Solar Turbines Inc.

Jamaal A Sanders

Christian Di Norscia

Nathan J Kirksey

John Charles Torres

Daniel William Burnes

Stephen E Theron

Ivan R Carlos

Daniel Joseph Reitz

Karunakaran Thirumangalam Nadadur

Brandon W Stein

Vishwas Banglore Vijay Kumar

Henry P Sepulveda

It is important to accurately measure the emissions of a turbomachine for a variety of reasons. However, continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) can be expensive to install and maintain. Accordingly, a digital platform is disclosed that hosts physics-based and/or statistical models that can be tailored to specific turbomachines and calibrated over the life of the turbomachine. The model for a turbomachine can be applied to data collected from the turbomachine to predict the emissions of the turbomachine. This enables monitoring of emissions, remotely and without the need of a CEMS. In addition, the platform may utilize the predicted emissions for alerts, compliance monitoring, health monitoring, control of the turbomachine, reporting, and/or the like.

Gas turbine predictive emissions modeling, reporting, and model management via a remote framework

A method for servicing a gas turbine engine to enhance the power output of the gas turbine engine including a control system, inlet guide vanes, and a third stage power turbine nozzle is disclosed. The control system includes an inlet guide vane module. The method includes increasing an operating range of each inlet guide vane to at least 62 degrees. The method also includes modifying a total flow area of the third stage power turbine nozzle by 2% to 12%, the total flow area including flow areas between adjacent airfoils in the third stage power turbine nozzle.

Method for enhancing power of a gas turbine engine

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Jamaal A Sanders