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Updating calculations of maintenance intervals, factored hours

Legacy Turbine Doctor, No. 4 in a series By Luke Williams, PE, Consultant www.geLegacyGasTurbineSupport.com The first article in Luke Williams’ continuing column, Legacy Turbine Doctor, published last summer (Are your GE B/E-Class hot parts and rotor really near ‘end of life?’), posited that gas-turbine operation at loads less than base would extend the OEM-recommended service […]

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Controls: Excess-fuel trip logic mitigates explosion potential

Legacy Turbine Doctor, No. 3 in a series By Luke Williams, PE, Consultant www.geLegacyGasTurbineSupport.com An MS6001B in Florida experienced a significant failure in 1994 when its stop-ratio valve (SRV) servo failed. On startup, the unit cranked and fired successfully; however, the valve continued to open. The failure was caused by the servo sticking at a

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PSM powers next-gen turbine transformations

Alex Hoffs, president of PSM, opened the 2025 PSM Asset Manager Conference (AMC) by reinforcing PSM’s dedication to innovative clean energy solutions aimed at benefiting future generations. He outlined the mission to meet customer demands through a flexible, reliable, and efficient portfolio that enhances asset lifecycle costs. Emphasizing the company’s core values—agility, innovation, and trust—Hoffs

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OT vs drum HRSGs: Selecting the right design for operational flexibility

The energy sector is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the growing need for cleaner, more flexible, and more efficient generation technologies. As renewable energy sources such as wind and solar continue to grow—projected to account for 80% of global net capacity additions by 2050—gas-fired power plants remain essential in ensuring grid reliability and stability.

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7FUG24: Frustration mounts as users take more control over their machines’ destinies

Relative to what was presented at previous meetings, the matrix of issues facing users expanded and the sentiments about the OEM didn’t get any kinder at the 2024 7F Users Group Conference, held in St. Louis, MO, May 20-24. Those wishing a refresh on earlier conference summaries can refer to CCJ, No. 78 (2023) and

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7F Users Group: 35 years serving 7F owners and operators

The 2025 7F Users Group Annual Conference brings together the largest gathering of 7F gas turbine owner/operators in the world. This year’s event promises a comprehensive and collaborative forum focused on technical knowledge-sharing, hands-on solutions, and the evolving role of the 7F fleet in the energy landscape. Access the latest official conference details at the

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From wear to repair: Managing exhaust-frame health

The exhaust frame faces several critical operational and maintenance challenges primarily because of cyclic, variable, and minimal load operations. No matter the turbine model, end users and solutions providers are reporting more frequent inspections and maintenance on this vulnerable equipment. Here, David Clarida of Integrity Power Solutions (IPS) reviews his recent experience at a Texas

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WATER TREATMENT: Faribault’s 14 years of performance, financial success

By Shawn Flake, NAES Corp, and Stacy Willis and Dave Gebhard, Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions Faribault Energy Park, a 300-MW gas-fired combined-cycle facility located in southern Minnesota, represents a significant investment in sustainable energy infrastructure. Owned by the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA) and operated by NAES Corp, the plant was commissioned in 2007.

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Aero perspectives: What’s happening in LM2500, LM6000, and LMS100 fleets

WTUI 2024 Recap The basic structure of WTUI’s 33rd Annual Conference and Expo at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel and Conference Center, March 24-27, 2024, mirrored that of Western Turbine’s traditional in-person meeting format described in the intro to its upcoming 2025 conference. Focus here is on the breakout sessions for the LM2500, LM6000, and LMS100

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