GE Gas Turbine Frame 9F – High-Efficiency Heavy-Duty Thermal Power Turbine for Combined Cycle & Cogeneration | 230–300 MW Output

GE Gas Turbine Frame 9F

Overview

Key Features

• Power Output:
  • Simple Cycle: ~230–250 MW
  • Combined Cycle: Up to 300–330 MW (with HRSG & steam turbine)
• Thermal Efficiency: Up to 58% in combined cycle mode
• Fuel Flexibility: Natural gas, LPG, naphtha, and low-Btu syngas
• Low Emissions: <15 ppmvd NOx with Dry Low NOx (DLN) combustor
• High Availability: >95% operational availability; 32,000+ fleet operating hours
• Digital Integration: Compatible with GE’s Predix™ for predictive maintenance

Technical Specifications

• Turbine Type: Single-shaft, axial-flow, heavy-duty
• Compressor: 17-stage axial compressor
• Combustion System: DLN 2.6+ (dry low NOx)
• Exhaust Temperature: ~590°C (enables efficient HRSG integration)
• Start-Up Time: <30 minutes (simple cycle)
• Cooling: Air-cooled turbine blades and vanes

Ideal Applications

• Baseload and peaking power plants
• Refinery and petrochemical cogeneration
• Industrial captive power for steel, cement, and fertilizer plants
• Grid stability support in renewable-heavy regions