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Project Overview

A Central American electric utility wasa control system retrofit solution for thfired Frame 6 unit. The utility faced corelated issues experienced by manytechnology turbine owners: control syobsolescence and reliance on the origmanufacturer for support.

Key Challenges

The utility was finding it increasinglysource spares for their control systethat could lead to excessive downtiunaddressed

Whenever an issue arose with the saction was to contact the turbine OEutility couldnt service the control systheir help

The utility was also facing new regioregulations requiring improved reliaband enhanced control system functi

Key Results

Increase in system availability due tcontrol system spare obsolescence

Enhanced operational and load delicapabilities

Controls system support can now behouse or by an independent service

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Wood Group GTS Profile

Wood Group GTS is a leading independent provider of services and solutions for clients in the power, oil &gas and renewable energy markets. Worldwide, these services include; power plant engineering, procurementand construction management, facility operations & maintenance, repair & overhaul of gas, wind and steamturbines, pumps, compressors and other high-speed rotating equipment.

Case Study

Control System Retrofit GE Frame 6 Gas Turbine

Accessory Services

Asset OptimizationCapital Spare Parts

Component Repair

Control SystemsField Services

Fuel Nozzle Services

Modification & Upgrades

Operations & Maintenance

Overhaul Services

Power Plant EPC

Service Agreements

Supply of Equipment and Packages