ge power & water flexefficiency 60 portfoliostoppingclimatechange.com/ge...

GE Power & Water

FlexEfficiency* 60 PortfolioDelivering highly efficient and flexible power generation for baseload and cyclic applications

www.ge-flexibility.com

tablE oF

contEnts

Heat Recovery steam Generator (HRsG)

Mark* VIe Integrated control system (Ics)

the FlexEfficiency 60 combined cycle Power Plant

Validation

Power Generation services

ecomagination

Introduction

FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio

7F Gas turbines

7F 5-series Gas turbine

7F 7-series Gas turbine

D-17 steam turbine

H26 Generator

Year after year, the demand for energy grows and the mix of available resources to meet that demand changes.

around the world, the balance between oil, coal, nuclear, renewables, and natural gas has shifted significantly as global energy demand continues to rise.

In the United States, utilities are adding wind and

retiring coal plants and need more flexible options.

In Saudi Arabia where natural gas is being used to

conserve valuable crude oil for export, there is a need

for a highly efficient solution that can operate in such

an extreme climate. Brazil generates 80% of its power

from hydroelectric sources, and an increasing number of

wind projects are being planned throughout the country

requiring flexible and efficient power. Japan, having

endured devastating natural disasters, has shifted away

from nuclear power and is looking for a highly efficient

baseload power source that is cleaner than coal and can

continue to meet stringent emissions standards.

HElPInG to MEEt tHE cHanGInG nEEDs oF tHE

Global EnERGY InDUstRY

Needs and priorities may differ, but each

country is working toward similar outcomes.

All will need an energy technology collaborator

who can utilize the resources and multiple

fuel sources in their region to deliver reliable,

responsive power to their country’s energy grid.

Maintaining a mix of fuel sources is as essential

as having a diverse power portfolio to aid

each country’s efforts toward energy security

and emissions reduction. Even as natural gas

becomes a baseload fuel of choice and the

opportunities to harness renewable energy

grow, having means to balance the energy grid

is important.

REcoRD-bREaKInG EFFIcIEncY anD UnMatcHED FlEXIbIlItY

With the world’s largest installed fleet of both land-based and jet engine gas turbines, GE is uniquely positioned to deploy and maintain efficient and flexible technology to create a comprehensive advanced power generation solution — GE’s new FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio.

the greater than 61% baseload efficiency and unmatched flexibility of the FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio will help meet customers’ needs and support plant operation strategies now and well into the future.


As plants shift to more cyclic operation, owners and operators have

the opportunity to generate electricity more cost effectively when their

plants are both flexible and efficient. GE developed the “FlexEfficiency”

concept to represent the value of profitable energy production divided by

annual fuel consumption.

By evaluating the total annual fuel consumption across a highly variable

operating profile, customers can capture fuel costs according to the way

their plant will actually run.

Ultimately, it comes down to increasing available energy and generating the highest possible level of revenue by reducing fuel burn and associated costs.

MEasURInG tHE tRUE cost oF EnERGY Profitable annual MW-hrs†

Annual fuel consumption††

FlexEfficiency=

† Excludes MW-hours during minimum turndown†† Includes fuel consumption during start-up


the FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio brings an unprecedented level of flexibility and efficiency to 60 hertz countries with a suite of products created to work together for improved performance. Modular, flexible and customizable, the FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio enables plants to be configured as needed for specific applications, situations, and priorities.

Delivering greater than 61% baseload efficiency and unprecedented operating flexibility, the FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio is an excellent solution to address the complex needs of energy grids today and in the future.

tHE MoDERn PoWER InDUstRY

DEManDs FlexEfficiency


RolloVER bEloW to VIEW MoRE InFoRMatIon


Each of the components in the FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio—from the gas and steam turbines to the generator and control system—contain the same strands of “FlexEfficiency Dna.”

By sharing core components among technologies, GE is able to increase

the speed with which it brings products to customers. For plant owners,

that means quicker access to tested and validated technologies. For

example, the compressor, combustor, and hot gas path on the 7F 7-series

gas turbine have gone through multiple generations of implementation.

By building on the previous generations’ strengths and innovations, GE

is able to consistently deliver excellent reliability, improved quality, and

reduced overall lifecycle costs.

GE: tHE oRIGIn oF

FlexEfficiency Dna


Product technology Evolution

7F 3-Series

7F 5-Series

9F 7-Series

7F 7-Series • Improved fuel flexibility

• Double wall casing• Improved clearances

Gas tURbInE tEcHnoloGY EVolUtIon

GE’s FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio also facilitates the addition of renewable energy to the grid by allowing combined cycle plants to turndown as low as 14% of baseload.1

Running gas turbines at very low loads rather than shutting them down

limits emissions when they start back up. However, when there is a start-up,

FlexEfficiency technology allows the plant to start and load very quickly. This

reduces fuel burn and emissions during start-up, while also improving efficiency.

Never before have power plant owners had more opportunities to employ

valuable natural gas resources with such a high level of efficiency. Whether

customers need highly efficient baseload power or more flexible cyclic power

generation, the FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio delivers both.

tEcHnoloGY to HElP bRInG clEanER EnERGY to tHE GRID


at the core of the FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio is GE’s most advanced and thoroughly tested turbine technology to date. GE created F-class technology and was the first to achieve a number of industry milestones:

7F Gas tURbInEsEFFIcIEnt, FlEXIblE anD RElIablE aDVancED tEcHnoloGY

100% RElIabIlItY oVER a 108-DaY PERIoD oF contInUoUs oPERatIon

99.4% YEaRlY RElIabIlItY

MoRE tHan 1,000 UnIts sHIPPED

45 MIllIon FIRED HoURs In WoRlDWIDE sERVIcE

7F gas turbines bring the power output levels requested by plant operators while delivering the high

efficiency and unmatched operational flexibility that enable meeting current and future energy demands.

7F gas turbines represent GE’s longstanding commitment to ongoing product development by advancing

established technology and services to meet additional applications and evolving needs.

7F 5-sERIEs Gas tURbInE

accElERatInG tURbInE aDVancEMEnts

Having completed full-speed, full-load testing at GE’s world class validation facility, the 7F 5-series gas turbine is slated for deployment in exceptionally demanding applications to provide reliable power output while delivering fuel savings and reduced emissions.

The 7F 5-series gas turbine will play an important role in facilitating the

introduction of renewable technologies by serving as a reliable energy

resource to prevent grid disruption.

Capable of over 59% combined cycle efficiency, the 7F 5-series gas turbine

incorporates advanced combustion technology that will deliver more

operating flexibility, including better turndown capability while sustaining

higher levels of efficiency. The 14-stage compressor delivers higher

efficiency and its durable architecture has greater tolerance to off-nominal

operation. With the ability to ramp up or reduce power output quickly, there

exists an unprecedented level of operational flexibility and efficiency built

for modern energy demands.


qUIcK FactsNET OUTPUT 216 MW

START TIME 11 minutes

RAMP RATE 40 MW/minute (within emissions guarantees)

TURNDOWN 36% of baseload

7F 5-sERIEs Gas tURbInE | Rollover hotspots for key features


EVolVInG tEcHnoloGY FoR tHE RaPIDlY cHanGInG REqUIREMEnts oF Global basEloaD anD cYclIc aPPlIcatIons

Extending GE’s F-class technology and FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio, the 7F 7-series gas

turbine provides more power to meet a wide application range while closely matching

specific output and efficiency requirements. The 7F 7-series gas turbine delivers

exceptional value, continuing GE’s commitment to lower plant operating costs while

reducing emissions.

The 7F 7-series gas turbine features a 4-stage hot gas path that breaks new ground

with greater than 61% efficiency in combined cycle. The 7F 7-series gas turbine also

incorporates an advanced DLN 2.6+AFS (Axial Fuel Staged) combustor into what is

already the most experienced combustion technology. The DLN 2.6+AFS is equipped

with an additional circuit that introduces added fuel into the combustion stage to

further improve turndown capability. Plant operators can also take advantage of a

larger operating range and move quicker within that range with a much faster ramp

rate and lower turndown, while maintaining emissions guarantees.

building on the success and validation of the 7F 5-series gas turbine and responding to increased global demand for larger and more efficient power solutions, GE has developed the 7F 7-series gas turbine.


qUIcK FactsNET OUTPUT 250 MW

START TIME 10 minutes

RAMP RATE 50 MW/minute (within emissions guarantees)

TURNDOWN 20% of baseload

7F 7-sERIEs Gas tURbInE | Rollover hotspots for key features

D-17 stEaM tURbInE

PRoVEn PERFoRMER FlEXIbIlItY, PERFoRMancE, anD oPERabIlItY

Delivering greater than 41% shaft efficiency, the D-17 steam turbine features

GE’s proven High Efficiency Advanced Technology (HEAT*) customizable steam

path, which provides increased output and the ability to conform to a variety

of bottoming cycle conditions. This translates into unmatched performance

while taking full advantage of the FlexEfficiency 60 Combined Cycle Power

Plant’s flexibility features.

Increased flexibility

The D-17 steam turbine accommodates a broad range of inlet temperatures

and pressures, HRSG duct firing options, steam extraction requirements,

and multiple Low Pressure (LP) exhaust configurations supporting customer-

specific bottoming cycle requirements. The D-17 steam turbine covers a

power output range of 220 - 460+ MW.

D-17 stEaM tURbInE

With more than 100 years of GE steam turbine experience, this next-generation D-series steam turbine represents one of the leading solutions for combined cycle operation and generates a greater economic return for 60 hertz plants.

quiCk FaCtsSHAFT EFFICIENCy > 41%

RATING 220 - 460+ MW

HP THROTTLE PRESSURE CAPABILITy Up to 2400 psi (165 bar)

HP AND IP INLET TEMPERATURE CAPABILITy Up to 1112°F (600°C)

LP CONFIGURATIONS Two and four flow options

HP: High Pressure: IP: Intermediate Pressure; LP: Low Pressure

D-17 stEaM tURbInE | Rollover hotspots for key features

REInVIGoRatED tEcHnoloGY FoR MoRE cost EFFEctIVE oPERatIon

configured for operation with products in the FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio, the H26 generator is the latest example of GE’s century-long legacy of taking proven technologies to the next generation for reliable performance.

H26 GEnERatoR

Developed for quick installation and efficient operation, the H26 generator

uses once-through hydrogen ventilation cooling to deliver 98.9% efficiency.

The H26 generator comes with built-in features to reduce costs and deliver

the high level of quality required in today’s energy industry.

Easier to install and maintain

The H26 generator’s one-piece frame construction offers simplified

installation, including reduced site assembly and ease of alignment on

the foundation. The arrangement allows for all aspects of the gas system

to be housed in one self-contained cabinet to increase available space.

Advanced monitoring, enabled via the Mark VIe ICS and automated

accessory controls, reduces manual activity for efficient operation.

lower operating costs and capital expenses

The H26 generator includes a modular gas system to provide

monitoring while simultaneously enhancing efficiency. Incorporating

a standard generator configuration in a multi-shaft FlexEfficiency

60 Plant, the architecture includes common components to reduce

the need to hold inventory for lower operating costs and easier

maintenance. The expense of installation and commissioning can

be further cut by deploying FOUNDATION ™ Fieldbus, which requires

up to 50% less wiring while providing “smart” sensors for enhanced

diagnostics and predictive monitoring.

Integrated control for highly efficient operation

GE’s “one-system” control philosophy extends to the generator exciter

and static start Load Commutated Inverter (LCI) system, which utilize

the same controller and configuration tools as the turbine and plant

controls. The seamless integration of the exciter and LCI into the overall

control and protection system facilitates enhanced operation, data

analysis, and proactive maintenance.

quiCk FaCtsRATING 270 MW @ 0.85 PF

VOLTAGE 19.5 kV

SHORT CIRCUIT RATIO 0.51

SUBTRANSIENT REACTANCE 21.5%

HyDROGEN PRESSURE 58 psi (4 bar)

EFFICIENCy (PM ISO; 0.85 PF) 98.9%

H26 GEnERatoR

H26 GEnERatoR | Rollover hotspots for key features

the HRsG in the FlexEfficiency 60 Plant is a robust architecture built to rigorous GE specifications.

HEat REcoVERY stEaM GEnERatoR (HRsG)

MEEtInG oUtPUt anD EMIssIons DEManDs

Its modern configuration contributes to combined cycle system

efficiency and reliability while allowing for the flexibility to

accommodate changing emissions requirements.

Gaining increased performance and cyclic efficiency

Through the HRSG’s advanced features, plant performance and

output can be increased—especially during high-value peak price

periods—while allowing for lower lifecycle costs of energy.

qUIcK Facts CONFIGURATION Triple pressure reheat

CIRCULATION Natural

GAS FLOW Horizontal

TURBINE BUNDLES Vertical, top supported

CASING Internally insulated

HP PRESSURE 2400 psi/165 bar nominal

STEAM TEMPERATURE 1050°F – 1112°F/565°C – 600°C

HEat REcoVERY stEaM GEnERatoR (HRsG)

HEat REcoVERY stEaM GEnERatoR | Rollover hotspots for key features

‘onE sYstEM’ contRolaPPRoacH FoR HIGH RElIabIlItY anD MaIntaInabIlItY

Mark VIe Integrated control system (Ics)

GE’s Mark VIe ICS is an advanced control

architecture that serves as the “central nervous

system” of the plant. This single system approach

to plant controls, unifying the control of the power

island (gas turbine, steam turbine, generator,

and HRSG) enables enhanced performance and

provides predictable plant operations. The Mark

VIe ICS empowers our customers to get the most

value from their generating assets.

The Mark Vle ICS is configured specifically for

power generation applications and combines

more than 60 years of controls experience with

some of the most advanced technology available.

the FlexEfficiency 60 Plant provides a

new standard in operational flexibility

with faster ramp rates and wide load

ranges that are more efficient and

within emissions guarantees.

Mark VIe Integrated control system (Ics)

“siNgLE uNiFiED systEm” approaCh to simpLiFy pLaNt CoNtroL

Easier to install, operate, and maintain

Cohesive, intuitive user interface, advanced diagnostics, and asset management tools

Improved operator proficiency and situational awareness

Fast, FLExibLE pLaNt pErFormaNCE, rEspoNDiNg to griD DEmaNDs

Fast start-up times

Quick ramp rates within emissions guarantees

Low and efficient turndown

stabLE, prEDiCtabLE, aND rELiabLE opEratioNs For improVED proFitabiLity

Consistent start times

Superior transient stability

Enhanced tools to proactively manage assets

Easy to usE For bEttEr DECisioN-makiNg aND For morE CoNsistENt opEratioN

Effective alarm management

Efficient maintenance and troubleshooting

siNgLE arChitECturE For improVED systEm iNtEgratioN

Comprehensive automation

Advanced model-based controls

Simplified digital control architecture using modern fieldbus technology

LoNg LiFECyCLE

Modular upgradable architecture

Long-term Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support

FlexEfficiency 60 combined cycle Power Plant

When the products from GE’s FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio are brought together to form a combined cycle power plant, the benefits—and opportunities—are tremendous.

a nEW stanDaRD In oPERatIonal FlEXIbIlItY

MatcHInG oUtPUt WItH DEManDNo solution delivers more efficiency and operational flexibility than

GE’s FlexEfficiency 60 Plant:2

GREatER tHan 61% basEloaD EFFIcIEncY

FUll Plant loaD In lEss tHan 30 MInUtEs WItHoUt sacRIFIcInG EFFIcIEncY oR PaRts lIFE

100 MW/MInUtE RaMP RatE WItHIn EMIssIons GUaRantEEs1

tURnDoWn to 14% oF Plant basEloaD1

The FlexEfficiency 60 Plant allows operators to take full advantage of opportunities to

quickly supply or reduce power, including the ability to support intermittent renewable

sources coming on or off the grid.

loWERInG lIFEcYclE costs acRoss tHE GlobE

Not only does the FlexEfficiency 60 Plant provide exceptional operating flexibility,

but it accomplishes this at a lower overall lifecycle cost. Its unparalleled efficiency in

baseload applications can dramatically reduce fuel costs. Given the FlexEfficiency 60

Plant’s increased inspection intervals, owners can operate for longer periods between

maintenance outages. Coupling these longer intervals with GE’s replacements parts

configured for longer life means less downtime and lower parts costs.

an innovative example of total plant integration, the FlexEfficiency 60 Plant features a multi-shaft configuration that will generate a new level of baseload efficiency while also retaining high efficiency at part load.2

Given the variability of fuel prices and changing emissions requirements, the FlexEfficiency 60 Plant is a certain asset in uncertain times.


bUIlDInG on a MoDUlaR aRcHItEctURE

The FlexEfficiency 60 Plant features modularity

in configuration to accommodate a wide range

of needs and applications. From the D-17

steam turbine and H26 generator to the 7F gas

turbines and Mark VIe ICS, each component is

built using well-established technology that is

further advanced and scaled to deliver even

better performance. Generation after generation,

innovation to innovation, GE has the legacy,

resources, and commitment to address the needs

of the modern power industry.

EasY to contRol, sERVIcE anD MaIntaIn

The FlexEfficiency 60 Plant is controlled by

GE’s Mark VIe ICS. This control system and

all its capabilities have been integrated

into the plant, enabling comprehensive

automation and simplified lifecycle

equipment maintenance.

The layout of the FlexEfficiency 60 Plant

has been carefully developed, balancing

size with functionality to provide ease of

access and maintainability. In addition,

FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio products install

quickly with technology that reduces the

occurrence of human error while providing

easy access to regularly serviced parts

when maintenance is required.

REalIzInG tRUE ValUE WItH EconoMIcal PoWER GEnERatIon

In the end, the FlexEfficiency 60 Plant’s high level of

flexibility, maintainability, and efficiency all combine

to provide a reliable energy solution that helps

realize profit potential, reduce fuel expenses, and

operate with low lifecycle costs.


qUIcK Facts2 NET PLANT OUTPUT 750 MW

NET PLANT EFFICIENCy > 61%

NET HEAT RATE < 5,592 Btu/< 5,900 kJ per kWH

PLANT START-UP TIME < 30 minutes

PLANT RAMP RATE 100 MW/minute

MINIMUM PLANT LOAD 105 MW (14% of baseload)

GE constructed the largest and most powerful non-grid connected gas turbine validation facility in the world to deliver reliable and proven equipment.

tHE WoRlD’s lEaDInG tURbInE ValIDatIon FacIlItY

Validation

Capable of replicating a real-world grid

environment at full capacity, the facility tests 50

and 60 hertz gas turbines well beyond normal

power plant conditions seen in the field. This level

of testing prepares these turbines for nearly any

condition they may experience once installed

and operating, and provides GE with invaluable

knowledge of turbine performance under the

most demanding conditions.

This full-scale testing delivers proven operability

and performance of new gas turbine models

before they enter commercial service.

In addition to housing the drive train, the test

facility includes control room, data center, and

nerve center areas, all connected by an advanced

communication system that facilitates thorough

data collection during each test. The Mark VIe

ICS is used to operate the gas turbine throughout

testing to validate and refine the control logic and

advanced models.

The world’s largest and most powerful full speed, full load, non-grid connected gas turbine test facility

Capable of replicating virtually any power plant condition

More than 7,000 data streams captured every hour during testing

Natural gas and liquid distillate fuel testing

Full-capacity drive train

– Capable of testing multiple gas turbine models

– Full-scale compressor mapping and validation

located in Greenville, south carolina, Usa, this $170 million facility

includes full speed, full load, off-grid testing to fully validate F-class

gas turbines configured for the FlexEfficiency Portfolio.

Validation

FlEXIblE sERVIcEs to ElEVatE YoUR Plant’s PERFoRMancE


to realize a return on investment, plant owners need support services that are every bit as flexible and efficient as their new plant.

From planning and installation through ongoing operation and maintenance,

GE provides professional services and upgrades backed by expert engineering,

OEM knowledge, and operational experience. This level of support helps protect

investments and increase capabilities throughout a plant’s long and productive

lifecycle.

When you select products from the FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio, you gain the

advantage of the largest GE serviced fleet in the world. With more than 800

7F gas turbines maintained worldwide, GE knows its assets well. Only GE can

service assets with a total systems understanding to help manage and maintain

performance over time.

Keeping the GE fleet of products operating at their best is immensely important,

as is maintaining a long-established commitment to deliver quality, value, and

performance throughout the lifecycle of each project. With more than 120 years

of experience maintaining power generation systems and over 40,000 power

and water experts in more than 700 global locations, GE is here for you, ready to

help. GE’s knowledge and expertise, combined with genuine OEM parts, repairs

and services, enhance the long-term value of the FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio.

Lifecycle services from GE include:

FInancIal RIsK MoDElInG

PoWER EconoMIcs

PoWER sYstEMs EnGInEERInG

InstallatIon aDVIsoRY sERVIcEs

sItE MobIlIzatIon

PERFoRMancE tEstInG

sPaRE PaRts InVEntoRY ManaGEMEnt

oPERatIon & MaIntEnancE (o&M) aDVIsoRY sERVIcEs

tRaInInG & PERsonnEl DEVEloPMEnt

MaIntEnancE & oUtaGE aGREEMEnts

PERFoRMancE aGREEMEnts

assEt UPGRaDEs

contRol sYstEMs IntEGRatIon & oPtIMIzatIon

assEt REPURPosInG/REtIREMEnts

At every stage of the plant’s lifecycle, GE’s expert services team can help the FlexEfficiency 60 Plant assets deliver the high efficiency and operational flexibility needed to meet energy demand.


A GE Contractual Service Program allows operators to

focus on operating their business while GE focuses on

delivering desired plant performance metrics. GE monitors

plant operations, diagnoses potential problems, and

performs necessary maintenance—giving operators what

they need, when they need it.

GE can compare a plant’s performance with others in the

GE fleet to determine the combination of condition-based

maintenance and enhancement technologies needed to

keep that plant operating at its highest potential.

GE can also help improve outage value by combining

scheduled maintenance with the installation of

appropriate upgrade solutions. These solutions focus

on availability, reliability, improved performance, or a

combination of the three.

sERVIcE PacKaGEs to KEEP Plants oPERatInG at HIGH PERFoRMancE

GE has the engineering and

operational knowledge upon

which plant operators can

depend to help make the

right choices for their plant.

GE’s commercial strength

and executional excellence

helps with managing costs,

compliance, and productivity.

GE contRactUal sERVIcE aGREEMEnts (csas)

Helping address everything from business

goals to long-term operational needs to

finance strategies and more. CSAs for the

FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio allow for:

PREDIctablE

MaIntEnancE costs

PREDIctablE oPERatIon (aVaIlabIlItY, PERFoRMancE)

REaDY accEss to GEnUInE

GE PaRts anD sERVIcEs

tHE latEst oEM tEcHnoloGY

UPGRaDEs

REDUcED soURcInG coMPlEXItY

FInancIal FlEXIbIlItY

a sInGlE PoInt oF contact a PERsonal GE contRact

PERFoRMancE ManaGER


In addition to allowing for predictable operations and maintenance costs over time, a GE

CSA can provide operators with access to upgrade technology and operational efficiency

improvements.

Developing a CSA begins by first working to understand needs and constraints. From there,

GE follows a structured process to co-create a solution that taps into a broad portfolio of

services, all of which use GE’s deep domain expertise and global network of resources to

help operators reach their business objectives. Even more important, the CSA provides

ongoing support; throughout the lifetime of the CSA, GE stands ready with the latest

technology and operational expertise to address industry changes.

GE’s csa for the FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio is a customized, multi-year plan developed to meet unique customer needs for managing parts, repairs, services and performance.


Every day, GE collects more than 30,000 operating hours of data from more than 1,500 globally deployed power generation assets.

That is in addition to an existing 25-terabyte

database that represents more than 93

million fleet operating hours. In the Global

Generation IQ* Monitoring & Diagnostics

Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, a

team of nearly two dozen M&D engineers

analyze more than 25,000 operational

alarms per year, assisting customers

in improving their asset reliability and

performance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Additional regional support is provided from

locations in Scotland, France, and India.

MonItoRInG anD DIaGnostIcs (M&D) EXPERt analYtIcs anYtIME, anYWHERE

Using advanced analytic tools, the team

diagnoses problems – and potential problems

– that can impact plant performance. Drawing

on the experience of hundreds of thousands

of resolved alarms, the team has developed

dozens of physics-based algorithms that

provide early warning of more than 60

different failure mechanisms. This work

has helped increase the probability of early

detection while decreasing false alarms that

can result in costly, unnecessary downtime.

This depth of expertise, as well as operational

excellence in the execution of issues resolution,

has generated customer savings estimated at

more than $70 million in 2011.

The FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio is configured to

use GE’s advanced M&D capability. With over

850 sensors collecting and relaying current

asset performance data via NERC (North

American Electric Reliability Corporation)-

compliant protocols to your GE M&D team,

plant operators have access to expert OEM

and fleet analytics anytime, anywhere.

Whether it’s plant-wide predictive diagnostics,

root-cause analysis, or fleet benchmarks

and analytics, GE has the data and expertise

needed to help plant operators make

intelligent, real-time decisions.


GE is committed to providing a steady stream of technology improvements to support the

FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio for the lifetime of the investment. Whether it’s advanced gas

path or Valpak upgrades to improve gas turbine performance, DLN combustion system

innovations to drive emissions reductions or our growing portfolio of OpFlex* model-based

control solutions, the latest technologies will be available to Portfolio customers.

UPGRaDEs tHat DElIVER oPERatIonal PERFoRMancE anD ValUE

GE never stops innovating. Investing in the GE FlexEfficiency 60

Portfolio means collaborating with a company that continues to

evolve its technology.


PoWER FoR a cHanGInG WoRlD As a product of ecomagination, GE’s FlexEfficiency 60 Plant provides a number of economic and environmental benefits, including reduced fuel burn and lower emissions compared to typical coal or combined cycle power plants.

<< roLLoVEr to ViEw aN ExampLE

What remains constant is GE’s commitment to proactively meet the global demand and expectations for baseload and cyclic operations. With unprecedented efficiency and flexibility, GE’s FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio provides the power generation resources that modern plants can rely on to meet immediate and future operational needs.

The result of generations of ever-advancing technology, the FlexEfficiency

60 Portfolio represents a solution built on common, modular architectures

that have been thoroughly proven and enhanced as they continue to

provide the industry with innovations and new applications. It brings

the added confidence that can only come from successful testing in the

world’s largest and most powerful off-grid validation facility.

A reflection of GE’s dedicated effort to use abundant, cleaner-burning

natural resources, the FlexEfficiency 60 Portfolio brings together several

ecomagination-qualified products poised to take on global environmental

challenges and deliver energy to the grid and into the homes of millions

throughout the US and around the world.

EnERGY REqUIREMEnts WIll

contInUE to cHanGE

© 2012 General Electric Company. All rights reserved. (11/2012)

*Trademark of General Electric Company™Trademark of the Fieldbus Foundation

Comparative statements refer to GE technology unless otherwise stated.

1. Refers to 2x1 multi-shaft FlexEfficiency 60 Plant with one gas turbine operating.

2. Combined cycle multi-shaft plant configuration includes two 7F 7-series gas turbines, one D-17 steam turbine, three H26 generators, two HRSGs, and one Mark Vle ICS.

3. Typical coal plant based on US EPA data.

4. Operating at ISO baseload conditions for 5,800 hours per year.

5. Assuming $3.75/MMBtu natural gas fuel price.

6. Assuming $15/MMBtu natural gas fuel price.

www.ge-flexibility.com

ge power & water flexefficiency 60 portfoliostoppingclimatechange.com/ge...

Documents