Siemens SGT-800 Industrial Gas Turbine
Overview
The Siemens SGT-800 is a robust, aeroderivative-class industrial gas turbine designed for high-efficiency power generation and mechanical drive applications in oil & gas, industrial, and utility sectors. With an output of 50–54 MW, it delivers exceptional fuel flexibility, fast start-up, and low emissions—making it ideal for combined heat and power (CHP), district heating, LNG compression, and grid-balancing in India’s evolving energy landscape.
Key Features
- Power Output:
- 50–54 MW (simple cycle)
- Up to 70 MW in combined cycle or cogeneration mode
- Thermal Efficiency: Up to 38% (simple cycle); >85% in CHP mode
- Fuel Flexibility: Natural gas, LPG, diesel, biofuels, and syngas
- Low Emissions: <15 ppmvd NOx with Dry Low Emission (DLE) combustor
- Fast Start-Up: Full load in <15 minutes — ideal for peaking and backup power
- High Reliability: >95% availability; designed for 100,000+ operating hours
Technical Specifications
- Turbine Type: Two-shaft, heavy-duty industrial
- Compressor: 14-stage axial compressor
- Combustion System: DLE (Dry Low Emission) technology
- Exhaust Temperature: ~520–560°C (suitable for HRSG integration)
- Cooling: Air-cooled hot gas path components
- Control System: Siemens SPPA-T3000 automation platform
Ideal Applications
- Industrial captive power (refineries, fertilizers, steel plants)
- Oil & gas: pipeline compression, LNG liquefaction
- District heating and cooling (DHC) systems
- Renewable hybrid plants (backup for solar/wind)
- Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and mini-grids