GE LM6000, development of the first 40% thermal efficiency gas turbine

Conference · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1990 · Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (United States)

OSTI ID:6172601

Casper, R L ^[1]

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1. General Electric Co., Evendale, OH (US)

General Electric has launched development of a new generation aeroderivative gas turbine, the LM6000. This 40MW-class machine, targeted for 1992 field service introduction, combines GE Aircraft Engines; latest engine technology together with a new method of aeroderivative load coupling to achieve two gas turbine firsts: The first simple cycle industrial gas turbine to achieve an iso base-rated thermal efficiency in excess of 40% (LHV). The first simple cycle, aeroderivative gas turbine to be competitive on a first cost basis with all other gas turbines in its size class. This paper describes the LM6000 concept, basic engine, expected performance and development program for this revolutionary gas turbine.

• OSTI ID: 6172601
• Report Number(s): CONF-9104106--
• Journal Information: Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (United States), Journal Name: Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (United States) Vol. 53; ISSN PAPWA; ISSN 0097-2126
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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PERFORMANCE
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