LM6000

A leader in the +40 MW space, the LM6000* has over 40 million operating hours and more than 1,300 units shipped. LM6000 power plants With over 40 million operating hours and more than 1,300 units shipped, GE’s LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbine is a leader in the +40 MW space. The LM6000 offers greater than 99 percent start and operational reliability and over 98 percent availability. Its 5-minute fast start allows operators to differentiate their dispatch capability while a simple two-spool design results in lower overall maintenance costs. Universal and modular packaging gives the LM6000 a smaller footprint and allows for faster installation and commissioning.Fuel flexibility The LM6000 allows you to operate on a wide variety of fuels—including natural gas, LPG (propane and butane), isopentane, ethanol, diesel, and Coke Oven gas. This means you can quickly switch between fuels to save money, all without stopping, and without a reduction in power. Modular, fast installation Universal and modular packaging gives the LM6000 a smaller footprint and allows for faster installation—in as little as 3 months for simple cycle and 12 months for combined cycle configurations—the fastest installation time in our history. Proven technology With over 1,300 units shipped and 40 million combined operating hours, the LM6000 family has more operating experience than any other aeroderivative gas turbine greater than 40 MW.

The declared performance data (as provided and published by GE) can be seen in the table below. For simple cycle operations;

and for combined cycle in 1+1 configuration (ie. a single gas turbine + a single steam turbine) as follows,

All turbine performance data provided are at ISO conditions (ISO 3977-2:1997 Gas turbines — Procurement — Part 2: Standard reference conditions and ratings) , which are as follows;

Ambient Temperature 15oC

Relative humidity %60

Ambient pressure at sea level (1013.25 hPA or 29.92 inches of Mercury)

Please also note that actual performance of the engine will vary with project-specific conditions and fuel specifications.

A general overview of the  LM6000 turbine can be seen below with the main components as ;