Background: Legacy Turbine Users Group

LTUG, formed by Power Users earlier this year to facilitate the transfer of knowledge among members of the Frame 5, 6B, and 7EA Users Groups, greatly benefits owner/operators of these engines. With the number of experienced O&M personnel in decline because of staff reductions and retirements, it makes good sense to aggregate the talent on both the user and supplier sides for all to share—especially given that these GE engines have “common” elements.

The growing importance of Frame 5 inspections

Frame 6B users draw on over 40 years of operating experience

How BASF Geismar increased the reliability of boiler drum-level controls

TURBINE TIPS for all models of legacy GE gas turbines

• Use correct names of gas-turbine components to avoid confusion
• A simple way to check gas-turbine performance