The LM6000 is a simple-cycle, two-shaft, high-performance gas turbine that is derived from GE's CF6-80C2 high bypass turbofan aircraft engine. There are two models of the LM6000: the LM6000PC is a 42 MW machine, and the LM6000PG has an output of 52 MW.
Taking advantage of the CF6-80C2 low-pressure system's normal operating speed of 3600 rpm, the LM6000PC couples loads directly to the low-pressure turbine shaft. This feature allows the commonality of the CF6-80C2 and the LM6000 to be maintained. The LM6000PG operates at 3900 rpm but the big advantage is the additional power in the same size machine. Both models use low-cost, field-proven parts. The low-pressure compressor features independently controlled variable inlet guide vanes and variable stator vanes to modulate airflow, ensuring fast, easy startup/shutdown – even under partial loads.
More than 1,100 of these units have shipped or are operating in industrial applications, driving electric generators for utility and industrial power generation, and mechanical drive LNG compressor trains. Application examples for the LM6000 include military amphibious ships, floating production offloading vessels and LNG carriers.
|Output||56,900 shp (42,428 kW)||70,275 shp (52,403 kW)|
|Heat rate||6,049 Btu/shp-hr
|Exhaust gas flow||273 lb/sec
|Exhaust gas temperature||853°F (456°C)||930°F (499°C)|
|Power turbine speed||3600 rpm||3930 rpm|
Average performance, 60 Hertz, 59°F, sea level, 60% relative humidity, no inlet/exhaust losses