With the LM6000 peak performance upgrade kit, customers can see:
Gas turbine output increase of up to 5% may be achieved, providing viable economic benefits offsetting expected accelerated engine life
Advanced monitoring algorithms to accurately track life impact, specifically logging: time, T48 temperature, SPRINT® flow, and NOx water flow
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What can the LM6000 upgrade do for you?
Increased SPRINT* water flow to suppress the T3 temperature to push the controls into T48 control
Increased T48 maximum temperature to produce more power.
Maximum NOx water ratio of 1:1
Operable at T2 temperatures between 45°F and 85°F
This LM6000 gas turbine performance upgrade kit requires modifications
Turbine modifications—the turbine requires that SPRINT* and VIGVs are installed, and that a borescope inspection is performed every 4,000 operating hours
For condition-based maintenance; the service factors are current as follows:
Fired hours factor of 2.5—every hour in peak performance is equivalent to 2.5 fired hours
Cycle factor of 3.8—every cycle of peak performance is equivalent to 3.8 starts
Controls modifications—upgrade to the latest fuel control software; possibly upgrade control system hardware; Tier 1 RM&D service is required; life tracking in control software and displayed on HMI