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16 GE Gas Turbines
The LM6000 is a simple-cycle, two-shaft, high performance gas turbine derived from the
GE CF6-80C2 high bypass turbofan aircraft engine, the industry standard for high-thrust engines.
The LM6000 delivers more than 44.8 MW at over 42.7% thermal efficiency. Direct drive provides
60,000 shaft horsepower from either end of the low pressure rotor for a wide range of electric
power generation and mechanical drive applications in any environment.
High thermal efficiency, low cost, and installation flexibility make the LM6000 the ideal choice as
a prime driver for utility peaking, mid-range, and base load operations, as well as for industrial
cogeneration.
The LM6000’s design allows full speed range capability from 50-105% of the rated speed of 3600 RPM.
Continuing the tradition of the established record of GE’s LM2500, the LM6000 is ideal as a source
of drive-power for pipeline compression, offshore platform and gas re-injection, as well as for
LNG compressors. The LM6000 was GE’s first aeroderivative gas turbine to employ the new Dry
Low Emissions (DLE) premixed combustion system. DLE dual fuel, water or steam injection can
also be used to achieve low NOx emissions.
LM6000 Aeroderivative Gas Turbines
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Compressor
- Two axial compressors (LPC, HPC)
- 5 stage LPC
- 14 stage HPC
- Pressure ratio 28.5:1
Combustion
- Annular combustion chamber (30 fuel nozzles)
Turbine
- Two stage HPT
- Six stage LPT (3600 RPM)
Package
- Gas generator, power turbine and auxiliary systems
mounted on a single base plate
- The enclosure is integral with the base plate providing
maximum accessibility for maintenance of the gas
turbine and auxiliaries
Emission Control
- Steam or water injection systems for NOx abatement
- Dry Low Emission (DLE) combustion system
LM6000 Gas Turbine