aeroderivative turbine

GE''s aeroderivative gas turbines feature a power turbine and high-pressure shaft that work together to respond quickly to grid frequency fluctuations, helping create a more stable and reliable grid than that of reciprocating engines.

The aeroderivative gas turbine is a lighter weight variation of a gas turbine. Despite being classified as a gas turbine, the fuel source for the aeroderivative turbine is not really gas. Actually, they are designed so that fuel and air are mixed and then ignited to

With up to 45% efficiency compared to up to 35% for heavier GTs, these turbines are often seen as a good choice in smaller-scale (up to 100 MW) energy generation. The turbines are also popular due to their fuel flexibility — they allow a combination of natural gas and liquid fuel operation.

With up to 44% simple-cycle efficiency, startup in just 5 to 10 minutes, maintenance intervals of 3 to 4 years for high unit availability, wide fuel flexibility, and a compact lightweight design for fast engine swap, our 20 to 110 MW aeroderivative gas turbines are ideal for pipeline compression, offshore platforms, gas re-injection, and

Gas turbines provide over 20% of electricity generation in the U.S., are essential for oil and gas production, and power navy ships around the world; aeroderivative turbines in particular are increasingly utilized for electric grid stability.

GE''s aeroderivative and heavy-duty gas turbines feature an output range from 34 MW to 571 MW. They are proven performers in simple and combined-cycle operation for pure power generation, cogeneration, mechanical drive, and waste-to-power.

Aeroderivative gas turbines An LM6000 in an electrical power plant application. Aeroderivative gas turbines are generally based on existing aircraft gas turbine engines and are smaller and lighter than industrial gas turbines.

6 · Leonard, G., Stegmaier, J., "Development of an Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Dry Low Emissions Combustion System," ASME Paper 93-GT-288, ASME 1993 International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, May 24–27, 1993, Cincinnatti, OH.

Aeroderivative gas turbines on the other hand are lightweight and compact designs adapted from aircraft jet engines. They operate at higher compression ratios and efficiencies but have lower power outputs.

Aeroderivative gas turbines have the highest availability of any thermal power technology. An aeroderivative gas turbine can be replaced in a few days for a major inspection, providing a unit availability of over 98% (source: ORAP data).