combined cycle gas turbine
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Gas
Gas Power Outlook: Gas Turbines Will Play a Vital Role in Decarbonization
Natural gas–fired power generation has seen its ups and downs over the past couple of decades. In some cases, highly efficient combined cycle units were taken offline because they just weren’t needed. But
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O&M
Benefits of Single-Shaft Combined Cycle Power Plants
In recent years, the use of single-shaft combined cycle power plants has steadily increased in the U.S. While multi-shaft configurations are advantageous in certain scenarios—for example, when layout flexibility or phased installation is needed—single-shaft designs have proven to be a highly efficient and cost-saving option for power plant owners and operators seeking to maximize the […]
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Gas
Model of Gas-Fired Efficiency Rises in Heart of Coal Country
A partnership between one of the nation’s largest utilities and one of the world’s largest construction contractors resulted in the 1,100-MW Paradise Combined Cycle Plant in Drakesboro, Kentucky, next door
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O&M
High-Performance Oil Reduces Varnish and Saves Money for Gas Turbine Power Plant
Varnish buildup in oil systems and components can degrade performance and cause erratic valve operation. Some experts have conducted research and formulated new lubricants that could help solve those problems. One such oil proved highly successful during a five-year run at a gas turbine power plant. By eliminating the need for oil changes and valve […]
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Press Releases
Amec Foster Wheeler secures coal, gas and renewables framework with EDF Energy
• New Technical Support Alliance extends role beyond EDF Energy’s UK nuclear fleet Amec Foster Wheeler announces today that it has secured a framework agreement to provide engineering consultancy services to EDF Energy’s Coal, Gas and Renewables (CGR) division, to support its fleet of coal plants, gas-fired (CCGT) power station and gas storage sites. Under […]
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Press Releases
GE Upgrades Oregon Power Plant to Prepare for Seasonal Demand Challenges
Avista Uses GE’s Advanced Gas Path and DLN 2.6+ Combustion Technology to Help Coyote Springs Unit 2 Meet Changing Seasonal Energy Demands GE Upgrade Helps to Increase Combined-Cycle Plant’s Capacity, Fuel Efficiency and Flexibility BADEN, SWITZERLAND—July 21, 2016—GE’s Power Services (NYSE: GE) business today announced the completion of a gas turbine upgrade project in Oregon […]
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O&M
Covered Piping Systems O&M Programs for CCGT Plants
A great level of risk is present when operating pressurized systems. Over the years, industry safety concerns have increased with the occurence of catastrophic events. To help prevent further loss and damages
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Gas
Entergy Subsidiaries Buy Four-Unit CCGT Power Plant
Entergy Corp. announced on March 4 that three of its subsidiaries had closed on a transaction to purchase the 1,980-MW Union Power Station near El Dorado, Ark. The plant includes four combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) units, each rated at 495 MW. Each unit operates two GE 7-FA combustion turbines with inlet air fogging, two […]
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O&M
Managing the Changing Profile of a Combined Cycle Plant
With the growing need for operational flexibility across the power industry, the combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) fleet is increasingly being subjected to load-following and cyclic operation. This change in