DLN1+ Combustion Upgrade Solution: Fact Sheet

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GE Power

DLN1+ Combustion
Upgrade Solution
Stay online longer while lowering costs
and emissions with up to 32,000-hour
maintenance intervals
GE helps you expand the value of both your assets and plant
operation with the Dry Low NOx (DLN)1+ combustion upgrade
solution for GE's B/E-class gas turbines. This advanced
technology extends combustion inspection intervals up to 32,000
hours or 1,300 starts when operating on natural gas.† With the
DLN1+ solution, you can stay online longer than ever before—
reducing maintenance costs and emissions while delivering
broader operational flexibility and extended asset life.

In addition, when combining the capability of DLN1+ technology • Primary


 fuel nozzle – A bolted design provides tighter fuel
with GE’s Advanced Gas Path (AGP) solution, you can reap even control, as well as improved assembly and maintainability.
greater rewards. These two technologies together can extend • Secondary
 fuel nozzle – A flangeless design reduces the
and align your gas path and combustion maintenance intervals potential for leaks.
up to 32,000 hours—providing up to four years of continuous
• Liner
 and flow sleeve – Redesigned center and aft sleeves
operation between inspections.† reduce creep and bulging. Additional enhancements provide
Benefits tighter air control, reduced seal temperatures, uniform loading,
DLN1+ technology can translate to: and reduced wear and wear variation.

• Reduced
 maintenance/operating costs through extended • Transition
 piece – The new transition piece delivers improved
intervals of up to 32,000 hours or 1300† starts creep and strength characteristics.

• Lower NOx emissions, down to as low as 3 ppm† without the • Cross-fire


 tubes – A new alloy material for the inner male
use of water, steam, or ammonia and female cross-fire tubes enable better heat resistance
and less oxidation.
• Broader
 fuel flexibility for increased levels of ethane, propane,
butane, and hydrogen Applications
• Fuel
 cost savings from lower emissions-compliant turndown This offering is available on all GE 7E/7EA, 9E, and 6B gas turbines
to as low as 35% load† with DLN combustion systems, as well as select standard
combustion systems.
• Extended asset life
• Additional revenue opportunities The GE Advantage
DLN1+ technology is offered through GE’s Power LifeMax* portfolio.
Advanced features enable higher The Power LifeMax* delivers a suite of hardware and software
performance, system durability‡ blended solutions that help reset the clock on your aging GE B/E-
With component wear being a leading contributor to combustion class gas turbine assets by recapturing lost performance and
repair costs, GE has designed advanced technology combustion lengthening asset life. Built from 100 million hours of real-world
parts that help reduce system degradation. Built on proven operating data, and drawing on a co-creation process between
combustion technology, and data-driven insights from more our team and yours, your Power LifeMax* solution is customized to
than 43 million hours of operation, the DLN1+ solution delivers precisely fit your goals, assets, and operating profile.
advanced features including enhanced thermal barrier coatings
(TBC), stronger contact surfaces, and reduced clearances. These
advancements translate to lower emissions and more durable,
long-lasting combustion components. To learn more about this offering, contact your GE sales
representative or visit powergen.gepower.com.

* Trademark of General Electric Company.


† Performance will vary depending on asset frame type and configuration. Maintenance intervals of up to 32,000
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GEA31055B (02/2016) fact sheet
hours are also available for standard diffusion combustors.

‡ System features vary depending on gas turbine frame type.

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