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 The Power of Technology,
Experience and Innovation

The world demands a reliable supply of clean, dependable

power. Always on the cutting edge of steam turbine

technology, GE offers a wide array of technological options

to meet the most challenging energy requirements. Using

an integrated approach that includes parts, service, repair and

project management, we deliver results that contribute to

our customers success. Our reputation for excellence can be

seen in everything we do.

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GE Power Systems
Steam Turbine Products

TWO
GE Steam Turbine Technology

FOUR
ReheatCombined Cycle A Series

FIVE
D Series

Non-Reheat

SIX
SEVEN
STAG Combined Cycle Reference Guide

EIGHT
Fossil A Series

NINE
D Series

TEN
G Series

ELEVEN
Nuclear N Series

TWELVE

Small Steam Turbine Product Overview

 GE Steam Turbines
World-Class Technology
for All Applications

With over 530 GW of steam turbine capacity Our steam turbines can be found in fossil-fired,
in more than 5600 units installed or on order, combined cycle, integrated gasification combined
GE Power Systems is a world leader in the cycle, industrial, petrochemical and nuclear
design, development and application of steam plants around the globe. Throughout the range
turbine technology. of sizes and applications, our steam turbines
provide high reliability, sustained high efficiency
Drawing from this extensive steam turbine
and ease of maintenance.
design experience and aerodynamic experts at
GE Aircraft Engines and the GE Global Research
Center, GE drives technology and offers
world-class steam turbines ranging from small
industrial units to large combined cycle and
nuclear designs.
Standard HEAT
Design Design

GE employs cutting-edge engineering

analysis and design tools to improve
steam turbine designs.

Our teams of engineers and scientists use Six

Sigma methodology coupled with the latest
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computational fluid dynamics and finite element

The new Low Pressure Steam Turbine Test Facility will continue analysis tools to develop steam turbines with
GEs long history of driving steam turbine technology, which
the reliability, performance and output flexibility
includes the first large-scale steam turbines like this groundbreaking
5 MW model from 1900. characteristics necessary to meet the challenges
that our customers face in todays most
demanding application environments.

GEs commitment to customer value and

technology evolution is demonstrated in our
ongoing investment in product development.
Our world-class steam turbine low
pressure development test facility
provides state-of-the-art LP test
capabilities and contributes
to our ability to validate
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new product designs.

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Innovations such as 40" and 48" stainless steel
last-stage buckets provide increased power
plant efficiency. Developed in cooperation with
Toshiba Corporation for steam turbine
combined cycle and fossil power plant applica- GE HEAT (High Efficiency
tions, the 48" bucket is the largest steel 3000 Advanced Technology) steam
rpm last-stage bucket in the world. The use of turbines incorporate design advances
steel results in a lower cost to the customer across our steam turbine product line,
and avoids uncertainty in the supply and, including high-reaction drum rotor construction,
therefore, price of high-quality titanium forgings 2400 psia/565 bar pressure capability, optimized
typically used for last-stage buckets of this size. seal clearances, low pressure-drop valve
designs, longer and higher efficiency last-stage
bucket designs, and advances in material
technology. HEAT steam turbines improve
combined cycle plant efficiency, leading to a
lower cost of producing electricity, which is
critical to success for every company involved
in todays energy business.

We are committed to the continuous develop-

ment of cutting-edge steam turbine technology
with the primary goal of offering the widest
range of world-class power generation products
that contribute to our customers success.

GEs HEAT steam

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turbine incorporates
design advances
like this high-reaction
These 40" and 48" stainless steel
drum rotor.
last-stage buckets provide
increased power plant efficiency.

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 A Series
Reheat
Turning on the HEAT High Efficiency Advanced Technology
for Combined Cycle Applications

GEs A series reheat steam turbines deliver Key Features

exceptional reliability and availability in todays Designed for robust operation and
demanding energy environment. The A series is rapid start-up
optimized for maximum output and efficiency
Compact designmaximizes power density
in GE STAG (steam and gas) combined cycle
Separate HP casing
systems. Included in the A series is our HEAT
Combined IP/LP casing
steam turbine featuring high-reaction drum
rotor design. Single-flow LP

Axial exhausts

Wide range of last-stage bucketsaccommo-

date site-specific backpressure conditions

High efficiency LP hood and diffuser

Robust low pressure-drop combined stop

and control valves
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Product Characteristics
Power rating
GEs HEAT steam turbines improve
combined cycle plant efficiency, leading 85150 MW
to a lower cost of electricity.
Maximum steam conditions
2400 psig/1050F/1050F
The A series steam turbines are available in
50 Hz single-shaft or multi-shaft configurations
Arrangement

and 60 Hz multi-shaft applications and are HP + combined IP/LP

suitable for a wide range of inlet steam condi- LP designs

tions, providing maximum flexibility in plant 60 Hz: 1x20"/1x26"/1x33.5"/1x40"
operation and arrangement. 50 Hz: 1x33.5"/1x42"/1x48"
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 D Series
Reheat

FIVE
Structured Designs for Large
Combined Cycle Applications

GEs D series reheat steam turbines deliver High efficiency LP hood

high thermal efficiency in GE STAG combined
Standardized parts platformallows for
cycle systems. Available in 50 or 60 Hz single-
reduced spare parts inventories
shaft and multi-shaft configurations, the D series
Dense Pack design HP/IPincreases
is designed for a wide range of inlet steam
efficiency and lowers cost of electricity
conditions and HRSG firing capabilities.
Robust low pressure-drop combined stop
Structured designs provide significant customer
and control valves
benefits by standardizing many of the major com-
ponents while maintaining the flexibility to adapt
the D series to specific application conditions.
Product Characteristics
Power rating

Key Features 120425 MW

Structured steam path designminimizes Maximum steam conditions

design and delivery cycles 1920 psig/1050F/1050F

Pre-assembled single-shell HP/IP section Arrangement

reduces site installation time required Combined HP/IP 2 flow LP

Diaphragms pre-installed Double-flow LP designs

Rotor pre-installed and aligned 60 Hz: 2x20"/2x26"/2x33.5"/2x40"
Standardized instrumentation package 50 Hz: 2x26"/2x33.5"/2x42"/2x48"

for enhanced operation and monitoring

Wide range of last-stage buckets

accommodate site-specific GEs D series reheat
steam turbines are
backpressure conditions designed for a wide
range of inlet steam
conditions and HRSG
firing capabilities.
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 Non-Reheat
Flexible Performers for Mid-Size Applications

GEs non-reheat steam turbines are available as Key features

single casing, single-flow or double casing, double- Compact designmaximizes power density
flow configurations. GEs flexible and reliable
Single-flow or double-flow LP
non-reheat line is well proven in combined cycle,
cogeneration, district heating, industrial and Condensing and non-condensing designs

small power generation applications around Up to two controlled extractions available

the globe.
(backpressure dependent)

Typical base-mounted, Sliding-pressure and fixed-pressure

factory-assembled,
sliding-pressure control available
combined cycle steam
turbine and axial exhaust. Suitable for base mountingmaximum
factory assembly

Axial and down exhaustsprovide flexibility

in plant arrangement
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Product Characteristics
Power rating
Single casing turbines feature a compact
Up to 250 MW
design, using an HP casing bolted to a single-
flow, low pressure section, available in an axial Steam conditions

or down exhaust configuration. For larger Up to 1800 psig/1000F

non-reheat condensing applications, GE offers Arrangement

a two-casing design featuring a separate HP
HP/LPfront or rear drive
and a double-flow LP. For non-condensing
Condensing LP designs
applications, the HP and exhaust casing sections
60 Hz: 1x17.5"/1x20"/1x23"/1x26"/
are a single casting.
1x30"/1x33.5"
Combined cycle applications utilize designs 50 Hz: 1x17.5"/1x26"/1x33.5"/1x42"
employing sliding pressure control with off-shell-
mounted combined stop and control valves.
GE non-reheat steam turbines are optimized for
Cogeneration designs utilize fixed-pressure control
combined cycle applications in plants using GEs
with shell-mounted inlet and extraction control
small to mid-size heavy-duty gas turbines
valves, enabling constant inlet pressure and pre-
including the 6F, 6C, 6B, 7E, 9E and with GEs
cise process extraction steam pressure control.
LM6000 aeroderivitave gas turbine.
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 SEVEN
STAG Reference Guide
Steam and Gas Combined Cycle

STAG Configuration Frequency (Hz) CC Output MW (Unfired)* ST Code ST Generator Code

109H 50 480.0 Toshiba Toshiba
107H 60 400.0 Toshiba Toshiba
109FB SS 50 412.9 A 450H
109FB MS 50 412.9 A 9A5
209FB 50 825.8 D 390H
107FB 60 280.3 A 9A4
Reheat

207FB 60 560.6 D 7FH2/324

307FB 60 840.9 D 390H/324
109FA SS 50 390.8 D 390H
109FA MS 50 390.8 A 9A4/9A5
209FA 50 781.6 D 324/390H
107FA 60 262.6 A 9A4
207FA 60 525.2 D 7FH2/324
307FA 60 787.8 D 390H/324
109E 50 193.2 SC 7A6/9A4
209E 50 386.4 SC 9A5
107E 60 130.2 SC 6A8
207E 60 260.4 SC 7A6
106F 50/60 117.7/118.1 SC/HNK 6A8
206F 50/60 237.9/237.5 SC 7A6
Non-Reheat

106B 50/60 64.3 NK/MC 4-Pole

206B 50/60 130.7 SC/NK 6A8
106C 50/60 62.8 NK/MC 4-Pole
206C 50/60 126.7 SC/NK 6A8
160** 50/60 64.5/65.3 NK/MC 4Pole
260** 50/60 129.0/130.5 SC/NK 6A8
360** 50/60 193.5/195.8 SC/NK 6A8
460** 50/60 258.0/261.0 SC 7A6
*Combined cycle output is at ISO conditions for straight power generation applications with no cogen or steam extractions.
**Based on LM6000 PC. Other LM6000 configurations are available.

GE STAG combined cycle systems deliver high

efficiency, reliability and flexibility while meeting
todays strict environmental standards.

With our STAG combined cycle product line

we can provide an optimized and matched
system of high-technology power generation
equipment, software and services configured
for convenient integration with customers
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auxiliaries and balance of plant equipment

to form an economical power plant.
 A Series

Rugged Designs for Small

Fossil
Fossil Plant Applications

GEs A series fossil steam turbines are full-arc

or partial-arc admission, tandem compound
reheat steam turbines, ideal for 50 and 60 Hz
Key Features
subcritical applications up to 250 MW.
Compact designmaximizes power density
The A series steam turbines feature a compact Separate HP casing
design using a separate HP casing along with a Combined IP/LP casing
single-casing, intermediate pressure/low pressure
Dense Pack steam pathincreased stage
section. The combined IP/LP section is shorter
count, higher reaction
than a multicasing arrangement and eliminates
the need for crossover piping.
Integral cover buckets (ICBs)improve tip
sealing and reliability

Partial-arc (2) and full-arc admission

360-degree nozzle box/plate

Shell-mounted control valves with individual

actuatorspermit online selection between
full-arc and partial-arc admission modes

Product Characteristics
Power rating
Up to 250 MW
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Maximum steam conditions

GEs A series fossil steam 2520 psig/1050F/1050F

turbines are available for
50 and 60 Hz applications Arrangement
up to 250 MW.
HP + combined IP/LP

Single-flow LPs
60 Hz: 1x26"/1x30"/1x33.5"/1x33.5"/1x40"
50 Hz: 1x33.5"/1x48"
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 D Series
Fossil

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Reliable Designs for
Medium Fossil Applications

GEs D series are full-arc or partial-arc admission,

tandem compound reheat steam turbines, ideal
Product Characteristics
for 50 and 60 Hz subcritical and supercritical Power rating

power generation applications up to 550 MW. 200550 MW

Subcritical or supercritical steam conditions

D series turbines feature a two-casing, double-
flow design for 2,400 or 3,500 PSI applications. Full-arc/partial-arc (2) admission

Opposed-flow combined HP/IP

Key Features
Double-flow LP
Single-casing HP/IP sectionreduces
60 Hz: 2x26"/2x30"/2x33.5"/2x40"
turbine hall construction cost and shortens
50 Hz: 2x26"/2x33.5"/2x42"/2x48"
installation time

Dense Pack steam pathincreased

stage count, higher reaction

Integral cover buckets (ICBs) This D series steam

turbine, rated at
improve tip sealing and reliability 350 MW, is installed
and operating at
Partial-arc (2) or full-arc admission Heilojiang Electric
Power Companys
360-degree nozzle box/plate Qitaihe power plant
in China.
Control valves with individual
actuatorspermit online selection
between full-arc and partial-arc
admission modes
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GEs D series fossil steam

turbines are ideal for 50 and 60 Hz
applications up to 550 MW.
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 G Series
Fossil
High Efficiency Designs for Modern Steam Plants
in Subcritical and Supercritical Applications

GEs G series are full-arc or partial-arc admission, Key Features

tandem compound reheat steam turbines Dense Pack steam pathincreased stage
ideal for power generation in subcritical and count, higher reaction
supercritical applications up to 900 MW. The
Integral cover buckets (ICBs)improve tip
G series includes a three-casing design with a
sealing and reliability
single-casing HP/IP and two LP casings or a
four-casing design with separate HP and IP Partial- (2) and full-arc admission360-degree

casings and two LP casings. G series steam nozzle box/plate

turbines are offered for both 50 and 60 Hz Labyrinth packingsminimize steam leakage
applications worldwide.
Control valves with individual actuators
permit online selection between full-arc and
This GE G series
steam turbine partial-arc admission modes
rotor is displayed
on half shell.
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This GE G series steam turbine, rated at

660 MW, is installed and operating at
Huaneng Power Internationals Dezhou

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Phase III power plant in China.

Three-Casing G Series Product Characteristics Four-Casing G Series Product Characteristics

Power rating Power rating
400750 MW 650900 MW

Subcritical steam conditions Subcritical steam conditions

2400 psig/1000F/1000F 2400 psig/1000F/1000F

Supercritical steam conditions Supercritical steam conditions

3500 psig/1050F/1100F 3500 psig/1050F/1050F

Full-arc/partial-arc (2) admission Full-arc/partial-arc (2) admission

Opposed flow combined HP/IP Separate HP/double-flow IP

Four-flow LP Four-flow LP
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60 Hz: 4x26"/4x30.0"/4x33.5" 60 Hz: 4x33.5"/4x42.0"

50 Hz: 4x26"/4x33.5"/4x42.0"/4x48" 50 Hz: 4x33.5"/4x42.0"/4x48"
 N Series
Nuclear

ELEVEN
Ultrareliable Designs for
Plant Applications

GEs N series steam turbines are two-stage,

reheat, tandem compound designs for nuclear
applications up to 1500 MW.
Product Characteristics
N series turbines feature monoblock LP
Power rating
rotors, delivering high reliability and low cost
Up to 1500 MW
of maintenance.
1020 psia/550F

Key Features Two-stage moisture separator reheaters

Monoblock LP rotorseliminate 6 flow LP

susceptibility to fretting and loosening of 60 Hz: 6x38"/6x43"/6x52.0"
shrunk-on components 50 Hz: 6x35"/6x41"/6x52.0"

Moisture capture and removal provisions

improve wet-stage performance

Labyrinth packingsminimize steam leakage

Modern aerodynamic bucket profiles

eliminate flow separation and reduce losses
TC7340

GEs N series steam

turbines deliver high
reliability and low
maintenance cost.
 Small Steam Turbines
Product Overview

Turbine Type Backpressure Pressure Temp. Single/ Power Speed Steam Path
Code Limits Multivalve Range Range Technology
70 bar 540C 3000 to Impulse/Reaction
NG Backpressure Up to 20 bar Multi 1 to 50 MW
1000 psi 1000F 16000 RPM Hybrid
140 bar 540C 3000 to Impulse/Reaction
HNG Backpressure Up to 20 bar Multi 1 to 50 MW
2000 psi 1000F 16000 RPM Hybrid
140 bar 3000 to Impulse/Reaction
HG Backpressure Up to 60 bar 540C Multi 1 to 40 MW
2000 psi 16000 RPM Hybrid
70 bar 540C 3000 to Impulse/Reaction
NK Condensing N/A Multi 1 to 65 MW
1000 psi 1000F 16000 RPM Hybrid
140 bar 540C 3000 to Impulse/Reaction
HNK Condensing N/A Multi 5 to 100 MW
2000 psi 1000F 12500 RPM Hybrid
80 bar 480C Up to
P Backpressure Up to 80 bar Single Up to 5 MW Impulse
1150 psi 900F 16000 RPM
150 bar 540C Up to
MP Backpressure Up to 150 bar Multi Up to 40 MW Impulse
2150 psi 1000F 16000 RPM
80 bar 480C Up to
C Condensing N/A Single Up to 6 MW Impulse
1150 psi 900F 16000 RPM
150 bar 540C Up to Impulse
MC Condensing N/A Multi Up to 40 MW
2150 psi 1000F 16000 RPM

Small Steam Turbines

GE offers a complete line of small steam By selecting and integrating pre-engineered

turbines for mechanical and generator drive and field-proven components from an array of
requirements in industrial plants and Oil & Gas alternate offerings and designing a custom steam
applications. path, the unique requirements of the application
are satisfied. Using this flexible modular
GEs small steam turbines are based on
structure maximizes performance and reliability
modular product structures, assuring reliable
while keeping product cost and delivery cycle
design and outstanding turbine performance
to a minimum.
through standardization. This structure enables
optimization of turbine configurations for
a customers specific operating conditions.

GE offers a complete line

of small steam turbines
that maximize performance
and reliability while
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minimizing product cost.

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services and management systems, with an installed base of power

generation equipment in more than 120 countries. GE Power Systems

provides innovative, technology-based products and service solutions

across the full spectrum of the energy industry.

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