MS3002 advanced tech upgrade application and operating experience

Journal Article · Tue Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1991 · Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2906267· OSTI ID:5105033

Grondahl, C M ^[1]; Guiler, M E ^[2]

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1. Turbine Technology Dept., General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY (US)
2. Compressor Dept., Texas Eastern Pipeline Co., Kingwood, TX (US)

Modernization of MS3002 gas turbines produced by GE from 1951 to 1973 has been accomplished with the application of advanced technology components in a redesigned turbine hot section. Texas Eastern installed the first modernization package in 1986 and now has 10 units in service totalling more than 135,000 operating hours. This paper presents the user's motivation to refurbish 30-year old gas turbines, including details of the uprate installation and subsequent operating experience. Specifics of the advanced technology components in these units are provided including their impact on unit performance and reliability.

• OSTI ID: 5105033
• Journal Information: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power; (United States) Vol. 113:4; ISSN 0742-4795; ISSN JETPE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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