Power Services

Western Turbine Users Conference

“Virtual” Conference
June 16, 2020

LM2500 Breakout Session

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Agenda

Participants Package programs

Fleet overview Universal Power Turbine

Engine programs FieldCore

- Completed programs

- Active programs

Best Practices

- Hex-Chromium Findings

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Participants
LM2500 Participants

Participant Title
GE Gas Power
Erika Chapa LM2500 Lead Engineer (Package)
Bob Hammond LM2500 Product Line PSE Lead
Nam Tran LM2500 Product Line Ldr. (Package)
JV – Aero Alliance
Mike Carlson LM2500/LMS100 Fleet Program Mgr.
GE Aviation
Tad Stokley LM2500 Fleet Support Leader
Fieldcore
Alec Duncan Service Manager - Central NAM Region

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Fleet overview
LM2500 Industrial fleet …
More than 2,543 units shipped*
Unit Status Count of units
Inactive 112
InService 1,490
Release 798
Retired 69
Scrapped 30
Ship To Storage 44
Grand Total 2,543
*Based on Jan’20 IBAT info

LM2500 reliability and availability1

1 Estimated as of September, 2019

• Aircraft engine and LM family experience

• Continuously working to enhance availability and
reliability
• Reduced field fix cycle time…cutting in half 1st occurrence
to SB issuance
• Lease engine and rotable component availability
• Aircraft engine maintenance philosophy

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Engine programs
Completed engine
programs
Overview of Completed Programs
ISSUE ENGINEERING ENHANCEMENT APPLICABILITY SB ISSUANCE
Base Plus +G4 SB 287 (LSPT field), SB 288 (LSPT depot),
IGB Spline Wear Forward and aft oil dams
SAC DLE SB 297 (HSPT)
Incorporate washers and dampers to prevent metal-to- Base Plus +G4
VSV Turnbuckle Wear SB 290 issued
metal contact SAC DLE
De-Bonding of HPC Air Duct Base Plus +G4
Incorporate high-temperature adhesive SB 277 issued
Wear Strip SAC DLE
HPC Stage 12-14 Blade Tip Base Plus +G4
Clearance changes SB 286 issued
Losses SAC DLE
HPC Stage 15 & 16 Platform Base Plus +G4 New S16 blade introduced in 2015; new
Introduction of platform corner crop
Corner Loss SAC DLE S15B in production since 1Q17
Base Plus +G4
DLE CRF Baffle Cracking Added stiffening ring for resonance frequency avoidance SB 278 issued
SAC DLE
Bearing events due hard Base Plus +G4
Nitrided 4B, 5R, 7B & IGB Duplex Bearing SB 304, 305, 306 & 309 issued
particle contamination SAC DLE
LM2500+G4 HP Recoup Updated based on additional tests data and included Base Plus +G4
O&M Manual Updates
Algorithm V4.2 effect for water injection SAC DLE
Base Plus +G4 1Q2019
HPT S1B Field Limits New modeling of serviceability limits to extend blade life
SAC DLE
Base Plus +G4
IGB Duplex Bearing Events Radial clearance change in aft ball Implemented April, 2018
SAC DLE
Base Plus +G4
DLE Gas Manifold Distress Incorporation of gas circuit check valves Service evaluation in process
SAC DLE

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Active engine
programs
Overview of Active Reliability Improvement Programs

ISSUE ENGINEERING ENHANCEMENT APPLICABILITY PLANNED INTRO DATE

SAC Gas Manifold Distress Incorporation of gas circuit check valves & Base Plus +G4 Containment: Check valve 4Q2019
positive purge circuit SAC DLE New Build: Package CDP purge
Base Plus +G4
HPT S1B T/E Oxidation New casting with improved cooling technology Hardware available 1Q21
SAC DLE

High Vane Count HPC Increased vane counts, material upgrades, Base Plus +G4 Hardware available now
SAC DLE
updated blade geometry
HPC Corrosion Anti-corrosion coating & Inco Stage 2 Disk Base Plus +G4 Coating in field service evaluation
SAC DLE

HPT Rub and Unnecessary Software version 5.0.0 – Trip reduction and hot Base Plus +G4 4Q2019
Engine Trips rotor re-burst protection SAC DLE
Base Plus +G4
TMF Liner Axial Shift Stiffer TMF liner support 4Q2020
SAC DLE

VSV Actuator Bracket Improve bearing retention Base Plus +G4 TBD
Wear SAC DLE

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Best practices
 Base Plus +G4

Overview of Hexavalent Chromium Findings SAC DLE

Background LM2500 rear frame (top) and shrouds (bottom right)

• Yellowish powders containing Hexavalent Chromium was
found on as-run LM2500 engine hardware
• Exposure to Chrome VI is associated with increased
health hazard risk and should be avoided
• Similar finding were on reported on GE Power and BH
heavy-duty frame gas turbines
• GE Aviation has reported findings on flight engines
• Refer to GE Service Letter SL25000-IND-19-005
Investigative Status
• GE completed investigations indicating that Cr(VI)
compounds can be formed during engine operation when
calcium containing compounds are used
• GE Aviation confirms ‘environmental dust’ can also create
Cr(VI) containing residues on engine parts
• Approved anti-seize compounds for aeroderivative gas
generators & gas turbines do not contain calcium

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 Base Plus +G4

Overview of Hexavalent Chromium Findings SAC DLE

Actions and Recommendations

• To avoid the formation of Cr(VI), use approved lubricants and anti-seize compounds as listed in the applicable
sections of the O&M (field manuals) and IRM (shop manuals).
• Follow local HSE and industrial guidelines to evaluate and handle hardware suspected to have Cr(VI) power residues
• Use GE Standard Practice Manual new section published to support handling hardware (SPM 70-00-10 issued
December ’19)
• Follow recommended guidelines in published Service Letter and manual; Adhere to local rules and regulations.
• 2020 Revisions planned for all Aero O&M, IRM and IPB manuals to add awareness; SL revision planned for 1Q20.

Manual Language
WARNING: THIS ENGINE, MODULE AND ATTACHING PARTS MAY HAVE RESIDUES PRESENT ON THEIR SURFACES THAT MAY CONTAIN
HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM . WHEN YOU WORK WITH THIS ENGINE YOU MUST OBEY THE PRECAUTIONS THAT FOLLOW. • YOU MUST OBEY ALL
APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATORY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOU MOVE, TOUCH, REPLACE OR DISCARD
HARDWARE THAT CONTAINS HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM. • HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM MAY CAUSE ADVERSE HEALTHEFFECTS IF INGESTED,
INHALED, OR CONTACTED WITH SKIN AND REQUIRES CARE IN HANDLING . AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND MUCUS MEMBRANES.-AVOID
INHALATION OR INGESTION OF RESIDUE. -WEAR DISPOSABLE NITRILE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION WHENEVER INSPECTING OR HANDLING
PARTS WITH THE SUSPECTED RESIDUE. -IN CASE OF CONTACT,IMMEDIATELY IRRIGATE AFFECTED AREA WITH RUNNING WATER.-IF CONTACT IS
SEVERE, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. • FOLLOW STANDARD PRACTICES MANUAL TASK 70-00-10.

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Package programs
Package Reliability/Maintainability Improvements Implemented Since 2016
HPC:
Engine: Generator:
• CDP expansion joint cover plate removal (TM Gen 8) • Interconnect cable external insulation deterioration (TM Gen
• Liquid fuel hose leak (TM Gen 7 and Gen 8) 6 and Gen 7)
• External overspeed sensor (TM Gen 7) • Generator replacement procedure (Classic pkg)
• Inlet Cone Support Brackets (LM2X Universal) • MGTB1 water ingress (TM Gen8)

Engine systems:
• IR gas sampling probe installed upside down
• Uninterruptible power supply for HMI desktop (TM Gen 8)
• Inlet pulse air filtration MCC retrofit
• Direct driven fan (Classic pkg)
• Fire System communication cable (TM Gen 8)
• Trailer enclosure roof connection (TM Gen 7)
• Generator MLO pump coupling
• Gas flow calculation and operating hours software update
(TM Gen 4/6/7)
• HYDAC Pressure Transmitter Firmware Update

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Inlet Cone Support Brackets
Applicable LM2500 Universal
Enhancements
• Inspect and confirm Inlet cone removal
supports brackets are not installed;
• Brackets need to be painted yellow and
marked with Part Number; Should be
retained at site for future engine removal
Field recommendations
• Product Bulletin #309, issued 05/24/19
COMPLETED
HYDAC Pressure Transmitter Firmware Update
Applicable TM2500 Gen8, LM2500 Universal
TM2500 Fire System LON Cable / Reset Fire
Protection System after LOTO Procedure
Applicable TM2500 Gen 8
Enhancements
• Replace Communication Cable with higher impedance cable
Field recommendations
• Product Letter PL2500-IND-19-003, issued 08/09/19
• Product Bulletin #310, issued 09/09/19
Inlet cone removal supports
(Highlighted purple)
COMPLETED
TLO Demister
Applicable (TM2500 Gen8)

Enhancements Enhancements
• All HYDAC Pressure Transmitters must be updated with new • Need to raise the demisters and/or
firmware; increase P-trap height
• A HART modem (“MicroLink_101-0027”) is required as physical • Pressures will drop down and vapors will
interface - must be connected to a free USB port on the PC. disappear
Field recommendations Field recommendations
• Product Bulletin #311, issued 10/24/19 • Product Bulletin planned for 4Q 2020

COMPLETED ACTIVE
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Universal Power
Turbine (UPT)
 Applicable to: SAC DLE

Universal Power Turbine Base

Plus  

New +G4  
What is it?
AVAILABLE TO QUOTE
• UPT is the new LSPT that GPS is going to install on
new LM2500 and TM2500 Packages starting in 2021
How does it work?
• UPT provides improved power output and heat rate Expected performance comparison
primarily 50 Hz operation without requiring a
reduction gear (3000 rpm PT speed). It also provides
some improvement for 60 Hz operation at 3600rpm
PT speed
• UPT does maintain overall Gas Turbine length to
enable it to fit into the same package size as the
existing Low Speed Power Turbine (LSPT, aka 6-pack)
Customer benefits
• Increased power with the same GG
• Better efficiency
Asset modification
• On Engine: TMF and Piping
• Package: Collector, Diffuser/Tunnel, TRF mounting

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AERO FIELD
SERVICES
WTUI 2020

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FieldCore Global Footprint ~ 3,000 HD Gas/Steam Field Engineers
~6000 Craft
~ 2000 Skills (Wind, Aero, Nuclear, Hydro, O&G)

United States
Canada
North America Europe Asia Pacific

3,498 Australia 3,249

3,194 New Zealand
China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam

Africa, India, &

Middle East Bahrain
India
Iraq
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Algeria
1,423 Lebanon
Oman
Pakistan
Qatar
Angola
Mexico Egypt Saudi Arabia
Peru Ghana UAE
Nigeria
South Africa
Tunisia

LATIN AMERICA

✓ 63 Countries
979 ✓ 12,300+ Employees
 Aero PS FieldCore NAM Overview
KPI 2018 2019
EHS I&I 0.0 0.58 2019Achievements
# Recordables 0.0 1.0 EHS POWRA & Risk register
# Unique Field EE’s 131 148 Talent Competency model progression
# Safety Observations 379 499 RTS Improved Outage Demand/forecast visibility
# Safety Audits 15 20
Quality NCR implementation using PowerNow
# Stop Work Events 47 71
Productivity Shift handover standardization
# ORR’s 603 834
# Projects 1252 1122
# Mobilizations 3458 3137 2020 Priorities
Hours (k) 208 223 Positive outcomes Customer sentiment & feedback
# Power Awards 100+ 80
EHS & Quality Lifting Operations Planning & Procedural compliance
# Sites 323 301
Talent Recruiting & Training
# Technical reports 1095 985
RTS Weekly ORR rigor with CSL’s to plan 14 milestones
# NCR’s related to FC 39 49
Productivity Measure Actual Execution vs Standards for each scope
COPQ (MM$) 2.0 1.1

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 Red Head Inspection and Removal From Package
Problem Statement
• Package Cranes failing during/after inspection and load
test
• Brakes fail, possible due to heat and/or oil contamination
Customer impact/savings
• Store in a controlled environment
• Damage due to dropped engine

Impacted Engines lines

• LM 2500 and LM 6000 Product Lines

Investment required

• Minimal Cost

Associated risks
• Injury to personnel
• Damage to Engine and/or Package

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 Package cleanliness
Problem Statement
• Ensure packages are properly maintained for
cleanliness
• Water/Oil cleaned up
• Rubbing and chaffing of parts
Customer impact/savings
• Downtime associated with forced outage
• Safe work area – Eliminates slip, trip, and falls

Impacted Engines lines

• All engine lines

Investment required
• Very low investment, just time for cleaning

Associated risks /
rewards
• Limit Force outages
• Stop injuries and EHS incidents

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 Preventive Maintenance
Problem Statement
• Maintain site preventive maintenance on a daily, weekly, GT Package
monthly, semi annual, and annual basis per OEM manuals Generator Package
Main Gas Y Strainer Ins
Gen Fan Belt Ins
Customer impact/savings
Water Wash Filter /Screens Ins
Gen Fan Bearing grease
• Limit forced outages / increase revenue
GT Fan Belt Ins
Gen Fan Motor Grease
Impacted Engines lines GT Fan Bearing Greasing
Gen Fan Damper ins and Grease
GT Fan Motor Greasing
• All Engine Lines Gen Fire Damper Ins and Grease
Fire Damper Ins. and Greasing
AC Lube Oil pump Ins and Grease
Investment required Supply Filter change
AC Lube Oil Pump Motor Grease
• Man Hours to perform the maintenance Scavenge Filter Change
Jacking Oil pump Motor Grease
Liquid Fuel Filter Change
Jacking Oil Filter Change
Associated risks / Air Oil Separator Ins
rewards
• Increase unit reliability and performance
Gen Supply Oil Filter change
GT Tank Air Oil Separator Ins
Gen Bearing Seal Ins
• Increased profitability GT Oil Cooler Ins and Cleaning
Air Oil Separator Ins
Starter Pump Motor Greasing
Shaft driven Oil Pump Ins
Starter Pump Oil Cooler Ins/Clean
Shaft driven Oil Pump Coupling Ins
Starter Pump Oil filters change

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 Moving Ahead…

People first mindset

Maintain focus on safety,
quality, delivery and
service excellence
Delivering on all our
customer commitments
FieldCore is….
World Class Execution

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 Aero Field Service Capabilities
L2 SHOPS /
ON SITE BAKERSFIELD/HOUSTON/SYRACUSE

Trouble shooting both HSE (Hot Section Exchange)

Mechanical and Control
LPT – LPC – HPC repairs
BSI, Mech and Controls
Package inspections Service Bulletin Compliance
HPC top case work IGB (SB220) exchange
Engine R&R SB 254 & 256 repairs
HSE – LPT exchange – LPC
exchange
SB 307 & 308 CRF partial compliance
Package Maintenance Detailed repairs requiring a controlled shop
Specific BOP Maintenance
environment.

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Q&A