A special report by Consulting Editor Steve Stultz based on information shared at the HRSG Forum with Bob Anderson The 2018 HRSG Forum with Bob Anderson, held in Houston, March 5-7, like its predecessor in Charlotte, captured the topics of immediate interest to HRSG experts and combined-cycle system owner/operators. There were spirited discussions before, during, […]
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Vendor breakout presentations SVI Dynamics/SVI Industrial Defining and Implementing SCR Improvements on Gas Turbine Exhaust Stringent regulations on NOx, CO, and ammonia slip are dictating the need for highly efficient SCR systems. Although CO and SCR catalyst designs are advancing to meet these new regulations, SCR system designs are not always equipped to manage the
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The Gas Turbine Association (GTA) salutes Congressmen Paul Tonko (D-NY) and David McKinley (R-WV), and Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Richard Burr (R-NC), and Joe Manchin (D-WV), for the time and effort they and their respective staffs contributed to advancing the Energy Act of 2020. GTA Chairman Jonathan Li noted, “GTA appreciates the
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Regardless of where you fall on the 3Hs of the H2 economy—hype, hope, happening soon—everyone can appreciate a seminar which delivered information on actual experience. The webinar, “Hydrogen: Utilizing Combustion Turbines as a Solution to ‘Low to No-Carbon’ Initiatives,” was presented by PSM (Power Systems Mfg LLC). After a quick review of global-climate headlines, Jeff
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The Siemens SGT5/6-2000E (V94.2/84.2) and SGT5/6-4000F (V94.3A/84.3A) fleets are among the world’s most successful gas turbines, having been continually upgraded over their respective lifetimes (39 years for the E-class engines, 26 for the F-class) to improve performance and help owner/operators remain competitive as power generators. Worldwide, about 1000 machines (50- plus 60-Hz) produced by the
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The Siemens session at the 2020 501F Users Group began with a high-level update on the Siemens Energy spinoff. Also highlighted was Siemens Energy’s roadmap to “Making Energy Greener.” A comprehensive gas-turbine update followed with technical updates on these topics: Hexavalent chromium residue. Air-separator radial rubs and axial wear. Exhaust manifold. Advanced two-piece exhaust. D5
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The 2020 conference of the 501F Users Group marked GE’s fourth year of participation in this event, coordinated by Said El-Nahas, 501F product manager, and Ben Myers, service engineering manager. The program began with an introduction to GE Gas Power, a new organizational structure combining the company’s new-unit and services operations under a single business
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Mitsubishi Power spent a productive four hours with users on the third day of the meeting, discussing and answering questions on a wide range of topics. Presentation segments selected by the editors for coverage here, given their high interest to owner/operators, are the following: Safety culture and initiatives to help protect plant and contractor personnel.
Doosan Turbomachinery Services’ (DTS) presentation to the 501F Users Group at the 2020 conference featured a company/facility profile followed by details on how it conducts major maintenance on rotors, exhaust sections, and blade rings. The company’s relatively new shop in La Porte (Houston), Tex, has the capability for F-class inspection, overhaul, repairs, and new-parts manufacturing.
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At the upcoming virtual 501F Users Group conference, owner/operators will have the opportunity to hear the latest on solutions for leaky 4-way joints. Below is a primer and brief history of Nord-Lock’s experience in mitigating this common problem in the fleet. The latest information on their solution will be presented on Tuesday, February 23 from
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