Turbine Technology Services Corporation Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Global Gas Turbine Engineering
Orlando-based TTS continues to expand its products and services to power generation facilities in every continent
(ORLANDO, FL) —Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS), a full-service gas turbine engineering services firm based in Orlando, Florida is celebrating three decades of growth and success as a leading power engineering firm and is looking forward to continued expansion and development in the power generation industry.
Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS) continues to expand its products and services to power generation facilities in every continent.
The 30-year anniversary marks a major milestone for TTS, which has experienced exceptional achievement in recent years—from the Americas to Asia—as demand for its innovative products has resulted in a constant stream of inquiries and projects.
Since its inception, TTS has been at the forefront of many groundbreaking projects in the gas turbine industry with a long list of achievements, such as being the first company to apply electronic fuel control valves for GE gas turbines.
Other TTS milestones included being the first non-OEM company to provide gas fuel control for DLN gas turbines; the first company to provide plant-wide mobile data monitoring through the use of a headset mobile computer; and the first and only company to design and apply the 60hz Frame 7EA gas turbine in a 50hz electrical system.
In recent years, TTS has been involved in some of the industry’s most challenging projects, successfully implementing solutions ranging from combustion tuning and combustor performance diagnostics for emissions control, to consulting, complete unit relocations and many other power engineering-related services.
Over the years, increased demand for energy has prompted TTS to add new services to help power generation facilities keep up with challenges that range from aging gas turbines to outdated control systems—all critical systems with a direct impact on power plant output and profitability.
Throughout its 30 years of business TTS has provided a wide range of high quality conventional and innovative turbine engineering services across almost the entire gas turbine manufacture and model range.
“Our longevity is testimony of our relevance and contribution to the global power generation industry,” said Tony Thornton, President of TTS. “We continue to grow our reach and expand our services to continue serving our customers with the experience, innovation, knowledge and agility they have come to expect from TTS.”
In 2011 TTS moved into a new 7,500 square-foot office in the Research Park Office Complex, located near the University of Central Florida campus from where the TTS staff of power generation professionals serves the global gas turbine market.
The future looks promising as the TTS engineering group continues to develop its product and service range—and the company looks forward to continuing to serve the needs of many hundreds of gas turbines that the company has already upgraded and improved in the past three decades.
About Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Turbine Technology Services Corporation provides gas turbine technology expertise and turbine engineering and construction services worldwide. The company’s experience and ability to provide technical solutions has led to the successful management of numerous gas turbine installations and modernization projects, and the provision of innovative and unique engineering solutions to gas turbine customers.
For more information about Turbine Technology Services, its products and services, please visit http://www.TurbineTech.com.
For more information:
Lisa Delliacono
Marketing Manager
Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Email: media@turbinetech.com
Phone: 407.826.1796
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Turbine Technology Services Corporation Showcases Best Practices in Dry Low NOx Combustion Systems
Mitch Cohen of TTS is scheduled to present on fuel nozzle flow testing and its importance to optimal DLN-2.6 operation in the power generation industry
(ORLANDO, FL) —Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS), a full-service gas turbine engineering services firm based in Orlando, Florida continues to make a positive impact in the power generation industry as Senior Systems Engineer Mitch Cohen is scheduled to deliver a presentation on guidelines for DLN-2.6 fuel nozzle flow testing at Greenville, South Carolina on May 21st, 2013.
The DLN-2.6 combustion system is a widely-used in 7FA gas turbines manufactured by GE that reduces emissions without the use of water or a post-combustion treatment system, and TTS has extensive experience and a proven track record in its maintenance and testing.
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), in collaboration with TTS and TEServices, developed fuel nozzle flow test guidelines detailing how to accurately flow test fuel nozzles, validate the data, and establish criteria for nozzles to be returned to service.
Mitch Cohen’s presentation aims at supporting these flow testing guidelines with his expertise and knowledge—focused largely in generating solutions for combustion system, emissions, and performance-related issues—with turbine owners and operators from the power generation industry.
With this in mind, TTS stresses the precise control of the 7FA DLN-2.6 combustion system’s fuel-to-air ratio distribution within each combustor, as well as minimizing the variation of this ratio among all turbine combustors, where TTS has extensive experience as a premier aftermarket turbine engineering provider.
Furthermore, while flow testing is routinely performed during the course of servicing and repairing fuel nozzle assemblies by vendors, TTS cautions that many operators lack the knowledge of basic requirements to perform flow testing or understand the data collected.
“Proper flow testing is a critical to achieving optimal emissions and dynamic performance in DLN-2.6 combustors. Many operators take for granted that testing is being performed correctly by their repair vendors,” said Mitch Cohen of TTS. “We want to make operators aware of the key criteria they should look for in selecting qualified flow testing vendors.”
The TTS presentation will highlight key issues and scenarios to support operators in their interactions with fuel nozzle repair and flow testing vendors—to include requiring using master standard parts to validate accuracy and reproducibility of measured results.
Other important points to be covered include establishing criteria for allowable can-to-can variation in effective area and absolute effective area targets for fuel nozzle assemblies, as well as the interpretation and application of incoming (pre-repair) flow test data.
Cohen’s expertise in Dry Low NOx combustion systems on GE industrial gas turbines includes the design and operation of DLN-1, DLN-2, DLN-2.6 and DLN-2+ combustion systems found on GE Frame 5, 6B, 7EA, 9E, 6/7/9FA gas turbines.
About Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Turbine Technology Services Corporation provides gas turbine technology expertise and turbine engineering and construction services worldwide. The company’s experience and ability to provide technical solutions has led to the successful management of numerous gas turbine installations and modernization projects, and the provision of innovative and unique engineering solutions to gas turbine customers.
For more information about Turbine Technology Services, its products and services, please visit http://www.TurbineTech.com.
For more information:
Lisa Delliacono
Marketing Manager
Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Email: media@turbinetech.com
Phone: 407.826.1796
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Turbine Technology Services Corporation will be Exhibiting at the Spring 2013 Edition of CTOTF in Myrtle Beach, SC
TTS will be presenting its achievements, services and products for the power generation industry and potential customers
(ORLANDO, FL) —Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS), a full-service gas turbine engineering services firm based in Orlando, Florida, will be exhibiting at the Spring 2013 edition of the Combustion Turbine Operations Technical Forum (CTOTF), one of the most acclaimed events in the power engineering industry.
Tony Thornton, President of Turbine Technology Services Corporation
TTS will be exhibiting at CTOTF on April 9th, 2013 at booth number 60, presenting its power engineering services and products, as well as showcasing recent projects and achievements—such as its gas system electronic valve upgrades and the development of a full TMR control system upgrade offering.
Every year TTS engages likely customers attending the CTOTF event, reminding the industry about its gas turbine leadership, while exploring business development opportunities through its direct contact with decision-makers and turbine operators.
“CTOTF is a highly relevant and particularly important event for TTS since it allows us to connect with those who are in tune with the services and products we offer”, said Tony Thornton, President of TTS. “The quality of interaction makes this one of our favorite power generation events on the year.”
Held bi-annually, CTOTF offers two editions—Spring and Fall—and attracts gas turbine operators, power plant managers, and other individuals involved in the maintenance of power generation equipment, many of whom come from every corner of the U.S. and abroad.
This year, as TTS celebrates 30 years of service to the power industry, the company is seeking to highlight its TMR control system upgrade capabilities and expertise in the area of gas fuel system upgrades and conversions, along with promoting its expanded parts sourcing capabilities.
Since its creation almost 40 years ago, the CTOTF has been a trusted forum where power generation and turbomachinery professionals converge to engage industry players through exhibits and presentations.
The 38th annual CTOTF will be held on April 7-11 at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
About Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Turbine Technology Services Corporation provides gas turbine technology expertise and turbine engineering and construction services worldwide. The company’s experience and ability to provide technical solutions has led to the successful management of numerous gas turbine installations and modernization projects, and the provision of innovative and unique engineering solutions to gas turbine customers.
For more information about Turbine Technology Services, its products and services, please visit http://www.TurbineTech.com.
For more information:
Lisa Delliacono
Marketing Manager
Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Email: media@turbinetech.com
Phone: 407.826.1796
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Turbine Technology Services Corporation Engages Power Generation Professionals at WTUI 2013
TTS continues to engage the power generation market head on through its active participation in gas turbine-related industry events
(ORLANDO, FL) —Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS), a full-service gas turbine engineering services firm based in Orlando, Florida, will be attending the Western Turbine Users, Inc. (WTUI) event on March 10-13, 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center.
WTUI serves as a power generation forum for the exchange of technical information on gas turbines, as well as a place for companies to share best practices in their maintenance and operations management—making it a must-attend event for industry leaders like TTS.
“Attending WTUI is always an opportunity to listen to the needs of the power generation industry and explore new partnerships and projects.” – Frank Hoegler, Vice President at TTS
This niche power generation event attracts users, manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment who represent over 80 power facilities and more than a hundred vendors.
TTS has been an active participant in WTUI, engaging members and attendees to communicate their value, experience and knowledge of power engineering services, as well as showcasing its innovative solutions for gas turbine operation and management.
Representing TTS will be Frank Hoegler, Pat Begley and Lisa Delliacono, who will be actively marketing products and services to include control system and HMI upgrades, fuel conversions and unit relocation and reapplication.
“Attending WTUI is always an opportunity to listen to the needs of the power generation industry and explore new partnerships and projects,” said Frank Hoegler, Vice President at TTS. “Understanding the challenges of the industry allows us to be proactive in our power engineering solutions.”
Since 1990, WTUI has been providing a common ground for communication in the power generation industry and its aftermarket turbine engineering providers, whose services keep power generation equipment operational with valuable upgrades and modernization solutions.
“We continue to grow our influence in the global turbine marketplace by marketing our services in events like WTUI,” said Lisa Delliacono, Marketing Manager for TTS. “Our presence gives our engineering and business development executives the opportunity to interact with power generation professionals.”
As TTS continues to grow its market influence, events such as WTUI and similar turbine user groups provide a platform for rekindling relationships with old friends and develop new connections with new industry participants.
About Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Turbine Technology Services Corporation provides gas turbine technology expertise and turbine engineering and construction services worldwide. The company’s experience and ability to provide technical solutions has led to the successful management of numerous gas turbine installations and modernization projects, and the provision of innovative and unique engineering solutions to gas turbine customers.
For more information about Turbine Technology Services, its products and services, please visit http://www.TurbineTech.com.
For more information:
Lisa Delliacono
Marketing Manager
Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Email: media@turbinetech.com
Phone: 407.826.1796
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Turbine Technology Services Corporation to Deliver Presentation on Plantwide Controls Solutions at Automation Seminar
TTS’ Kevin Giroux will speak on the topic of implementing a single plantwide control solution for advanced class gas turbines in combined cycle plants.
Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS), a full-service gas turbine engineering services firm based in Orlando, Florida, is scheduled to deliver an innovative presentation at the Automation for Power Generation seminar to showcase the company’s core competencies and unique capabilities in the implementation of a common platform plantwide controls solution for advanced class Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Plants.
Kevin Giroux, Senior Project Engineer at TTS, is scheduled to deliver a presentation on the implementation of a single plantwide control solution for advanced class gas turbines combined cycle plants.
Kevin Giroux, Senior Project Engineer at TTS, will use his experience in automation engineering to deliver a presentation on the implementation of a single plantwide control solution for advanced class gas turbines combined cycle plants.
The TTS presentation will demonstrate the convergence of traditional OEM “Black Box” controls, Distributed Control Systems platforms (DCS) and traditional Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) technology into the current technology – Process Automation Controllers (PACs) and fully integrated systems PlantPAx™.
Recent advances in automation technology have paved the way for more effective ways to optimize and maintain power generation equipment in power plants across the globe—and TTS is an active contributor to the industry with their advanced gas turbine products and services.
Kevin will be explaining how TTS’ application of Plantpax technology and its deep understanding of rotating equipment controls—Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines and Generators—results in an effective technical and commercial solution to challenges in Plant Wide controls.
The Automation for Power Generation seminar, which is organized by Rockwell Automation, will cover common control solutions, energy savings and data capture and reporting, as well as way to increase power equipment efficiency using proven integrated, plantwide strategies.
Attended by power plant managers, gas turbine engineers and technicians, the automation seminar aims at providing power generation professionals with an opportunity to learn from companies like TTS, whose knowledge and experience actively contributes to best practices in the industry.
Additional topics in the seminar include the changing landscape in power generation, condition monitoring of critical equipment, integrated balance-of-plant operations, and automation solutions for renewable energy, among many others.
Topics covered will be of specific interest to individuals tasked with managing automation equipment in power plants—including directors of power production, generation unit plant managers, utilities managers, and engineers and engineering managers in the power generation industry.
Registration for this seminar is available online, by visiting Rockwell Automation’s website at http://campaign.rockwellautomation.com/PowerGenSeminarFL.
PlantPAx is a registered trademark of Rockwell Automation.
ABOUT TURBINE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CORPORATION
Turbine Technology Services Corporation provides gas turbine technology expertise and turbine engineering and construction services worldwide. The company’s experience and ability to provide technical solutions has led to the successful management of numerous gas turbine installations and modernization projects, and the provision of innovative and unique engineering solutions to gas turbine customers.
For more information about Turbine Technology Services, its products and services, please visit http://www.TurbineTech.com.
Turbine Technology Services Corporation Announces New Director of Global Business Development
Glenn Ayala will spearhead TTS’ efforts to increase business and achieve market growth in the global power generation industry
(ORLANDO, FL) —Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS), a full-service gas turbine engineering services firm based in Orlando, Florida, has promoted Glenn Ayala to the role of Director of Global Business Development, effective January 07, 2013.
Glenn Ayala has been promoted to Director of Global Business Development
In this new role, Glenn Ayala will focus on managing TTS’ global network of business development agents and partners to promote its innovative engineering services, which gas turbine users in both the Power Generation and Oil & Gas industries have trusted for three decades.
Glenn enters this new position following his tenure in the Power Generation and Oil & Gas industries, including experience as a Project Developer and Commercial Director in previous assignments. Within TTS, Glenn previously held the position of Business Development Manager, Latin America.
“We are very excited to see Glenn in his new role as we constantly pursue the expansion of TTS’ market influence to meet the demand of the global power generation industry,” said Tony Thornton, President of TTS. “Glenn’s combination of experience, language skills and international knowledge make him the ideal person to head up this important corporate position within TTS.”
TTS actively markets its entire array of products and services, which include turbine control systems, engineering consulting, turbine installation, and spare parts and related services for the conversion, modernization or upgrade of power generation and gas compression equipment.
Glenn will continue to be based in Houston, a recognized central hub for many of the world’s energy corporations, from where he will lead all corporate business development efforts in the Americas, Africa, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
A graduate of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, Glenn Ayala also earned a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in Boston, MA, and has been a member in good standing of the Florida Bar since 1994.
Glenn speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, and his extensive world travel and industry knowledge is expected to contribute with market growth and increased competitive advantage for TTS.
About Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Turbine Technology Services Corporation provides gas turbine technology expertise and turbine engineering and construction services worldwide. The company’s experience and ability to provide technical solutions has led to the successful management of numerous gas turbine installations and modernization projects, and the provision of innovative and unique engineering solutions to gas turbine customers.
For more information about Turbine Technology Services, its products and services, please visit http://www.TurbineTech.com.
For more information:
Lisa Delliacono
Marketing Manager
Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Email: media@turbinetech.com
Phone: 407.826.1796
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Turbine Technology Services Corporation to Attend Top Power Generation Event in Orlando
Central Florida turbine engineering company celebrates a successful year in the power generation industry culminating with PowerGen 2012
Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS), a full-service gas turbine engineering services firm based in Orlando, Florida, is celebrating a year of accomplishments in the global power generation industry, culminating with their attendance to PowerGen 2012 in Orlando, Florida.
As a leader in gas turbine engineering, TTS has been widely recognized throughout the power generation industry for its accomplishments, including the successful completion of a fuel conversion project in collaboration with Young & Franklin, which was showcased in power engineering media worldwide.
Throughout 2012, TTS also had an active participation in turbomachinery symposia and industry events throughout the U.S., such as the 7FA Users Group or the Combustion Turbine Operations Technical Forum, known industry wide for its acronym CTOTF.
Training was another important accomplishment for TTS, which included a ‘Gas Turbine Inspection and Maintenance’ seminar in Australia that attracted turbine professionals from all over Asia and Southeast Asia, looking to learn about innovative turbine knowledge from an American engineering company.
PowerGen is the last major event of the year for TTS and this year it is held in its home city of Orlando, December 11-13 at the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive.
“We look forward to PowerGen every year because it is an opportunity to interact with clients and industry partners,” said Tony Thornton, President of TTS. “Since we are located in Orlando, this is an opportunity for clients to visit TTS and see the new products and projects being handled by our company.”
PowerGen is the largest power generation trade show in the world and its Orlando edition attracts power generation companies, power plant managers, turbine operators and aftermarket service providers who come together to showcase products, services and technologies under one roof.
TTS clients, prospects and industry partners can read about the company’s accomplishments, press releases and industry updates in its official blog, at http://blog.turbinetech.com for more information.
ABOUT TURBINE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CORPORATION
Turbine Technology Services Corporation provides gas turbine technology expertise and turbine engineering and construction services worldwide. The company’s experience and ability to provide technical solutions has led to the successful management of numerous gas turbine installations and modernization projects, and the provision of innovative and unique engineering solutions to gas turbine customers.
For more information about Turbine Technology Services, its products and services, please visit http://www.TurbineTech.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Lisa Delliacono
Marketing Manager
Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Email: media (at) turbinetech (dot) com
Phone: 407.826.1796
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Turbine Technology Engages the Gas Turbine Marketplace at 7EA Turbine Users Group and Conference
The Orlando-based turbine engineering leader will be sharing its knowledge and best practices with current and future power generation industry customers
(Orlando, Florida) – Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS), a full-service gas turbine engineering services firm based in Orlando, Florida, will be participating at the 2012 7EA Users Group and Conference, providing an opportunity to connect and share knowledge with engineers, maintenance and operations staff from the top companies in the power generation industry.
“TTS has the knowledge and experience needed to support the fleet in a range of reliability upgrades and improvements.” – Frank Hoegler, Turbine Technology Services Corporation
As a leader in gas turbine engineering, TTS actively participates in industry conferences and turbine user groups such as 7EA to engage both current and prospective clients who operate heavy duty gas turbines manufactured by GE.
The niche setting offered by the 7EA Users Group is a long-awaited event by power plant managers and gas turbine operators, whose capital investment in this type of equipment requires keeping up with the knowledge and best practices of companies like TTS.
With an installed base of several thousand machines, the GE MS7001E/EA is an established workhorse of the electrical generating sector, thanks to its reliability, flexibility, emissions and efficiency.
“Most 7EA users have seen a drastic increase in operating hours over the past couple of seasons primarily due to lower fuel prices and elevated temperatures,” said Frank Hoegler, Vice President of TTS. “This situation has attributed to the need for improved reliability on their machines and systems and TTS has the knowledge and experience needed to support the fleet in a range of reliability upgrades and improvements.”
TTS is expected to participate in various scheduled events, including the vendor fair where 7EA users will have an opportunity to interact with each other to explore opportunities for financial savings, regulatory and compliance enhancements, safety and security, and other related competencies.
Representing TTS at the 7EA Users Group will be Mitch Cohen, Lisa Delliacono and Kevin Giroux, who will be exhibiting in the expo floor at booth number 41.
As regular participants at 7EA, the TTS team will be showcasing its conversion, modification and upgrade offerings, as well as many of its gas turbine services.
Year after year, the 7EA Users Group also doubles as a “class reunion” for industry veterans, where they can update each other on their companies’ developments and explore new business opportunities in the areas of turbine engineering services, retrofits and upgrades for 7EA turbines and related systems.
The 2012 7EA Users Group and Conference will be held on October 23-25 at the Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, South Carolina.
ABOUT TURBINE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CORPORATION
Turbine Technology Services Corporation provides gas turbine technology expertise and turbine engineering and construction services worldwide. The company’s experience and ability to provide technical solutions has led to the successful management of numerous gas turbine installations and modernization projects, and the provision of innovative and unique engineering solutions to gas turbine customers.
For more information about Turbine Technology Services, its products and services, please visit http://www.TurbineTech.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Lisa Delliacono
Marketing Manager
Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Email: media(at)turbinetech(dot)com
Phone: 407.826.1796
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Turbine Technology (TTS) Set to Exhibit at CTOTF Fall 2012 Edition in San Diego, CA
The Florida-based power engineering firm plans to engage OEMs and potential clients to develop stronger relationships and new business
(ORLANDO, FL) —Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS), a full-service gas turbine engineering services firm based in Orlando, Florida, will be exhibiting at the Fall 2012 Combustion Turbine Operations Technical Forum (CTOTF) in an opportunity to engage the industry’s top professionals and OEMs.
CTOTF brings together some of the best companies and professionals in the power generation industry, as they seek to share their knowledge and experiences in a close-knit group of engineers, managers and consultants.
Turbine Technology Services Corporation provides gas turbine technology expertise and turbine engineering and construction services worldwide.
Major power generation OEMs and service providers are expected to attend, further adding to the equity and influence of CTOTF as a signature event in the industry.
Representing TTS will be Frank Hoegler, Lisa Delliacono and George Gramatikas, who will be exhibiting in the expo floor at booth number 50.
As regular participants in CTOTF, the TTS team will be showcasing its conversion, modification and upgrade offerings, as well as many of its gas turbine services.
“CTOTF gives TTS an opportunity to catch up with clients while making new connections that can lead to new business,” said Frank Hoegler, VP of Sales for the Western Hemisphere. “The direct communication with other industry leaders allows us to showcase our turbine engineering services to a captive audience.”
As a networking and professional development event, CTOTF incorporates six major categories within the field of combustion turbine operations, including Industry Issues; Generator, Electric, Instrumentation & Controls (Gen-E&IC); Operations & Maintenance and Business Practices; Combined Cycle; Regulatory & Compliance; and Combustion Turbines.
In recent years, regulatory and compliance issues have become a hot topic at CTOTF, but the event covers plant-wide technical topics to include the popular GE F-class, E-class and legacy engines roundtables.
The 37th annual CTOTF will be held on September 16-20 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort & Spa in San Diego, California.
About Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Turbine Technology Services Corporation provides gas turbine technology expertise and turbine engineering and construction services worldwide. The company’s experience and ability to provide technical solutions has led to the successful management of numerous gas turbine installations and modernization projects, and the provision of innovative and unique engineering solutions to gas turbine customers.
For more information about Turbine Technology Services, its products and services, please visit http://www.TurbineTech.com.
For more information:
Lisa Delliacono
Marketing Manager
Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Email: media@turbinetech.com
Phone: 407.826.1796
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Successful Completion of Fuel Valve Conversion Project by Turbine Technology Services Corporation and Young & Franklin
Orlando-based Turbine Tech continues to expand its retrofitting, modernization and upgrading services for gas turbine equipment in the global Oil & Gas industry
(ORLANDO, FL) —Turbine Technology Services Corporation (TTS), a full-service gas turbine engineering firm based in Orlando, Florida, is reporting the successful completion of a gas fuel system valve conversion project for a legacy GE Frame 5001 gas turbine at a Mississippi area power station.
The unit, which was originally installed with a GE Fuel Regulator Control System, supplies power to the grid and process steam via an HRSG. The unit’s fuel regulator controller was removed in the early 2000s and replaced by a more modern digital turbine control system.
That control system upgrade for the GE Frame 5001 gas turbine provided increased turbine control flexibility thanks to its enhanced operational and diagnostic capabilities.
In this unit, the original gas fuel and pressure ratio valves were not upgraded and the associated hydraulic and pneumatic systems were left in their original configuration, which meant that the responsiveness and reliability of the gas system was not significantly improved as a result of the control system upgrade.
Pat Begley – VP of Sales for the EMEA region at Turbine Technology Services Corporation
In addition, the retention of the original devices increased maintenance problems due to obsolescence issues and increased difficulty in finding experienced technical support for these systems.
The fuel conversion project undertaken by Young & Franklin and TTS dramatically simplified the entire gas fuel delivery system. The pressure ratio and gas control valves were replaced by a single Y&F electrically actuated gas control valve and the hydraulic stop valve function was replaced by a Y&F electrically actuated isolation valve configuration, thus eliminating the need for the associated hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
The single electrically-actuated control valve is driven via standard electrical signals from the existing digital controls system—a system simplification that has led to a significant improvement in overall system repeatability, reliability and integrity, thus providing improved startup and operational behavior.
This single-valve approach is becoming an industry standard for older heavy industrial gas turbines because of the dual benefits of system simplification and improved reliability with the elimination of existing hydraulic and pneumatic systems and the associated problematic components.
Furthermore, the elimination of valve calibration requirements and the excellent reliability of the electrically actuated valves also significantly reduce maintenance requirements and costs.
TTS has specialized in the upgrade and conversion of power generation equipment and systems, which has earned the company a strong reputation as an aftermarket OEM alternative; and Y&F has been a supplier of high quality valves, actuators and control components to the gas turbine industry for many years.
This collaborative effort between TTS and Y&F has resulted in an extremely successful solution that ensures a reliable service life for the gas turbine’s fuel control systems.
Additional details on this project are available on TTS’ official blog at http://blog.turbinetech.com.
About Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Turbine Technology Services Corporation provides gas turbine technology expertise and turbine engineering and construction services worldwide. The company’s experience and ability to provide technical solutions has led to the successful management of numerous gas turbine installations and modernization projects, and the provision of innovative and unique engineering solutions to gas turbine customers.
For more information about Turbine Technology Services, its products and services, please visit http://www.TurbineTech.com.
For more information:
Lisa Delliacono
Marketing Manager
Turbine Technology Services Corporation
Email: media@turbinetech.com
Phone: 407.826.1796
Norman Gagnon
Sales Engineering
Young & Franklin Inc.
Email: ngagnon@yf.com
Cell: 315.804.1225
Office: 315.552.3211
Fax: 315.457.9204
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