COMBINED CYCLES

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Introduction
Ansaldo Energia, a Finmeccanica company, is a key player in the energy industry with over 176,000 MW of installed capacity. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing various types of power plants, including combined cycle power plants, which are known for their efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

Combined Cycle Configurations
Ansaldo Energia offers combined cycle power plants in several configurations, including 1+1 and 2+1 arrangements. These configurations allow for flexibility in power production and can be tailored for electrical energy production, cogeneration, or use with low LHV gases.

Plant Performance
The document provides detailed performance metrics for various plant configurations, including net plant heat rate, efficiency, and power output. For example, the 1+1 configuration with an AE94.3A gas turbine achieves a net plant efficiency of 58.2% and a power output of 427 MW.

Environmental Impact
Ansaldo Energia has developed innovative solutions to minimize environmental impact, such as low NOx emissions burners and noise control measures. The company also offers a zero liquid discharge system, CRIOS, to comply with stringent environmental regulations.

Plant Optimization and Flexibility
The company emphasizes plant flexibility to meet market demands, offering configurations optimized for thermoeconomical performance. Ansaldo Energia also focuses on automation and layout optimization to enhance plant operability and maintainability.

Repowering and Modernization
Ansaldo Energia has expertise in repowering existing conventional plants to modern combined cycles, improving efficiency and reducing emissions. This approach leverages existing infrastructure while integrating advanced technologies.

Conclusion
Ansaldo Energia's comprehensive approach to power generation includes a focus on innovation, environmental responsibility, and customer satisfaction. The company's modular and flexible solutions are designed to meet diverse client needs and market conditions.

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G_773/09_Ansaldo Combined_AW:Prodotti Ansaldo table.main {} tr.row {} td.cell {} div.block {} div.paragraph {} .font0 { font:10.00pt "Franklin Gothic Medium", sans-serif; } Ansaldo Energia supplies combined cycles in diffrent configurations: Configuration 1+1, both in multi shaft and single shaft arrangement In multi shaft arrangement both the gas turbine and the steam turbine are connected to a dedicated generator. In single shaft arrangement the gas turbine and steam turbine drive the same generator, with the advantage of many common auxiliary systems. Configuration 2+1 This configuration is...

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