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DLN 1+ Combustion System for Frame 6B Single Digit NOx emissions levels
To help satisfy revised government regulations and business requirements that demand cleaner emissions and more operational flexibility, GE Energy has enhanced the Dry Low NOx (DLN) technology on 6B gas turbines. This enhanced product, a product of GE's ecomagination initiative, is built upon years of leadership and experience in the area of combustion technology to reduce NOx levels. The new DLN 1+ combustion system for 6B gas turbines achieves less than 5 ppm (10 mg/Nm3) NOx and single digit CO when operating on natural gas at base load. This system helps our customers comply with local regulations requiring NOx and CO reduction without impacting gas turbine performance. GE can adjust the NOx and CO system emissions levels to conform to the customers site ambient conditions, load range and emission requirements. The new DLN1+ system can be installed during a combustion, hot gas path, or major inspection outage and has a target combustion inspection interval of 24,000 hours, based on natural gas operation.

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Features
Patented combustion system Building block features to allow for various emissions options as a function of applied DLN1+ technologies Unique independently controlled pilot fuel hones emissions and stability for very low CO emissions requirements Closed-loop emissions and corrected parameter control manage emissions levels across ambient and load range Transition piece dilution design based on proprietary performance, emissions, and reliability data from the fleet of 6B DLN 1 and 7E DLN1+ units Wear-resistant materials and coatings help extend maintenance intervals Proven and patented sealing technology for tighter performance and longer intervals, leveraged from F-class turbine systems Design compatible with existing DLN 1 end covers Compatible with present and planned 6B improvements, such as 3D Aero stage 3 components and OpFlex* enhancements Adjusted hot gas temperature profile without negative impact to hot gas path component life or performance Steam injection option for power augmentation Enhanced control option to further reduce emissions and eliminate need for seasonal tuning

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Benefits
Improved gas turbine emissions: guaranteeing less than 5 ppm (10 mg/Nm3) NOx across large load and ambient range Optional 4ppm NOx guarantee offering Very low NOx and CO emission solution for specific load and ambient range Equivalent or similar turndown to current DLN1 offerings Improved revenue potential from growing NOx credit trading markets in the US and Europe Reduced maintenance costs and improved reliability due to 24,000 hour combustion inspection interval design target DLN system eliminates water usage and costs for steam/water injection for NOx control Eliminates or reduces the need for costly and complex SCR systems along with associated ammonia slippage, water usage and heat rate impacts Flexibility to arbitrate between steam need and electricity values, using steam injection capability Optional elimination of the need for seasonal tuning

Applicability
This offering can be retrofitted on 6B gas turbines with firing temperatures of 2020F (1100C) and above.

Note: NOx values are corrected to 15% O2

For more information, contact your GE Energy sales representative or visit www.ge.com/energy. Learn more about ecomagination at www.ecomagination.com.
* OpFlex and ecomagination are trademarks of the General Electric Company. Copyright 2009 General Electric Company. All rights reserved. GEA14331B (08/2009)