Oil & Gas Technology Conference

DATE: June 6-7, 2006
PLACE: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

The Oil & Gas Technology Conference recently held in at GE Aviation’s Evendale, Ohio, plant, gave our customers a unique opportunity to learn more about our aeroderivative technology through interactive presentations and facility tours. Because GE provides industry-leading solutions for rotating equipment in both the oil and gas and aviation industries, we are able to leverage technology synergies between the businesses to bring greater value to our customers. We used this opportunity to engage our customers in an in-depth dialog on our latest achievements in aeroderivative technology, while providing them with a chance to see how these machines are built – and to witness first-hand the products operating in simulated oil and gas applications.

Day 1 began with a review of our aeroderivative gas turbines’ heritage and an introduction to the current product portfolio. We then focused on the LM6000 gas turbine, a workhorse for our Aero Energy business, including highlights of design features that make this turbine an outstanding choice for oil and gas applications.

Day 2 activities included a discussion of the LM2500+G4 development program, the fourth generation of the best-selling LM2500 gas turbine; the new LMS100 gas turbine that leverages both aeroderivative and heavy-duty gas turbine technology to create the most efficient simple-cycle gas turbine in the world; and advancements in dry low emissions (DLE) technology.

The customers were also treated to several behind-the-scenes tours including:

• LM Production Engine Assembly
• Test Cells, demonstrating the LM6000 and LM2500+G4 in operation
• Development Engine Assembly
• Customer Technical Education Center

LM2500+G4

Our LM2500 gas turbine family has over 26 million hours of operation in the aviation industry. We combined the latest gas generator with a two-stage, low-pressure power turbine module designed specifically for oil and gas applications. The result is our PGT25+G4, offering a maximum power output of 34.3 MW (46,000 SHP) and a thermal efficiency of 41% – the best in its class. It is a prime example of the evolutionary and synergistic approach to technological developments that Mohammad Ehteshami discusses in his article – a new, yet low-risk solution, accomplished through the combination of proven technologies from two businesses within the global GE organization.

LMS100

This new machine combines the CF6-80C2 aircraft engine’s high-pressure compressor and CF6-80E high-pressure turbine with the MS6001FA low-pressure compressor. The gen-set includes an integrated intercooler system and provides a 10% advantage in power and efficiency (conversely, a 10% reduction in CO2 production) over the best available competitor. It offers exceptional hot-day performance, lower mass emissions and can reach 50 MW power in less than 60 seconds, with full power in under 10 minutes. This product is also based on proven technology – delivering revolutionary results through evolutionary design innovations.

LM6000

This gas turbine is derived from GE Aviation’s exceptional CF6 power plant – with over 112.7 million flight hours and a 99.97% departure reliability. It is a leader in low emissions and the first of our LM family to introduce DLE, dual-fuel DLE and 15 ppm NOX DLE. When combined with GE’s patented Sprint® technology, the LM6000 provides several alternate configurations able to deliver high-efficiency solutions in the 40-50 MW range – for both power generation and mechanical drive applications. And, most importantly for oil and gas applications, the LM6000 demonstrates exceptional power and efficiency over a wide range of variable operating speeds.