GE Launches New Flagship NovaLT16 Gas Turbine and Signs MOU with TransCanada for Further Development
September 23 2014 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
- The new GE NovaLT16 gas turbine will
provide up to 37 percent 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 percent) and reliability thanks to four
years of continuous operation between maintenance cycles.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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