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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
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GE19566A (02/2015)
