Siemens launches new 44 MW gas turbine for mobile power generation

• 7 years ago (2017-03-22)
• David Flin

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Siemens has added the SGT-A45 TR gas turbine to its portfolio, describing the turbine as a mobile unit that will address the growing market for fast power. The gas turbine has a 44 MW capacity, and Siemens describes it as being packaged for rapid deployment, and that it can be installed in less than two weeks.

Siemens said that the design features high power density, high fuel efficiency, and good operational flexibility.

Siemens said that the SGT-A45 TR design is based on Siemens products and Rolls-Royce technology. The gas turbine core utilises components from the Industrial Trent 60 that have been adapted to a proven free power turbine.

Each unit is fully assembled and tested at the factory to verify operation and performance and minimise the scope of commissioning work needed at site.

The SGT-A45 TR can run on gas or liquid fuels, and transition smoothly between both fuel types while in operation. Low NOx emissions can be achieved with optional water injection, which also boosts the power output. The gas turbine can generate full power in less than 9 minutes from start without need for auxiliary systems to maintain the unit in an operationally reader standby mode. In the event of a shutdown, the unit can be restarted at any time to restore power quickly, as it has no “hot lockout” restrictions.