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Gulf Gets Green Light, But Slow Return Expected The Obama administration lifted the moratorium on deepwater drilling that it imposed in the wake of BP’s disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. The six-month ban had been scheduled to expire Nov. 30, but Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said he was moving up that deadline, “because new rules imposed after the spill have strengthened safety measures and reduced the risk of another catastrophic blowout.” Federal reports have quantified job loss due to the moratorium between 8000 and 12 000 in the U.S. Gulf region. While the temporary ban on exploratory oil and gas drilling is lifted immediately, drilling companies must comply with new safety regulations before new permits are issued, which means those out of work due to the moratorium still face considerable uncertainties. The Department of Interior (DOI) offers a report on its website (www. doi.gov) titled Fact Sheet: Enhanced Requirements to Resume Deepwater Drilling Activities, which outlines the specific details. Under the new rules, a professional engineer must independently inspect and certify each stage of the drilling process. Blowout preventers — the emergency cutoff equipment designed to contain a major spill — must be independently certified and capable of severing the drill pipe under severe pressure. Companies will be required to develop comprehensive plans to manage risks and improve workplace safety. Also, the CEO of a company responsible for a well must certify it had complied with all regulations. In addition to the recently issued Drilling Safety Rule, Secretary Salazar said he anticipates the DOI and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEM) will undertake further rulemaking that considers additional safety measures — such

as redundant blind shear rams, remote activation systems for BOPs, and enhanced instrumentation and sensors on BOPs — to further enhance recent safety improvements. In a press statement, Salazar offers, “In light of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, we must continue to take a cautious approach when it comes to deepwater drilling and remain aggressive in raising the bar for the oil and gas industry’s safety and environmental practices. We have more work to do in our reform agenda, but at this point we believe the strengthened safety measures we have implemented, along with improved spill response and blowout containment capabilities, have reduced risks to a point where operators who play by the rules and clear the higher bar can be allowed to resume. The oil and gas industry will be operating under tighter rules, stronger oversight, and in a regulatory environment that will remain dynamic as we continue to build on the reforms we have already implemented.” With tighter regulation and more intense monitoring, companies and regulators are going to be extremely careful going forward, which means a slow return to activity in the region. Michael Bromwich, director of the Minerals Management Service, expects his agency to begin issuing permits by the end of the year. Analysts expect regulators to take an extremely cautious approach to new permit approvals, and some fear that regulators will be ill-equipped to tackle new permitting requirements — causing further delay in the permitting process. Regardless, most do not expect to see idle rigs returning to work in the U.S. Gulf until midyear 2011. A

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CoNteNts November 2010

Features INDUSTRy NEWS GE To Buy Dresser Inc. ...........................................................................................5 Gas Turbine Controls ...........................................................................................36 Which Route For Marine Engines? ........................................................................42 POWER PLANT MAINTENANCE Laser Measurements Guide Improvements .............................................................6 ComAp Launches New Monitoring System ..........................................................10

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Continuous Improvement In Medium-Sized Gas Turbines ..................................28 Contract And Engineering Activity Directed At Total Plant Maintenance ............30 RAIL — EMISSION CONTROL TEChNOLOGy Idle Work At The Rail Yard ....................................................................................8 MTU Expands Powerpack Range ..........................................................................31 Emitec Lowers Locomotive Emissions .................................................................48

On The Cover: Turbine Tech 2010 — our annual guide to turbine manufacturers, complete with contact details, recent developments and specs, begins on page 11.

TURBINE TECh 2010 Gas And Steam Turbine Review ........................................................................... 11 POWER GENERATION Wärtsilä Introduces New Engine ..........................................................................24 Integrating Fuel Injection .....................................................................................34 An Order For OPRA’s New Gen-Set ......................................................................37

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EMISSIONS WORLDVIEW A Case For Slow Sailing ........................................................................................32 MARINE PROPULSION

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Moteurs’ New Marine Engine ................................................................................38 Navigating Fuel Consumption Measurement ........................................................45 Wärtsilä Launches Vessel Enhancements .............................................................46 Biodegradable Gear Oil ......................................................................................... 47 RAIL TRACTION Caterpillar On Track For Growth ........................................................................41 First Voith Engine For Rail ..................................................................................44

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has developed the MET83MAG, a generator-integrated hybrid turbocharger for marine propulsion diesel engines. The turbocharger uses engine exhaust gas to drive itself and generate electricity, according to the company. The turbocharger’s generator can produce a maximum power output of 754 kW at an engine speed of 9500 r/min. It can also act as an auxiliary blower to enhance its performance when the engine speed is not fast enough. The turbocharger will be installed and tested on a bulk carrier currently under construction by Universal Shipbuilding for NYK Line and scheduled to go into service in 2011. That event will mark the first onboard testing of a hybrid turbocharger using a commercial ship in actual operation, Mitsubishi said.

globally in six- and eight-cylinder configurations, and can produce between 1020 to 1520 kW at 900 to 1000 r/min. It also is capable of operation on heavy fuel oil or marine diesel oil.

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FuelCell Energy Inc., a manufacturer of power plants, announced the sale of a 1.4 MW DFC1500 fuel cell power plant to G3 Power Systems Inc. The power plant will be installed at Olivera Egg Ranch, a poultry ranch located in French Camp, California, U.S.A. The power plant will use renewable biogas for fuel, converting a waste problem at the ranch into clean electricity, according to FuelCell. The ranch currently uses a solid waste lagoon for its waste disposal, which emits ammonia, methane and other gases. An anaerobic digester will take in the waste stream, using heat and microorganisms to reduce the volume of waste and create methane gas as a byproduct. The gas will then be used as fuel to generate renewable electricity, FuelCell said. FuelCell will service the power plant under a five-year service agreement. The sale of this power plant is the first order by G3 under an agreement with FuelCell.

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Elos Fixturlaser AB, a global provider of laser-based shaft alignment tools, has formed a new sales company in Italy called Fixturlaser S.R.L. Fixturlaser S.R.L. will be responsible for all sales of Elos Fixturlaser’s products in Italy. The company, located in the Milan area, also plans to carry out repairs and calibrations of these products in the near future. It has two employees with experience in laserbased shaft alignment, Elos Fixturlaser said. continued on page 8

Colfax Corp., a manufacturer of fluidhandling products for critical applications, acquired Baric Group, a supplier of fluid-handling systems mainly for lubricaCATERPILLAR tion applications in the oil and gas, petroCaterpillar Motoren has made the chemical and power generation markets. IMO II-compliant configuration of Baric Group, headquartered in Morthe M 20 C medium-speed engine availpeth, U.K., has annual pro forma sales for able nearly six months before the IMO ABBturbo_Nov09_WW.qxp AM Page this year expected to be about9/30/09 US$21.7 11:31 regulations take 1effect for the marine inmillion, and current backlog, which has dustry on Jan. 1, 2011. been increasing, is about US$43.4 milThe M 20 C is available for purchase

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GE To Buy Dresser Inc. US$3 billion deal expands GE’s energy offerings and extends its global reach

GE is living up to the pledge it made shareholders in its 2009 annual report when it vowed that “GE must be an industrial company first.” In October, the company announced plans to acquire Dresser Inc. for US$3 billion in its latest move to grow its energy business. The addition of Dresser’s portfolio — which includes technologies for gas engines, control and relief valves, measurement, regulation and control solutions for gas and fuel distribution — will expand GE’s core energy offerings and extend its reach into adjacent offerings for its energy and industrial customers around the world. “Dresser is a great fit for the GE business model,” said John Krenicki, vice chairman of GE and president and CEO of GE Energy. “Dresser’s technology complements our existing gas engine portfolio and adds offerings complementary to those of GE in the US$45 billion flow technology industry, including product offerings in the highly engineered valve segment. Eighty-five percent of Dresser’s revenue is from energy customers, and it has developed a large installed base of equipment, which is a big reason why 40% of its total revenue is

derived from aftermarket service offerings, and there is a lot of room for future expansion.” Krenicki added, “Dresser has a global franchise and brand with 60% of revenues outside of North America, which will be accelerated by GE’s global footprint. Through the acquisition, we will bring to bear our focus on research and development to Dresser’s highly engineered custom solutions and create an opportunity for Dresser’s 6300 talented employees to dramatically expand their businesses.” Headquartered in Addison, Texas, U.S.A., Dresser operates in more than 100 countries, delivering compression, flow technology, measurement and distribution infrastructure and services to customers in more than 150 countries. The deal includes Dresser’s Waukesha engine brand. Waukesha will join with GE’s Jenbacher line in a now expanded portfolio of oilfield gas engines. Dresser’s gas engines will give GE low-emissions, fuel-flexible mechanicaldrive technology that can be applied to the small-scale compression segment of the oil and gas industry.

GE Jenbacher’s experience in fuel-flexible, high-efficiency, powergeneration engines, combined with Dresser’s experience in low-emissions, fuel-flexible rich-burn mechanical drive engines, should deliver benefits to both engine lines. Dresser will also further the development of GE Energy’s monitoring, diagnostics and performance optimization offerings. Dresser’s pressure relief and control valve technologies will be complemented by GE’s domain experience, which should create opportunities to bring additional technology and applications to Dresser’s offerings. GE plans to build out solutions it offers to help customers manage the pressure and relief flows in pipelines, processing plants and power generation facilities. “Our track record integrating previous acquisitions such as Nuovo Pignone (Oil & Gas), Jenbacher (gas engines), Bently Nevada (conditioning and monitoring) and Enron Wind (renewable energy), gives us great confidence to build upon as we move forward with Dresser,” said Krenicki. “Our team is committed to technology leadership, globalization and operating discipline.” The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close quickly following regulatory approval. Look for additional reporting from Diesel & Gas Turbine Worldwide once the details are finalized. A

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3-D laser scanning and measurement helps to create data and diagnose issues with older power plants. Using this data, plant operators can develop maintenance and upgrade plans.

Laser Measurements Guide Improvements GKS offers 3-D modeling of power plants for upgrades and maintenance

With the life cycle of a fossil fuel power plant spanning upward of 30 to 50 years, maintenance — and improvements — are inevitable. Over time, parts wear down and regulations change, requiring operators to make repairs and efficiency upgrades. While the plants may be 30 years old, the technology to evaluate the equipment is much more up to date, no longer requiring days of maintenance shutdown to take measurements. Minnesota, U.S.A.-based GKS Global Services, a Laser Design company, offers 3-D laser scanning and measurement, which can often be done in a day and greatly reduces the risk of human error and inconsistencies, said David Rock, senior on-site engineer at GKS. “Basically, what we’re doing,” said Rock, “is reverse engineering for updates that improve current functionality and output. “A lot of our customers want to create a new product that will give them more output, so they can produce more energy more efficiently.

“They’re trying to increase production with less impact to the environment, and what the scanning process can tell them is where the design flaw is that causes them to lose X amount more product and create X amount more pollution. The newer systems that will replace the old ones will do a much better job at reducing impact,” he said. While GKS does the work at the utility plants, the customers are generally the turbine manufacturers and service providers looking for information on what improvements


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and repairs need to be made or to bid a project. GKS goes into the plants and sets up the laser and scanning equipment to get an overall 3-D point cloud model of the unit. For smaller components, handheld laser devices and some more traditional methods are used. “We’ll set up the scanner in optimal locations, and in one day we can usually scan the entire generator — getting overall length, bar location and bar length. In the past, these customers have used piano wire, calipers and other primitive manual measuring devices to gather dimensional information, which usually took them several days,” said Rock. “Some hand measurements are still done on-site to corroborate the laser checks,” Rock explained. “Occasionally an engineer from our customer’s company will work with us to take hand measurements. We call this practice a sanity check. It verifies that their hand measurements and our laser measurements are very similar to each other.” Tolerances for these power plant components are very small — even thousandths of an inch. GKS’s equipment receives calibration from the laser equipment manufacturers. Once the data is collected, either GKS or the customer will map out the components and system in a CAD program. This helps to determine how the power plant deviates from the original print and what flaws may have developed over time. The data provides a launching pad to determine what improvements can be made. A SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM

The collected data is transferred to a CAD rendering, enabling customers to use the data with their own systems.

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Rail — Emission ContRol tEChnology Kansas City Southern Railroad has installed ZTR’s SmartStart anti-idling devices on five of its switch locomotives, reducing idling time and, in turn, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Idle Work At The Rail Yard Kansas City Southern Railroad employs ZTR Control Systems’ anti-idling devices on switch locomotives

Kansas City Southern Railroad (KCS) has been recognized for its efforts in reducing CO2 and NOx emissions, accomplished by installing anti-idling devices on five switch locomotives operating in the yards. The installation of the anti-idling devices was made possible through 75% funding provided by a grant from the MidAmerica Regional Council, which received its funding from Missouri’s Department of Natural Resources, which was allocating Diesel Emission Reduction Act funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. KCS executive chairman said, “This project has resulted in a CO2 emission reduction of 275 tons and as much as 550 tons per year; a NOx emission reduction of 7.3 tons and as much as 14 tons per year; and a total fuel savings per year of 25 000 gallons [94 635 L]. The data collected so far indicates that emission reductions are significantly greater than originally anticipated.” The company estimates idling time is reduced by about 350 hours per month and the switch locomotives burn about 9.5 L of fuel per hour. The switching locomotives are powered by EMD switch engines from the 1970s with outputs rated at about 895 kW.

The work cycle on switching locomotives calls for a lot of idling time between moving back and forth between the rail cars. This uses a lot of fuel and, in turn, generates the proportionate emissions. By installing ZTR Control Systems’ SmartStart system, the engine is monitored to determine if an idling locomotive can be shut down. ZTR Control Systems, with offices in the United States and Canada, designs and manufactures monitoring and control systems for railway, power and industrial applications worldwide. The SmartStart system monitors outside ambient temperature, engine coolant temperature, battery charging rate, battery voltage, brake cylinder pressure, reverser position, throttle position, position of the autostart enable switch and the amount of time the throttle is in idle. If a locomotive is idle for 15 minutes and all conditions are acceptable, then the locomotive will shut down. If monitored conditions change, such as the engine water temperature, the engine starts back up and recycles. Based on the results of these five SmartStart systems, KCS said it plans to install the units on additional switching locomotives. A



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Wärtsilä and Deltamarin have introduced a series of ferry designs during the 35th Interferry Conference in New York. The companies discussed the parametric design method, which allows designers to make a clear distinction between the marketable and nonmarketable features of a vessel. This allows designers to tailor the marketable features, such as the ship’s recreation area, to each customer’s needs, while using a more industrial method for the nonmarketable aspects, such as the engine room layout.

The industrial engineering of ship systems and the serial effect created from predesign modules are estimated to result in a cost savings of 15%, according to Wärtsilä. The fuel economy of these ferries could also improve by 15%. The partnership between Wärtsilä and Deltamarin also allows the pair to generate customized ferry concept designs for each owner’s budget more quickly, said the company.

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Tognum received a contract to deliver 36 MTU on-site energy gensets, worth US$12 million, to energy provider Electricidade do Brasil.

The gen-sets are based on MTU 16V 4000 G83 engines and are mounted on base racks along with the accompanying generators and control equipment. They generate 1.5 MW each, for a total of 54 MW of electrical power. The Amazonas State Electricity Corp. will operate the gen-sets on behalf of Electricidade do Brasil, near the city of Manaus in northwestern Brazil. The systems are designed to run continuously to generate additional electrical power for local networks on the city’s periphery. continued on page 10

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*Nov 3-5 2010 SNAME - Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.; The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 601 Pavonia Ave., Jersey City, New Jersey 07306, U.S.A. Tel: +1 (800) 798-2188 Fax: +1 (201) 798-4975 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sname.org

Fax: +1 (832) 242-7136 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.deepgulfconference.com *Dec 8-10 World Energy Engineering Conference, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.; Association of Energy Engineers, 4025 Pleasantdale Road, Suite 420, Atlanta, Georgia 30340, U.S.A. Tel: +1 (770) 447-5083

Fax: +1 (770) 447-4354 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.energycongress.com *Dec 14-16 PowerGen International - Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.; PennWell International, 1421 South Sheridan Road, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74112, U.S.A. Tel: +1 (918) 832-9225 Fax: +1 (918) 813-9875 E-mail: [email protected]

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Nov 25-27 Shanghai 5th International Petroleum Petrochemical Natural Gas Technology Equipment Exhibition, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China; Shanghai AiExpo Exhibition Services Co. Ltd., 501 Guang Yue Road, 5th floor, Shanghai, China. Tel: +86 21 659 29 965 Fax: +86 21 652 82 319 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sippe.org.cn Nov 30-Dec 2 Seatrade Med Cruise Convention - Palais des Festivals et des Congres, Cannes, France; Seatrade, 42 N. Station Road, Colchester, CO1 1 RB, U.K. Tel: +44 12 06 54 51 21 Fax: +44 12 06 54 51 90 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.seatrade-med.com

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ComAp Launches New Monitoring System Web-based system centralizes data onto a secure server

A new service for operators of generator fleets or similar plant equipment has been launched by Czech Republicbased electronics company ComAp. According to ComAp, based in Prague, its new WebSupervisor system enables the monitoring of equipment fitted with various types of ComAp controllers via the Internet from a remote PC or other web-enabled devices including smart phones, i-phones and/or web book. The web-based system addresses problems associated with monitoring the status of a large number of assets in the field by centralizing the data onto a secure central server, which the client can then access locally. “In the modern competitive world, fleet operators are looking to save operating costs any way they can,” said Mirek Novotny, ComAp’s product manager. “WebSupervisor helps them meet this goal by coordinating service teams with real time requirements.” To use the system, the operator goes to the WebSupervisor webpage and after entering a username and password can view remote assets registered to that account. The fleet’s status can be viewed and operating changes made to optimize performance. The system can also issue an e-mail alert if needed by the operator.

Individual users can have assets removed or added to their accounts. Individual rights can also be controlled, which means remote support teams can view the fleet in their area and coordinate activities locally without needing local infrastructure connected to the remote assets, said ComAp. Other features include a range of reporting options allowing detailed reports for the individual fleet users and the ability to provide energy production reporting for cogeneration plants to monitor efficiency and availability. There is also the option of controlling multiple embedded generators used by electricity utilities to meet peak demands. The operator can remotely select which of the generators are part of the scheme and then start them when requested by the utility. Regular updates via the Internet are provided and individual equipment can be checked to determine operating parameters and alarms, and general status and historical data can be kept, said ComAp. It added that the system is aimed specifically at operators of large remote fleets of equipment such as cellular telecoms, generator sets, rental generators, pumps and compressors. A SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM


GE Transportation signed a contract with Brazilian rail operator MRS Logistica S.A. (MRS) for the supply of 115 AC44i locomotives with the option of a further 100. GE’s Grove City, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., factory will supply the components, which include a 12-cylinder FDL diesel engine, while GE Transportation’s Contagem, Brazil, plant will build the locomotives. The new locomotives, which will be delivered between 2011 and 2015, are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs up to 15%, according to GE.

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MAN Diesel & Turbo has signed a four-stroke license agreement with Rong An Power Machinery, Anhui Province, Eastern China. The agreement is part of Rong An Power Machinery’s plan to develop into a composite industry park, starting with low-speed diesel production and moving into medium-speed production. The company ultimately wants to provide products to ship power systems. The new agreement is the second between the two companies; Rong An Power Machinery signed a two-stroke license agreement with MAN Diesel & Turbo in September 2008. Rong An Power Machinery has also started production on the first MAN B&W 6S70MC6 engine.

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ANSALDO ENERGIA Ansaldo Energia Via Lorenzi 8 16152 Genova, Italy Tel: +39-010-6551 Fax: +39-010-6556209 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ansaldoenergia.it Gas Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 75 to 294 MW Steam Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 80 to 1200 MW Recent Orders Ansaldo Energia won a contract to supply a power-generation unit based on two AE94.2 gas turbines from Fingrid, the Finnish national operator for the production and distribution of electricity to be built in Forssa, Finland. Company News The company opened a new gas

turbine repair center at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD III) in Musaffah. The new service center is called Ansaldo Thomassen Gulf and spans 3200 m2. Shrouds, seals, nozzles and the machining of turbine blades along with coating and heat treatments will all be offered and performed at the new workshop.

AVIC HARBIN DONGAN ENGINE (GROUP) CO. LTD. AVIC Harbin Dongan Engine (Group) Co. Ltd. 51 Baoguo Street Pingfang District Harbin, Heilongjiang Province 150066, China Tel: +86-451-86572114 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.dongangroup.cn Gas Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 1 to 3 MW Product News Harbin Dongan Engine is a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corp. of China (AVIC). In January 2010, the company announced a container-type gas turbine generator set developed with indigenous efforts has passed validation. According to Dongan, this is the first container-type gas turbine generator set produced in China and has wide applications including urban emergency power generation, medical services, power protection and telecommunications. Dongan’s product portfolio comprises both stationary and mobile gas turbine units. The company launched the develop-

ment project for container-type gas turbine generating units in 2007. The new QD15 has a rated power of 1.5 MW and a design life of 15 years. Based on the vehicle-mounted gas turbine generator sets, the engineering team focused on performance optimization, structural integration and environmental adaptability, the company said. Additional features include resistance against salt fog corrosion, heat and humidity and an anti-mold design to ensure high environmental adaptability and extended product life.

CAPSTONE Capstone Turbine Corp. 21211 Nordhoff Street Chatsworth, California 91311, U.S.A. Tel: +1-866-4CAPSTONE (USA) Fax: +1-818-936-0523 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.capstoneturbine.com Gas Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 30 kW to 10 MW Technology Capstone, in conjunction with HelioFocus, demonstrated a technology that converts sunlight to electricity with a solar receiver driving a microturbine. The demonstration was conducted with a C65 microturbine, and the company said the technology could be scalable from Capstone’s C30 to the C100 with output ratings from 30 kW to 5 MW. To generate power, the HelioFocus Solar Concentrator focuses enough sunlight energy to provide heat to drive the microturbine, which generates electricity. Product News Capstone’s 1 MW C1000 received UL certification in accordance with UL 2200 and UL 1741. The C1000 features Capstone’s air bearing, remote monitoring and diagnostic capabilities continued on page 12


Turbine Tech 2010 and integrated utility synchronization and protection, said the company. “We are pleased to have achieved this significant milestone for the new C1000 series product,” said Darren Jamison, Capstone’s president and chief executive officer. “This will open the megawatt scale U.S. market for distributed generation, energy efficiency and renewable biogas solutions to Capstone.” Recent Orders Capstone has been increasing its presence in the gas production arena with a recent order for 18 C65 microturbines for a large oil and gas company exploring large shale reserves and an order for a C1000 Power Package from an independent oil and natural gas company exploring in the Piceance Basin in the United States. Additionally, the company received an order for a C1000 Power Package from an Australian data center. The Power Package is expected to supply 1 MW of prime power.

DOnGfanG TuRbine CO. LTD. Dongfang Turbine Co. Ltd. No.666, Jin Sha Jiang Xi Lu High New Technology Park Deyang City, Sichuan Province 618000, China Tel: +86-838-2432114 Fax: +86-838-2825968 Website: www.dfstw.com Gas Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 212 to 400 MW Steam Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 0.5 to 1000 MW Company news In May 2010, just two years after the devastating earthquake struck Sichuan Province, Dongfang Turbine has completely rebuilt operations at its relocated manufacturing base in Deyang City nearby, 15 months ahead of the scheduled reconstruction plan. The new manufacturing base boasts 20 workshops spanning over a total area of 660 000 m2. The new facilities are expected to help double the com-

pany’s production to over 20 billion Chinese yuan this year. On July 1, 2010, trucks carrying Dongfang Turbine’s F-Class gas turbine left the Sichuan engine campus and headed for Leshan, an inland port on the Yangtze River. Its final destination was Minsk, capital of the Republic of Belarus, where installation took place at the No. 5 thermal power plant of the former Soviet state.

Dongfang’s M701f gas turbine.

This represents the 15th M701F gas turbine produced by Dongfang using technology licensed from Mitsubishi Heavy Ind. (MHI) and has a localization rate of over 70%. The delivery to Belarus signifies a major milestone in China’s export capability in heavyduty gas turbines. The single-shaft unit has a capacity of 270 MW. Also in July, Dongfang won the bid for two 350 MW gas-steam combined-cycle installations for the Dazhou Power Plant in Sichuan Province. This followed the award of a supply contract in June by the GTCC cogeneration facility located in Gaobeidian, near Beijing. The latter order covers two M701F gas turbines and a steam turbine. Delivery of the gas turbines is scheduled in February and March of 2011.

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Gas Turbine Power Range Mechanical Drive: 23.4 to 49.8 MW Electric Generator Drive: 1.9 to 50.5 MW Steam Turbine Power Range Mechanical Drive: 0 to 75 MW Electric Generator Drive: 0 to 100 MW Company news Within the last year, Dresser-Rand has expanded its aftermarket services and capabilities through two acquisitions and a memorandum of understanding. Dresser-Rand acquired Leading Edge Turbine Technologies Inc., Houston, Texas, U.S.A.; formed a Memorandum of Understanding with KazTurboRemont in Astana, Kazakhstan; and acquired assets of Turbo Machines Field Services in Centurion, South Africa. All three deals help the company to grow its global aftermarket services and reach. For more information, see the July-August issued of Diesel & Gas Turbine Worldwide. Dresser-Rand now offers service guarantee contracts as part of its A+ service package. The service uses a siteservice manager, who is responsible for offering Dresser-Rand’s customers 24/7 on-call availability, planning support, maintenance procedure reviews, technical and scheduling coordination within Dresser-Rand, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance oversight, inventory managements, site and machinery audits, performance evaluations and access to Dresser-Rand’s web-based training. notable Project The company also announced this year it has been chosen to supply turbomachinery for three different clients for a total of four floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels. Three of the vessels will operate in Petrobras’ pre-salt oil fields in the Santos Basin offshore Brazil, and the fourth will operate for the U.K. sector of the North Sea. In total, Dresser-Rand will supply 14 centrifugal compressor trains comprising 18 casings, two DR-61G (LM2500) mechanical drive gas turbines and four DR-61GP (LM2500+) gas turbine generator sets for these projects. continued on page 14

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Turbine Tech 2010 The compressor trains will be manufactured in Le Havre, France, and Olean, New York, U.S.A.; the gas turbine generator sets will be engineered by Dresser-Rand’s Kongsberg, Norway, gas turbine packaging center of excellence.

ELLIOTT Elliott Group 901 N. Fourth Street Jeannette, Pennsylvania 15644, U.S.A. Tel: +1-724-527-2811 Fax: +1-724-600-8442 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.elliott-turbo.com Steam Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 0.02 to 100 MW Mechanical Drive: 0.02 to 100 MW Recent Orders Elliott has received two orders for compressor trains that also feature the company’s steam turbines. The Elliott Group will supply the compressor trains for a 1.1 MTPA ethylene plant to be built in Dahej, India. The contract was awarded by The Linde Group of Germany. Together with consortium partner Samsung Engineering of Korea, Linde will build the turnkey plant for India’s ONGC Petro-additions Ltd. (OPaL). Elliott will supply the main cracked gas compressor train, including three of Elliott’s largest compressors, an 88MD2, an 88M4 and a 60M4/4I driven by an Elliott 2SNV-10 steam turbine with a rating of 65 MW. In addition to the cracked gas compressor train, the contract includes an ethylene compressor train consisting of a 70M8-6 compressor driven by an SNV-8 steam turbine, and a propylene compressor train consisting of a 46M9-8 compressor and a 56M6I compressor driven by an SNV-6 steam turbine. Elliott also won a contract to supply 16 compressor trains for the Habshan 5 Process Plant, a part of Abu Dhabi Gas Industries (GASCO) integrated gas development (IGD) project in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The contract was awarded by JGC Corp. and its venture partner

Tecnimont, the engineering procurement contractors for the new processing plant. Elliott will provide 16 compressor trains for the gas processing unit, with a variety of fixed speed and variable speed motor drives, as well as steam turbine drives, for seven different services.

FINCANTIERI Fincantieri — Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A. Fincantieri Marine Systems Business Unit Via Cipro 11 16129 Genoa, Italy Tel: +39-010-599-5353 Fax: +39-010-599-5352 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fincantieri.com Steam Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 0.50 to 35 MW Mechanical Drive: 0.50 to 35 MW

GE ENERGY GE Energy 1 River Road Schenectady, New York 12345, U.S.A. Tel: +1-518-385-4593 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ge-energy.com Gas Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 18 to 280 MW Steam Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 100 to 1600 MW Company News GE Energy redesigned its Frame 7FA gas turbine to reduce power plant operators’ total cost of ownership and environmental impact by reducing the amount of fuel required to generate power. A typical power plant operating with two new 7FA gas turbines with a single steam turbine in a combined-cycle configuration could achieve a fuel cost savings of more than US$2.1 million per year at a natural gas price of US$6 per MMBtu, when compared to a similar plant using an earlier version of the 7FA, said GE. GE also continues to expand its range of fuel-flexible gas turbines, introducing a heavy fuel oil availability package for Frame 7EA and 9E gas


turbines. Three Frame 9E gas turbines with the flexibility to burn heavy fuel oil will help the Kenitra Power Plant in Morocco meet increasing demand for electricity. Further demonstrating the fuel flexibility focus, the company recently announced plans to supply a Frame 7EA gas turbine for a proposed waste energy recovery plant in Middletown, Ohio, U.S.A. This plant will produce power using low Btu byproduct gas from the adjacent AK Steel Corp. Middletown Works blast furnace. To support the ongoing technology advancements in its gas turbine fleet, GE is expanding its gas turbine test capability at its Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A., facility. The new test stand will enable GE to test new gas turbines under real-world conditions and beyond its normal operating envelope. Steam turbine technology development also continues with GE’s enhanced D-series combined-cycle steam turbines now providing inlet pressure capabilities up to 165.5 bar along with its High Efficiency Advanced Technology (HEAT) exceeding 32 000 hours of operation. Recent Orders GE will provide advanced Frame 6FA gas turbines for the Salalah Independent Water and Power Project, which is helping to support economic growth in the Dhofar region of southern Oman. The GE technology will help Oman’s citizens meet their rising demands for reliable power and usable water.

GE Energy redesigned its Frame 7FA gas turbine.

GE will also supply power generation equipment and services for two independent power projects in the continued on page 16

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Turbine Tech 2010 Kurdistan region of northern Iraq. These projects will help support the region’s current and future power needs and the country’s overall efforts to develop its energy infrastructure. Two Frame 7FA gas turbines will be used in the conversion of a conventional power plant into the first largescale cogeneration plant in Mexico. The project supports the Mexican government’s initiative to promote cogeneration as a key step in improving the efficiency of the country’s energy infrastructure. GE shipped its first two 7F Syngas turbines to the Duke Energy IGCC facility in Edwardsport, Indiana, U.S.A. GE technology is helping Duke build a clean and efficient coal-fired power plant. GE signed a service alliance with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the largest public power producer in the United States, covering TVA power plants over the next five years. The alliance will help TVA meet its strategic needs by ensuring the longterm reliability, efficiency and costeffective operation of its power generation equipment.

a unique hybrid propulsion system. The U.S. Navy reported that the vessel’s hybrid propulsion arrangement will help save millions in fuel and maintenance costs. The U.S. Navy will also use GE’s LM2500 gas turbines to power nine of its new Flight IIA ships under the DDG 51 Arleigh-Burke destroyer program. Separately, the U.S. Navy has ordered an additional 16 digital fuel control kits for LM2500 gas turbines aboard four ships.

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GE Marine One Neumann Way Mail Drop S-156 Cincinnati, Ohio 25215, U.S.A. Tel: +1-513-552-5375 Fax: +1-513-552-5005 E-mail: jeff.mol,[email protected] Website: www.ge.com/marine Gas Turbine Power Range Mechanical Drive: 4 to 45 MW Electric Generator Drive: 4 to 42 MW Recent Orders In 2009, GE’s LM2500 gas turbine celebrated its 40-year anniversary in service with the United States Navy. The LM2500 gas turbines continue to be applied in a variety of naval configurations worldwide. For instance, USS Makin Island (LHD 8) was commissioned by the U.S. Navy in late 2009 in San Diego, California, U.S.A. The vessel is powered by two LM2500+ gas turbines and two diesel-electric generators in

In May 2010, the U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its USCGC Waesche at its home port of Alameda, California, U.S.A. The second National Security Cutter is powered by one LM2500 in a COmbined Diesel And Gas (CODAG) turbine arrangement that propels the ship to speeds greater than 28 knots. In the international naval arena, the Indian Navy commissioned the INS Shivalik stealth frigate powered by two LM2500s in a combined diesel or gas turbine configuration. For the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), GE reported it completed acceptance testing on the first LM2500 gas turbine for the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) program. Each of the three AWDs to be built will be powered by two LM2500s in a CODAG arrangement.


The Republic of Korea Navy continues the second phase of its PK(X) patrol boat program, employing GE’s LM500 gas turbines in a CODAG arrangement. GE is also providing ongoing support throughout installation, sea trials and commissioning.

GE OIL & GAS GE Oil & Gas Nuovo Pignone S.p.A. Via Felice Matteucci, 2, 50127 Florence, Italy Tel: +39-055-423-2646 Fax: +39-055-423-2800 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ge.com/oilandgas Gas Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 11.3 to 126.1 MW Mechanical Drive: 12 to 130.1 MW Steam Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 5 to 100 MW Mechanical Drive: 5 to 100 MW Recent Orders GE Oil & Gas signed a three-year frame agreement with E.ON Ruhrgas A.G., the largest distributor of gas in Germany, for supply of new and replacement turbocompression systems for gas transportation and storage projects worldwide. The company also signed contracts to supply PGT25+G4 gas turbines, rated 34 MW each, and centrifugal compressors, as well as long-term service, to PNG LNG for two LNG trains at the Hides gas conditioning plant in Papua, New Guinea. The service contract covers the maintenance of 13 turbocompressor trains and other benefits, said GE. The PNG LNG project includes gas production and processing facilities, onshore and offshore pipelines and liquefaction facilities with the capacity of 6.6 million tons per year. In another agreement JSC ZKMK, the Kazak precision engineering plant operator, will service GE’s fleet of oil and gas turbomachinery equipment installed in the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Central Asia region. ZKMK will perform repair services on GE’s range turbines and centrifugal

Turbine Tech 2010 compressors installed in Kazakhstan and neighboring countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. GE Oil & Gas was awarded a US$160 million contract to supply gas turbine and compressor equipment to Petrobras Netherlands BV (PNBV), a subsidiary of Petrobras, for deployment in two FPSO units for exploration and production offshore Brazil. GE will supply eight 31.1 MW PGT25+ gas turbine generator sets and 12 motocompressor trains (either LP or HP) for the two vessels of up to 200 bar discharge pressure for natural gas export/gas lift. In addition, Slovensky Plynarensky Priemysel contracted GE to upgrade three pipeline compression stations that are part of a gas pipeline system in the Slovak Republic operated by Eustream, which is 100% owned by SPP. GE is supplying SPP with advanced dry-low emission systems technology and additional equip-

ment for the conversion of seven GE PGT25 gas turbines and one PCL602 gas compressor. The upgrade projects will be implemented over the next five years, as the seven gas turbines progressively reach 50 000 operating hours. The final two units will be modified by 2015. The units feature LM2500 aeroderivative gas turbines that will be converted from standard annual combustors to drylow emission systems for improved emission control. Upon upgrade they will achieve NOx emissions below 75 mg/m3 enabling the plants to meet the new emission regulations. In addition, GE was awarded a contract by Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. to supply eight gas turbines and related services for the Abu Dhabi Gas Industries (GASCO) integrated gas development project at Habshan in Abu Dhabi. Combined, the eight GE Frame 6B gas turbine units will provide more than 250 MW of power for the Habshan 5 plant.

Company News GE Oil & Gas entered into an agreement to acquire a minority equity interest in Shenyang Turbo Machinery Corp., a large-scale Chinese state-owned enterprise dedicated to the design and manufacture of turbomachinery equipment and the main operating subsidiary of Shenyang Blower Works Group Company Ltd. (SBW Group).

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Turbine Tech 2010 Steam Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 25 to 300 MW Company News HTC’s parent company Harbin Power Equipment Co. Ltd. (HPEC) is listed in Hong Kong. In the first half of 2010, HPEC acquired contracts worth a total of 15.43 billion Chinese yuan (US$2.29 billion), an increase of 17% over the same period last year. In the six-month period from January to June 2010, the company delivered 26 steam turbines with a totaling capacity of 10.74 GW, 22 steam turbine generator sets with a total capacity of 8.72 GW and 18 water turbine generator sets with a total capacity of 1.85 GW. According to Wu Weizhang, general manager of HPEC, as of early August, the company has uncompleted contracts worth 98 billion Chinese yuan (US$14.5 billion). About 50% of this total contract value is accounted by thermal power equipment.

HITACHI Hitachi Ltd. 1-18-13 Sotokanda Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8608, Japan Tel: +81-3-4564-6139 Fax: +81-3-4564-6179 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hitachi.com/products/ index.html, www.hitachi.com Gas Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 17 to 31 MW Steam Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 100 to 1000 MW

KAWASAKI Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. Gas Turbine Division Kawasaki-cho Akashi-shi, 673-8666, Japan Tel: +81-78-921-1842 Fax: +81-78-923-6541 Website: www.khi.co.jp/gasturbine/ index_e.html Gas Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 1.5 to 18 MW

Product News Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. has developed a 1.7 MW class gas turbine engine — the M1A-17 — designed for high efficiency and low emissions. Kawasaki is targeting the new turbine for regional heat and power, factories, universities and other utility applications. The development of the M1A17 is based on the 1.5 MW class M1A-13 gas turbine engine that was launched in 1988. The M1A-13 has an installed base of 320 units (Japan: 150 units, elsewhere: 170 units) delivered to date. Electric output and thermal efficiency of the M1A-17 have been improved by approximately 13% and 10%, respectively, compared with the current M1A-13 model, said Kawasaki. In addition, the M1A-17 is able to reduce NOx emissions by about 50% to 15 ppm with its low NOx type dry-low emission (DLE) combustion system. Company News Since 1976, Kawasaki has delivered more than 7000 baseload (GPB) and standby (GPS) gas turbine generator sets around the world. Kawasaki baseload gas turbine generator sets have been installed in various industries such as textile, petrochemical, pulp and paper, as well as at hotels, hospitals, universities, and regional heat and power providers utilizing combined heat and power. Kawasaki provides industrial gas turbines for the domestic Japanese market and the European, North and South American, Asian as well as the Middle East markets and plans to expand its business with the cooperation of its regional sales affiliates.

MAN DIESEL & TURBO MAN Diesel & Turbo SE Steinbrinkstrasse 1 46145 Oberhausen, Germany Tel: +49-208-692-01 Fax: +49-208-692-2019 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mandieselturbo.com Gas Turbine Power Range Mechanical Drive: 6 to 26 MW Electric Generator Drive: 6 to 13 MW


Steam Turbine Power Range Mechanical Drive: 1.5 to 160 MW Electric Generator Drive: 1.5 to 160 MW Company News The merger between MAN Diesel SE and MAN Turbo AG to form MAN Diesel & Turbo SE, based in Augsburg, Germany, was completed in March 2010. By combining the product portfolios of the two firms, the merged company aims to grow and strengthen its position in the market. See the April 2010 edition of Diesel & Gas Turbine Worldwide for more information. MAN Diesel & Turbo’s gas turbine and screw compressor package flow line at its Oberhausen, Germany, facility is now fully operational. The packaging process is independent from core engine production and enables the company to further reduce the lead times for customer equipment. Gas Turbines The THM family now covers the power range from 9 to 13 MW. Independent of power output, all THM engines have the same frame size. This enables MAN Diesel & Turbo to upgrade existing gas turbine installations by simply replacing the core engine alone. The THM gas turbines can operate on a wide range of gaseous and liquid fuels, including methanol. In addition, a new lean premix combustion system has been developed and is now operating successfully in a field application. With a compact design, the new combustion system is suitable for retrofit on existing machines. Low emissions are achieved in a wide power output range from 50 to 100% load without any part-load efficiency penalty. A new gas turbine for the 6 to 8 MW power range has been developed and is now in the engine testing phase. This gas turbine is suitable for mechanical drive and generator drive applications. Steam Turbines The company has recently received an order for the supply of a steam turbine generator set with a power output of 50 MW from the Spanish Guz-

Turbine Tech 2010 man Energia S.l. It is planned to start generating electricity in spring 2012. Masdar Abu Dhabi Future Co., Abu Dhabi, ordered a 125 MW steam turbine from MAN Diesel & Turbo for the Shams 1 power plant in Medinat Sayed, about 150 km from the capital Abu Dhabi.

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MAN Diesel & Turbo has also supplied an 80 MW steam turbine to a waste-to-energy plant in southeast London, England. Beginning in 2011, the facility aims to generate energy from 585 000 tons of municipal and industrial waste per year. The 80 MW steam turbine will deliver electricity to around 66 000 households per year. MAN Diesel & Turbo has also focused on the energy-efficient use of waste heat and other waste products from industrial processes. As examples, two orders from a major Latin American company commissioned MAN Diesel & Turbo to construct, supply and commission two complete steam turbine trains. The surplus electricity generated can be fed into the mains, for which an infeed payment is received.

MITSUBISHI Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas Inc. 100 Colonial Center Parkway Suite 500 Lake Mary, Florida 32746, U.S.A. Tel: +1-407-688-6100 Website: www.mpshq.com

Gas Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 5.9 to 320.0 MW Gas Turbines Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has introduced the upgraded 50 Hz F Class M701F4 gas turbine, leading to higher turbine inlet temperature and increased air flow. The first updated M701F4 was installed at the Sendai plant in Japan. The combined cycle, incorporating the new turbine, is rated 446 MW and is installed in a single-shaft combined-cycle plant. MHI said the upgrades to the turbine design produce fewer emissions. Recent Orders MHI has received an order for two sets of supercritical-pressure coalfired boilers (pressure-containing parts) and steam turbine/generators from Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd. (JPVL) of India. The equipment will be delivered for the power generation plant Units 1 and 2, at 660 MW each, to be constructed by JPVL in Nigrie, in Madhya Pradesh State, as part of a project aimed at easing electricity shortages associated with the region’s robust economic growth. Delivery of both sets is slated for the fiscal year ending March 2012. The company also received an order for three sets of supercritical-pressure coal-fired boiler and steam turbines/ generators from Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (Mahagenco) of India. The equipment will be delivered for Units 8, 9 and 10, 660 MW each. Trial operations of Unit 8 are scheduled to begin in late 2013, followed by Unit 9 around mid-2014 and Unit 10 in late 2014. MHI will manufacture the core components of the boilers and turbines. In another order, MHI will supply major components of natural gas-fired gas turbine combined-cycle (GTCC) power generation systems with heat supply capability, which will be installed in a cogeneration facility to be built by Huaneng Power International Inc., one of the major electricity providers in China. The order was placed through Dongfang Turbine Co. Ltd., a power generation equipment manu-

facturer in China, to which MHI has licensed its gas turbine technology. MHI will provide two M701F gas turbines as well as major components of a steam turbine. Delivery of the gas turbines is scheduled in February and March of 2011. The facility with 920 MWe during the summertime, or 830 MWe as well as 660 MWt during the wintertime, will provide electricity and heat to meet the fast-growing demands in the nation’s capital city and surrounding area. For the facility MHI will specifically supply two gas turbines, control system components and steam turbine components. Dongfang Turbine will deliver the gas turbine auxiliary system, steam turbine and its auxiliary system to Huaneng Power International through Dongfang Electric Corp., the parent company of Dongfang Turbine. MHI and Marubeni Corp. have jointly received an order for two sets of a steam turbine and generator, 1000 MW each, for ultra-super-criticalpressure coal-fired power generation units of Korea East-West Power Co. Ltd. The two turbine/generator sets will be installed in the Unit #9 and #10 power plants under construction at EWP’s existing Dangjin Coal Fired Power Complex. Delivery of the turbines and generators is slated to begin in 2013. Company News MHI has acquired a 40% equity stake in ATLA S.r.l., an Italian gas turbine parts manufacturing and repair company, to further enhance its operational structure for gas turbine maintenance services in Europe. Through collaboration with ATLA, MHI aims to boost its competitiveness in the European power systems market by providing inspection and maintenance services for gas turbine components that are exposed to very high temperatures.

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Turbine Tech 2010 Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 210007, China Tel: +86-025-84066020; 84066021 Fax: +86-025-84066026 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ntcchina.com Gas Turbine Power Range Mechanical Drive: 39.62 to 49.35 MW Steam Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 6 to 330 MW Company News In August 2010, assembly work on the first industrial steam turbine developed by Nanjing Turbine began. The steam turbine forms part of the C330MW generating set and features a 50% capacity boiler feed pump. Machining of various components, including the high-pressure cylinder block, rear cylinder block, bearing seat and low-pressure nozzle set were all handled by an internal workshop. For the month of August, the steam turbine division completed production of 11 steam turbines, including one 135 MW steam turbine, five highpressure steam turbines and five conventional steam turbines. Such high monthly output during a high-temperature season is unprecedented in the company’s history, said Nanjing.

NIIGATA Niigata Power Systems Co. Ltd. 9-7, Yaesu 2-chome Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028 Japan Tel: +81-3-6214-2800 Fax: +81-3-6214-2809 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.niigata-power.com Gas Turbine Power Range Mechanical Drive: 0.3 to 7.8 MW Electric Generator Drive: 0.2 to 10.6 MW

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E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.opraturbines.com Gas Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 1 to 2 MW Company News OPRA Turbines develops, manufactures, markets and services power generating sets in single or multiple installations to cover electric power demand from 1.5 to 10 MW. The generator sets are designed for power generation in oil and gas, industrial, commercial and marine applications. The core of the power generating sets is the unique OPRA allradial single-shaft gas turbine OP163A/B rated from 1.5 to 2.0 MWe. The combustion technology has been given particular attention both for multifuel capability and low emissions. The demands for the use of alternative fuels have led to the development of a combustor for burning low calorific fuels, such as biofuels. Due to the reversed flow position of the combustion system, the extended cans required for these fuels fit into the general enclosure of the turbine. OPRA’s continuous research and development in DLE combustion technology has also enabled single-digit level of NOx on gas fuel. In addition, a new combustor has been developed to achieve 100 ppmv NOx at 15% O2 on marine diesel fuel for ship-borne applications. OPRA turbines have already surpassed 500 000 operating hours, primarily in continuous-duty operation in oil and gas applications. Locations have been both onshore and offshore, ranging from offshore installations in the North Sea and Brazil to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. The longest operation on one single engine has been in a remote location in northeast Russia with more than 42 000 hours as of October 2010. The engines have shown the capability of sustained operation in challenging climates with temperatures ranging from -55° to 50°C. The engines are operated on a wide range of fuels including flare gas with sulphur content up to 3%. This is a level not generally acceptable in axial gas turbines due to their intricate hot section cooling geometry. The mechanically simple, but


aerodynamically sophisticated singlestage centrifugal compressor and radial turbine have shown excellent performance retention and reliability in the field, said OPRA. Field experience with the OPRA engines has shown outstanding reliability, aided by the excellent maintainability of the conveniently located can combustors. The robustness and durability of the all-radial turbine has been proven during diverse and demanding field operations.

ROLLS-ROYCE ENERGY Rolls-Royce Energy Business 8303 McHard Road Houston, Texas 77053, U.S.A. Tel: +1-281-436-6700 Fax: +1-281-436-6777 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rolls-royce.com Gas Turbine Power Range Mechanical Drive: 4.1 to 52.5 MW Electric Generator Drive: 3.8 to 64 MW Gas Turbines The company introduced a new model to its industrial family, the RB211-H63, a 44 MW engine delivering at least 30% more power, more efficiently than earlier RB211 models. Developed and engineered using technology from the group’s aero engines, the H63 will provide operators with an additional 11 MW of power. The H63 targets both the oil and gas and the power generation industries. According to the company, the RB211-H63 integrates the technology from the current RB211 gas turbines with the technology from the group’s Trent aero engines to create the industrial RB211 gas turbine family. With the H63, the RB211 family pro-

Rolls-Royce introduced the RB211-H63.

Turbine Tech 2010 vides a power range from 29 MW to a possible 50 MW and industrial Trent models supplying from 51 to 64 MW in simple cycle and up to 107 MW in combined cycle. See the July-August 2010 edition of Diesel & Gas Turbine Worldwide for more information. The first application of the H63 will be in onshore power generation. This unit is expected to ship from the Rolls-Royce facility in Mount Vernon, Ohio, U.S.A., in early 2012. In 2010, pipeline activity continued with orders for oil and gas applications totaling 24 gas turbine units, comprising 11 RB211 units for Kazakhstan, nine for China and four for India. Rolls Wood Group (RWG), a 50-50 joint venture between Rolls-Royce plc and Wood Group GTS, celebrated the completion of the 50th Rolls-Royce industrial Avon 200 gas turbine at their Aberdeen facility. The engine milestone coincided with earlier versions of the Avon reaching 60 million hours of operation. The first customer for the 200 upgrade was Petrobras, for one of the company’s engines in service on the P18 platform offshore Brazil. Compared with previous Avon models, the Avon 200 delivers 8.9% more power and 4.4% better thermal efficiency and provides extended times between overhauls from 30 000 to 36 000 hours when operating at the current base rating, said Rolls-Royce. In Malaysia, a joint venture between RWG and OTEC Kemajuan Sdn Bhd (OTEC), Rolls Wood OTEC Sdn Bhd (RWO), officially opened an overhaul facility in Shah Alam to repair and overhaul Rolls-Royce aeroderivative gas turbine equipment for the oil and gas industry.

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Turbine Tech 2010 Steam Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 0.04 to 1900 MW Mechanical Drive: 0.04 to 150 MW Steam Turbines Siemens has updated several of its steam turbines for combined-cycle power plants (CCPP) as well as for ultra supercritical steam power plants. For CCPPs, the SST-3000 has a maximum output of approximately 250 MW, while the SST-5000 can deliver up to approximately 500 MW. New turbine technology has been introduced for Siemens steam turbines. An SST-5000 series steam turbine package for concentrated solar power applications of more than 200 MW output has been developed. For CCPP plants, the SST5000 has been optimized for the new SGT5-8000H gas turbine. With steam turbine inlet temperatures of 600°C, this turbine is designed to achieve higher efficiencies. Gas Turbines The need to operate over a range of operating modes has led Siemens to develop flexible power plant packages that address the market needs. Specifically designed for the American market, Siemens offers two flexible power plant designs. The building block of these plants is the SGT65000F, which can produce 150 MW of power in approximately 10 minutes, reaching full load two minutes later. The 275 MW SCC6-5000F 1x1 FlexPlant 10 is a simplified, combined-cycle plant that has peaking and intermediate-duty capabilities while maintaining an efficiency of over 48%. The 590 MW SCC6-5000F 2x1’s Flex-Plant 30 is designed for continuous to intermediate duty. Both plants support low water consumption, low emissions, operational flexibility and are highly efficient, said Siemens. Siemens Energy has completed trial operation of the SGT5-8000H in the Irsching 4 power plant. After 1500 operating hours, 1200 at full load, and evaluation of the measured data, the machine’s original rated output of 340 MW was raised to 375 MW in simple-cycle operation. In combined-

cycle operation output is expected to increase by 40 MW to more than 570 MW. Currently, the simple-cycle power plant at Irsching 4 is being expanded to a combined-cycle power plant. With its commissioning scheduled in 2011, it will have a worldclass efficiency of more than 60%. In the United States, Florida Power & Light (FPL) has contracted Siemens Energy to supply six 60 Hz H-class gas turbine-generator packages for the modernization of its Riviera Beach and Cape Canaveral Next Generation Clean Energy Centers in Florida. Also, Siemens gas turbine SGT-2000E series with a fuel range from crude oils over heavy fuel oils to low calorific gases now includes applications in the oil and gas industry — either as a direct mechanical drive or as an all-electric generator version. industrial Gas Turbines Three of the gas turbines in the Siemens industrial range less than 50 MW — the SGT-100, SGT-400 and SGT-500 — have been uprated to meet the increasing demands of the market. The biggest changes are to the SGT-400, but the SGT-100 and SGT-500 also received upgrades to improve output and efficiency.

Siemens’ 50 Hz SGT5-8000H.

The SGT-400 is now available with a 15 MW rating, an increase from the current rating of 13.4 MW (shaft output). Both ratings are currently marketed. The new rating enjoys a 12% increase in power without increase in firing temperature. It is available as both a generator package and mechanical drive for pumps and compressors, producing an ISO rated power of 15 MW shaft power and 14.4 MWe terminal power for generator applications.


SOLAR Solar Turbines Inc. 2200 Pacific Highway San Diego, California 92101, U.S.A. Tel: +1-619-544-5352 Fax: +1-619-544-2444 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.solarturbines.com Gas Turbine Power Range Mechanical Drive: 1.2 to 22 MW Electric Generator Drive: 1.2 to 22 MW

URAL TURbine WORkS 18, Frontovykh brigad St. 620017, Ekaterinburg, Russia Tel: +7-343-333-58-52; +7-343-326-49-85 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www. utz.ru Gas Turbine Power Range: Electric Generator Drive: 6 to 300 MW Mechanical Drive: 6 to 25 MW Steam Turbine Power Range Electric Generator Drive: 30 to 150 MW Mechanical Drive: 90 to 450 MW Company news Ural Turbine Works (UTW), part of the Renova group of companies, supplies approximately half of all the mounted cogeneration turbine capacity in Russia and the CIS countries, according to UTW. UTW is developing steam extraction turbines for combined-cycle power plants (CCPPs). Classic CCPPs include one or two gas turbines, one or two waste-heat boilers and one steam turbine with generator. Recent Orders In 2009, a CCPP-230 at Minskaya PP-3 (Belorussia) was put into operation. Steam extraction turbine T-53/67-8,0 was made for Minskaya. It is double cylindered and is intended for one- or two-stage district water heating. Maximum district water heating is up to 125°C. In 2010, a CCPP-410 will be put into operation at the Krasnodarskaya power plant. The turbine will be T-113/145-12, 4. Steam Turbines UTW offers exhaust steam turbines working on exhaust steam of type P

Turbine Tech 2010 turbines that will allow an increase in electric power development by heat stations, and help to partially solve heat supply questions. Gas Turbines UTW produces power gas turbines, which are used as an autonomous source of electricity and heat supply in remote power systems and newly developed areas. Services Services provided by UTW include: repairs, spare parts delivery, maintenance certification and training, consulting engineering and more. A For more information on turbine manufacturers and product ranges, please visit the 2010 Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications Global Sourcing Guide online at GSGnet.net

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Johnson Matthey is offering newly designed EcoNOx twoway and three-way catalytic converters and converter silencers to reduce exhaust emissions and noise from any size stationary gas engine. The EcoNOx converters are designed for multiple new and retrofit applications, such as gas compression, power generation, irrigation, pumping, standby equipment and pump jacks. EcoNOx converters are designed to convert up to 99% of NOx, CO, HC, VOC and hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emissions from engines fueled with natural gas, diesel, LPG, dual or biofuels, said Johnson Matthey. The company offers four different single or multi-element converters, which include the catalytic converter for 186 to 1490 kW engines, the mini catalytic converter for 37.3 to 373 kW engines, the Q converter silencer and the mini Q converter silencer. The catalyst element at the heart of the EcoNOx converter is manufactured using highly dispersed platinum group metals (PGM). The metal monoliths that support the PGM are brazed, thin-walled, stainless-steel honeycomb supports, which are nearly impervious to damage from mechanical or thermal shock and metallurgic erosion, according to the company.

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The Wärtsilä 18V50SG four-stroke, spark-ignited gas engine takes the power output of the 50SG series up to above 18 MW. It works according to the Otto process and the lean-burn principle, and has the same gas technology as the smaller Wärtsilä 34SG engine.

Wärtsilä Introduces New Engine The Wärtsilä 18V50SG runs at 500 or 514 r/min for 50 or 60 Hz applications and produces 18 810 and 19 260 kW of mechanical power, respectively

Wärtsilä has introduced its fourstroke, spark-ignited 18V50SG gas engine to meet a market need for larger gas engines that can run power plants with outputs of up to 500 MW. The company said its electrical output of 18 320 kW makes it the world’s largest gas-powered generating set based on reciprocating technology. It will be fit for combinedcycle operation. The first of this new engine type has been sold to Turkish power company Aksa Samsun. The contract comprises engineering and equipment relating to the extension of the Aksa Samsun power plant in Samsun, Turkey. The scope of supply also includes the controls, automation and auxiliary equipment related to the fuel gas, charge air, cooling and exhaust gas systems. This very first installation of the

Wärtsilä 18V50SG unit will feature a power plant efficiency rating of over 50% in combined-cycle mode, said Wärtsilä. In simple-cycle mode the

500 mm bore by 580 mm stroke engine will have an electrical efficiency of 48.6% working in a 50 Hz market. In a 60 Hz market, the electrical output will be 18 759 kW and the corresponding efficiency 48.6%. From a “hot standby” mode, the engine will need 10 minutes from start command to full load. The Aksa Samsun combined-cycle plant, owned by Aksa Enerji, currently operates using seven Wärtsilä 18V46 engines running on heavy fuel oil (HFO), six of which will be converted to Wärtsilä 18V46GD engines for gas-fired operation. When the Wärtsilä 18V50SG engine is commissioned in 2011, the power plant will have a total electrical output of approximately 130 MW in combinedcycle mode. “This is an important order and highlights the high level of the company’s engineering expertise,” said Christer Strandvall, regional director, West Europe, Wärtsilä Power Plants. “In converting the Aksa Samsun facility from HFO to gas-fired operation, we are providing added environmental sustainability, while the efficiency level of the new Wärtsilä 50SG engine sets a new benchmark for the industry.” Wärtsilä already has a strong presence in Turkey’s energy market, and expects to have delivered close to 3 GW of power generating capacity by

The Aksa Samsun combined-cycle plant in Turkey will be equipped with the first Wärtsilä 18V50SG generating set. When installed, the total power of the plant in combined-cycle mode will be raised to around 130 MW.


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the end of 2011. Some 85% of these power plants will be running on natural gas. “Our new four-stroke Wärtsilä 18V50SG spark-ignited gas engine has been developed in response to the market need for larger gas engines to run power plants with outputs of up to 500 MW,” said Vesa Riihimäki, group vice president, Wärtsilä Power Plants. “It works according to the Otto process and the lean-burn principle, and has the same proven gas technology as the smaller Wärtsilä 34SG engine. Substantial improvements will maximize the power potential of an engine block.” Two header pipes per bank provide the gas fuel, one for the main and one for the pre-chamber gas supply. The maximum gas supply pressure required is only 4.5 bar(g). Ignition of the lean air-fuel mixture is initiated with a spark plug located in the prechamber. This provides for a high-energy ignition of the main fuel charge in the cylinder. Maximum temperatures and subsequent NOx formation are low. The engine uses an exhaust gas wastegate valve to adjust the air-fuel ratio. The valve is located next to the turbocharger turbine to provide optimal charge air pressure and turbine speed. The air-fuel ratio is adjusted to the correct value regardless of varying site conditions under any load. Various parameters such as engine load, speed and cylinder exhaust temperatures are monitored as inputs to the engine control system. With this system each cylinder always works within the operating window for the best efficiency at the lowest emission levels. Individual cylinder combustion control and monitoring provide for even load on all cylinders. “The Wärtsilä 50SG meets current and future requirements for overall cost of ownership with very high simple- and combined-cycle efficiency,” said Riihimäki. “It is designed for easy maintenance and many hours of maintenance-free operation.” A

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sion of the Tracy Peaker Plant in Tracy, California, U.S.A. The project will convert the existing facility, which consists of two GE Frame 7EA gas turbine generators, to combinedcycle operation through the turnkey design and installation of two heat recovery steam generators and a single steam turbine generator, an air-cooled condenser and related balance of plant equipment. When finished, the plant will produce 336 MW.

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Siemens focuses on continuous improvement and life-cycle costs of its aging medium-sized gas turbines, with a focus on super-alloy materials and thermal barrier coatings.

Continuous Improvement In Medium-Sized Gas Turbines Siemens presents its Medium-Sized Gas Turbine Continued Product and Operation Improvement program, aimed at reducing life-cycle cost

Life-cycle cost is one of the most important parameters for power plant owners, having significant influence on power plant profitability. Recognizing the criticality of it, Siemens continuously runs a product and operation improvement program aimed at addressing all performance aspects of its medium-sized gas turbines (MGT) over the entire life cycle. The turbines included in this plan are the four Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery AB medium-sized types SGT-500, -600, -700 and -800 — with outputs from 17 to 47 MW — all manufactured at Siemens in Finspong, Sweden. These turbines have a long history and, over time, have already been upgraded in various phases. The SGT-500 is the oldest industrial gas turbine currently under production at the facilities in Sweden, in commercial operation

since 1955. The turbine started with 9 MW of power output and through several upgrades has recently reached a power output of 18.5 MW. The other most recent upgrades in the Finspong medium-sized line are the SGT-800, brought from 45 to 47 MW in 2007 and the SGT-700 from 29 to 31.2 MW in 2008. Vladimir Navrotsky, product development manager at Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery AB in Finspong, said there are several ways for the OEM to reduce the life-cycle cost of a gas turbine. Two areas with a major impact are product performance enhancement and maintenance cost reduction. “Gas turbine performance enhancement includes gas turbine efficiency improvement, power output increase and lifetime extension. Maintenance cost reduction is primarily achieved through a new approach in the repair


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and refurbishment of expensive gas turbine components and via a reduction of maintenance scope or staff, and finally a reduction of the number of periodic overhauls,” said Navrotsky. In the case of medium-sized gas turbines, the development programs within Siemens include upgrade and repair solutions, life extension programs, new inspection technology and tools, as well as remote monitoring and diagnostics. “We are, in particular, actively addressing the extension of the scope of repaired components in our development programs,” said Navrotsky. “The replacement of expensive components is one of the dominating costs in the maintenance of a gas turbine-based power plant. “This is why a repair clause is now included in the maintenance contract, which means that costs for an unexpected repair intervention are included, depending on the maintenance contract specifications,” he said. “The repair service is also being regionalized with several workshops located around the world, and the repair process is being simplified.” At the same time, remote monitoring is being addressed as a fundamental support to repair interventions and to a reduced downtime, as well as a key tool for condition monitoring and a diagnostic program. Navrotsky said, “Siemens’ Oil & Gas division decided three years ago to develop a common remote monitoring platform for industrial applications, meaning compressor, steam turbines and gas turbines. This program in now in its implementation phase. “Since 2009, all rotating equipment delivered for industrial and oil and gas applications have remote monitoring capability. Moreover, for our mediumsized gas turbines it is mandatory to have remote monitoring, at least during the warranty period,” he added. Navrotsky said Siemens has a solid process and tools in place to follow up and analyze gas turbine operating experience and statistics. At the end of December 2009, Siemens’ data for the SGT-600 fleet

Power Plant Maintenance showed that 260 units of this type have been produced and more than 60% of them are in commercial opera tion. The total accumulated operating experience is more than 5.5 million equivalent operating hours (EOH) and over 71 000 starts. The operating statistics show a re liability factor of 99.1% and an avail ability factor of 96.5%, said Siemens. From the point of view of perfor mance improvement, enhancements that influence lifecycle costs include power output uprates, efficiency im provements, increased fuel flexibility and lifetime extension. In this field, Siemens recently carried the power uprate of type SGT800, previously rated at 45 MW power and 37% electrical efficiency. “Operating records and a detailed mapping of the hot section of the turbine evidenced that the amount of the cooling air required for blades and vanes could be redistributed and even saved,” said Navrotsky. “These savings, combined with an increase in compressor airflow of 1.5%, have been the basis for a power output increase to 47 MW and an efficiency increase to 37.5%. Together, the in crease in mass flow, combined with an increase in exhaust heat temperature, has increased combinedcycle efficien cy from 53% to over 54%.” Another recent enhancement to the SGT800 was a modification to the DLE combustion system, with the introduction of a passive damping of pulsations. The combustor modifi cation, combined with the reduction of thermal stress in key components (blades and vanes) has led to a fur ther increase in reliability and inter vals between maintenance, which in turn lowers the lifecycle cost of the gas turbine. On the other hand, the continuous development toward higher efficiency and thus higher firing temperatures has resulted in higher thermal loads on the hot gas path components. In parallel to continuous progress in materials and cooling technology, in creased efforts have been made for the maintenance of these components

Dr. Magnus Hasselqvist, specialist in Life Assessment of Hot Parts at the Siemens Finspong, Sweden, facility.

to ensure their proper function, reli ability and reasonable cost over the whole lifetime of the engine. Siemens accelerated the develop ment in reconditioning methods for superalloy materials and thermal bar rier coatings. To this extent, Magnus Hasselqvist, specialist in Life Assessment of Hot Parts at Siemens in Finspong, rep resents the company’s research and development efforts in this area. He was named “Inventor of the Year 2009” by the company for his de velopment of a highly heatresistant nickelbased superalloy for gas tur bine blades in a remarkably short period of time. The new alloy will be used by Siemens for repairs of these components. Gas turbine components are subject ed to extreme forces: temperatures of roughly 950°C at the metal, a pressure of roughly 20 bar, and the mechani cal loads due to centrifugal force are unrelenting. For this reason constant research is being done to improve the resistance of the blades, vanes, heat shields and burner components. “Primary criterion for determining the suitability of superalloys for new gas turbine components is their resis tance to deformation during operation at high temperatures and high loads. However, the metal used for the repair of oxidation damage needn’t have a particularly high creep strength be cause the loading tends to be moderate

in the areas experiencing the high est temperatures,” said Hasselqvist. “Much more important is a combina tion of good oxidation resistance and good welding properties.” Based on these criteria, Hasselqvist began his research into suitable filler alloys a mere three years ago. He said it was possible to achieve results in this relatively short period of time because he had all the experts onsite. Siemens’ developments have been driven by operator demands and an aging of the fleet. In fact, the compa ny reported that a significant number of the engines in the SGT500 and SGT600 fleet are approaching their design life of 120 000 EOH. The latest design modifications of MGT fleets and positive operating experience gave Siemens the oppor tunity to consider the extension of the life cycle of the engine beyond 120 000 EOH (up to 180 000 EOH, dependent on the previous operation profile and history) and to extend the maintenance intervals. “Life cycle was expanded to 160/ 180 000 EOH in the SGT500 and 600, while a study is currently on its way to extend life cycle in the SGT 700 and 800,” said Navrotsky. “It has been calculated that the ex tension in the SGT600 from 120 000 to 180 000 EOH enables the operator to reduce the lifecycle cost by ap proximately 10%,” he said. At the same time, maintenance inter vals have been extended for SGT600 and SGT800, whereas the SGT500 and SGT700 maintenance interval extension development is ongoing. In the case of the SGT800, the modifications in hot gas path com ponents have enabled not only the enhancement of power output and efficiency, but also the extension of components’ life and, as a result, ex tension of the time between overhauls from 20 000 to 30 000 EOH. “This enables the operator to re duce planned outage hours by more than 30% for the whole life cycle,” concluded Navrotsky. A SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM



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Sulzer Turbo Services (STS) is not only a maintenance provider for turbomachines, the Swiss company has skills and experience in assisting its customers in long-term plant maintenance. It also engineers modifications needed to upgrade rotating equipment according to the latest technology available. Often, sufficient time is not available to develop a maintenance plan designed to restore turbomachines to their original performance lost during long-term operation. Possible changes in the process parameters, introduction of emission restriction laws, cost of fuel, etc., call for upgrades, revamps and rationalization of the maintenance program in order to remain competitive in the marketplace. STS offers all the services required to meet these challenges. Its international organization comprises several workshops located in four continents and a number of regional offices, which ensures that specialized personnel are always available wher-

ever the plant sites are located. This flexibility minimizes the downtime in the case of unexpected failure of machines vital to plant profitability. STS personnel comprise expertise in gas and steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, turboexpanders, pumps, power generation equipment and the balance of equipment in the plant. STS offers capabilities in design, logistics and manufacturing of spare parts directly from its own organization or through support of its various

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affiliated companies such as Sulzer Innotec. Also, it solicits services from a network of qualified partner suppliers. Components do not always have to be replaced. Repair of expensive components such as gas turbine blades and vanes can be carried out to bring them back to as-new condition. The company’s philosophy is to focus on life extension of all components and guarantee a reduction in life-cycle costs. STS repair capabilities include advanced technology gas turbines operating at high temperatures (F Class) as well as all types of turbomachinery ancillary equipment. The company has the capability of rerating, overhauling and balancing all turbomachinery in use today, it said. Its technologically driven service is available to end users and operators of equipment produced by all main OEMs. Besides the basic repair and overhaul services, STS also offers operational speed balancing, coatings, manufacturing of blades, nozzles, combustion sections, diaphragms and impellers, and automated advanced welding for rotor restoration. A team of experts is available to record onsite data and analyze it to solve possible rotor-dynamic problems. STS not only carries out maintenance on spot calls, it is also organized to manage long-term maintenance and plant healthcare contracts. High-quality service, attention to details and speed are the goals STS strives to achieve. The Swiss company is ISO 9000 certified and ISO 14001 compliant. A see directlink @ www.dieselgasturbine.com

Rail — Emission ContRol tEChnology

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The 12V 1600 Powerpack from MTU. It provides outputs of 565, 625 and 660 kW and complies with EU Stage 3b, said the company. Dieselelectric, hydraulic and mechanical versions will be offered.

MTU Expands Powerpack Range New Powerpacks will feature EU Stage 3b compliance

MTU has announced a major expansion of its Powerpack range for rail applications. Field trials using a hybrid version will commence at the start of next year. The Powerpacks incorporate all of the drive system components including engine, gearbox, generator, cooling system and exhaust silencer along with fuel, oil and air filters on a common base to form a single unit. Since 1997, MTU said it has sold 4000 of the Powerpacks including a recent contract for the delivery of 100 to Russian rail car maker Metrowagonmash. MTU has unveiled additions to its Powerpack range offering. Beginning in 2012, the units will be updated with the company’s 6H 1800 engine, which is EU Stage 3b compliant and incorporates selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to reduce NOx emissions. MTU said particulate emissions could also be reduced by up to 90%. Derived from on-highway versions, the SCR catalytic converter is described as maintenance free by MTU, which also added that it will act as a silencer. Fuel consumption is expected to be reduced by 5%, the company added. The under-floor drive systems are available in a power range from 315 to 390 kW. From 2013, MTU is also introducing a new version of the Powerpack with the future Series 1600 rail engine. The 12-cylinder 1600 engine provides outputs of 565, 625 and 660 kW and is EU Stage 3b compliant. Diesel-electric, hydraulic and mechanical versions will be offered. Hybrid versions of the Powerpack are scheduled to begin performance trials in the second half of 2011, with MTU claiming they could achieve fuel savings of up to 25%. One way of making the savings is to use energy recovered during braking as part of the start-up process, the company said. The company believes that a hybrid drive system will be targeted toward local transport routes where frequent braking and start-ups occur. The trials will be held with Westfrankenbahn, a Deutsche

Bahn subsidiary, using a prototype hybrid drive system under normal operating conditions. Equipped with SCR exhaust gas aftertreatment, the prototype will comply with EU Stage 3b emission standards coming into force in 2012, Ellwood.qxp 11/11/09 8:43 AM Page 1 said MTU. A SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM

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Emissions Worldview

The relative propulsion power needed for a large container vessel indicates that a large reduction in engine power is possible for a relatively small reduction of ship speed. For example, a reduction in ship speed from 25 to 21 knots would require 50% less engine power.

A Case For Slow Sailing Reducing CO2 and SOx by 60%

Slower sailing speeds have become the norm on Asia-Europe and transPacific liner routes, with ships steaming at speeds between 17 and 19 knots. This is a step down from previous, common slow-steaming speeds of 20 and 22 knots. This has placed more emphasis on operational flexibility in terms of the demand for reduced specific fuel oil consumption (SFOC) at partial load operation of the main engines. However, on two-stroke engines, reduced SFOC is limited in order to meet the IMO NOx Tier 2 demands. In general, the NOx emission will increase if the SFOC is reduced and vice versa. In a standard configuration, engines are optimized close to the IMO NOx limit, which is why the NOx emission limit can hardly be increased. The SFOC reduction potential is better for the electronically controlled engine types, as variable exhaust valve and fuel injection timing is available.

“Not only do owners and charterers benefit from lower ship speeds, but emissions of CO2, SOx and NOx drop dramatically,” said Lars Bryndum, low-speed customer support director, MAN Diesel & Turbo. “Reducing the speed from a design speed of 24 knots to 17 knots will cut total emissions of CO2 and SOx from port to port by up to 60%.” A number of reasons lay behind the current interest in the reduction of speed: an overcapacity in the shipping market, reduced freight volumes and the need to cut overall fuel consumption. This has spurred many owners and charterers into adjusting services and the speed of their tonnage. Slow steaming, or extra slow steaming, are becoming established operating modes. This is particularly true in container shipping — yielding significant benefits in fuel economy and overall running costs. “For new buildings, MAN Diesel &


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Turbo offers several options to owners of MAN B&W ME and MC twostroke engines in getting optimum results from low-load running. The ship’s load profile is matched against the specific fuel consumption profile,” said Bryndum. “Improved engine performance in such a mode can be achieved in various ways.” Engine control tuning (ECT) can be implemented without change of engine components. Only engine control parameters are changed. The method, only available for ME/ ME-C engine types, uses the possibility of variable exhaust valve timing, injection timing and profiling. In ECT, the flexibility of ME and ME-C engines is utilized for setting up engine control parameters in different conditions, aimed at either a low load, partial load or a high load optimized engine. Bryndum also mentioned modifications of the turbocharging system of MC and ME engines available to raise the scavenge air pressure at part-load. The technology of variable turbine area (VTA) and a cut-out of one or more turbochargers are possible solutions, which are also suitable for retrofits. The VTA allows the area of the turbocharger turbine nozzle ring to be varied from a minimum in the lower load range, and above 80% load to progressively increase until the scavenging air pressure reaches its normal MCR value. Turbocharger matching — including bypassing of the exhaust gas at high load, designated EGB, or introduction of sequential turbocharging, designated STC — is another solution. The IMO NOx limit is given as a weighted average of NOx emissions at 25, 50, 75 and 100% loads. In general, NOx emissions increase if the SFOC is improved and vice versa. This is a factor that can be exploited to tilt the SFOC profile over the load range by changing the turbocharging layout and/or the con-

Emissions WorldviEW Specific fuel oil consumption (SFOC) shown for different optimization modes. Engine control tuning utilizes the flexibility of ME and ME-C engines for setting up engine control parameters in different conditions, aimed at either a low load, part load or a high load optimized engine.

trol parameters of an ME engine by aforementioned methods. Random shifting between the modes is not allowed by regulators, but a mode shift in the event of a change in long-term trade pattern is permitted. However, as the changing of modes affects engine and ship certification, MAN Diesel & Turbo recommends that agreements are made with class and flag state before testbed certification. Essentially it means a dual MCR certification. Complete certifications of two different optimization modes have to be performed, which means that two individual NOx Technical Files are prepared and approved. When the ship is delivered, an initial survey of the engine in one optimization mode is performed, and an Engine International Air Pollution Prevention (EIAPP) certificate is issued based on the NOx Technical File and Survey for this mode. At a later stage, when operation in the other optimization mode is required, the engine is reconfigured and a new initial survey is performed and a new EIAPP certificate for the engine is issued. The two optimization modes may be for the same maximum continuous rating (MCR) of the engine. However, to utilize the full benefit of the offered optimization possibilities, two different MCRs may be preferred. In the low-load range, an improved low-load performance, i.e., a better fuel economy and a higher energy gas

flow to the turbocharger, is derived from a smaller but optimized turbocharger capacity. “However,” said Bryndum, “too small of turbochargers are more suitable for an engine at low load, reaching normal MCR scavenging air pressure at, say, 80% load. Above 80% load, the exhaust gas is bypassed, so that the scavenging air pressure does not exceed the normal MCR value.” The first step of sequential turbocharging is actually the same as for the EGB, but the exhaust gas is not wasted above 80% load, but passed on to a secondary, smaller turbocharger. This secondary unit is cut in or out by control valves to match engine load. In the case of larger engines with two to four turbochargers, one option is based on cutting out one of these units in the lower load range. In contrast to the exhaust gas bypass solution, there is no fuel consumption penalty in the high load range, as all turbochargers are then in operation.

“One needs to remember that cutting out or cutting in a turbocharger can only be done with the engine at dead slow or stopped, and typically takes half an hour if a semi-automatic cut-out valve arrangement is installed,” said Bryndum. “However, the system can be fully integrated with an interlock to an ME engine’s control system. “Many new post-Panamax containerships in service with MAN B&W 98MC/MC-C and ME/ME-C engines feature turbocharger cut-out facilities, and most of these installations incorporate blind plates, indicating that the ship owners expect operation at reduced speed to continue for some time.” An alternative solution mentioned is a swing gate valve installed in the turbocharger gas inlet. Relatively few of these engines are installed with semi-automatic cut-out valves, reflecting the higher costs involved for retrofits to engines in service. Such valves are fitted on new engines at a much lower cost. “Turbocharger cut-out solutions have benefited numerous 9-, 10-, 11- and 12-cylinder engines, mainly with three but a few with four turbochargers,” said Bryndum. “Taking 12-cylinder K98ME engines with three turbochargers as typical examples, crews report successful turbocharger cut-outs with unchanged mechanical and cylinder conditions. Maintenance costs are said to be much lower than before as is the specific fuel consumption.” A see directlink @ www.dieselgasturbine.com

“Reducing the speed from a design speed of 24 knots to 17 knots will cut total emissions of CO2 and SOx from port to port by up to 60%,” said Lars Bryndum, lowspeed customer support director, MAN Diesel & Turbo.


Power Generation

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Colfax developed an integrated fuel oil injection system that includes the motor, filter and pumps for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ M501 dual-fuel gas turbines installed at the McDonough Plant in Smyrna, Georgia, U.S.A.

Integrating Fuel Injection Colfax develops, installs integrated fuel oil system in power plant

The McDonough Power Plant in Smyrna, Georgia, U.S.A., recently underwent an update, converting units 4 and 5 from a coal-fired plant to a gas turbine combined-cycle plant with the intent to reduce the plant’s overall emissions. While the plant will run primarily on natural gas, the three 840 MW M501G gas turbines from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) are dual-fuel capable, offering the ability to operate on a secondary liquid fuel oil supply and to utilize a main fuel pump injection system in lieu of gas in the event of an interrupted natural gas supply. As part of its renovation, MHI was seeking a way to consolidate the installation of the plant’s fuel oil system by utilizing a single source supplier. The turbine manufacturer turned to Colfax, which develops integrated fuel oil systems for power plants. By developing a packaged module for the system, the plant developer can forgo separate installations and packages for each section of the fuel handling system.

“The supply and integration of the filter, the pump, the relief valve and all the other components were often done on-site with various suppliers. If you were looking to minimize the fabrication costs at those interfaces, then you would look to combine them to one large skid with a single point contact,” said Jim Healey, project engineer at Colfax. For the heart of the system, a rotary positive displacement three-screw pump was chosen for the main fuel oil injection pump, which works well in lower viscosity applications, as well as higher viscosities like some crude oils and residual fuels, said Colfax. Colfax’s system is driven by a 373 kW electric motor built to customer specifications. It features two customer inlet connections, one for the operational conditions and the smaller for flushing activities with isolation valves to direct flow. The flow passes through a Hilco duplex filter, and from the filter enters the pump. The system provides connections for fuel oil discharge, relief


valve discharge and drain discharge to customer specifications. The pump has a normal discharge pressure of 100 bar and delivers a flow of approximately 1362 L/min. The system is protected by a Crosby relief valve with a setting at 120 bar. The pump inlets are supercharged to allow operation at faster two-pole motor speeds, said Colfax. Colfax’s package is equipped with instrumentation including suction and discharge pressure gauges and pressure switches to ensure adequate flow is provided and the pump is protected from cavitation. The filter is also outfitted with a differential pressure indicator transmitter to measure the cleanliness of the filter. The fuel system sits on a 6.1 m base and uses less than 4.6 m of stainlesssteel piping to connect the components. Because the unit is installed outdoors, it was constructed using various stainless-steel components and weatherized instruments and motor. A see directlink @ www.dieselgasturbine.com

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Gas Turbine Controls Heinzmann’s Olympus Series targets OEMs, retrofits and upgrade applications

The Olympus series of gas turbine controls by Heinzmann UK offers a comprehensive system from a single independent supplier, suitable for many sizes, types and makes of gas turbine. Olympus is available for OEMs, retrofit and upgrade applications, and the manufacturer proposes a complete engineering package, starting with consultancy to work out a customized proposal and finishing with lifetime support. In the course of a project, Heinzmann UK will take care of the removal of original equipment and the installation and commissioning of the new equipment. Training of personnel is also available, as well as overhaul and maintenance service programs. Frequently, gas turbine control upgrades focus attention to fuel controls and automatic control panels. The Heinzmann fuel system components include a liquid fuel metering pump, which replaces the conventional pump; throttle valve and regulator; the Heinzmann Evolution gas fuel metering, which uses industry standard control valves configurable to any turbine or gas fuel; and multifuel system, in which any number of fuel streams can be mixed — gas/gas, liquid/liquid and gas/liquid. All these systems require only lowvoltage dc electric power to operate, plus an ac supply or mechanical drive to power the liquid metering pumps. All are scalable to match any size of turbine, the company said, and in most applications, Olympus components are certified for operation in Division 1 hazardous areas.

The fuel frame by Heinzmann UK in a Rolls-Royce Avon turbine.

Olympus turbine control panels based on PLC technology comprise all turbine controls and protection functions such as power turbine speed governing, compressor turbine exit or exhaust temperature governing, inference flame monitoring, variable compressor geometry control, fuel splitting and automatic changeover, lube pressure and temperature monitoring, and start sequencing. The Olympus turbine control panel can integrate controls for the driven equipment (generator, compressor, pump and instrumentation). It can also include additional monitoring of other systems, such as fuel treatment and storage, gas fuel compression, lubrication, pumps and cooling, waste heat boilers, intake air filtration and


conditioning, motor controls, switchgear and starter systems. Heinzmann UK has already established a list of references, beginning with a supply of gas fuel systems to Siemens Light Industrial Turbine, of which 500 units in the field are equipped with Heinzmann Olympus. Other referenced OEM turbines are the Mashproekt GT6000, Kawasaki L20A and Motor-Sich GT2500. References for retrofit and upgrade projects include Kongsberg KG2; Solar Saturn, Centaur, Taurus and Mars; Rolls-Royce Olympus and Avon; Ruston TA and Tornado; GE frame 5; Westinghouse 501; Borsig 20 MW; ABB GT35; and GEC EM610. A SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM

Power Generation

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An Order For OPRA’s New Gen-Set Company hopes for global growth after Norwegian order

OPRA Turbines has sold the first of its new range of compact, low-emission generator sets and is hopeful of using the order as an additional stepping stone for continued growth worldwide. OPRA, which is based in Hengelo, Netherlands, has sold the first of its new range of generator sets to the Norwegian-based Risavika Gas Centre (RGC) — which aims to become an internationally recognized center for research, development and largescale testing of equipment and components for sustainable production and use of natural gas and integration with renewable energy sources. RGC is owned by A/S Norske Shell, Statoil New Energy AS, Lyse AS and the International Research Institute of Stavanger. The set will provide electrical power at the site and will also be employed on development projects. The 18 tonne package is housed in a container and is based on OPRA’s all-radial OP16-3B gas turbine with Paradox.qxp 4/14/10 11:42 AM a power output of between 1.8 and 2 MWe. Dry-low NOx emissions are guaranteed at less than 25 ppmv and

recent test results have shown NOx levels at single digits, said OPRA. OPRA Chief Executive Officer Fredrik Mowill said the OP16-3B generator set is designed to serve a range of applications including onshore and offshore power, electric power generation, marine auxiliary power and may also suit military projects. He said, “We have high expectations for this compact unit because it is highly transportable and can run on a variety of fuels. Furthermore, it has low emissions, can be at full power in 60 seconds and be able to operate in extreme temperatures. Encouragingly, there seems to be strong support for the product within the marketplace.” According to the company, the sale highlights the continued success of OPRA, which has 65 OP16 units installed in the field with more than 500 000 operating hours. Mowill said the company is now looking for business partners and distributors to Page 1 enable it to offer the packages to a broader international market. “The ideal business partner will

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Norwegian-based Risavika Gas Centre ordered the first of OPRA’s new compact, lowemission generator sets, which feature an OP16-3B gas turbine and outputs between 1.8 and 2 MWe.

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M26.2 series of engines is aimed at the marine sector both for propulsion and as onboard generator sets.

Moteurs’ New Marine Engine IMO Tier 2 engines for propulsion and onboard generation

Hard on the heels of its acquisition by China’s Weichai Power, French manufacturer Moteurs Baudouin has launched a new marine engine range and outlined an aggressive global sales expansion plan. Weichai signaled its thirst for growth when it took over Moteurs last year, securing its first engine manufacturer outside of its homeland. Now through the first tangible evi dence of the tieup, which underlines the newfound financial muscle en joyed by Moteurs, it has launched the M26.2 series of engines aimed at the marine sector both for propulsion and as onboard generator sets. The new family is a progression from Moteurs’ popular M26.1 model, with the company claiming the new versions offer significant benefits in terms of meeting emission regulations and reduced fuel consumption. It is also boosting its sales pres ence around the world and is making plans to produce a new engine for the pleasure boat market. Operating principally in the ma rine markets, the company offers complete propulsion packages in

cluding gearboxes, propeller shafts, propellers, onboard generator sets and nozzles The M26.2 range comes in 6, 8 and 12cylinder (vee configured) options, each having a bore and stroke of 150 by 150 mm and total displacements of 15.9, 21.2 and 31.8 L, respective ly. They are fourstroke turbocharged engines with direct injection and have chargeair intercooling. For marine propulsion, the nomi nal power ratings vary slightly in some models depending on whether a fixed or controllable pitch propeller is adopted. With a fixed propeller, the six cylinder ratings are 331 kW at 1500 r/min up to 404 kW at 1900 r/min. The eightcylinder option ranges from 425 kW at 1500 r/min to 515 kW at 1900 r/min. For the 12cylinder ver sion, the range is from 662 kW at 1500 r/min to 808 kW at 1900 r/min. For some of the models, notably the sixcylinder offering, there is a slight increase in ratings with the use of a controllable pitch propeller. For use as auxiliary engines, the sixcylinder’s nominal power rating


ranges from 328 to 404 kW at 1500 and 1900 r/min respectively; from 425 to 515 kW in the eightcylinder at 1500 and 1900 r/min; and from 655 to 808 kW at 1500 and 1900 r/min for the 12cylinder. The engines comply with IMO Tier 2 regulations and also meet inland shipping regulations, which the com pany said is a key market segment. Moteurs Baudouin said that a major goal of the engine’s develop ment, as well as meeting emission guidelines, centered on increased fuel efficiency and added that com pared with the previous M26.1 IMO Tier 1 product, the new version has an average 5% fuel consumption re duction. The average consumption, it added, is around 200 g per kilo watt hour. Comparing the two engine genera tions, the company said it has achieved an approximate 10% increase in pow er specifically for auxiliary gensets and for main propulsion. “We have developed an engine that does not rely on electronic assis tance,” said Moteurs Baudouin’s Mar keting Manager Maaty Jalil. He added, “The reason for this is to offer a product which offers easy maintenance on a worldwide basis, because in some countries still today the electronic version could create some problems in terms of mainte nance and cost. “Our philosophy is not to be led by technology but to have the technol ogy under our control. Our goal is to offer a simple product as long as regu lations allow us to do so.” Target markets for the M26.2 are oceangoing vessels, inland waterway boats, tug and service boats and also fishing vessels, although the latter is regarded as a “decreasing market” by the company. From 2012, Moteurs Baudouin plans to offer a high power/ density engine for the pleasure boat market and intends to build versions with common rail, which it said will increase the engine portfolio’s rating up to 1.1 MW compared with the current maximum of 808 kW. One of the benefits of the acquisition

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An overhead view of the new M26.2 engine.

by Weichai, said Jalil, is the extra investment that can be made in research and development in the French concern. All product development is carried out by Moteurs Baudouin at its Cassis, France, headquarters. Weichai has recently appointed Moteurs as the group’s European research and development center. Commenting on the benefits of being part of Weichai, Jalil said, “To be a competitive engine maker today, huge resources are required as the regulations are in constant evolution and

market demand is always changing. “We will also be doing more development work on diesel/electric propulsion offerings and providing hybrid solutions. All of this requires resources, and Weichai now provides that necessary financial support.” He said 30 R&D staff from Weichai now work in Cassis, with the Chinese parent company also now supplying some engine components such as filters and coolers for the Moteurs-built engines. “Our strategy is to reduce the in-

vestment which has to be made by the customer, and supplying from China is one of the best solutions to reduce costs,” Jalil added. Southeast Asia and Europe will remain key markets for Moteurs Baudouin — areas where the company has been traditionally strong — along with Africa and the Middle East. However, the company plans to develop its presence in Central Europe and Russia with a distributor being appointed in the latter. Other new targets for the company are Germany and the Netherlands in the inland shipping sector. A distributor in the Netherlands is planned for later this year and there are ambitions to develop a service facility in Germany. South America is also being targeted with a distributor being appointed in Argentina. North America remains a longer-term target for sales, with the company saying it is “not yet ready” to tackle that territory. A SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM

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Johnson Matthey has a new low-profile CRT (+) DPF system that meets the California Air Resources Board’s nitrogen dioxide limit of 20%. The system was also designed to reduce particulate matter by more than 85%, as well as hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide by 70%. The system is a passive regenerating diesel particulate filter (DPF) technology that can operate at low exhaust temperatures. According to Johnson Matthey, the system can be applied to all stationary diesel generators used for emergency backup or prime power. The system is offered in stainless or carbon steel with a high-temperature coating, according to the company. The system also features a two-component design in which the platinum-coated catalyst is positioned before and separate from the filter to protect the catalyst from soot. SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM

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Transcube has introduced the 100TCG to its line of transportable fuel tanks. The double-walled tank offers a containment design to eliminate the risk of spills and contamination, Transcube said. The 9274 L tank is designed with an inner fuel container enclosed within a steel-constructed, weatherproof outer wall that ensures containment. All fill ports, pumps, fittings and connections are housed within a full-height cabinet, which is housed in the tank’s secondary containment area. The cabinet, which includes a drip collection sump, has a door with a three-point locking system to prevent theft and tampering. The 100TCG is suited for feeding large portable generators and many other applications that require a larger supply of diesel. SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM

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Rail TRacTion

by ian cameron

Caterpillar On Track For Growth A conversation with Billy Ainsworth, president and CEO of Progress Rail Services

Caterpillar’s swift expansion in the rail market has made the company a significant player in the sector. Via its subsidiary Progress Rail Services, based in Albertville, Alabama, U.S.A., Caterpillar made its latest attempt to shunt aside the competition in the sector when it completed the purchase of ElectroMotive Diesel for US$820 million from Berkshire Partners LLC and Greenbriar Equity Group LLC in August. Although reluctant to comment on the deal at the time of the announcement, Billy Ainsworth, Caterpillar vice president and president and chief executive officer of Progress Rail, said the acquisition of La Grange, Illinois, U.S.A.-based EMD, one of the world’s largest builders of diesel-electric locomotives, offers “tremendous opportunities” for Caterpillar’s rail group. “One of the greatest aspects of this move is that EMD can reach into the Caterpillar box of technologies and pull out all of the things that we (Progress Rail and EMD) need,” said Ainsworth. “I believe we now have the widest range of engines available to any locomotive OEM in the world and, significantly, EMD can leverage a lot of what Caterpillar has learned through its own Tier 4 interim journey in the United States as we move toward Tier 4 for locomotives in 2015. “Furthermore, we can also leverage what was spent on development by Caterpillar and bring it to EMD.” Ainsworth, who worked for Progress Rail when it was bought by Caterpillar in June 2006, is confident that the wide range of engines from 373 to 4474 kW will be an attractive option to customers. “It allows us to meet the different customer needs and their varying engine requirements,” said Ainsworth. Chuck Wills, Progress Rail’s vice president International Market Development, added, “A major thing that we are doing is expanding our focus

Billy Ainsworth, president and CEO of Progress Rail Services.

beyond selling engines to also supply complete systems. “With the combination of Caterpillar, EMD and Progress Rail, that gives us the ability to package complete systems rather than just provide an engine offering. “We also have a controls company we recently purchased in Brazil (Zeit Comercio e Montagem de Equipamentos Ltda) so we have many things in our portfolio to sell, and I think the systems approach is key for us going forward because customers want solutions. “We feel we have the entire gamut of products and we can offer a solution, not just a single engine, which would previously have forced the customer to find other parts of the solution themselves.” Despite Caterpillar’s recent flurry of investments in the rail sector, Ainsworth has not ruled out further acquisitions. “You’re never at the end of the acquisitions trail. We certainly keep our eyes and minds open to opportunities as we go forward. If you look at Progress Rail, which was Caterpillar’s first acquisition in the rail industry, Caterpillar has invested US$2 billion in rail, acquiring it and EMD, and although Progress Rail is primarily a North American company we have really started expanding internationally.

“We did the deal to buy the business in Brazil and bought GE Transportation’s inspection products business (which designs, manufactures and sells hot wheel and hot box detectors, data acquisition systems, draggers and other related inspection products) and that purchase gave us an international footprint especially in Italy and Germany. “Progress Rail was primarily an aftermarket service company with some new products, and the one area where we had substantial room to grow was in the locomotive side of the business,” said Ainsworth. “Before the EMD acquisition, we were developing our own locomotives using Cat engines. We were committed to getting into the locomotive business through our own internal development. However, when EMD became available and we purchased them, we went from 10 miles an hour [16 kph] to doing 100 miles per hour [160.9 kph] overnight, and we now own one of the leading diesel-electric locomotive manufacturers in the world. “But EMD has given up a lot of market share in the past, and our position is that we intend to win back our market share. “When you look internationally, there are a lot of attractive markets for us to consider such as Brazil, India and the Asia-Pacific region, especially Australia, which has good market potential — which we really like and there are also a lot of opportunities. “I think Progress Rail is a pretty simple company,” added Ainsworth. “We are customer focused and we want our products to be the most reliable, the most durable and the most sustainable in terms of fuel efficiency and being emissions friendly. “This is what Caterpillar has done for years — it offers durability, customer focus and service — and Caterpillar is the model we work to.” A


Industry news

by roberta prandi

MAN Diesel & Turbo two-stroke ME-GI engines are dual-fuel units, based on the electronically controlled ME engine technology with heavy fuel, and adapted and optimized for gas injection as well.

Which Route For Marine Engines? Member of MAN Diesel & Turbo’s executive board, Dr. Stephan Timmermann, highlights company’s trends in marine engineering and PrimeServ

Despite a still depressed market with only very cautious signs of moderate recovery, there is no slowing down with research and investments in the maritime industry, having to cope with tougher emission regulations and, generally, the pressure to decrease ships’ operating costs. MAN Diesel & Turbo is certainly an authority in slow- and medium-speed marine engines and, at September’s SMM show, reinforced its status in the industry with a number of news and announcements. Dr. Stephan Timmermann, member of MAN Diesel & Turbo’s executive board with responsibility for marine and power generation engines, turbochargers and PrimeServ, discussed the latest trends in marine engineering and what he thinks will play a role in manufacturers’ competitiveness. According to Timmermann, one of the most important trends in the future of ships’ propulsion and onboard power generation is gas, especially for

the operation of generating sets in large harbors and for some environmentally sensitive coastal areas. “Gas has a great potential to address future marine fuel requirements, plus gas price is expected to move in a favorable trend. This is why gas and dual-fuel engines are going to be a big hit. And our company has taken important steps — and will continue to do so — in the direction of dual-fuel capability and retrofitting programs,” he said. “However, whether the future will be gas, heavy fuel or both, MAN Diesel & Turbo is committed to provide the best technology.” In February 2010 the company signed an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. for the joint development and exploitation of the adaptation of the Korean company’s high-pressure cryogenic gas-supply system for installation with MAN ME-GI (gas injection) engines. ME-GI engines are dual-fuel en-


gines based on the technology of the electronically controlled two-stroke ME heavy-fuel-burning engine. The dual-fuel operation of these engines requires the injection of both pilot fuel oil and gas fuel into the combustion chamber, via different types of valves. Thus the ME-GI engine head is fitted with two valves for gas injection and two for pilot fuel (the latter are standard ME fuel-oil valves). Other modified components are the exhaust receiver, the cylinder cover with gas injection valves and gas-control block, an expanding top gallery platform, high-pressure fuelsupply valves and gas-control units. Timmermann added, “We just launched a full-scale testing program for a research ME engine that will be rebuilt as an ME-GI engine in our Copenhagen [Denmark] test facility.” Previous research at MAN Diesel & Turbo on ME-GI engines has shown that these units can meet Tier 2 and 3 emission regulations when equipped with exhaust gas circulation and waste-heat recovery technology. “We expect ME-GI engines to have success not only with LNG and LPG carriers, but also with other oceangoingtype of vessels as well as ships working on fixed routes,” said Timmermann. MAN Diesel & Turbo also signed an agreement with TGE Marine Gas Engineering, a German engineer and producer of cargo-handling and tank systems for LNG, LPG, ethylene and other gas carriers as well as FPSOs.

The new microchip-based PIN by MAN Diesel PrimeServ works with radio frequency identification and is built in critical parts to guarantee their origin. The device also allows monitoring the part’s operation and plan for maintenance.

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Dr. Stephan Timmermann, member of MAN Diesel & Turbo’s executive board, with responsibility for marine and power generation engines, turbochargers and PrimeServ.

The cooperation will offer operators of gas-fueled ships the chance to source an integrated solution in the sub-system engine, gas storage and supply plant, and control systems. Customers could also choose for one of the partners to take over the total responsibility of the project. “This whole topic has a great potential for retrofitting,” said Timmermann, “which is certainly going to be another key activity in the near future.” Still, the outlook for the coming year in the marine industry is a far cry from what it used to be. According to Timmermann, it will take until sometime in 2014 or 2015 before the sales figures return to pre-downturn levels. With such a scenario in front of us, it is quite clear that after-sales is going to play a fundamental role in manufacturer profitability in coming years. Even more than it usually is. And MAN Diesel & Turbo is definitely making some steps in the direction of widening and refining its PrimeServ after-sales concept. First, the company launched its PrimeServ Online Service, a service solution to monitor, diagnose and support low- and medium-speed engines, gen-sets and turbochargers wherever they are installed or used worldwide. MAN turbo machines are already covered by a similar monitoring system

called intelligent remote diagnostic system (IRDS). Online Service is based on the company’s existing engine diagnosis system CoCoS EDS, which monitors all engine operating data and shows them at the engine’s installation for the operator. With Online Service, MAN PrimeServ can establish a link by Ethernet network connection, a continuous remote connection via a ship’s communication system, or an on-demand remote connection depending on the customer’s requirements. Presently, about 100 engines are monitored with Online Service. “Online Service has been an integral part of all medium-speed engine management contracts since the beginning of 2010,” said Timmermann. “Since then, we have decided to include it as a standard feature — free of charge — for all new engines’ warranty period.” PrimeServ also introduced a feature to its spare parts service: a microchipbased PIN working with radio frequency identification, which is built in critical parts such as injection, turbo and combustion components, to guarantee the origin of spare parts and support, and optimize maintenance. “The PrimeServ PIN works in connection to our Online Service, as it establishes a permanent connection between the part and our engine control system. Micro-chipped spare parts are scanned in before the replacement and all data and technical characteristics are saved,” said Timmermann. “With this feature, critical data about the part’s operation are available to the customer on a touchscreen display, showing easy-to-interpret bar charts and color-coded information,” he added. According to Timmermann, PrimeServ PIN is a powerful and smart condition-based maintenance tool, which will contribute to enhance the MAN Diesel & Turbo engine control system and, ultimately, the new Online Service program. A SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM

MIRATECH: Miratech Corp. a designer and manufacturer of industrial engine emissions control products, has hired several employees and promoted others. Kamal Chowdhury has joined the company as its product development manager. Chowdhury most recently served as a catalyst development and testing engineer for H2Gen Innovations in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.A. Gabe Gassner, Brian K. Chowdhury

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Hoppe and Eric Robison have joined the company as applications engineers. James Lay, who has more than 20 years of experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic-controlled systems, joined the company as its product integration technician. Miratech also named Steve Rethmeyer as its North American East Coast sales manager and Scott McBryde as its North American West Coast sales manager, both for the company’s power generation division. Nick Detor was also promoted as the company’s director of sales operations. S. Rethmeyer

LUDECA: Ludeca has added two new members to its Laser Alignment Division — Carlos Bienes and Adam Stredel. Both sales engineers will support customers and regional distributors with applications and training related to machinery alignment and other industrial measurement tasks. continued on page 47


Rail TRacTion

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Voith entered the diesel engine market with the introduction of the eight-cylinder, 16.2 L 500 kW V2868 for rail applications.

First Voith Engine For Rail Voith introduces 500 kW diesel for rail applications

Voith Turbo has joined the ranks of engine manufacturers with the launch of a new model for rail vehicles. Now officially recognized as an approved engine manufacturer by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, Voith recently introduced its new V2868 engine and also announced it was examining plans to enhance its product range with both 6- and 12-cylinder versions. The new eight-cylinder vee, 16.2 L four-stroke diesel has an output of 500 kW at 1900 r/min and a maximum torque of 2750 Nm. The engine also features a Bosch common rail injection system with eight-jet direct injection, double air-charge cooling and a compression ratio of 17:1. Bore and stroke measure 128 mm and 157 mm, respectively. According to the company, twostage turbocharging and cooled exhaust gas recirculation combined with a “maintenance free” particle catalyzer means the engine already satisfies the 2012 Stage 3b emission levels. Voith said these emission levels are met without an additional fuel medium, presenting an “important economical advantage for rail operators.”

The first engines are scheduled to enter service production in the middle of next year. The Voith diesel engine is based on a new engine series by MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG. Voith said the joint development activities of the two companies focused mainly on railway suitability, reduced emissions as well as economy and reliability. Voith said it adapted the construction, the thermodynamics and the combustion properties of the basic engine to the specific demands of rail traffic. The new engine is also suitable for repowering projects, and due to its size and design it can be used as a Stage 3b retrofit for rail vehicles that are already in service. The Voith engine can be used as a stand-alone product, such as in retrofit projects for rail cars or small locomotives, or can be installed in some of Voith’s Powerpacks, which are mainly installed in the underfloor area of railcars. However, the company said it would continue to offer engines from other manufacturers it already uses such as MAN, Iveco, Cummins, etc. A SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM


Skoda Power has received a contract to deliver three 133 MW Skoda steam turbines with 3S Enerji ve Maden A.S. for a power plant in Cankiri, Turkey, worth about US$82.1 million. Skoda Power will also supply an electrical generator, control system, condensing and regenerative system, piping, electrical parts and technical advisory services during installation and commissioning of each of the three condensing steam turbines with axial condenser output. All three units are scheduled to go online within three years. A portion of the generated energy will be distributed by Yildizlar Holding, the Turkish investor of the power plant, through its recently privatized Osmangazi network. Yildizlar Holding will cover the complete chain of activities, from coal mining through electricity generation and distribution to the end customers, according to the company.

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Siemens Energy received an order to build two turnkey combinedcycle power plants in Oman. Siemens will build two 750 MW plants, Barka III and Sohar II, with its South Korean partner GS E&C, with the two units expected to be operational in simple-cycle mode by May 2012, and in combined-cycle mode in April 2013. The purchaser of the plants is a consortium led by French utility GDF Suez. Barka III will be built in near the coastal city of Oman in the country’s northern region, and Sohar II will be built in the Sohar industrial park located 200 km west of the capital city of Muscat. The scope of supply from Siemens includes two SGT5-4000F gas turbines, one SST5-5000 steam turbine, three SGen52000H generators, electrical equipment and an SPPA-T3000 instrumentation and control system. The project, valued at US$1.7 billion, includes a long-term service agreement for the gas turbines, according to the company. GS E&C will supply the heat-recovery steam generators and will also be responsible for items including the civil works, transformers and ancillary systems, as well as equipment installation.

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BEM 800 FCM is a new fuel measuring system by KRAL, working with GPS data to calculate fuel consumption per nautical mile.

Navigating Fuel Consumption Measurement KRAL now offers GPS capabilities in its fuel measurement systems

KRAL has introduced updates to its BEM 800 series of onboard fuel consumption measurement systems, a family of devices and advanced electronics that now includes GPS capability. With fuel consumption reduction and overall efficiency being foremost in the minds of ship operators, the Austrian manufacturer developed the BEM 800 FCM, a new fuel measuring system with GPS data. This system integrates a conventional KRAL volumeter with BEM 500 electronics and GPS for an evaluation of the fuel usage per nautical mile. BEM 800 FMC was developed for marine applications that need fuel consumption displayed with the possibility to store collected data. The device has a storage capacity for up

to a year of logged data and integrates analysis templates to show history records and voyage statistics on a display in numerical or graphical form. The display screen can manage multi-engine systems at the same time, said KRAL. Marine operators monitor not only fuel consumption, but also specific fuel oil consumption (SFC) at different engine loads. To calculate SFC, the operator needs to precisely measure fuel mass flow rate. With this in mind, KRAL introduced its BEM 820 ADV, which processes torque and rotational speed on the driveshaft and calculates SFC via the fuel consumption. KRAL’s BEM 840 EKW goes one step further by integrating electri-

cal power meters. By measuring fuel consumption and onboard generated power, the system can visualize both values and the SFC on the same display screen. To address the needs of those vessels that don’t have a fuel consumption indication in the wheelhouse, KRAL BEM 810 RD is a remote display that receives fuel consumption measurements from the BEM 500 electronics and shows them on a large dimmable screen. The system can also be integrated with GPS. KRAL said the BEM 810 RD is simple to use: one button dims the display; another button is used to select information from the BEM 500. The communication is carried out via Modbus RTU protocol. Also introduced was the BEM 830 BKR, designed to double-check bunkered fuel. BEM 830 BKR integrates a KRAL volumeter and BEM 500 electronics. The bunker fuel quantity can be preset and the remaining bunkering time is visualized by the system. An additional characteristic is that the device can print a receipt of the bunkering data at the end of operations. KRAL also launched two software updates to its existing electronic platforms. BEM 500 received a new software update — Rev. 3.0. In Rev. 3.0., the menu structure is made clearer and new setting options are available. This update improves compatibility with the new data acquisition and analysis (DAQ) software, BEM 1000 Rev. 1.5., said KRAL. The new Rev. 1.5. for BEM 1000 allows the ability to display current trends in diagrams. Then, data and diagrams can be exported to other software, like Excel. With BEM 1000 Rev. 1.5., it is possible to configure remote access for up to 32 BEM units via network or bus communications. KRAL said BEM 1000 Rev. 1.5. software can be downloaded free of charge from the company’s website at www.kral.at. A SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM


Marine ProPulsion

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The Wärtsilä 3C integrates a ship’s controls and alarms into one interface that complies with all major classification societies and notations. Wärtsilä introduced the Wärtsilä 3C at the SMM exhibition in Hamburg, Germany.

Wärtsilä Launches Vessel Enhancements Products include the propulsion condition monitoring service, Wärtsilä 3C

Keeping up with the maintenance schedule of a ship, let alone a fleet of ships, can be a task in itself. Wärtsilä aims to make that process easier with the release of its Propulsion Condition Monitoring Service (PCMS), which is designed to provide customers with real-time data and advanced analytics on the condition of a ship’s propulsion equipment. Normally, the condition of a vessel is assessed from extensive inspections and functional tests, requiring the operator to station the vessel at a dry dock for these services, Wärtsilä said. With the PCMS, the operator can apply for thruster condition monitoring, which allows an operator to eliminate the need for visual internal inspections. This also eliminates the need to enter a dry dock for periodical inspections of the ship’s propulsion equipment, with the necessary paperwork coming from Wärtsilä, the company said. PCMS allows ship operators to prevent damage, lower life-cycle costs and limit their vessel’s environmental impact by keeping the propulsion systems operating at a high efficiency, according to Wärtsilä. The PCMS measures vibrations, hydraulic pressures, the lubrication oil

temperature, oil water saturation and oil contamination, which helps the system monitor gears, bearings, propeller and other propulsion machinery components. It gathers nautical parameters, such as vessel speed, rate of turn and draught, from the vessel’s automation system and all operational parameters from the propulsion control system. It also measures vibrations on the inside of the thrusters using sensors located next to the gears and bearings. The data is processed, stored and sent to Wärtsilä for further analysis. A PCMS advisory monitor, which acts as the operator interface, is included in the onboard equipment. It is installed on the bridge or in the engine control room, allowing the operator to monitor the operation condition of the vessel’s propulsion machinery. The advisory monitor gathers and provides data from all the PCMS cabinets on the vessel and then transmits it daily to Wärtsilä Propulsion Services for analysis. In the event of irregularities, the system notifies the owner as well as a Wärtsilä propulsion specialist, who is ISO certified in vibration analysis, said the company. The specialist will write a service recommendation for the irregularity.


A ship operator with the PCMS receives a monthly report prepared by propulsion specialists. The report outlines the PCMS’s findings and recommendations from that month, including a list of irregularities that have occurred, the condition of the propulsion equipment and the operational profiles of the equipment and the vessel. The PCMS is available for several propulsion systems and is not restricted to Wärtsilä equipment. Those systems include steerable thrusters, transverse thrusters, controllable pitch propellers, electric pods, water jets and gearboxes, Wärtsilä said. The standard scope of supply for each unit installed onboard a vessel includes one PCMS cabinet, three to six accelerometers, one inductive proximity sensor, one oil measurement unit, one temperature transmitter, two to four pressure transmitters, a torque management system, an advisory monitor with software, a product guide and an operating manual. Wärtsilä has also launched its communication and control center — Wärtsilä 3C — which integrates a vessel’s controls and alarms into one interface. It provides route planning, optimal engine configuration and decision support, all designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, according to Wärtsilä. Owners of the Wärtsilä 3C can remotely optimize their assets and achieve real-time fleet management because the system is supported by the company’s global service network. The company’s Land and Sea Academy’s training facilities provide instructions on all the ship’s operating systems through the global network, Wärtsilä said. The communications and control center complies with all major classification societies and notations, and has modularized components and a customized design suitable for all vessel types. Raytheon Anschütz, a provider of advanced maritime navigational systems, supplied the navigation technology used in the Wärtsilä 3C. A SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESELGASTURBINE.COM

Marine ProPulsion

Biodegradable Gear Oil Klüber introduces biodegradable gear oil for thrusters and rudder propellers

Klüber Lubrication of Munich, Germany, which specializes in lubricants tailored to special duties such as process gas compressors and marine applications, has launched a biodegradable lubricant specifically engineered for thrusters and rudder propellers. The Klüberbio EG 2-150 has been designed to be an eco-compatible alternative to mineral oil. Klüber cooperated closely with its affiliate companies SIMRIT and Merkel Freudenberg, both suppliers of shaft seals and profiled seals to the maritime industry, in the development of the Klüberbio EG 2-150. As marine traffic is increasing, oil

losses from the water-side propeller shaft seals, as well as oil leakages due to normal wear, accidents or operating errors, are becoming a growing threat to the environment. Ship operators have been calling for an eco-compatible product that could replace commonly used mineral oil-based lubricants. The Klüberbio EG 2-150 features a biodegradability of at least 60% after 28 days, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 301 F tests, and is nontoxic to marine organisms (OECD 201, 202 and 203 tests). The Klüberbio EG 2-150 has a high scuffing resistance, protecting

gear teeth reliably against fretting damage even at high peak loads. According to the company, it has a longer service life than mineral oils, offering good stability toward aging, oxidation and hydrolysis. Oil changes are required less often, the company said, enabling a reduction of maintenance and disposal costs. Due to its favorable viscositytemperature behavior, as well as low- and high-temperature characteristics, Klüberbio EG 2-150 can be used over a wide temperature range.A

motion to director of engineering in 1994 and then to vice president of engineering in 2007. Joe Nitzken assumes Thompson’s vacated vice president position.

O’Brien, who retired after being with Colfax since 1985. O’Brien remains as an advisor to Colfax. Puckett has experience in mergers and acquisitions, and joined Colfax from the law firm of Hogan Lovells. She has represented Colfax on several acquisitions.


newsMakers WÄRTSILÄ: Anu Hämäläinen has been appointed as vice A. Hämäläinen president, group control at Wärtsilä Corp. Hämäläinen’s duties will cover financial accounting, management reporting, taxation and parent company controlling. She will also be a member of the finance and control management team. Based in Helsinki, Finland, Hämäläinen will report to Raimo Lind, the company’s chief financial officer and executive vice president. Hämäläinen has been with the company since the 1990s, working eight years in the accounting and finance departments, and the last two years responsible for group financial accounting. VOGT POWER: Vogt Power International Inc., located in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A., has promoted Tony Thompson to chief technology officer. He joined the company in 1985 as a sales engineer, earning a pro-

STACO ENERGY PRODUCTS: Steve Sims has joined Staco Energy Products Co. as its eastern regionS. Sims al sales manager. Sims will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with business partners who promote the company’s products in the eastern region of the United States. Sims formerly worked at Chloride Power Solutions. COLFAX: Colfax Corp., a global company that develops fluid-handling products for critical applications, has named A. Lynne Puckett as the company’s senior vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective in September. Puckett succeeded Thomas

DRESSER WAUKESHA: Dresser Waukesha, a manufacturer of natural gas engines, has named Scott Nolen as vice president of Power S. Nolen Generation. Nolen will be responsible for managing and growing the company’s Global Power Generation business. Nolen comes to Dresser Waukesha from Cameron Compression Systems in Buffalo, New York, U.S.A., a provider of industrial air and hydrocarbon compressors, where he was a global marketing manager. He began his career in 1989 with Dresser Rand. continued on page 48


Rail — Emission ContRol tEChnology

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by roberta prandi

The aftertreatment system by Emitec is housed under the locomotive’s roof and replaces the silencer. It comprises two diesel particulate filters (DPFs) in the front, the urea injection system, followed by the SCR catalyst.

Emitec Lowers Locomotive Emissions Emitec combines particulate matter filter and oxidation catalyst for rail

Emitec, a metallic-substrate exhaust aftertreatment system developer, is introducing an aftertreatment system to meet EU Stage 3b emission levels in locomotives. Emitec has been working on a concept study for the rail industry for a while, said the company, and is offering its PM-Metalit filter in combination with a diesel oxidation catalyst, both housed within the silencer. For the simultaneous reduction of NOx, a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst can be installed in the same silencer housing. The system is also very suitable for retrofit applications, and Emitec illustrated the results of field testing on a demo VT646 locomotive. The vehicle was equipped with a Tier 2 550 kW diesel engine featuring a 22 L displacement. The installed aftertreatment — realized together with Swiss company Tehag AG — consisted of two diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and an SCR catalyst with a urea dosing system. The retrofitted installment replaced the silencer.

According to Emitec, the first tests in real operation showed a very low exhaust gas temperature. However, it was possible to achieve an approximately 60% NOx reduction in the first test without major adjustments in the SCR control, said the company. The company is also participating in a project by Union Pacific and Progress Rail Services in the United States, operating a diesel PR30CLoNOx locomotive, designed for low emissions and which is being tested in intermediate line-haul service in Texas, U.S.A. The PR30C-LoNOx has been repowered with Tier 2 engines delivering 3728 kW. Emitec catalyst substrates were retrofitted to the locomotive — a diesel oxidation catalyst upstream, plus an SCR system. Initial measurements indicated a NOx reduction of more that 90% compared to the levels emitted with the old engine. A see directlink @ www.dieselgasturbine.com


DONALDSON: Donaldson Co. has promoted Dan Memmen to its national sales director of the EnD. Memmen gine Aftermarket Group. In this role, Memmen will lead the sales strategy and execution for Donaldson Engine Aftermarket distribution and private label sales activity in the United States and Canada. GE: GE has appointed former federal government and petroleum industry veteran Keith Triginer as GE Energy’s new country executive in Canada to oversee the company’s commercial initiatives in the region. In this role, Triginer will be responsible for leading GE Energy’s commercial strategy and will oversee the company’s business initiatives in the Canadian petroleum industry, including working to address the need for more energy-efficient water recycling technologies to reduce the environmental effects of bitumen production. He will be based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, according to GE. Prior to this appointment, Triginer served as director of strategic policy and emerging issues in the oil, gas and alternative energy division of Environment Canada, a federal government agency in Ottawa. CUMMINS: Cummins has named Thad Ewald vice president of Corporate Strategy and Business Development. The appointment, which was effective Aug. 1, means that he also became a corporate officer. Ewald joined Cummins in 2001 and served as the director of marketing for the Americas for Power Generation in Fridley, Minnesota, U.S.A. In 2008, Ewald was named executive director of Cummins’ newly created Growth Office at corporate headquarters in Columbus, Indiana, U.S.A. That role was expanded in January 2009 when he became executive director for Corporate Strategy and Business Development and a member of Cummins’ Operating Leadership Team.

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1. Publication Title: DIESEL & GAS TURBINE WORLDWIDE 2. Publication Number: 0278-5994 3. Filing Date: September 30, 2010. 4. Issue Frequency: Monthly, Except Combined January/February and July/August. 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 10. 6. Annual Subscription Price (if any): $75.00 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 20855 Watertown Rd., Ste. #220, City of Waukesha, County of Waukesha, State of Wisconsin 53186-1873. 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: 20855 Watertown Rd., Ste. #220, City of Waukesha, County of Waukesha, State of Wisconsin 53186-1873. 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Publisher and Editor, Brent Haight, 20855 Watertown Rd., Ste. #220, Waukesha, WI 53186-1873; Managing Editor, Amanda Klemp, 20855 Watertown Rd., Ste. #220, Waukesha, WI 53186-1873. 10. Owner is: Diesel and Gas Turbine Publications, Inc., 20855 Watertown Rd., Ste. #220, Waukesha, WI 53186-1873; Stockholders holding 1 percent or more of stock are: Russell Palmer, 20855 Watertown Rd., Ste. #220, Waukesha, WI 53186-1873; ESOT, 20855 Watertown Rd., Ste. #220, Waukesha, WI 53186-1873; Michael J. Osenga, 20855 Watertown Rd., Ste. #220, Waukesha, WI 53186-1873; Michael J. Brezonick, 20855 Watertown Rd., Ste. #220, Waukesha, WI 53186-1873. 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None 12. Nonapplicable 13. Publication: DIESEL & GAS TURBINE WORLDWIDE 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data: September 2010 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation Average No. Copies Each Issue No. Copies of Single Issue During Preceding 12 Months Published Nearest to Filing Date

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a. Total Number of Copies .............................................................................................18,127 b. Legitimate Paid and/or Requested Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Individual Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541.............................................................................................11,962 (2) Copies Requested by Employers for Distribution to Employees by Name or Position Stated on PS Form 3541 ...............................................— (3) Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid or Requested Distribution Outside USPS®..................................................................................................................— (4) Requested Copies Distributed by Other Mail Classes Through the USPS .............................................................................................................— c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation ....................................................................11,962 d. Nonrequested Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Nonrequested Copies Stated on PS Form 3541...........................................................5,058 (2) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Through the USPS by Other Classes of Mail .........................................................................................— (3) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Outside the Mail (Include Pickup Stands, Trade Shows, Showrooms and Other Sources) ................................................................................................................520 e. Total Nonrequested Distribution....................................................................................5,578 f. Total Distribution .........................................................................................................17,540 g. Copies not Distributed ......................................................................................................587 h. Total.............................................................................................................................18,127 i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation ................................................................... 69%

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*ABB Turbo Systems ...................................................... 4 Capstone Turbine Corporation .................................... 1 Chromalloy ................................................................. 17 *Dresser-Rand .............................................................. 15 Drivetrain Sweden AB ................................................ 23 Ellwood Crankshaft Group ........................................ 31 GE Energy Filtration Technologies ........... Fourth Cover Hoerbiger Ventilwerke GmbH & Co KG ................... 39 *Kato Engineering Inc. ................................................. 25 Kobe Steel, Ltd. ........................................ Second Cover *MAN Diesel SE ............................................................. 7

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MIRATECH Corporation .............................................. 9

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OPRA Turbines ...........................................Third Cover

MTU Onsite Energy .............................................. 26, 27 —

Paradox Engineering .................................................. 37

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Petro-Canada .............................................................. 21

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Power-Gen International 2010 ................................... 51

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*Rolls-Royce ................................................................. 13

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DIESEL & GAS TURBINE WORLDWIDE Brent Haight, Publisher

TURBOMACH SA ....................................................... 35 Vibro-Meter SA ........................Specs-At-A-Glance Insert

*Further information on this company’s products can be found in the Diesel and Gas Turbine Publications 2010 Global Sourcing Guide and at www.GsGnet.net. Diesel & Gas Turbine Worldwide N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 0 49

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My e-mail inbox achieved a new record this week. It had been a long time coming, but a milestone was passed and it was a truly memorable and momentous occasion. Yes, in one single week I received six “invitations,” and I use the word “invitation” in its loosest form — as attendance usually costs several hundred dollars, pounds or Euros to be present at a “Forum” or “Global Summit” (it’s never just a meeting, a chat or a get-together) to discuss ways of tackling the looming energy crisis. The figure of six easily surpassed my previous personal best of four. The underlying messages to describe each of the events outlined a dire and desperate future for mankind. There will be a world without oil, transport will grind to a halt, planes will sit forlornly on the ground, traditional fuels will be depleted, energy crisis event organizers will join the swollen ranks of the unemployed and the end of the world will be upon us (OK, I made up the last bit). And what do the aforementioned

event organizers believe is the only way to tackle the fuel-starved future we all face? That’s right, organize a “Summit,” which involves thousands of people flying halfway across the globe in fuel-hungry jets to discuss policies and hear lectures from the same people they listened to the previous week at a different get-together (sorry, “Forum”). There are varying reports from analysts, government officials, bloggers, politicians, scare-mongerers and environmentalists about exactly how many barrels of oil a day are consumed. But it’s fair to say it is a lot. One recent report by a wellrespected body estimated that crude demand worldwide will average 87.9 million barrels a day in 2011. (Make that 86.9 millions barrels a day if you substract the amount used by energy crisis summit attendees.) So the events invariably focus on the need to discuss the deployment of renewable energy: How do we accelerate the move toward a smart energy economy? How do we reduce our reliance on fossil fuel? And how can we address the problem of oil depletion?


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