RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY OF THE GENERAL ELECTRIC LM2500 SYSTEM: A DISCUSSION OF FACTORS ESPECIALLY RELEVANT TO COGENERATION AND SIMILAR CONTINUOUS-DUTY APPLICATIONS.

Abstract

The capability of continuous operation with interruptions as infrequent and brief as possible is important in cogeneration applications. Reliability and availability constitute key parts of the economic equation that determines whether cogeneration is a financially viable activity. Long-term operational experience of the gas turbine and off-engine system components in various applications combined with the provisions for rapid and efficient maintenance contribute significantly to the attractiveness of the LM2500 in cogeneration service. Actual cogeneration experience demonstrates good and improving performance in support of continuous processes and the generation of revenue-producing power.