GE Virtual WTUI LM2500 Session Presentation

2022 WTUI USERS CONFERENCE
LM2500 Users Conference
GE Gas Power
2022 WTUI Users Conference
April 27, 2022
GE Gas Power
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Welcome
Nam Tran
LM2500/TM2500 Product Owner
• 16+ years at GE Power Aeroderivatives
• New product introduction and project engineering background
• Texas A&M BS in electrical engineering
• University of Houston MS in electrical engineering
• Six Sigma GB
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Agenda
Presenters New product offerings
Fleet overview Aero Field Services
Engine programs Bulletins & letters
Best practices Q&A, Breakout Rooms
Package programs
Conversions, modifications and

upgrades (CM&Us)
LM2500 Breakout rooms
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LM2500 Presenters
PARTICIPANT TITLE
GE GAS POWER
Nam Tran LM2500 Product Line Leader
Tyler Dowty/Bob Hammond LM2500 Product Line PSE Lead
Pedro Montiel LM2500 Lead Engineer (Package)
Theo Sanchez Aeroderivatives Services Product Line Leader
AERO ALLIANCE
Mike Carlson LM2500 & LMS100 Fleet Program Manager
FIELDCORE
Wayne Romeo Service Manager
Fleet overview

LM2500 fleet heritage and portfolio
LM2500 FLEET >100 MILLION HOURS

CF6 AIRCRAFT ENGINE FLEET
~490 MILLION HOURS Up to 37.3 MW
38% avg efficient
LM2500+G4
Up to 31.4 MW
37% avg efficient
LM2500+
Up to 23.0 MW
35% avg efficient
LM2500
*All efficiencies for 6-Stage Power Turbine
LM2500 reliability and availability
LM2500 Reliability and Availability

(12 month rolling average)
99.9% • Aircraft engine and LM family
experience
• Continuously working to enhance
99.6% availability and reliability
• Reduced field fix cycle time …
time from 1st occurrence to SB
issuance cut in half
• Lease engine and rotable
component availability
• Aircraft engine maintenance
philosophy
Source ORAP*; All rights reserved

* Trademark of SPS
LM2500 Fleet overview (data thru 1/1/22; GE Power units only)
LM2500 Fleet All SAC DLE
Total Engines 1129 948 181
Total Operating Hours (millions) 35.37 29 6.37
Fleet Leader Engine Hours 305,990 305,990 165,449
LM2500 Base All SAC DLE
Total Operating Hours (millions) 24.34 22.66 1.68
LM2500+ All SAC DLE
LM2500+G4 All SAC DLE
LM2500+G5 All SAC DLE
Total Engines 5 0 5
Total Operating Hours (millions) 0 0 0
Fleet Leader Engine Hours 0 0 0
Engine programs and Best practices
Tyler Dowty
LM2500 Product Line PSE Lead
• 9+ years of Aero experience
• Product Service Engineering, Field Event Investigations Engineer
• BSME University of Cincinnati
• TOPS 8D RCA Certified

Completed engine programs

Reliability/maintainability improvements implemented since 2014
HPC HOT-SECTION
• Aft-stage clearances • VSV turnbuckle washers • CRF baffle
• Stage 15/16 blade material and dampers • DLE gas manifold check
and geometry • High-flow water wash valves
• Air duct wear strip adhesive • Blisk Sermetel Coating • HPT S1B expanded
• HPCR High Vane count serviceability limits
• HPC Ruggedized Compressor
• IGB duplex bearing IRC change • Enhanced cleanliness standards • Manual updates/rotor
BS&D • IGB spline oil dam • Nitride bearings (IGB, 4B, 5R, 7B) thrust algorithm
Good progress has been made in addressing LM2500+G4 fleet systemic issues
HPC Reliability enhancements
SB286 | SB290 |
HPC Stage 12-14 clearances VSV turnbuckle washers/dampers
Field issues
• HPC aft-stage blade tip and platform corner losses
• HPC stage 15 dovetail cracking
• Airduct wear strip delamination
• VSV turnbuckle wear
Enhancements
• Increased HPC stage 12-14 blade clearances to
prevent rubs
• Material upgrades and geometry changes for HPC SB277 | Production intro |
stage 15-16 blades High-temp wear strip adhesive Stage 15/16 blade material and
• High-temperature adhesive for air duct wear strip platform corner crop
• VSV turnbuckle washers and dampers SB299
Field recommendations HCF capability
• Comply with recommended Service Bulletins
• Install slow-roll enhances to prevent 4-hour
lock-out of hot restarts +30%
• Follow serviceability limits in O&M manual
A286 Inco 718
BS&D Reliability improvements
SB287/288/297 | Production intro |
Field issues IGB Spline Oil Dams IGB duplex bearing
• Bearing events account for a significant
number of unplanned engine removals.
• Hard particle contamination is the most
frequent identified root cause
Enhancements
• Updated manuals with best practices
• Enhanced cleanliness specs and overhaul
shop audits
• Updated +G4 rotor thrust algorithm
• Forward and aft oil dams for IGB spline
• IRC change for IGB duplex bearing IGB 4B
• Nitrided IGB, 4B, 5R, 7B bearings Production intro |
Field recommendations Bearing nitriding
• Comply with O&M manual requirements, SB304 -4B
5R 7B SB305 – 5R
recommended Service Bulletins and best
SB306 – 7B
practices SB309 – IGB
Hot-section and fuel system reliability improvements
SB278 | SB301|
DLE CRF baffle DLE check valves
Field issues
• DLE CRF baffle cracking
• DLE gas manifold and hose leaks
• HPT S1 blade oxidation
Enhancements
• Introduced stiffened CRF baffle
• Incorporated check valves into the
DLE fuel system
• Extended S1B service limits Extended Service Limits |
HPT stage 1 blade
Field recommendations
• Comply with O&M manual
requirements and recommended
Service Bulletins
Ruggedized HPC – Overview Base
SAC
Plus
DLE
+G4
Reduce aeromechanics stimulus …

Reduce aeromechanics response … Increase fatigue life …
vane count changes to eliminate repetitive
blade geometry changes material changes
80/rev excitation
Majority of aft stage events have been eliminated with previous SB’s S10-13
All Rub
• Stage 10-11 blade clearance changes in 2007 Related
• Stage 12-14 blade clearance changes in 2014 (stg 13) and 2016 (stg 12&14)
• Inco 718 stage 16 blade in 2013 SB 299 Released 2020; platform corner crop
added 2015
• Inco 718 stage 15 blade with platform corner crop introduced in 2017
LM2500+/+G4/+G5 High-pressure compressor Base
SAC
Plus
DLE
+G4
Recent accomplishments
• Fully instrumented engine test
with high vane counts
• Full aeromechanics analysis
from strain gage and light probe
data to assess high vane count
improvement and potential
blade configuration changes
• New HPC configuration Vane count changes Blade material changes
released; production intro 1Q20 Stage Current Modified Stage Current Modified
• Executed confirmation HCF 10 80 90 10 Ti 6-4 Ti 6-2-4-2
endurance test 11 80 92 11 Ti 6-4 Ti 6-2-4-2
12 80 94 12 Ti 6-4 Ti 6-2-4-2
13 Ti 6-2-4-2 Ti 6-2-4-2
13 80 80
14 Ti 6-2-4-2 Ti 6-2-4-2
14 88 100 15 Inco 718 Inco 718
15 88 102 16 Inco 718 Inco 718
LM2500+G4 High-vane count HPC instrumented test Base
SAC
Plus
DLE
+G4
Configurations
• Baseline configuration tested in 2014 with
light probes
• Ruggedized (HVC) configuration tested in
2017 with light probes and strain gages
• Baseline blades used in both tests N/A
Instrumentation
• Light probes on stages 10-11, 13-16
• Strain gages on stages 10-16
Test execution and data interpretation
• Data obtained for nominal/open/close VSV
schedules, varying stage 13 bleed
• Analytical modeling used to assess material
upgrades and stage 14 configuration change
Conclusion
• Material improvements (R10-R12), modified
blade geometry (R14) and HVC improves
HPC robustness to HCF stimulus
• R16 response driving tip corner issues N/A
nearly eliminated N/A
HPC Stage 0 Blisk Base
SAC
Plus
DLE
+G4
Coated Blisk
Background
• LM2500+/+G4 blisks have experienced corrosion-related pitting and
premature part fallout in harsh environments (salt, industrial chemicals)
Field trials
• Field trials of Sermetel-coated blisks begun in 2016 showed no evidence
of corrosion after 15k hours
Production plan
• Implementing coated S0 Blisk for all LM2500+/+G4 production engines.
Field recommendation
• Serviceable/Repaired S0 blisk may be coated at MOH prior to return to
service through SB312 compliance.
Overview of completed programs
Issue Engineering enhancement Applicability SB Issuance
SB 287 (LSPT field), SB 288 (LSPT
IGB Spline Wear Forward and aft oil dams Base SAC Plus DLE +G4
depot), SB 297 (HSPT)
Incorporate washers and dampers to prevent metal-to-
VSV Turnbuckle Wear Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 SB 290 issued
metal contact
De-Bonding of HPC Air
Incorporate high-temperature adhesive Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 SB 277 issued
Duct Wear Strip
HPC Stage 12-14 Blade
Clearance changes Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 SB 286 issued
Tip Losses
HPC Stage 15 & 16 New S16 blade introduced in 2015;
Introduction of platform corner crop Base SAC Plus DLE +G4
Platform Corner Loss new S15B in production since 1Q17
DLE CRF Baffle Cracking Added stiffening ring for resonance frequency avoidance Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 SB 278 issued
Bearing events due hard
Nitrided 4B, 5R, 7B & IGB Duplex Bearing Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 SB 304, 305, 306 & 309 issued
particle contamination
LM2500+G4 HP Recoup Updated based on additional tests data and included
Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 O&M Manual Updates
Algorithm V4.2 effect for water injection
1Q2019
HPT S1B Field Limits New modeling of serviceability limits to extend blade life Base SAC Plus DLE +G4
IGB Duplex Bearing Events Radial clearance change in aft ball Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 Implemented April, 2018
DLE Gas Manifold Distress Incorporation of gas circuit check valves Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 Service evaluation in process
Increased vane counts, material upgrades, updated

High Vane Count HPC Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 Hardware available now
blade geometry
Active engine programs

Reliability/Maintainability improvements in process
HPC: HPC HOT-SECTION

• Inco 718 stage 2 disk • New +G4 HPT S1B
• VSV Bracket wear • TMF Liner
• VSV Input rod bearing wear
Additional product reliability enhancements to be introduced in 2021-22
HPC Inco 718 stage 2 disk Base
SAC
Plus
DLE
+G4
Background Material selection in HPC forward stages

• LM2500+/+G4 stage 2 disks have experienced corrosion
pitting and premature part fallout in harsh environments
(salt, industrial chemicals)
Enhancements
• Inconel stage 2 disk material upgrade utilizes good field
experience of S1 disk in corrosive environments
Production plan
• Planned release for all production LM2500 engines.
• HPC stage 2 disk may be replaced at major overhaul.
VSV Actuator bracket wear Base
SAC
Plus
DLE
+G4
Background
• Bearing has worn into the bracket; no operational Location of VSV
issues noted actuator bracket
• Probable root cause is process variability, resulting
• in insufficient interference fit
Enhancements
• Improve bearing retention in bracket
(interference + double swage)
• Ruggedize bearing (coated outer race)
Production plan
• Production intro 2Q2022
Field recommendation
• Inspect VSV System as per manuals
• Implement SB’s 248/249 (improved VSV torque shaft Observed
forward support and aft bearing bracket assemblies) condition
that reduce movement of the VSV system
• Replace bracket bearing assembly (new or repaired)
SB release expected 2Q2022
HPT stage 1 blade Base
SAC
Plus
DLE
+G4
Material selection in HPC forward

stages
LM2500+G4 HPT Observed T/E

Background
cross-section oxidation
• LM2500+G4 HPT stage 1 blades have experienced trailing edge
oxidation, resulting in early maintenance and higher scrap rates
• The oxidation is more pronounced in SAC-wet applications
Investigation status
• T/E oxidation aligned with highest combustor exit temperatures
Enhancements
• New stage 1 blade configuration being introduced
• Spare blades available 2Q2022
• Borescope hot section per O&M manual
HPT stage 2 blades Base
SAC
Plus
DLE
+G4
Background
• LM2500+/+G4 HPT stage 2 blades have a total life expectancy
of 50K hours (25K hours + 1 repair)
• For extended interval contracts, HPT stage 2 blades need to
last 70K hours, requiring replacement at first 35K hour HSE
Enhancements
• Developing repair to recoat the internal cavity and rejuvenate
the parent material to extend the life of the blade to last an
additional 35K hours
• Continue to perform routine inspections as required/outlined
in the applicable Operations and Maintenance (O & M).
• For extended interval contracts, replace stage 2 blades at first
Hot Section Exchange (HSE) as opposed to repairing.
TMF Liner Base
SAC
Plus
DLE
+G4
LM2500+G4 engine cross-section with TMF highlighted in blue

Background
• The TMF liner is deformed by
forward creep; in some cases, the
liner has rubbed the HPT rotor
Root cause
• Creep deformation exacerbated by
compliant forward inner support
Enhancement
• Modified configuration inner Modified configuration with
support has conical cross-section
conical cross-section
for increased axial stiffness
• SB release expected 2Q2022
Field/Shop recommendation
• Borescope hot section per O&M
Current
manual
• Complete drop-check
measurements to measure gap Proposed
between liner and rotor; repair
if needed
Overview of active reliability improvement programs
Issue Engineering enhancement Applicability Planned intro date

Containment: Capping of Gas
SAC Gas Manifold Incorporation of gas circuit check
Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 Circuit as required.
Distress valves and positive purge circuit
New Build: Package CDP purge
New casting with improved

HPT S1B T/E Oxidation Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 Hardware available 2Q2022
cooling technology
Anti-corrosion coating and

HPC Corrosion Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 2Q2022
Inco Stage 2 Disk
TMF Liner Axial Shift Stiffer TMF liner support Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 2Q2022
VSV Actuator
Improve bearing retention Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 2Q2022
Bracket Wear
Best practices

VSV Bushing reliability Base
SAC
Plus
DLE
+G4
LM2500+/+G4 compressor
Background
• Three engines at one customer site experienced VSV bushing locations
premature VSV lever arm sleeve wear
• The issue was found during L1 inspections
approximately between 16.5 - 20.7k hours
• Bushings were replaced on site
Findings/Conclusions
• Laboratory analyses confirmed wear caused by foreign VSV bushing
debris in inner/outer sleeves
• Debris contained aluminum oxides, sulfur, and chlorine
• Premature wear attributed to increased friction
from debris
Recommendations
• Inspect condition of VSV system and clean per VSV debris
O&M manual
• Maintain air filtering system per packager manual
• Check enclosure for general condition, damage,
or improper
installation that can lead to dust infiltration
Air filtration systems Base
SAC
Plus
DLE
+G4
What is it?
• Fouling of front HPC stages is considered a HPC condition
significant contributor to pitting corrosion after 10,000
observed on Stg 0 blisk hours with
• Improper maintenance of inlet filter house HEPA 12 filters
drain boxes has been associated with Stg 0
blisk corrosion events
Benefits
• Significant benefits are expected from the
use of F9+ filters to prevent ingestion of
hydrocarbons particles and contaminants
HPC condition
after 3,000
hours without
F9 or HEPA (E12) filters HEPA 12 filters
are recommended
for offshore application
Oil system maintenance Base
SAC
Plus
DLE
+G4
• Following component issues, change filters, flush • Sump pressurization system pulls air from the engine
off-engine oil system and make sure oil aims to compartment to pressurize bearing sump seals
meet the manual requirements before connecting  Maintain cleanliness in the engine compartment,
to the engine improper compartment cleanup after maintenance
• Lube oil fill system must be clean; store oil drums can pass contaminants into the sumps
and topping-off pumps in clean and dry locations  Maintain engine compartment seals to avoid
• Installation and removal of the engine requires the contaminant ingestion from outside
opening of many lines and exposing bearings to  Do not operate engine with package doors open
potential contamination  Maintain package filtration system per the package
manual
 All lube system connections must be covered
immediately after disconnection • Check lube oil samples periodically as per O&M
manual recommendations
Q&A

Package programs
Pedro Montiel
LMS100/LM6000/LM2500/TM2500/Xpress Package Services Program Manager
• 12 years at GE Power Aeroderivatives
• New product introduction, Services Engineering Programs and project engineering background
• BS in Mechanical engineering (Puebla Institute of Technology, Mexico)
• MBA on Industrial Business (Iberoamerican University, Mexico)
• PMP® by Project Management Institute

Completed package programs

TM2500 Fire system LON cable/Reset fire protection
System after LOTO procedure
Applicable TM2500 Gen 8
Background
• During a Gas Turbine event, aerosol discharge was indicated on the alarm page at the Display Monitor
(HMI), however there was no actual/confirmed release in the Turbine enclosure;
• Communication cable was not rated for low capacitance conductor
Investigation/results
• Datalogs indicated that RESET action was not performed by operator to activate aerosol discharge;
• Communication cable compromises Fire and Gas system and can cause fire suppression agent not to
be released from the Discrete Input/Output Module (DCIO) if fire occurs
Enhancements
• Replace Communication Cable with higher impedance cable
• Product Letter PL2500-IND-19-003, issued 08/09/19
• Product Bulletin #310, issued 09/09/19
TM2500 Fire system LON cable/Reset fire protection
System after LOTO procedure (continued)
Applicable TM2500 Gen 8
Extension scroll exhaust hardware inspection
Applicable LM2500 DLE Universal
Background
Lateral exhaust
• The nuts and washers installed in the exhaust collector to
extension scroll exhaust flange might become prematurely loose
during transport and/or operation
• The nuts and washers might be found inside the enclosure when
they become completely loose, creating a gap through which hot
gases might leak
• In the assemble between the exhaust collector and extension duct
there is a fiber gasket to seal this joint
• The thermal growth cycling contribute to lose the bolt pretension
Enhancements
• Replace current set of bolts, flat washer, grover washer and nut by a
new set of bolt, flat washers and self-locking nut where is possible
CDP Exhaust piping tadpole seal
Applicable LM2500 Base, Plus, and +G4 (DLE) models
Background
• Assembly line inspections revealed incorrect
installation of the tadpole seal.
• The incorrect installation results in the possible
dislodging and/or creation of gaps that could allow
hot air to leak into the gas turbine enclosure
• The tadpole seal and clamp were installed Incorrect assembly
incorrectly during assembly
Enhancements
• Inspection of the tadpole seal and clamp to avoid
hot gases leak in the gas turbine enclosure and
replace if required
Correct assembly
MOT 6015 Incorrect rotation
Applicable LM2500 and TM2500 models
Background
• It was identified that the hydraulic starter pumps electric
motor (MOT-6015) direction of rotation arrow is indicating
incorrectly for operation – Motor arrow shows CCW
• (Left Hand) and the pump requires CW (Right Hand).
• The motor CCW rotation motor cooling fan will not provide
enough cooling air to the CW rotation motor per the motor
engineering requirements. This will result in overheating
and damaging the motor if operated for more than 30
minutes continuously.
Enhancements
• Changing the current motor cooling fan from CCW rotation
to CW rotation will provide sufficiency cooling to motor to
help meet engineering requirements
• Product Bulletin #314, issued 01/28/21 Fan location on hydraulic start motor
FSLO Counter
Applicable LM2500 Industrial and TM2500 Gen 8
Software reference
Background
• It has been reported in some sites with RX3i/Micronet+ split
architecture that the emergency stop totalizers increases
their count regardless an actual emergency occurs even in
maintenance of the GTG
• Emergency Stop totalizers in the mentioned RX3i application
are not conditioned to count exclusively when the gas turbine
is running with the fuel system active
Enhancements
• Updated software to help ensure an emergency stop is only
counted when the fuel system is active. This will help ensure
the totalized number of emergency stops is accurate
Active package programs

Liquid fuel leak on pressure transmitter tubing
Applicable TM2500 Gen 8 with Liquid fuel
Background Metal clamp

• Liquid fuel leak on PDT 2020 tubbing observed in at least 2 different sites without soft
cushion
• Findings after the investigation show
• Metal clamp on tubing without cushion material in between
• Tube rubbed against metal clamp
• Tubing clamps become loose due to the high vibration
• Other tube was forced to fit into the fitting (misalignment)
• Forced tube condition in combination with vibration lead to the failure and leak
Enhancements
• Manufacturing Process for clamp installation reinforced
• Technical Specification TS00001764 updated to add a proper clamp with cushion Part
No to be used on shop and field installations according to TS; 11353-4.
• Design Practice AEPDP 205 updated to include this Lesson Learned
• GE HotList 2022.0716 issued for WIP units.
• Product Bulletin/Letter with instructions for inspection and clamp cushion
replacement (where applicable) will be issued by 2Q 2022
Tube vs. fitting misalignment
MGTB1 overheating
Applicable TM2500 Gen 8 and Xpress
Background
• Several trips were reported due to lose of communication in certain signals.
• Investigation found lost signals are located in the MGTB1 electrical cabinet
which is mounted in the generator wall.
• It was discovered the electronics presented intermittent failures and the
temperatures readings shows high temperatures in the cabinet
compartment so do in the components surface.
• Analysis was done and found several causes for the overheating in the
MGTB1, Anticondensation heater permanently turned on, air gap to
dissipate heat is not present, heat sun light.
Enhancements
• Standard configuration has been updated to include the control logic for
anticondensation heater
• Electronic components layout arrangement updated to include a gap for
heat dissipation
• Sunshield developed to cover MGTB1 cabinet when specific weather
condition or unit orientation impacts the internal temperature.
• Product Bulletin PB-LM2500-IND-0316 will be issued by 2Q 2022
High turbine enclosure temperature
Vent outlet 2
Applicable LM2500 Universal
Roof middle panel
blocking airflow path
Vent outlet 1
Background
• LM2500 Universal units are getting high temperature GT alarm
during hot days
• Fan is not properly sized for all ambient conditions
• Enclosure roof was engineered for specific vendor direct driven
Fan middle
fans and included separation of the two fan inlets that inhibits plate
flow through the common plenum used on Credit Fan assembly
Enhancements
• New fan configuration for Future units
• Package Enclosure Modification to increase the airflow inside
the package and improve the ventilation.
Field recommendations Middle panel
• Product Bulletin PB-LM2500-IND-0317 will be issued (removed) RTD
by 2Q 2022 (reinstalled)
Hydraulic starter - Pump coupling adapter upgrade
Applicable LM2500 Universal, TM2500 Gen 8 and Xpress
Background
• Customer have reported at least 7 Hydraulic Starter identified problems
• Adapter coupling installation is the most likely cause of identified problem
• Similar identified problems have been observed on other Product Lines
• Shared effort started on 2021 to investigate and find best long-term solution
on the LM6000 PL, 2022 will utilize applicable engineered upgrades.
• Engineering team conducted field investigation next to supplier to determine
Root cause.
• Lack of a Technical Procedure with Detailed instructions to install or
reassembly adapter coupling & Hydraulic Start Pump Electric Motor to
assure a proper alignment and gap between adapter and coupling is one of
the major contributors to this observed issue.
Enhancements
• Technical Procedure TP2155 Hydraulic Start Pump Electric Motor
Installation has been created to to detail steps required to install the
hydraulic start pump and electric motor for an LM2500/TM2500 package.
• This procedure can be utilized in the factory or field and is applicable to new
assemblies or if only replacing individual components.
• TP2155 is available upon request to CSL.
Q&A

CM&Us
(Conversion, modifications and upgrades)
Nam Tran
LM2500/TM2500 Product Owner
• 16+ years at GE Power Aeroderivatives
• New product introduction and project
engineering background
• Texas A&M BS in electrical engineering
• University of Houston MS in electrical engineering
• Six Sigma GB

Compressor Discharge Pressure (CDP) purge system
What is it?
GE has recently engineered a new system which will allow the TM2500
Gen8 unit to operate on liquid fuel for extended operating hours or
continuously while the on-engine gas fuel equipment is connected.
How does it work?
• CDP Purge System continuously purges the gas fuel system with CDP air
to prevent fouling
• This system maintains full load fuel transfer without reduction in
generated power
• In addition to this CDP purge system, there is additional Balance of Plant
(BOP) equipment required to complete the overall package upgrade
Customer benefits
• CDP Purge System will allow the TM2500 Gen8 unit to operate on liquid Applicable to: SAC DLE
fuel for extended operating hours or continuously while the on-engine
gas fuel equipment is connected Base
• Options are being developed for the other TM2500 generations and will Plus
be available soon New +G4 
AVAILABLE TO QUOTE
Overview of additional CM&U
Product offering Description Applicability Target improvements
Asymmetric Reduces power turbine exhaust back- Engine Package

Output/heat rate
Diffuser pressure, increases output, improves heat rate Base SAC Plus DLE +G4
Drop-in replacement upgrade for belt-driven

Direct Engine Package
fans for GE packages. Includes options for Availability and reliability
Drive Fans Base SAC Plus DLE +G4
package and generator.
Provides a power output and efficiency
Evaporative Engine Package
increase for sites with high ambient Output/heat rate/flexibility
Cooling Base SAC Plus DLE +G4
temperatures and low relative humidity.
Reduce power loss from degradation,
HEPA 12 Engine Package Output/availability
increasing engine availability and reliability by
Filtration Base SAC Plus DLE +G4 and reliability
the reduction of the off-line water wash stops
SAC to DLE Converting a SAC engine to a DLE to eliminate Engine Package

Emissions
Conversion water while maintaining emissions. Base SAC Plus DLE +G4
Increases the hot section life to 50,000 hours,

Engine Package
Base XTEND reduces lifecycle costs, and increases site Availability and reliability/life
Base SAC Plus DLE +G4
availability.
Repowering existing non-GE LM units with
Output/heat rate/availability
Cross Fleet Repower LM2500 Technology to improve efficiency, Engine Package
and reliability/flexibility/
to LM2500 reduce emissions, increase flexibility, and Base SAC Plus DLE +G4
emissions
modify output.
Aero gas turbine upgrades website/catalog
gepower.com/services/gas-
turbines/upgrades/catalog
Q&A

New product offerings
Theo Sanchez
Aero Services Lifecycle
• 17+ years in the power industry
• Services and digitalization background
• GA Tech BS in mechanical engineering
• Emory University MBA
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Managed care
Managed care pilots
Remote Monitoring & Diagnostics Borescope Inspections Asset Performance Management Autotuning
24 x 7 Global Operations Reports showing condition of asset Data Centralization and Visualization Automatically tunes for emissions
compliance and ideal performance
M&D network covering all time zones Condition Monitoring & Failure Prevention
Engine Risk Condition Virtual Library

Customer Dashboard
Analysis of engine components Services Bulletins O&M manuals Regional engagement reviewing best practices for engine reliability, availability and performance
Q&A

Aero field services
Wayne Romeo
Aero Service Manager
• 22+ years in Energy Industry
• 10+ years in Aviation Industry – Quality Assurance
• FAA A&P Licensed
• Aviation Maintenance Degree

AERO FIELD SERVICE
WTUI 2022
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LMS 100 Package – Chester chain hoist risk
What: During crane preparation on a LMS100

package top mount, Chester hoist chains
abruptly spilled out of the hoist retention box
Why: This occurred because the retention box
was not correctly mounted
Critical actions:
 Review SL LMS100-IND-18-003 and follow
recommended actions
 Before using this hoist, verify O&M manual
and verify retention box mounting direction
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Aero org update - Americas
Aero Team Members + Years of service
West Central East/Canada
Mike Camp +18 Alec Duncan +13 Wayne Romeo +20 SM
Deb Jones +15 Kenny Leger +7 MaryAnn Goettel +12 RM
LA
Project Execution – Safety,
Paola Pereira +6 SM SM
Quality, Execution, OTD
Nilo Vasques Oliveira +10 Field Talent - Recruiting,

RM RM
(New hire) Training, Development
100+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Inlet and Filter house maintenance
Pm Program for efficiency loss
• Pre-filter and barrier filter testing and changing

• Cleaning of the chiller and/or heating coils
• FOD sock and screen replacement or cleaning
• Water wash intervals

Examples of inlet condition

Examples of inlet condition

Fuel nozzle replacement
Are fuel nozzles Hot spots from Cost of replacing

being replaced running high time fuel nozzles vs.
on time? fuel nozzles. hot section parts.

Secondary damage from operating with hot spots

• Avoid obsolete parts
• Improved reliability
• Stay up to date on software
• Expedite troubleshooting
CONTROLS
• More data points for fine tuning
UPGRADE • Enhanced operation
• Up to date hardware
• Hardware readily available
• Better GE and FieldCore support

SIGNS OF 3R
LEAKAGE
• Loss of oil in the tank
• Oily residue around
the IGV Bushings
• Sun burst oil pattern
on the VBV Duct
• Oil dripping from the
HPC case at 6:00
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CORE FLOAT AND
3R SEAL REPLACEMENT
Q&A

Released bulletins and letters update
Mike Carlson
AAJV LM2500 Fleet Program Manager
• 38+ years with GE
• 21+ years in GE Aeroderivative business
(LM2500, LM5000, LM6000 & LMS100)
• BSME (U. of Notre Dame) & MBA (Xavier U.)

Service and product bulletins
Service bulletins … Focus on engine

and related hardware
Compliance Primary
Category Planning
action benefit
Product bulletins … Focus on GE’s package
and related hardware
Alert Immediate Per timing code Safety
• Typical product bulletin requires customer
to validate package configuration
• Product bulletins or letters are sometimes Campaign Periodic Per timing code Reliability
for other non-GE packages
Compliance levels ... Identify lowest Per timing code
maintenance level for compliance Field, Maintenance
Routine Periodic and when
Depot, Field/Depot costs
convenient
Compliance categories … Identify
compliance planning, action and benefit Per timing code
Effectivity … Complete listing of unit Optional Periodic and when Performance
effectivity, by bulletin, is available via the convenient
GE Aero Portal
Service and product bulletins
Compliance baseline Timing Codes (TC)

• Identify standard, recommended compliance timing
• Establish minimum baseline engine configuration
– Code 1: Compliance prior to start-up or engine operation
– Code 2: Compliance at first opportunity (next shutdown or periodic inspection at latest)
– Code 3: Compliance prior to a time/cycle (TSN/CSN) limit
– Code 4: Compliance at first exposure of module or EMU
– Code 5: Compliance at component part exposure
– Code 6: Compliance at component part repair or replacement
– Code 7: Optional compliance when convenient
– Code 8: Compliance at first depot visit
ALERT LM2500 bulletins
Goal: Safe operation of LM

aeroderivative products Recommendation
• Review all open Alert Bulletins for your
• Alert Bulletins are safety items that site(s)
require prompt attention to help
– Complete listings of open Alerts Bulletins
ensure a safe environment for your
by unit are available through your GE
employees and the reliable operation Service Provider
of your unit – Major delinquency to applicable timing
• It is our top priority and we are sure it codes will result in formal “duty to warn”
is yours letter from GE
Released bulletins and letters update (issued since 2021 WTUI Conference)
Bulletins:
Service (Engine) Bulletins
SB # Rev. Issue Date Title Category Level Timing Code
000 98 12/31/21 LM2500 Industrial Gas Generator/Gas Turbine Service Bulletin Index -- -- --
4-At first exposure of EMU/Module;
177 6 12/14/21 Retirement of Gas Generators and Gas Turbines Critical Parts Alert Field 5-At component part exposure;
8-At next depot visit
289 4 12/02/21 LM2500 SAC Integrated Electronic Control Variable Stator Vane Kit Routine Field 7-Optional
293 1 08/05/21 LM2500 DLE Integrated Electronic Control Variable Stator Vane Kit Routine Field 7-Optional
300 1 01/14/22 LM2500 Compressor Rotor Stage 14-16 Spool Routine Depot 3-At first opportunity prior to Time or Cycle limit;
Introduction of LM2500+/+G4 Ruggedized HPC Configuration with
311 0 07/13/21 Optional Depot 7-Optional
Higher Number of Vanes
313 0 07/01/21 HPCR Stage 0 Blisk - Life Limit Update and Reidentification Campaign Depot 5-At component part exposure
6-At component part repair or replacement;
317 0 01/20/22 Lube and Scavenge Pump Replacement Campaign Field/Depot
8-At next depot visit
Product (Package) Bulletins - N/A
Letters:
Service (Engine) Letters
SL # Issue Date Title
SL2500-IND-21-003 05/28/21 Authorized GE Aeroderivative Service Providers (use of Non-GE parts and repairs)
SL2500-IND-21-004 08/23/21 HPCR Stage 0 Blisk Corrosion Pitting Inspection Limits and Life Limit Update
SL2500-IND-21-005 08/31/21 High Pressure (HP) Recoup Cavity Pressure Setting for LM2500+ Engines
Product (Package) Letters

PL # Issue Date Title
PL2500-IND-21-001 11/16/21 TM2500 with Extended Liquid Fuel Operation

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2022 WTUI USERS CONFERENCE

LM2500 Users Conference

© 2022, General Electric Company.

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2022 LM2500 USER CONFERENCE 4

Presenters New product offerings

Fleet overview Aero Field Services

Engine programs Bulletins & letters

Best practices Q&A, Breakout Rooms

Conversions, modifications and

Customer Portal Managed Care Training

Want access to Service A unique service solution Knowledge is Power - As

Nam Tran LM2500 Product Line Leader

Tyler Dowty/Bob Hammond LM2500 Product Line PSE Lead

Pedro Montiel LM2500 Lead Engineer (Package)

Theo Sanchez Aeroderivatives Services Product Line Leader

Mike Carlson LM2500 & LMS100 Fleet Program Manager

Wayne Romeo Service Manager

2022 LM2500 USER CONFERENCE 9

LM2500 FLEET >100 MILLION HOURS

LM2500 Reliability and Availability

Source ORAP*; All rights reserved

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2022 LM2500 USER CONFERENCE 14

Reduce aeromechanics stimulus …

Increased vane counts, material upgrades, updated

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HPC: HPC HOT-SECTION

Additional product reliability enhancements to be introduced in 2021-22

Background Material selection in HPC forward stages

Material selection in HPC forward

LM2500+G4 HPT Observed T/E

LM2500+G4 engine cross-section with TMF highlighted in blue

Issue Engineering enhancement Applicability Planned intro date

New casting with improved

Anti-corrosion coating and

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Background Metal clamp

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Asymmetric Reduces power turbine exhaust back- Engine Package

Drop-in replacement upgrade for belt-driven

SAC to DLE Converting a SAC engine to a DLE to eliminate Engine Package

Increases the hot section life to 50,000 hours,

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Engine Risk Condition Virtual Library

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What: During crane preparation on a LMS100

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Mike Camp +18 Alec Duncan +13 Wayne Romeo +20 SM

Deb Jones +15 Kenny Leger +7 MaryAnn Goettel +12 RM

Nilo Vasques Oliveira +10 Field Talent - Recruiting,

100+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Pm Program for efficiency loss

• Pre-filter and barrier filter testing and changing

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