine technology was commissioned in summer of 2016. This power plant has enabled the owner/operator to offer highly efficient power generation with capability to respond quickly to fluctuations in grid demand. This unparalleled level of operational flexibility has paved the way for greater use of renewable energy in support of France’s energy and environmental priorities. This presentation will review key findings of the project, including the various steps of the project execution: the power plant construction, start-up and commissioning phases. Insights and knowledge gained from this first 9HA commercial project will be discussed as well as the demonstrated operating flexibility of GE’s 9HA Gas Turbine technology. Status of follow-on 7HA and 9HA power plant projects will also be provided.