Press Release
April 15, 2003
GE's LM Aeroderivative Gas Turbines Are Experienced in Flexible, Combined-Engine Configurations
--WASHINGTON, D.C. -- GE Marine Engines' full line of proven LM aeroderivative gas turbines can be engineered to provide efficient power for the next generation of military marine programs. GE has extensive experience providing its LM gas turbine for use in a variety of engine combinations, the company reported today at the Sea-Air-Space 2003 trade show.
"Our LM gas turbines can be found on some of the most advanced military and commercial marine craft throughout the globe," said Karl Matson, general manager of GE Marine Engines. "That's because our gas turbines provide the necessary flexibility, reliability and ease of maintenance in any propulsion system arrangement."
"For example, we work closely with MTU, a Daimler-Chrysler company and an authorized GE Marine System Supplier, to provide our gas turbines which are often used with MTU diesel engines in combined diesel and gas turbine CODAG configurations, as well as in combined diesel or gas turbine CODOG arrangements," Matson noted.
Phil Wasinger, MTU's director of North American sales adds, "The unique capabilities of our compact, low-weight MTU diesels and GE gas turbines allows us to tailor ship propulsion solutions for customers. These arrangements are ideal for those who need both the fuel efficiency of diesels for range and operating economy up through mid-ship speed, and the unmatched power of GE gas turbines when higher ship speeds are required. The large number of satisfied naval and commercial marine customers who successfully operate GE/MTU combined propulsion plants in high-speed ships speaks volumes about our cooperation on these applications."
GE's LM product line covers the full spectrum of power ranges from 6,000 shaft horsepower (shp) to 59,900 shp. Each LM offers a fuel-efficient system solution to meet the needs of next-generation programs, regardless of the configuration.
"What makes our gas turbines the definitive choice are years of proven reliability. The demonstrated low life cycle costs, reduced manning requirement and high ship availability are enabled by GE's commitment to ongoing advanced technology improvements. Simply put: By using GE's LM gas turbines, risks are low and there will be no surprises now or in the future when these vessels eventually go to sea," Matson concluded.
GE's LM product line includes:
Engine and Rating (shp)
LM500 -- 6,000
LM1600 -- 20,000
LM2500 -- 33,600
LM2500+ -- 40,500
LM6000 -- 59,900
GE's LM fleet record includes 29 navies that use 950 engines on 382 ships. In the commercial marine arena, 93 GE LM gas turbines can be found on 50 ships, in various hull configurations and in both mechanical and electric drive propulsion systems.
GE/MTU Projects
In early 2002, GE extended its Marine System Supplier (MSS) agreement with MTU, covering MTU's packaging and distribution of GE LM marine gas turbines. This successful agreement dates back to the 1970s. Since that time, MTU has supplied GE gas turbines for use alone or in combination with MTU diesel engines from their full line of diesel products. These reliable propulsion system configurations are available to commercial and military marine customers worldwide.
For example, MTU provided GE LM2500 gas turbines and diesel engines to power four of the South African Navy's next generation MEKO® A-200 corvettes. Each MEKO A-200 will use one LM2500 gas turbine directly connected through a reduction gearbox to a 20-megawatt waterjet. Two 5.9-megawatt MTU 16V 1163 TB93 diesel engines will drive two independent controllable pitch propellers through interconnected three-speed gearboxes. Commissioning of the first corvette is slated for 2004.
In the commercial marine field, GE and MTU cooperated on the Corsaire 14000-class fast ferry. This waterjet-propelled mono-hull is powered by two LM2500+ gas turbines supplied by MTU in a CODAG configuration with two diesel engines. The 140-meter long fast ferry cruises at a speed of 42 knots on its route from Piraeus to the Island of Lesvos in Greece. Maritime Company of Lesvos operates the fast ferry; it began commercial service in the summer of 2001.
GE also works with Italy's Avio and other MSS to provide propulsion system solutions for military and commercial marine customers worldwide.
Engine Combinations
GE's entire LM line of simple cycle gas turbines can be engineered for various size combinations to meet diverse operating requirements (see attached diagram examples). By applying different GE engine combinations, a simple system can be configured to use fewer auxiliaries. These systems can be more cost effective by being able to match the exact power requirements of vessels rather than having excess power due to only one engine size available for specific applications.
Other benefits of the LM gas turbines include: - Lower manpower and maintenance requirements as well as significant experience with unmanned engine rooms; - Lower operating, support and maintenance costs; and - Fully established commercial logistics support including GE's remote diagnostics capabilities.
Service Capabilities
The LM product line is derived from GE's aero engines that operate reliably on thousands of aircraft throughout the globe. With this lineage comes the ability to tap into GE Aircraft Engines' nearly 50 years of engine service experience.
Thus GE is uniquely positioned to offer tailored solutions for all of its customers, ranging from time and material services to comprehensive maintenance contracts. GE's customers gain access to high technology propulsion engineering and tools and talent without having to create an expensive infrastructure. Therefore, customers can focus on their overall mission, not just the engines.
GE's wide range of services are customized to meet specific requirements. These services include: engine management, component repair, accessory repair, monitoring and diagnostics, engine leasing, asset management and material management with time and material, and firm-fixed price labor or maintenance cost per hour pricing structures.
GE Marine Engines is part of GE Aircraft Engines and is headquartered in Evendale, Ohio. GE Marine Engines is the world's largest designer, developer and manufacturer of aeroderivative gas turbines for a variety of commercial and military marine propulsion applications. Visit GE Marine Engines on the worldwide web at www.geae.com.
"Our LM gas turbines can be found on some of the most advanced military and commercial marine craft throughout the globe," said Karl Matson, general manager of GE Marine Engines. "That's because our gas turbines provide the necessary flexibility, reliability and ease of maintenance in any propulsion system arrangement."
"For example, we work closely with MTU, a Daimler-Chrysler company and an authorized GE Marine System Supplier, to provide our gas turbines which are often used with MTU diesel engines in combined diesel and gas turbine CODAG configurations, as well as in combined diesel or gas turbine CODOG arrangements," Matson noted.
Phil Wasinger, MTU's director of North American sales adds, "The unique capabilities of our compact, low-weight MTU diesels and GE gas turbines allows us to tailor ship propulsion solutions for customers. These arrangements are ideal for those who need both the fuel efficiency of diesels for range and operating economy up through mid-ship speed, and the unmatched power of GE gas turbines when higher ship speeds are required. The large number of satisfied naval and commercial marine customers who successfully operate GE/MTU combined propulsion plants in high-speed ships speaks volumes about our cooperation on these applications."
GE's LM product line covers the full spectrum of power ranges from 6,000 shaft horsepower (shp) to 59,900 shp. Each LM offers a fuel-efficient system solution to meet the needs of next-generation programs, regardless of the configuration.
"What makes our gas turbines the definitive choice are years of proven reliability. The demonstrated low life cycle costs, reduced manning requirement and high ship availability are enabled by GE's commitment to ongoing advanced technology improvements. Simply put: By using GE's LM gas turbines, risks are low and there will be no surprises now or in the future when these vessels eventually go to sea," Matson concluded.
GE's LM product line includes:
Engine and Rating (shp)
LM500 -- 6,000
LM1600 -- 20,000
LM2500 -- 33,600
LM2500+ -- 40,500
LM6000 -- 59,900
GE's LM fleet record includes 29 navies that use 950 engines on 382 ships. In the commercial marine arena, 93 GE LM gas turbines can be found on 50 ships, in various hull configurations and in both mechanical and electric drive propulsion systems.
GE/MTU Projects
In early 2002, GE extended its Marine System Supplier (MSS) agreement with MTU, covering MTU's packaging and distribution of GE LM marine gas turbines. This successful agreement dates back to the 1970s. Since that time, MTU has supplied GE gas turbines for use alone or in combination with MTU diesel engines from their full line of diesel products. These reliable propulsion system configurations are available to commercial and military marine customers worldwide.
For example, MTU provided GE LM2500 gas turbines and diesel engines to power four of the South African Navy's next generation MEKO® A-200 corvettes. Each MEKO A-200 will use one LM2500 gas turbine directly connected through a reduction gearbox to a 20-megawatt waterjet. Two 5.9-megawatt MTU 16V 1163 TB93 diesel engines will drive two independent controllable pitch propellers through interconnected three-speed gearboxes. Commissioning of the first corvette is slated for 2004.
In the commercial marine field, GE and MTU cooperated on the Corsaire 14000-class fast ferry. This waterjet-propelled mono-hull is powered by two LM2500+ gas turbines supplied by MTU in a CODAG configuration with two diesel engines. The 140-meter long fast ferry cruises at a speed of 42 knots on its route from Piraeus to the Island of Lesvos in Greece. Maritime Company of Lesvos operates the fast ferry; it began commercial service in the summer of 2001.
GE also works with Italy's Avio and other MSS to provide propulsion system solutions for military and commercial marine customers worldwide.
Engine Combinations
GE's entire LM line of simple cycle gas turbines can be engineered for various size combinations to meet diverse operating requirements (see attached diagram examples). By applying different GE engine combinations, a simple system can be configured to use fewer auxiliaries. These systems can be more cost effective by being able to match the exact power requirements of vessels rather than having excess power due to only one engine size available for specific applications.
Other benefits of the LM gas turbines include: - Lower manpower and maintenance requirements as well as significant experience with unmanned engine rooms; - Lower operating, support and maintenance costs; and - Fully established commercial logistics support including GE's remote diagnostics capabilities.
Service Capabilities
The LM product line is derived from GE's aero engines that operate reliably on thousands of aircraft throughout the globe. With this lineage comes the ability to tap into GE Aircraft Engines' nearly 50 years of engine service experience.
Thus GE is uniquely positioned to offer tailored solutions for all of its customers, ranging from time and material services to comprehensive maintenance contracts. GE's customers gain access to high technology propulsion engineering and tools and talent without having to create an expensive infrastructure. Therefore, customers can focus on their overall mission, not just the engines.
GE's wide range of services are customized to meet specific requirements. These services include: engine management, component repair, accessory repair, monitoring and diagnostics, engine leasing, asset management and material management with time and material, and firm-fixed price labor or maintenance cost per hour pricing structures.
GE Marine Engines is part of GE Aircraft Engines and is headquartered in Evendale, Ohio. GE Marine Engines is the world's largest designer, developer and manufacturer of aeroderivative gas turbines for a variety of commercial and military marine propulsion applications. Visit GE Marine Engines on the worldwide web at www.geae.com.
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