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    GE Power and Water LOAD OpFlex Solutions Suite includes Start-Up Agility and Combustion Versatility. Start-up time to full speed-full load is reduced to reduce fuel cost, reduce emissions. DLN tuning is automated at all loads; extends AutoTune DX technology to all modes.

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    GE Power & Water

    LOAD

    OpFlex

    OpFlex* Solutions Suite

    TIME

    Start-Up
    Agility

    Combustion
    Versatility

    Load
    Flexibility

    System
    Reliability

    F Class
    OpFlex
    Solution Suite

    Start-Up Agility
    Fast, reliable,
    repeatable
    starts with low
    emissions

    Combustion
    Versatility
    Robust
    operation
    during weather,
    fuel, and grid
    variations

    Category

    6FA
    DLN
    2.6

    7FA
    DLN
    2.6

    DLN
    2.6+

    9FA
    DLN
    2.0+

    DLN
    2.6+

    9FB
    DLN
    2.6+

    Compatible
    Mark*
    Controls

    Advanced combustion control to enable low visible emissions above


    full speed no load and reduced cumulative start-up NOx emissions.

    VI, VIe

    Fast Start

    Shortened start-up time to full speed-full load to reduce fuel cost,


    reduce emissions and capture additional revenue. Enables 10-15
    minute simple cycle start times.

    VI, VIe

    Purge Credit

    Combined control software and valve hardware system to enable


    purge to be conducted during prior shutdown, followed by
    isolation of the fuel manifold with a valve system, such that purge
    can be skipped on start-up, enabling 15+ min. combined cycle
    start time savings (NFPA-85 compliant).

    VI, VIe

    Variable
    Load Path

    Independent GT load and exhaust temperature control to


    customize start-up and operational load paths, enabling lower
    fuel burn and faster combined cycle starts (requires AutoTune MX).

    VIe

    AutoTune MX

    Full automated DLN tuning at all loads; extends AutoTune DX


    technology to all combustion modes (requires ETS).

    VIe

    AutoTune DX

    ETS plus closed-loop DLN control module using combustion


    dynamics feedback for Mode 6 automated tuning.

    VI, VIe

    AutoTune LT

    ETS plus continuous DLN fuel split biasing.

    VI, VIe

    Ambient Select

    DLN fuel split schedules within the control system to


    accommodate basic seasonal DLN tuning needs.

    V, VI, VIe

    Enhanced
    Transient
    Stability (ETS)

    Advanced Model-Based Control (MBC) architecture for GT


    operation plus grid stability software package to ensure reliable
    transient operation.

    VI, VIe

    Variable Peak
    Fire

    Online user or AGC adjustable peak fire for additional output, subject
    to user defined MW or emissions limitations. Peak maintenance
    factor applies.

    V, VI, VIe

    Variable Airflow

    Online, user adjustable max IGV setting for better output or better
    CC heat rate (requires AutoTune DX); one-time fixed adjustment
    possible for older controller, non-AutoTune configurations.

    V, VI, VIe

    Cold-Day
    Performance

    Utilizes AutoTune DX technology to allow removal of legacy cold


    weather firing temperature suppression, enabling higher output
    (+5 MW at 0C).

    VI, VIe

    Fast Ramp

    Enables faster up/down load ramping at up to 2.5x the nominal rate


    while in emissions compliant operation (Mode 6); (requires ETS).

    VI, VIe

    Grid Services
    Package

    Advanced load control software to enable compliance to global


    grid codes and grid testing requirements, and enable participation
    in grid support ancillary services markets (requires ETS).

    VI, VIe

    Turndown

    Extended
    Turndown

    Combustion control software to extend the emissions-compliant


    load range to 5% 10% lower load levels.

    V, VI, VIe

    Efficiency

    Variable Inlet
    Bleed Heat (IBH)

    Replaces static IBH schedule logic with online models to enable


    part load heat rate benefit of 1% or more (requires AutoTune DX).

    VI, VIe

    Start-Up
    Reliability

    Redesigned start permissives, automated system pre-start checks


    (various pumps, fans, valves), and HMI start-up sequence screens
    to reduce the number of failed starts.

    VIe
    V, VI (future)

    Diagnostics
    & Productivity

    Software enhancements that improve operator's capability to


    quickly diagnose and resolve system issues and efficiently execute
    system tests and procedures.

    VIe
    V, VI (future)

    Trip Prevention

    Enhanced protection logic to avoid gas turbine trips related to


    problematic exhaust conditions (spreads, over temp., over press.),
    IBH control, fuel pressure, GCV calibration, etc.

    VIe
    V, VI (future)

    Liquid Fuel
    Reliability

    Enhanced control logic to avoid trips during fuel transfers,


    improve atomizing air sequencing, and reduce recirculation
    system parasitic loads.

    VI, VIe

    Gas Turbine

    Automated
    Tuning

    Output

    System
    Reliability
    Enhancements
    for reliable,
    cost effective
    operations

    Description

    Start-up NOx

    Grid Stability

    Load Flexibility
    Load range
    expansion,
    efficiency and
    responsiveness

    OpFlex
    Product
    Offering

    Responsiveness

    Operational
    Packages

    Fuels
    Packages
    DLN = Dry Low NOx combustor

    Available
    Coming Soon

    BE Class
    OpFlex
    Solution Suite

    Start-Up Agility
    Fast, reliable,
    repeatable starts
    with low emissions

    Combustion
    Versatility
    Robust
    operation
    during weather,
    fuel, and grid
    variations

    Load Flexibility
    Load range
    expansion,
    efficiency and
    responsiveness

    System
    Reliability
    Enhancements
    for reliable,
    cost effective
    operations

    Category

    OpFlex
    Product
    Offering

    Description

    6B
    STD

    7EA
    DLN
    1/1+

    STD

    DLN
    1/1+

    9E
    STD

    DLN
    1/1+

    Compatible
    Mark
    Controls

    Fast Start

    Shortened start-up time to full speed-full load to reduce fuel cost,


    reduce emissions and capture additional revenue. Enables 10-15
    minute simple cycle start times.

    V, VI, VIe

    AutoTune DX

    Automatic tuning of the DLN fuel splits based on continuous


    emission monitor feedback to improve GT performance and
    reduce combustion dynamics.

    VI, VIe

    AutoTune LT

    Automatic tuning of the DLN fuel splits based on control system


    calculated values to improve GT performance and reduce
    combustion dynamics.

    V, VI, VIe

    Ambient
    Select

    DLN fuel split schedules within the control system to


    accommodate basic seasonal DLN tuning needs.

    V, VI, VIe

    Reliability

    AutoRecover

    Automated detection of and recovery from DLN1/1+ Primary


    Re-Ignition (PRI) events, providing fast premixed mode with no
    interruption of high/baseload operation.

    V, VI, VIe

    Output

    Variable
    Peak Fire

    Online user or AGC adjustable peak fire for additional output,


    subject to user defined MW or emissions limitations. Peak
    maintenance factor applies.

    V, VI, VIe

    Turndown

    Extended
    Turndown

    Combustion control software to extend the emissions-compliant


    load range to 5% - 10% lower load levels.

    V, VI, VIe

    Efficiency

    Variable
    Inlet Bleed
    Heat (IBH)

    Replaces static IBH schedule logic with online models to enable


    part load heat rate benefit of 1% or more (Requires AutoTune DX).

    VI, VIe

    Start-Up
    Reliability

    Redesigned start permissives, automated system pre-start checks


    (various pumps, fans, valves), and HMI start-up sequence screens
    to reduce the number of failed starts.

    VIe
    V, VI (future)

    Diagnostics &
    Productivity

    Software enhancements that improve operator's capability


    to quickly diagnose and resolve system issues and efficiently
    execute system tests & procedures.

    VIe
    V, VI (future)

    Trip
    Prevention

    Enhanced protection logic to avoid Gas Turbine trips related to


    problematic exhaust conditions (spreads, over temp., over press.),
    IBH control, fuel pressure, GCV calibration, etc.

    VIe
    V, VI (future)

    Liquid Fuel
    Reliability

    Enhanced control logic to avoid trips during fuel transfers, improve


    Atomizing Air sequencing, and reduce recirculation system parasitic loads.

    VI, VIe

    Heavy Fuel
    Oil (HFO)
    Package

    Model-Based Control of GT operation to better compensate for


    hot gas path fouling due to HFO operation, plus a smart cooldown
    process and optional automated wash system to shorten offline
    water wash cycles to recover performance.

    VI, VIe

    Gas Turbine

    Automated
    Tuning

    Operational
    Packages

    Fuels
    Packages

    Plant
    OpFlex
    Solution Suite

    Category

    Steam
    Turbine

    Start-Up Agility
    Fast, reliable,
    repeatable
    starts with low
    emissions

    HRSG

    OpFlex
    Product
    Offering
    Steam
    Turbine
    Agility

    Description

    Steam
    Tubine

    HRSG

    A/D-class

    All OEM

    Compatible
    Mark
    Controls

    Automated start-up control plus revised permissives and rotor stress limits
    to enable fast, repeatable steam turbine start times.

    V, VI, VIe;
    GE or non-GE DCS

    Attemperator
    Control

    Model-Based Control (MBC) of attemperation flow to better regulate steam


    temperature during start-up and transients, enabling more stable operation, fewer
    trips, and improved efficiency.

    V, VI, VIe;
    GE or non-GE DCS

    SCR Control

    Model-Based Control of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system ammonia flow to


    enable enhanced operation during start-up and transients, resulting in less ammonia
    slip and lower overall NOx emissions.

    V, VI, VIe;
    GE or non-GE DCS

    AutoBlend

    Model-Based Control of the blending process to better manage steam temperature


    and flow when bringing a second or third GT online in combined cycle plants.

    V, VI, VIe;
    GE or non-GE DCS

    Drum Level
    Control

    Model-Based Control of HRSG drum level to enable more stable operation during
    starts and transients, and fewer trips.

    V, VI, VIe;
    GE or non-GE DCS
    Available
    Coming Soon

    DLN = Dry Low NOx combustor


    STD = Standard Combustor

    For more information, please contact your GE Power & Water


    account manager, or visit: www.gepower.com
    * OpFlex and Mark are Trademarks of General Electric Company.
    Copyright 2015 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.
    GE19566A (02/2015)

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