This paper provides a discussion on how degradation develops and affects the performance of the gas turbine. Because the function of a gas turbine is the result of the fine-tuned cooperation of many different components, the emphasis of this paper is on the gas turbine and its components as a system. Therefore, the interaction of components is studied in detail. An engine model is subjected to various types of degradation, and the effect on operating parameters is studied. The focus is on three areas: How does component degradation impact the operating points of the engine compressor, how does component degradation impact full load and part load gas turbine performance characteristics, and how does component degradation impact measurable engine operating parameters. Experimental data are provided that supports the theoretical conclusion. Parameters that indicate levels of degradation are outlined, thus providing guidance for condition monitoring practice.
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Degradation Effects on Industrial Gas Turbines
Rainer Kurz,
e-mail: kurz_rainer_x@solarturbines.com
Rainer Kurz
Solar Turbines Incorporated
, 9330 Skypark Court, San Diego, CA 92123
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Meron Wollie
Meron Wollie
Rotating Equipment Engineer
EPT-Mechanical Engineering,
e-mail: meron.wollie@bp.com
BP Exploration and Production
, 501 Westlake Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77079
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Rainer Kurz
Solar Turbines Incorporated
, 9330 Skypark Court, San Diego, CA 92123e-mail: kurz_rainer_x@solarturbines.com
Klaus Brun
Meron Wollie
Rotating Equipment Engineer
EPT-Mechanical Engineering,
BP Exploration and Production
, 501 Westlake Park Boulevard, Houston, TX 77079e-mail: meron.wollie@bp.com
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. Nov 2009, 131(6): 062401 (7 pages)
Published Online: July 15, 2009
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Received:
October 29, 2008
Revised:
November 6, 2008
Published:
July 15, 2009
Citation
Kurz, R., Brun, K., and Wollie, M. (July 15, 2009). "Degradation Effects on Industrial Gas Turbines." ASME. J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. November 2009; 131(6): 062401. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3097135
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