GE launches novaLT16 gas turbine
GE has launched its 16.5 MW gas turbine (NovaLT16) for compression and power generation applications in the oil and gas industry.The NovaLT16, developed by GE Oil & Gas and TransCanada Corp., a North American energy infrastructure company, is rated for 16.5 Mw and 7800 r/min and will provide up to 37% mechanical efficiency, GE said.
It is suited for pipeline compression, power generation and oil and gas plant compression applications, and the company added that its ability to withstand high value of pitch and roll also makes the NovaLT16 appropriate for offshore compression and power generation.
The NovaLT16 is rated for 35 000 hours mean time between maintenance and up to 99% availability, the company said. Development and testing of the NovaLT16 engine began in 2013. Completed units, including all auxiliary systems and controls, are planned for release to the market in early 2016.The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to progress development of the NovaLT16 gas turbine including technical evaluation, gas station layout optimization and negotiation of the terms and conditions for purchase.