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GT8C2 Gas Turbine - Features
Compact. Proven. Efficient. And it keeps on running.
The Alstom GT8C2 is a combination of proven and further improved design features.
> Rotor
- Solid welded rotor without need for scheduled maintenance
- No risk of misalignement
- Robust and reliable
> Combustor
- Minimised cooling air consumption for optimum lean pre-mix burning of natural gas
- Removable burners
- Ease of maintenance
> Compressor
- High surge margin for exceptional operational flexibility such as low frequency operation
- Competitive combined cycle part-load efficiency
> Turbine
- Three stage high efficiency turbine
- Minimised blade losses based on 3D flow calculations
> Casing and Bearings
- Easy to open and close for major inspections
- Access to the bearings without opening the GT casing
> Axial Exhaust System
- Easy installation and straight connection to heat recovery steam generator or stack
- Manhole for easy inspection up to and including the last turbine blade row
- Good flow distribution and minimal duct losses
> Static Starting Device
- Generator used as starting motor
- Only six minutes from standstill to synchronisation
- Choice between fast and normal load
- Self-protecting system for highest possible reliability
- Self-diagnosis
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