The TB5000 Gas Turbine

Uprate to 5200/5400 bhp

For TB5000 Gas Turbines (and some later TB4000 models)

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The TB type gas turbine, renowned for its ruggedness and reliability, numbering
in excess of 840 units operating throughout the world, was originally brought
into service in 1970.
Throughout the production life of the The Uprate
TB turbine, the design and
To increase the nominal ISO power
performance of the engine has been
improved, whilst maintaining its output of a TB5000 from 4900 bhp to
philosophy of reliability and ease of 5200/5400 bhp, the design maximum
maintenance on site. temperature was raised from 877C to
900C, giving an increased exhaust
Since the first TB3000, rated at 3100 temperature of 495C.
bhp*, the TB has undergone three power
enhancement changes; To cater for this increase in temperature,
various design changes were made to the
3990 bhp* - TB4000
turbine gas generator.
4900 bhp* - TB5000
5200/5400 bhp* - TB5000 uprate The combustion system is modified using
sealed chambers, the swirler tubes and
For the latter increase of power 4900 their extensions having special mating
bhp* to 5200/5400 bhp*, we can offer features to improve temperature spread
to uprate your TB5000 gas turbine. This to the compressor turbine.
uprate to 5200/5400 bhp* can also be
offered for some later TB4000 models.
(*Power output figures given based on
ISO conditions.)

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 Limitations
Performance
Whilst the TB5000 can be
Obsolescence Health & The increase in power attained by
Safety uprated to provide up to 5400
uprating from 4900 bhp is 5200 bhp
bhp output, the following
for liquid fuel engines, and 5400 bhp
points should be noted:
Cost for gas fuel engines, subject to gas
Reduction Benefit by fuel analysis.
Reliability
Limitations of the driven unit
Mods & Ups
Dual fuel engines are rated respective Limitations of the gearbox
to the fuel used. and coupling
Performance
Environment

6000
Power Limit

6000
50
ISO Rating 5400 bhp (gas only)
ISO Rating 5200 bhp
ISO Rating 5200 bhp

ISO Power Output (bhp)

5000

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the retrofit of new bladed quadrants.

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number to enable us to check

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The abradable seals of the second the engine details.

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For a quotation of further
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details, please contact your
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new stator ring will be required.
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Compressor Cleaning Ambient Temperature Turbomachinery Ltd
representative.
Early TB5000 gas turbines were fitted
with a dry solids compressor cleaning
system.
1*013 bar 7*30 bar 2*43 psia
14*7 psia 105*8 psia 6*86 bar
Due to the nature of the cooled blades 15 C 271 C 99*5 psia 53*3 ata
663 C
59 F 520 F 900 C 2*43 bar 1225 F
required for the uprate, the cooling 1625 F 53*3 psia
663 C
holes would become blocked with solids, 1225 F
defeating the cooling system. It is
therefore essential that a fluid wash
system is retrofitted.
When requesting a quote for a TB5000
uprate, please advise if a fluid wash
system is already fitted.

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