GE Engineered Equipment Package (EEP) at Pennsylvania CC Power Plant

GE announced an order for a single shaft engineered equipment package (EEP), with a high-efficiency 7HA.02 gas turbine at its heart, to power the Ares EIF’s Birdsboro Power combined-cycle power plant in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, USA.

With the help of GE’s latest power generation technology and financing from GE Capital, Birdsboro Power is expected to produce 488 MW upon commercial operation in 2019.

“We are pleased to bring this new plant online, which will help continue the shift to cleaner, more cost-effective power in the PJM region,” said Mark Voccola, a partner in Ares EIF, within the Ares Private Equity Group. “The abundance of low-cost natural gas in Pennsylvania means GE’s large, high-efficiency 7HA.02 technology is a great fit, supporting the region’s increased use of natural gas for power generation.”

The 7HA.02 incorporates a 14-stage advanced compressor with 3D aerodynamic foils with superfinish, three stages of variable stator vanes and field-replaceable blades.

“As the largest digital-industrial company, GE is uniquely positioned to bring a complete package of cutting-edge products and solutions to our customers,” said Joe Mastrangelo, president & CEO, GE Gas Power Systems.  “We’re able to provide critical financing to complete this project and deliver the world’s most efficient combined-cycle technology so that Birdsboro can provide more reliable, flexible and efficient power for the people of Pennsylvania.”

In addition to the equipment order, GE, through GE Capital’s Energy Financial Services, co-lead arranged senior secured credit facilities with CIT Bank and Investec, which will be used to support construction and operations of the plant.

The Birdsboro Power project was developed by EmberClear Corp., and the order includes one 7HA.02 gas turbine, one D650 steam turbine, one heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), plant controls and additional equipment. The gas turbine will be manufactured in Greenville, South Carolina, USA, and the steam turbine in Schenectady, New York. The turbines will operate in single-shaft combined-cycle configurations, providing the flexibility required to add highly-efficient, reliable power to the grid as needed.

This project marks GE’s 21st HA unit booked in the U.S. The HA is GE’s largest and most efficient gas turbine. GE’s Power Services has also signed a multi-year services agreement for continued maintenance of the facility’s power generation equipment.

SST-060 SEMINS STEAM TURBINE (up to 6 MW)

SST-060 Steam Turbine (up to 6 MW)
(formerly known as AFA, CFA or CFR series)Description
The SST-060 stand out by rugged design and renowned reliability even under the most severe operating conditions. They are ideal for saturated steam service. Their suitability for use as condensation or back-pressure turbines in combination with various integral gears modules opens up a broad application range.

TECHNICAL DATA:-

• Power output up to 6 MW.
• Inlet pressure up to 131 bar(a) / 1,900 psi.
• Inlet temperature dry saturated steam up to 530°C / 985°F.
• Speed acc. to driven machine.
• Exhaust pressure: back pressure up to 29 bar(a) / 420 psi or vacuum.

TYPICAL DIMENSIONS:-

• Length: 1.5 m / 4.9 ft* 
• Width: 2.5 m / 8.2 ft*
• Height: 2.5 m / 8.2 ft*

*turbine only

FEATURE:-

• Back pressure or condensing type.
• Package unit design.
• Oil unit integrated in base frame.
• Nozzle group control valves available.
• Quick-start without pre-heating.
• Tailor made.
• Meet requirements of API 611 / 612 (if overhung design and integral gear is accepted)
• ATEX version available.
• Suitable for ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle).
• Suitable for gas expansion.

SST-050 SEMINS STEAM TURBINE (up to 750 kw)

SST-050 (up to 750 kW)
(formerly known as AF oder BF series)The SST-050 is a single-stage, back pressure steam turbine in which the flow passes axially through the blading. It is mainly used as a power source for pumps or fans and especially as a stand-by unit with quick-start capability.

TECHNICAL DATA:-

• Power output up to 750 kW
• Inlet pressure up to 101 bar (a) / 1,465 psi
• Inlet temperature dry saturated steam up to 500°C / 930°F
• Speed acc. to driven machineExhaust pressure: back pressure up to 11 bar (a) / 160 psi

TYPICAL DIMENSIONS:-

• Length: 1 m / 3.3 ft*
• Width: 1 m / 3.3 ft*
• Höhe: 1, 3 m/ 4.3ft*

*turbine only

FEATURES:-

• Low-maintenance because of the simple design
• Extremely failure safe
• Quick-start compatible
• Turbine with integral oil supply
• Meet requirements of API 611 / 612 (if overhung design and integral gear is accepted)
• ATEX version available

SST-010 STEAM TURBINE (up to 110 Kw)

SST-010 Steam Turbine (up to 110 kW)
(formerly known as EPM = Expansion Power Module) Description
The SST-010 is a compact turbo generator designed to expand natural gas in pressure regulating stations as a direct driving turbine in pipe installation.

TECHNICAL DATA:-

•  Power output up to 110 kW
•  Gas pressure up to 70 bar(a) / 1,015 psi
•  Gas flow rates up to 15,000 m³/h / 530,000 ft³/h
•  Turbine wheel diameter 400 mm / 15.75 in

Typical Dimensions

Length:-
1.2 m / 4 ft

Width:-
0.8 m / 2.6 ft

Height:-
0.9 m / 3 ft

FEATURES:-

• Low-maintenance because of the simple design
• Extremely failure safe
• Quick-start compatible
• Casing flanged directly into the gas turbine
•  ATEX approved

SEMINES GAS TURBINE SGT6 5000F (60Hz)

SGT6-5000F
The SGT6-5000F gas turbine continues to break reliability and continuous operation records at highest performance in its class. With more than 3,200,000 hours of fleet operation, the SGT6-5000F is ideally suited for either simple-cycle or heat recovery applications including cogeneration, combined cycle, integrated gasification (IGCC), and repowering.
The SGT6-5000F provides economical, rapid on-line generation for peaking duty, intermediate operation or continuous service.

TECHNICAL FEATURES:-

• 16 can-type combustors in a circular array.
• 16-stage axial-flow compressor with advanced 3D design technology.
• Variable inlet guide vanes.
• Four-stage turbine.
• Advanced cooling technology.
• Optional multiple fuels capability.
• Low-NOx combustion system.
• Syngas combustion system (IGCC).
• Cooled, filtered rotor cooling air.
• Steam power augmentation (optional).

Power Output:-

200 MW

Efficiency:-

38.1 %

Heat Rate:-

9.446 kJ/kWh
8.953 Btu/kWh

SEMINES GAS TURBINE SGT6 4000F (60Hz)

SGT6-4000F
The SGT6-4000F is a proven gas turbine for the 60 Hz market, based on the efficient 4000F technology platform. Since 1997 over sixty units have been installed world-wide and enable economical power generation at long maintenance intervals. Together the fleet has more than 1.100.000 EOH.

TECHNICAL FEATURES:-

• Annular, walk-in combustion chamber with 24 hybrid burners.
• Ceramic combustion chamber tiles.
• 15-stage axial flow compressor with optimized flow distribution (controlled diffusion airfoils).
• Single-crystal turbine blades with thermal barrier coating and film cooling.
• Advanced cooling technology.
• Optional multiple fuels capability.
• Low-NOx combustion system.

Power Output:-

186 MW

Efficiency:-

38.3 %

Heat Rate:-

9.384 kJ/kWh
8.894 Btu/kWh

SEMINES GAS TURBINE SGT6 2000E (60Hz)

SGT6-2000E
The SGT6-2000E is a extremely well-proven machine for the 60 Hz market. The fleet of more than 80 turbines is in commercial operation since 1989 and has more than 3.100.000 EOH.

TECHNICAL FEATURES:-

•  Horizontally split casing.
•  Two walk-in combustion chambers for hot-gas-path inspection without cover lift.
•  Combustion chambers lined with individually replaceable ceramic tiles.
• 16-stage axial-flow compressor with variable-pitch inlet guide vanes.
• Optional fast inlet guide vanes for peak load operation and frequency stabilization.
• Four stage turbine.
• All blades removable with rotor in place.
• Hybrid burners for premix and diffusion mode operation with natural gas, fuel oil and special fuels such as heavy oil and refinery residues.
• Low-NOx combustion system.

Power Output:-
113 MW

Efficiency:-
33.9 %

Heat Rate:-
10.606 kJ/kWh
10.052 Btu/kWh