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* This will be the first GE GT26 HE upgrade to be installed in
* The first implementation of this technology at Uniper's
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The significant performance improvement that the HE solution delivers is attributable to technology breakthroughs across every major component of the GT26 frame - turbine, compressor and combustor, that will help achieve H-class performance levels. In addition, the upgrade is engineered to integrate all components within the unit's existing footprint for a far more cost-effective alternative to the installation of an equivalent class new unit.
"With the world shifting towards a lower carbon future, improving energy efficiency while increasing power output from installed power plants is a key way to generate more energy per unit of fuel with lower carbon emissions." said
During the upgrade installation, both gas and steam turbine rotors will be replaced, as well as combustor casings and structural parts. Upgrades to the generator, steam turbine and Balance of Plant complement the scope to enable the plant to cope with the additional extended maintenance intervals (from 24'000 to 32'000 operating hours) and to significantly extend its lifetime by approximately another 15-20 years. In addition, the availability of the plant, commercially in operation since 2001, will be supported by the continuity of the services agreements built on over 20 years of collaboration with
The first implementation of GT26 HE upgrade, completed at
Test results proved key performance benefits1:
Higher efficiency for combined-cycle power plants:
Up to 2 percent points base load increased efficiency, translating to as much as
Up to 1 percent point increased efficiency in part load, yielding up to
Increased plant output of up to 25 megawatts (MW) per unit
Extended inspection intervals up to 32,000 hours, reducing long-term maintenance costs.
[1] Indicative values based on rating GT26 2006 configuration:
6,500 yearly operating hours
4,000 full load hours yearly
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Dock Sud power plants located in Avellaneda district, Bue-nos Aires. Dock Sud owns and operates a single generation power plant with two units, with a total capacity of 870 MW. Dock Sud power plant (CDS in Spanish acronym) has four gas turbines and one steam turbine. Two of the gas turbines and the steam turbine comprises once combined cycle power plant.
The energy generated by Dock Sud in 2018 reached 3,950 GWh, participating in 4.5% of thermal generation and covering 2.9% of the SADI demand. On
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