Kawasaki New 17 MWe Gas Turbine Generator Set

 

New for 2002, is the Kawasaki Model GPB180 Industrial Gas Turbine Generator Set which features the Kawasaki designed and manufactured Gas Turbine Model L20A.  The first generator set is now online at Kawasaki Akashi Works in Japan.

L20 Gas Turbine Engine Performance

Rated Output 18,000 kWM   Type Open cycle single-shaft
Thermal Efficiency 35%   Dimensions L6.6m×H2.7m×W2.2m
Turbine Speed 9,420 rpm   Weight 14T (engine)
Pressure Ratio 18   Compressor Axial 11 stages
Turb. Inlet Temp. 1,250°C   Combustor 8-cans
Exh. Gas Temp. 545°C   Turbine Axial 3 stages
Exhaust Gas Flow 57.8 Kg/sec.   Time between Overhauls 40,000 Hours
Emissions (DLE) NOx < 23 ppm (02=15%)
Nox < 25 ppm (02=15%)
     
         

 

Generator Set Performance (gas fired under ISO conditions)

Power Generation System Generator Output (MW) Generator Efficiency
(%, LHV)
Steam Production
(tons/hour)
1. Simple Cycle 17 34 -
2. Cogeneration 17 81 (Overall efficiency) 36
3. Combined Cycle
     1 gas turbine + 1 steam turbine
     2 gas turbines + 1 steam turbine

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With the new L20A, Kawasaki's gas turbine lineup now offers outputs ranging from 700 kW to 20 MW per unit, and covers power plants up to 50 MW.  This lineup should meet all the needs of customers in the fast-growing diversified power generation market.


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