Chinese cogeneration plant turns to GE gas turbines

New plant to produce electricity for industrial zone.

The new cogeneration plant will provide electricity and industrial heating for the Nanxun development zone while supporting the Chinese government’s initiative for more efficient energy production with reduced emissions.

With its mid-range output, high efficiency and low emissions compared to previous technology, the 6F 3-series gas turbine is well suited for cogeneration applications such as Nanxun.

GE will supply the key components of the 6F 3-series gas turbines (flange-to-flange) while NTC will produce the generator and steam turbine for the cogeneration plant. GE also will provide installation services, spare parts, gas turbine training, a distributed control system and steam turbine controls.

GE and Nanjing Turbine Company have been working together to supply 6B and 9E gas turbines to customers in China for nearly 30 years. In 2012, both companies signed a technology transfer agreement for 6F 3-series gas turbines.

The 6F 3-series gas turbine is engineered for high cogeneration efficiency and long-cycle maintenance intervals. It has a simple-cycle output of 77 MW, approximately 135 MW exhaust energy, with NOx emissions of 15 parts per million and will reach around 71% cogeneration efficiency in Nanxun.