9E Gas Turbine Flexible and adaptable performance for 50 Hz applications The 9E gas turbine is GE's 50 Hz workhorse.

With more than 430 units, it has accumulated over 22 million hours of utility and industrial service often in arduous climates ranging from desert heat and tropical humidity to arctic cold.

Originally introduced in 1978 at 105 MW, the 9E has incorporated numerous component improvements. The latest model boasts an output of 126 MW and is capable of achieving more than 52 percent efficiency in combined-cycle. For customers needing additional performance, GE's optional performance improvement pack can provide up to 2.1+ percent incremental output and up to 1.7 percent reduction in heat rate in simplecycle applications. In simple cycle, the 9E is a reliable, low first-cost machine for peaking service, while its high combined cycle efficiency gives excellent fuel savings in base load operations. Its compact design provides flexibility in plant layout as well as the easy addition of increments of power when phased capacity expansion is required. 9E systems are designed for reliable operation and minimal maintenance at a competitively low installed cost. Similar to other GE E-class systems, the Dry Low NOx combustion system is available on 9E, which can achieve NOx and CO emissions below 15 ppm and 25 ppm respectively. With its flexible fuel handling capabilities, the 9E accommodates a wide range of fuels including natural gas, light and heavy distillate oil, naphtha, crude and residual oil. Designed for dual-fuel operation, it can switch from one fuel to another while running under load. It can also burn a variety of syngases produced from oil or coal without modification. This flexibility, along with its extensive experience and reliability record, makes the 9E well suited for Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) projects or mechanical drive applications. Simple Cycle Performance Output Heat Rate Pressure Ratio Mass Flow 50 Hz 126 MW Industrial 174,520 hp

10,100 Btu/kWh (10,653 kJ/kWh)7,350 Btu/shp 12.6:1 12.6:1 922 lb/sec 929 lb/sec (418 kg/sec) (422 kg/sec) Turbine Speed 3,000 rpm 3,000 rpm Exhaust Temperature 1,009 F 1,004 F (543 C) (540 C) Combined Cycle Performance50 Hz (S109E) 50 Hz (S209E) Net Plant Output 193.2 MW 391.4 MW Heat Rate 6,570 Btu/kWh (6,930 kJ/kWh)6,480 Btu/kWh (6,835 kJ/kWh) Net Plant Efficiency 52.0% 52.7% GT Number & Type 1 x 9E 2 x 9E IGCC Performance Syngas output 210 MW