Introducing the Latest LM6000 DLE for Power Generation and Combined Heat and Power
(Room Nile 2)
20 Sep 17
9:00 AM
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10:30 AM
Tracks:
Track D - Power Technologies
Over the last 25 years, the LM6000 has been the most successful aeroderivative gas turbine serving the power generation and oil and gas application space. Building on this successful heritage, we are introducing the latest generation LM6000 DLE (57), also known as LM6000 PF+ delivering better value to our customers and partners. Globally, there is a distinct shift from simple cycle to CHP power generation, especially in Asia Pacific region, as industries and utilities seek to gain higher efficiency and convert more of their fuel to useful energy. To support this trend, the LM6000 PF+ performance exceeds the LM6000 earlier models, with combined cycle efficiency of 56% and 74 MW output. Since the LM6000 PF+ new product introduction (NPI) launch in September 2015, the program has gone through a rigorous design, development, manufacturing and test program. The increased performance is achieved by introducing proven materials and heat transfer technologies from the CF6-80E2 flight engine. In addition, GE is building on more than 15 years of improvements to the Spray Intercooling technology (SPRINT) to provide increased output and performance on hot days. The LM6000 PF+ leverages the DLE combustor system from the LM6000 PF, providing dual fuel capability with a proven system (>10MM hours experience on the LM6000, and >15MM hours on the LM2500 models). A comprehensive test program has been completed that has fully validated the performance and durability of the LM6000 PF+ engine. With this improved performance and a highly improved, easy-to-maintain universal package, the LM6000 PF+ will serve the complex needs of the power generation space with better performance, reliability, fuel-flexibility, and availability.