MARINE ELECTRIC POWER
GENERATION
Jim Bertsch
Marine Program Manager
December 5, 2017
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SOLAR TURBINES INCORPORATED
World’s Largest Manufacturer of Industrial Gas Turbines (1 to 22 MW)
Over 15,000 Gas Turbines Sold
More than 2 Billion Fleet Operating Hours
Installations in over 100 Countries
Global Workforce ~ 8,000 Employees
48 Sales & Service Locations
Based in San Diego, California, U.S.A.
Direct End-to-End Sales & Service
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CATERPILLAR INC.
• Global Parent
Company since 1981
• Supports Solar’s R&D
re-investments
• Deep Marine
Experience
• Gives Solar access to
wide range of
innovations
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SOLAR’S HISTORY
• 1927 - “Prudden” Airplane Company
• 1929 - “Solar” Aircraft Company
• 1940s - Jet Engine Afterburners and Small Gas Turbines
• 1950s - Aerospace Industry and Shipboard Power Generation
• 1960s - Servicing the Oil and Gas Industry
• 1970s - Beginning of the Offshore O&G Industry
• 1980s – Caterpillar purchases company
• 1990s - Technologies for Lower Emissions Levels and Higher Efficiencies
Solar has the experience providing
reliable gas turbine power!
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A WORLD OF EXPERIENCE
• Worldwide Coverage
• 840 Field Service
Representatives (FSR)
• Multi Skilled FSR’s
Mechanical
Electrical
Controls
• 49 Regional Field Engineers
• 200 Technicians
• 115 Fleet Managers
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A BROAD FAMILY OF PRODUCTS TO SERVE YOU
Saturn 20 Mars 90 & 100
1590 hp/1210 kWE 13,220 – 15,900 hp
(Over 5040 Units) 9450 – 11,350 kWe
(Over 1390 Units)
Centaur 40 & 50
4700-6130 hp
3515-4600 kWE
(Over 3700 Units) Titan 130
20,500 hp / 15,000 kWe
(Over 860 Units)
Taurus 60
7700 hp/5670 kWe
(Over 1990 Units)
Taurus 70 Titan 250
10,915 hp / 7965 kWe 30,000 hp / 21,745 kWe
(Over 860 Units) (Over50 Units and Growing)
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TYPE APPROVED
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A SIMPLE PROCESS TO MAKE ENERGY
OUTPUT SHAFT
AIR is compressed
Power extracted
into rotational
energy
Fuel input
No Pilot Fuel
No Methane slip - Complete combustion
Burns no oil - Shaft bearings not in gas path
Fully automated monitoring and control
Dual fuel capable with full power change over
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LOTS OF POWER - LITTLE SPACE
• Less weight
• More room for cargo
17 MW Gas Turbine
6 MW Gas Turbine Coupled with
Electric Generator
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TURBINE EXHAUST HEAT USED
Proven Steam Turbine Process
ONCE THRU STEAM GENERATOR
Simple and robust system compared to classic drum boiler
Complicated
Classic HRSG P&I D
Simple
OTSG P&I D
OSTG
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POWER PLANT LOCATED WHERE YOU LIKE
Maximize Cargo Space !
Gas Steam
Turbines Turbines
Recip
(if needed)
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ACHIEVE BETTER THAN 50% EFFICIENCY
Combined Cycle Power Plant Advantages
• Reduced fuel consumption
• Uses heat from engines, cold from LNG
• Reduced emissions
• Faster return on CAPEX investment
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INCREDIBLY CLEAN
DNV GL validated that gas turbines can significantly reduce
marine emissions
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POWER LOAD CONSIDERATIONS
Not True True
A turbine powered ship will burn Gas Turbines can run at 100%
too much fuel at part load MCR continuously
Most fuel is burnt during transit Gas Turbines can generate
electric power rapidly
Gas Turbines can run down to
no power on terminal
100%
power
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Technical\Solar Drive Train Solution\Power Fuel Calculator
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Time
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NOT COMPLICATED TO OPERATE
One Week Operator Training
Designed for Unmanned Applications
• System designed for minimum input
- Automatic Starting to Operating Speed
- Programmed Generator Controls
- Normal and Malfunction Shutdown
• Protection
- Continuous monitoring of all critical
functions
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SOLAR CAN REMOTELY SUPPORT THE FLEET
INSIGHT PLATFORM – ENGINE ANALYTICS
GLOBAL FLEET OF CONNECTED UNITS
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OVERHAUL BY EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Customers
Engine Core Due In Engine Shipped
Disposition Parts Subassemblies Engines
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OPTIONAL ENERGY STORAGE
Energy Storage as a Marine Solution manufactured by Solar Turbines Inc.
Can be combined with vessel’s energy production plant
• Eliminate emissions at critical times
• Rapid power for intermittent loads
• Smoothing efficiency curves
>> Configurable 250-1,000 kW; 1-8 hrs Discharge Duration
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WHILE THE APPLICATION IS NOVEL, THE SOLUTION IS PROVEN
Steam turbine
Gas handling
room
Titan 250
Reciprocating
engines
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RESULTS VALIDATED
• Solutions are real
− 100’s hours engineering invested • Emission compliant Solutions
• performance − Future Proof Solution
• physical layouts
− Ultra low emissions
− DNV GL simulation validated
results − No methane slip
• Electrical Power Plant +50% efficiency − No EGA systems needed
Results show that greater than 5% IRR could be achieved
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PERFECT !!
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WHAT EQUIPMENT IS IN SOLAR SCOPE?
Solar Yard
Turbine Yes, dual fuel as option
Gearbox Yes
Oil tank Yes
Foundation Yes To ensure proper foundation supports
Fuel system after LNG is gassified LNG Storage and Regassification
Turbine Control System Yes
Bridge control Optional
Coupling/Low speed shaft Optional Yes
Propulsor/waterjet No Yes
Fire control Optional Yes as required by Class
Air filter Yes
Air ducting Optional Yes
Exhaust ducting Optional Yes
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MORE THAN A ENGINE
• Fully operational system
INTEGRAL OIL TANK AND SYSTEM
MAIN ENGINE DC A/C PRE/POST
COMPLETE FUEL DRIVEN BACKUP OIL PUMP
CONTROL SYSTEM OIL PUMP OIL PUMP
TURBINE CONTROLS
GENERATOR CONTROLS
FIRE AND GAS DETECTION
VIBRATION
EMISSIONS
EQUIPMENT HEALTH MONITORING
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AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM
Solar has deep experience
creating a packaged solution
to meet a variety of needs
FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS
CONTROLS
TECHNOLOGY
FUEL SYSTEMS
START SYSTEMS
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MEGAWATTS IN A BOX
• Fully enclosed option
− Quiet 85 dBA
− Gas and Fire detection/extinguishing
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