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LM6000

LM6000 Hybrid EGT

GE’s LM6000 Hybrid EGT upgrade integrates a battery energy storage system with the LM6000 gas turbine, enabling contingency (spinning) reserve without fuel-burn between demand events.

Efficiency

Emissions reduction

Flexibility

Availability

Life extension

GT26

Fast Start for KA26

GE’s Flex Start for KA26 enables you to connect and generate power to the grid faster and more economically by optimizing GT synchronization, combined-cycle startup, and GT/ST loading.

Flexibility

9F 6F 7F

B- and E-class Combustion Fuel Flexibility

GE’s B-/E-class combustion systems can help you to accommodate a full range of fuel alternatives, as well as switch from one fuel to another while running under load or during shutdown.

Efficiency

Emissions reduction

Flexibility

Availability

Life extension

Reliability

GT11N2

GT11N2 M Upgrade

GE’s GT11N2 M upgrade combines new technological developments with existing proven gas turbine designs to facilitate competitiveness of your plant.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

O&M cost reduction

LM6000 LM2500

LM2500 and LM6000 Fuel Condition Monitoring

GE’s fuel variability control provides increased system response for your existing LM2500 and LM6000 gas turbines to help avoid issues caused by changes in fuel composition.

Availability

Life extension

Reliability

O&M cost reduction

6B 9E 6F

Differential Pressure Transmitter

GE’s new differential pressure transmitters provide an upgrade for your existing anemometers to improve your gas turbine fleet’s reliability.

Availability

Reliability

LM2500

Liquid to Dual Fuel LM2500

GE’s liquid to dual-fuel upgrade enables your LM2500 turbine to be run on either gas or liquid fuel, with or without water injection for NOx control.

Emissions reduction

Flexibility

Availability

Reliability

9F 6F 7F

Dry Low NOx (DLN 2.6) Combustion Upgrade

The GE Dry Low NOx (DLN 2.6) combustion system gas turbine upgrade can provide flexibility and reduced emissions. Enhance your F-class gas turbine today.

Emissions reduction

Flexibility

Availability

Life extension

LM6000

Gas to Dual Fuel—LM6000

GE’s gas to dual-fuel upgrade enables your LM6000 turbine to run on either gas or liquid fuel, with or without water injection for NOx control.

Availability

Flexibility

LM6000

LM6000 Peak Performance Upgrade

GE’s LM6000 Peak Performance upgrade enables your LM6000PC to achieve up to 5% more output over current nominal power through peak firing; increased monitoring algorithms track life impact.

Output

GT26 GT24

GT24/GT26 Low Part Load Gas Turbine Upgrade

GE’s GT24/GT26 sequential combustion engine upgrade can enable your combined-cycle plant to achieve best-in-class turndown.

Emissions reduction

O&M cost reduction

GT8

GT8C XL Gas Turbine Upgrade

GE’s blading upgrade for GT8C XL gas turbines provides performance neutrality and longer spans between C-inspection intervals from 24 to 32 kEOH, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

Availability

Life extension

O&M cost reduction

6B 7E

Performance Improvement Package

GE’s performance improvement package (PIP) enhances performance and extends the hot gas path component life of your B-/E-class gas turbine units.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Reliability

LM6000 LM2500

Direct Drive Ventilation Fan Upgrade

GE’s direct drive ventilation fans drop-in upgrades are designed to replace your current fans with limited disruption and can eliminate over-tensioning, overloaded bearings, and fan failure.

Availability

Reliability

LM2500 TM2500

LM/TM2500 SAC to DLE

GE’s LM/TM2500 SAC to DLE upgrade converts your LM/TM2500 SAC gas turbine to DLE technology, eliminates water consumption for NOx control, and improves thermal efficiency.

Efficiency

Emissions reduction

Availability

Reliability

7E 9E 6F 7F 9F

Exhaust Thermocouple

GE’s exhaust thermocouples upgrade provides more accurate exhaust gas temperature sensor readings, longer asset life, and reliable operations.

Availability

Reliability

LM2500 TM2500

TDI Clutch Upgrade

GE’s upgrade to your hydraulic starter clutch allows the existing starting system to operate with enhanced reliability and availability.

Availability

Flexibility

Reliability

LM6000 LMS100 LM2500 TM2500

Fire Protection Panel Upgrade

GE’s fire protection upgrade is NFPA-compliant and mounted in the turbine control panel to closely monitor gas and flame sensors.

Availability

LM6000 LMS100 LM2500

Primary Frequency Control Upgrade

GE’s algorithm upgrade to your primary frequency control (PFC) is customized for specific grid requirements, enabling continuous plant equipment operation between 47 and 52 Hz.

Flexibility

Availability

9E

9EMax Four-stage Turbine

GE’s 9EMax four-stage turbine helps to reduce annual fuel costs and unlock significant revenue within the same footprint as your 9E gas turbine.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

Reliability

LM6000

S7 Fuel Control Upgrade

GE’s S7 fuel control upgrade enables updates created to improve the reliability, availability, and performance of your LM6000 gas turbine.

Emissions reduction

Flexibility

Availability

Reliability

LM2500 LM5000 TM2500 LMS100

Gas Turbine Alternative Fuel Retrofit Upgrade

The alternative fuel retrofit upgrade easily allows turbines to burn fuels such as hydrogen and coke oven gas. Learn more about GE’s alternative fuel retrofit.

Availability

Reliability

Non-GE heavy duty gas turbines Non-GE aero gas turbines

Cross-fleet Repowering with Aero

Regardless of your original equipment manufacturer, GE has the latest aeroderivative gas turbine repowering technology to make your units economically viable again.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Reliability

Emissions reduction

O&M cost reduction

LM6000

Sump Evacuation System

GE’s sump evacuation system upgrade eliminates oil leaks during low-power operation, engine load rejects, or trips from high power.

Availability

Reliability

6B 6F 7E 7F 9E 9F

Rotor-In Major Inspection for Gas Turbines

Alleviate safety concerns, reduce costs and save time with GE's rotor-in major turbine inspections. Learn more with GE.

Availability

O&M cost reduction

LM6000 LM2500

Controls Upgrade—MicroNet Plus

GE’s upgraded MicroNet* control system, developed for aero LM product lines, interfaces with existing field devices and on-engine hardware for core fuel control, package sequencing, and protection.

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

Reliability

LM2500 TM2500

Xtend Hot Section Upgrade—DLE

GE’s Xtend* upgrade for LM2500 and TM2500 Base DLE 1.0 engines increases the hot section life to 50,000 hours, reduces lifecycle costs, and increases site availability.

Availability

Reliability

LM6000

LM6000PC SAC Extended Life Combustor Upgrade

GE’s LM6000PC SAC extended life combustor upgrade alleviates issues with anti-rotation tabs and coating loss, preserving combustor performance and extending downstream component life.

Availability

LM2500 TM2500

Remote VSV Monitoring

GE’s remote VSV monitoring upgrade allows remote monitoring of the variable stator vanes without having to enter the package and take manual engine readings.

Efficiency

Availability

LM6000 LMS100 LM2500

Water Injection for NOx Reduction

GE’s water injection system upgrade for non-dry low emissions turbines (without a NOx abatement system) can reduce NOx emissions to 25 ppm (gas fuel) or 42 ppm (liquid fuel).

Emissions reduction

Output

GT13E

GT13E2 MXL2 with AMP

GE’s additive manufactured performance (AMP) technology provides the driving force behind the upgrade for the GT13E2 gas turbine fleet, enabling better operating performance and hardware durability.

Efficiency

O&M cost reduction

Availability

Life extension

Output

GT13D GT11D 6B 9E GT11N2 GT11N 7E 9F 6F 7F GT26 GT9 GT24 GT8

ActivePoint HMI

GE’s latest ActivePoint* HMI can help protect your plant from cyberattacks, improve operator experience, and increase both efficiency and plant performance.

Efficiency

Availability

Life extension

Reliability

9F

9F Gas Turbine AGP Upgrade

GE’s Advanced Gas Path upgrade increases efficiency to deliver industry leading performance & operational flexibility. Learn more about the 9F AGP upgrade today.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

Reliability

O&M cost reduction

LM2500 LM6000 TM2500

4-Hour Gas Turbine Lockout Prevention

GE’s lockout prevention upgrade for LM/TM2500 and LM6000 gas turbines prevent the 4-hour lockout period after a hot shutdown, reducing risk to rotors, increasing machine safety, and preserving uptime.

Availability

GT13D GT11N GT8

GT8, GT11N, GT13D EV-Alpha Burner

GE’s EV-alpha burner for GT8, GT11N, and GT13D gas turbines with fuel gas represents the result of our continuing research and investment for the best in burner technology.

Emissions reduction

LM6000

LM6000 Flange to Flange Replacement

GE’s flange-to-flange upgrade for LM6000 gas turbines, a full replacement of your aeroderivative gas turbine engine, reduces operating expenses and emissions, and can reset asset life to zero.

Efficiency

Emissions reduction

Availability

Reliability

6B

AGP Upgrade for 6B Turbine

GE’s Advanced Gas Path (AGP) upgrade will increase the availability and output of your 6B turbine. Extend the assets of your 6B turbine today with AGP.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

Reliability

O&M cost reduction

LM5000 LM6000

LM5000 to LM6000 Repower

GE’s LM6000 aeroderivative upgrades your existing LM5000 gas turbine to provide greater plant output and efficiency; for 60 Hz operation, it is an economical replacement for the LM5000.

Efficiency

Emissions reduction

Flexibility

Output

Availability

Reliability

LM6000 LM2500 LMS100 LM5000 TM2500

Automatic Voltage Regulator Upgrade

GE’s EX2100e upgrade builds on the EX2100 experience of over 1,200 units in gas, steam, and hydro applications, providing enhanced reliability, availability, and performance with advanced algorithms.

Availability

Flexibility

Reliability

7F

7F Advanced Compressor

GE’s 7F advanced compressor upgrade can increase performance, flexibility, and maintainability while fitting into the same footprint as the current 7F.01/.02/.03/.04 compressors.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

Reliability

LM6000

LM6000PC Uprate Gas Turbine Upgrade

GE’s LM6000PC upgrade increases power, water savings, and lifespan, without requiring gearbox changes, within the same package and engine footprint as the LM6000PC gas turbine.

Efficiency

Emissions reduction

Output

Availability

LM6000

Super-polished High-pressure Compressor Blades

GE’s super-polished compressor blades reduce compressor blade and vane fouling rates and increase uptime, helping to maintain compressor performance over time.

Output

Efficiency

Life extension

O&M cost reduction

GT11D

GT11DXC Compressor Upgrade

GE’s GT11DXC upgrade uses advanced aerodynamic blading to provide high reliability, availability, and maintainability of your compressor without increasing stress on the components.

Output

O&M cost reduction

LM2500

Clutchless Synchronous Condenser Upgrade

GE’s clutchless synchronous condenser upgrade increases reactive-power capability for LM2500 gas turbines by allowing the generator to act as a synchronous condenser.

Flexibility

7E

7E Gas Turbine Enhanced Capacity Upgrade

Get the most out of your existing 7E gas turbine. Increase your capabilities and energy revenue with GE's 7E gas turbine enhanced capacity upgrade.

Emissions reduction

Flexibility

Output

LM6000

Thrust Balance Valve Removal

GE’s thrust balance valve (TBV) upgrade adds an on-engine tube and an in-line plate orifice, helping to reduce mechanical failures associated with the TBV.

Availability

Reliability

LM2500 TM2500

Xtend Hot Section Upgrade—SAC

GE’s Xtend* upgrade for LM2500 and TM2500 Base SAC 1.0 engines increases the hot section life to 50,000 hours, reduces lifecycle costs, and increases site availability.

Availability

Reliability

GT13E

GT13E1 MC2 Gas Turbine Upgrade

GE’s GT13E1 MC2 upgrade significantly improves performance and increases life between inspections by 50% by combining turbine, compressor, and combustor parts into one package.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Life extension

O&M cost reduction

GT26

KA26 Low Load Operation

GE’s KA26 Low Load Operation upgrade enables you to park your GT26 fired combined-cycle plant at extremely low load while remaining compliant with emission requirements.

Emissions reduction

Flexibility

6B 7E 9E 6F 7F 9F

Flange-to-Flange Replacement

GE’s flange-to-flange upgrade is a full replacement of an existing gas turbine engine that provides current technology and engineering innovations within the footprint of your existing asset.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Reliability

O&M cost reduction

Life extension

Emissions reduction

LM6000

LM6000 Fast Start Upgrade

GE’s Fast Start upgrade enables your LM6000 to reach full load in 5, 8, or 10 minutes, reducing start-up time and helping to meet peak turbine demand.

Flexibility

GT13E

GT13E2 MXL2 upgrade

GE’s GT13E2 MXL2 upgrade, designed to be compatible with all installed GT13E2 units, combines GE’s latest technology developments with more than 10 million operating hours of GT13E2 fleet experience.

Efficiency

O&M cost reduction

Output

Availability

Life extension

6B 7E 9E

T-Fire Solutions

GE’s new hot gas path and controls modifications uprate the base firing temperature to modernize the 6B, 7E, and 9E turbine performance.

Output

Efficiency

LM2500

Gas to Dual Fuel—LM2500

GE’s gas to dual-fuel upgrade enables your LM2500 turbine to run on either gas or liquid fuel, with or without water injection for NOx control.

Availability

Flexibility

LMS100

LMS100PA+ Upgrade

GE’s LMS100PA+ upgrade provides more than 100 MW of power without affecting heat rate, emissions, or reliability, despite increasing energy consumption.

Output

Efficiency

GT11N

GT11NM XL/XP Turbine Upgrade

Let GE increase the performance of your GT11NM XL and XP turbines—with a flexible upgrade that boosts efficiency.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Life extension

O&M cost reduction

Flexibility

6B

6B Repowering Upgrade

GE’s 6B repowering upgrade improves performance in both gas turbine and combined-cycle operation while maintaining the unit’s reliability and fuel flexibility.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

Reliability

LM2500 TM2500

Asymmetric Diffuser—LM/TM2500

In the face of footprint restrictions, GE’s asymmetric diffuser helps mitigate pressure losses downstream of your power turbine.

Output

Efficiency

Emissions reduction

9E

AGP Upgrade for 9E Turbine

GE’s 9E Advanced Gas Path upgrade delivers industry-leading efficiency and increased output. Start driving operational flexibility with the 9E AGP today.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

Reliability

O&M cost reduction

6B 7E 9E

Advanced Extendor Upgrade

GE's advanced extendor upgrade for combustor parts leads to proven durability and longer life. Reduce component wear & combustion repair costs today.

Availability

Life extension

Reliability

O&M cost reduction

LM6000

Variable Inlet Guide Vanes (VIGV) with EFS

GE’s variable inlet guide vanes (VIGVs) upgrade your LM6000 gas turbine, regulating airflow into the low-pressure compressor (LPC) to enhance turbine efficiency at part loads.

Output

Efficiency

LM6000

Liquid to Dual Fuel—LM6000

GE’s liquid to dual-fuel upgrade enables your LM6000 turbine to be run on either gas or liquid fuel, with or without water injection for NOx control.

Emissions reduction

Flexibility

Availability

Reliability

LM6000 LM2500 LMS100

Evaporative Cooler

GE’s evaporative cooling system upgrade increases power output and efficiency for sites with high ambient temperatures and low relative humidity.

Output

Efficiency

Flexibility

7E 9E

Dry Low NOx Combustion Upgrade for E-Class | GE Gas Power

Upgrade your E-Class gas turbine with GE's DLN combustion upgrade. Reduce emissions while improving efficiency and performance today.

Emissions reduction

Efficiency

Flexibility

Output

LM2500 TM2500

LM/TM2500 Base to Plus/Plus G4

GE’s LM2500 and TM2500 models can be updated to the current LM2500+ or LM2500+G4 configuration for enhanced output and improved thermal efficiency.

Emissions reduction

Output

LM6000

SPRINT LM6000

GE’s SPray INTercooling (SPRINT) increases the output of the LM6000 gas turbine by cooling combustion air, providing a greater mass flow through the low-pressure and high-pressure compressors.

Output

GT9

GT9D1X Performance Improvement Package

GE’s modular GT9D1x Performance Improvement Package, introduced to address customer-specific requirements, provides increased performance and reduced maintenance costs.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

O&M cost reduction

LM2500 LM5000 LM6000 TM2500

Bently Nevada 3500 Vibration Monitoring System

GE’s Bently Nevada 3500 Vibration System for LM6000, LM/TM2500, LM1600, and LM5000 gas turbines reduces non-critical trips, including noise-driven and transient vibration shutdowns.

Availability

Reliability

7F

7F Gas Turbine AGP Upgrade

Our advanced gas path upgrade can increase efficiency & extend the life of gas turbine assets and parts. Learn more about GE's AGP upgrade for 7F gas turbines.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

Reliability

O&M cost reduction

GT11N

GT11NMC XL/XP Turbine and Compressor Upgrade

GE’s GT11NMC compressor upgrade can substantially increase power output and reduce CO2 emissions for your plant.

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

Output

O&M cost reduction

GT13E

GT13E2 AEV Burner

GE’s AEV Burner employs a new continuous fuel variation concept as the basis for more flexible and reliable operation as demand increases.

Emissions reduction

Flexibility

LM6000 LM2500 LMS100

Inlet Air Chilling System

GE’s inlet chilling system cools compressor intake air, increasing the air density and output of your critical engines.

Output

Efficiency

Flexibility

LM6000 LM2500 LMS100

Anti-icing Upgrade

GE’s anti-icing system prevents ice-related internal damage to engine blades through automated controls that run when ice is detected.

Availability

Reliability

GT11D

GT11DM Turbine Upgrade

GE’s GT11DM turbine upgrade increases power output and efficiency, and reduces fuel costs and CO2 emissions.

Output

Efficiency

O&M cost reduction

6F

AGP Upgrade for 6F.03 Gas Turbine

Increase output and time between inspections, while also reducing annual baseload costs with the advanced gas path (AGP) upgrade for 6F.03 turbines.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

Reliability

O&M cost reduction

GT13E

GT13E2 EV-Alpha Burner

GE’s EV-Alpha Burner uses state-of-the-art combustion technology to help reduce nitrous oxide emissions by approximately 35%.

Emissions reduction

Flexibility

6F 7F 9F

F-Class Enhanced Compressor Packages

GE’s suite of enhancements for F-class flared enhanced compressors, based on years of compressor development and extensive testing, are packaged according to your unit and site-level risk.

Output

Availability

Reliability

GT13D

GT13DM and GT13DC+ Turbine Upgrade

GE’s GT13DM and GT13DC+ turbine upgrades provide increased availability and reliability.

Output

Efficiency

Availability

Flexibility

Life extension

O&M cost reduction

LM6000

Fast Start for GT Base Fleet Turbines

GE’s Fast Start reduces turbine startup time for GT base fleet gas turbines. Learn more about how you could reach full load within just 10-15 minutes.

Flexibility

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