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6B POWER PLANTS

6B POWER PLANTS

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Overview: The GE 6B.03 gas turbine is renowned for its rugged reliability, particularly in remote installations and extreme conditions. It supports black starts in volatile grid environments and can ramp up to 20 MW in less than five seconds. The turbine is versatile, accommodating non-standard fuels for cogeneration and industrial power generation.

Specifications: The 6B.03 operates on a wide range of fuels, including process gases, low-calorie gases, 95% hydrogen, and heavy fuel oil with up to 200 ppm vanadium. It features an advanced combustion system with ultra-low NOx technology, allowing operation on a blend of gases. The turbine package is pre-assembled for easier transport and faster installation, potentially operational within six months from order.

Performance: In simple cycle mode, the turbine delivers a net output of 44 MW with a net heat rate of 10,180 Btu/kWh (LHV) and an efficiency of 33.5%. In combined cycle mode, it achieves a net output of 68 MW with a net heat rate of 6,619 Btu/kWh (LHV) and an efficiency of 51.5%. The 2x1 combined cycle configuration offers a net output of 137 MW, a net heat rate of 6,557 Btu/kWh (LHV), and an efficiency of 52.0%.

Operational Features: The turbine has a compression pressure ratio of 12.7:1, with air-cooled generators. It includes 10 combustor cans, 17 compressor stages, and 3 turbine stages. The exhaust temperature reaches 1,023°F (551°C), with exhaust energy of 290 MM Btu/hr. The turbine can operate at a minimum load of 50% and has a ramp rate of 20 MW/minute. NOx emissions are controlled to 4 ppmvd at baseload.

Customer Highlight: Compañía Española de Petróleos (Cepsa) upgraded its San Roque refinery with two GE 6B.03 turbines to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions, achieving over 52% combined cycle efficiency.

Additional Notes: The document notes that all ratings are based on ISO conditions and natural gas fuel, with actual performance varying based on specific project conditions and fuel types. The turbine supports rapid response technologies for hot start conditions.

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6B POWER PLANTS (50/60 Hz) Rugged reliability is the best way to describe plants utilizing GE’s 6B.03 gas turbine. Capable of black starts on volatile grid environments, the 6B.03 remains a preferred solution for remote installations and extreme operating conditions. It can ramp to 20 MW in less than five seconds and accommodates non-standard fuels in cogeneration and industrial power generation operations. CAPABILITY High quantity of steam with pressure up to 110 bar for industrial steam without supplementary firing Operates on broad range of fuels: process/low-calorie gases; 95% hydrogen; heavy fuel oil (HFO) up to 200 ppm vanadium SUSTAINABILITY Latest combustion system introduces ultra low NOx technology, allowing operation on a blend of gases DID YOU KNOW? A pre-assembled gas turbine package means easier transport and faster site installation—as quick as six months from order to operation

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44 IM^WsIMPLE CYCLE OUTPUT >52% COMBINED CYCLE EFFICIENCY 1.) Ramp rates are Fast Ramp via AGC. 2.) Start times recognize purge credit. Turning gear to full speed, full load and synchronized to grid. Peaking maintenance factors may apply depending on the operating profile. 3.) Start times are based on rapid response technologies in hot start conditions with purge credit recognized. Simultaneous start sequence of gas turbine may apply depending on exact project configurations. NOTE: All ratings are net plant, based on ISO conditions and natural gas fuel. Actual performance will vary with project...

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