- The new GE NovaLT16 gas turbine will
provide up to 37% mechanical efficiency -- raising the standards of
efficient and reliable oil and gas applications within the 10-20MW
power range.
- Rated for 16.5MW and 7,800RPM, it is
ideally suited for pipeline compression, power generation and oil
and gas plant compression applications. Ability to withstand high
value of pitch and roll makes NovaLT16 a great fit also for
offshore compression and power generation.
- As a result of a GE – TransCanada
Corporation collaboration on the pipeline configuration of the
unit, the two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
to progress development of NovaLT16 gas turbine including technical
evaluation, gas station layout optimization and negotiation of the
terms and conditions for purchase.
- Increased efficiency and reduced emissions
over a wide operating range make the operability of the new gas
turbine extremely flexible. The new turbine features high
availability (up to 99%) and reliability thanks to four years of
continuous operation between maintenance cycles.
HOUSTON, TX, Sept. 23, 2014 /CNW/ - GE (NYSE:GE) today at
Turbomachinery Symposium, 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 per cent
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 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
- NovaLT16 features operational flexibility over a wide load
range. High efficiency and reduced emissions are achieved from 20%
to 100% of the load thereby making easier to meet operating
conditions not foreseen at project stage. Seasonal combustion
mapping is not required, thanks to the synergic design of the fuel
system, the engine control and the combustion system.
- NovaLT16 is rated for 35,000 hours Mean Time Between
Maintenance (MTBM), and up to 99% availability, which is setting
new standards for GE's turbines in the 10-20MW power range. Modular
construction and easy access to auxiliary systems and wide lateral
openings of 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.
- 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
- 16.5 MW shaft power.
- 2-stage HP turbine features Single Crystal buckets to provide
best available metallurgy for higher efficiency and extended
durability.
- 2-stage LP turbine with variable geometry first stage nozzle
maintains high efficiency and lower emissions over wide operating
range.
- Single annular combustor – now guaranteeing 25 ppm of NOx
emissions.
- Ruggedized DLN single annular combustor and 360° combustion
casing delivers a compact and flexible design with reduced
emissions.
- Three variable geometry stages (IGV, S1 and S2) for wide speed
range and surge robustness.
- 35,000 hours MTBM – corresponds to four years of continuous
operation without the need for maintenance stops.
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SOURCE General Electric Canada Inc.