Mxl2 For Gt26

MXL2 for GT26
Ansaldo Energia’s MXL2 upgrade for GT26 gas turbines offers new levels of availability, flexibility and performance.
It allows power plant operators to adapt to fluctuating market demands, enhancing performance and reducing
maintenance costs. The MXL2 Upgrade now comes with an unrivalled maintenance interval of 40.000 EOH.
MORE PERFORMANCE, LIFETIME AND FLEXIBILITY

The GT26 MXL2 upgrade is an evolutionary product that combines technological advances and many years of
operational experience into a single attractive upgrade package for Ansaldo Energia’s GT26 gas turbines.
How You Benefit

The MXL2 upgrade allows operators to switch between two modes of operation: M-mode and XL-mode. Online
switching between the M and XL mode is achieved at the touch of a button.
• In the M mode, power output can be increased up to 25 MW in combined cycle, and the combined cycle efficiency
by 0.8%. Maintenance Intervals are extended by 4.000 operating hours.
• In the XL mode, maintenance intervals are further extended up to 12,000 operating hours, increasing availability and
reducing maintenance costs. The overall plant power output can be increased up to 12 MW and the combined cycle
efficiency by 0.5%
Customer benefits Technical Features

• Improved operational flexibility Operational Flexible mode switching, the perfect response to
flexibility with online switching between fluctuating market demand
M and XL modes • When market demand is high, plant operators
can instantly switch to the M mode for maximum
• Increased performance up to 456 MW power power and efficiency.
output and and 59.8% efficiency in combined • When demand is lower, operators can switch to
cycle operation the XL mode with a temperature drop that
reduces the thermal loading on components.
• Reduced maintenance costs Inspection interval
extended up to 12,000 operating hours • The XL mode translates into an extension of the
maintenance interval by 12,000 operating hours,
thereby reducing maintenance costs.
• The GT26 MXL2 Upgrade brings class-leading
flexibility, opening up new revenue opportunities
to plant operators meeting increasing grid
challenges.
Technical Specifications
The core of MXL2 is the implementation of the latest low pressure turbine (LPT). The components are well proven
technology shared with the latest GT26 rating 2011. All necessary work for the Upgrade implementation can be
completed on site during a regular C-inspection
40.000 EOH
up to +12.000 OH
Compared to current intervals
M-mode
+13 - 25 MWCC
CC Power output /
+0.6 - 0.8 ηCC abs

e ciency
MXL2
+4 - 12 MWCC
+0.3 - 0.5 ηCC abs
XL-mode
• 
GT26
• 
C-inspection interval
LOW PRESSURE TURBINE Combustor

Based on proven technology shared with the latest GT26 Sequential environmental (SEV) combustor: Modifications
rating 2011, all four stages of the LPT, including the heat to the inner liner of the SEV combustor were introduced
shields, have been redesigned: to adapt to the redesigned vane 1 and to optimise cooling
• 3D airfoil profiling was applied to all stages to achieve at the interface with the LPT. The pre-swirl nozzle at the
highest aerodynamic efficiency, and the flow path at rotor cover has been reworked for improved cooling of
the turbine outlet is increased front stages.
• To support the increased turbine inlet temperature
when operating in M mode, the components protection
by thermal barrier coating has been enhanced.
• Optimised part count: Lowering the vane part count in
the LPT vane rows 1 and 2 reduces the required cooling
air, thereby increasing the overall turbine efficiency.
• The cooling schemes of all components have also been
optimised.
• Reduced losses: Improved shroud design of LPT blades
and vanes leads to a reduction in over-tip leakages
enhancing the aerodynamic turbine efficiency.
Mechanical Integration • Exhaust gas housing: Exchange or re-work of the
exhaust gas housing is needed to accommodate the
Accomodating the new Low Pressure Turbine may require:
geometry of the upgraded LPT.
• The upgraded LPT blading requires a newly cast and
modified TVC. A new intermediate ring is also part of • Rotor: Rework of blade 3 cooling air feeding. These
the package. modifications can be done on site.
• Turbine housing 2: The turbine housing 2 has to be • A new operating data counter (ODC) allows online
adjusted to match with the requirements of the new switching between the two modes at any time with
TVC. different lifetime and performance characteristics
Performance
The MXL2 Upgrade package was tested and validated in the Ansaldo test power plant in Birr, Switzerland. This is the
only full scale testing facility available worldwide for the GT26 fleet and is now with Ansaldo Energia. This was followed
by a successful installation and validation on a commercial GT26 engine in 2009
Since 2009, the MXL2 upgrade has been implemented in several other plants during scheduled C-Inspections and
helped customers to remain competitive under different market conditions.. The MXL2 is now an established and
proven upgrade. Customers are reaping the economic rewards of the increased performance, the improved operational
flexibility and the reduced maintenance costs through the extended inspection interval.
GT performance gain*
Power Output Improvement Up to 25 MWCC
Efficiency Improvement Up to 0.8 %
Maintenance Interval Extension OH Up to 12000
* Reference values in ISO conditions, specific data to be evaluated case by case
GT26 MXL2 Gas Turbine, United Kingdom
Petergraf
09/2017
Stampa: Microart Recco - Genova
For more information and to reach our sales Team, please go to www.AnsaldoEnergia.com
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LOW PRESSURE TURBINE Combustor

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