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Fast facts

Applicable turbine models:

7F 9F
Today’s challenge for operators

Achieving faster startups

In today’s power industry, getting online quickly and efficiently isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s practically a requirement. Along with the rise of renewables and new competitive industry, operators are searching for a way to achieve faster, lower cost, more precise starts.

OpFlex Purge Credit features

  • LCI Pre-connect: Ability to maintain “Ready State” of starting means, enabling quick rotor engagement
  • Purge at Shutdown: Move purge to prior shutdown and utilize block and vent valve system to maintain indefinite purged state to execute next start without repeat purge
  • Fire on the fly: Combustion ignition via spark plugs and cross-fire tubes during acceleration
  • Fast Grid Sync: Grid synchronization within 30 seconds from full speed no load (FSNL)
  • NFPA-85 compliant
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Variable Load Path (VLP)

Experience a true gas turbine flexibility product. VLP is a gas turbine control software package which allows independent control of load and exhaust temperature within the gas turbine boundaries.
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Fast Start

Shortened start-up time to full speed-full load to reduce fuel cost, reduce emissions and capture additional revenue. Enables 10-15 minute simple cycle start times.
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Start-up Assurance

Simplified start permissives, automated system pre-start checks (various pumps, fans, valves), and HMI start-up sequence screens to reduce the number of failed starts.
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Sliding Fuel Pressure Control

Reduce your gas fuel supply pressure (P2) requirements during start-up and operation to better accommodate low or fluctuating pressure, and possibly enable reduced gas compressor usage. Additionally, Sliding Fuel Pressure Control can reduce likelihood of trips or runbacks.

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