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When renewables take priority on the grid, gas turbines must start fast, ramp hard, and run low, or risk forfeiting revenue entirely. Luca Buzzoni, Head of Service Engineering at Ansaldo Energia, explains how coordinated hardware upgrades, advanced controls, and digital monitoring are enabling existing gas turbine fleets to meet the flexibility demands of modern, renewable-heavy grids. Buzzoni details how combustion system enhancements, hot-gas-path component improvements, and purpose-built predictive algorithms work together to reduce minimum environmental load, increase cycling capability, and sustain reliability without sacrificing long-term asset value. Download this Dedicated Dialogue for the full conversation!

Turbomachinery assets are often critical and complex to monitor, but costly to operations if unplanned shutdowns or prolonged performance issues occur. Leading industrial companies are broadening and digitalizing their approach to leverage data and AI/ML effectively to advance the real-time monitoring of these assets. This article reviews tools and techniques that the best-in-class leaders are deploying to reduce unplanned downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and improve sustainability of assets.

Case Study - Greene Tweed's Arlon® 4020 PEEK labyrinth seals significantly improved the efficiency of MAN Energy Solutions' centrifugal compressors, leading to substantial energy savings. The seals, featuring a flexible tooth design and made from durable, corrosion-resistant materials, reduced inter-stage leakage and optimized thermal expansion. Laboratory and field tests revealed 1-1.5% efficiency gains, aligning with theoretical predictions. After nearly nine years of operation, the seals demonstrated excellent long-term performance with minimal wear or degradation. These efficiency improvements resulted in lifecycle cost savings of approximately $300,000 for a typical compressor, offering both financial and environmental benefits.

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John Crane delivers turbomachinery solutions that reduce GHG emissions and increase efficiency. We are committed to achieving net zero for Scopes 1, 2 & 3 by 2050.

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John Crane’s products address the needs of the power generation industry, delivering increased reliability and efficiency, resulting in greater plant productivity.

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EnergyLink International, a global leader in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems and supplier for simple cycle gas turbines, aims to reduce the high parasitic electricity load and costs associated with vaporizing and injecting ammonia. Learn more about the key features and benefits of this revolutionary system.

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Federico Bonzani, Chief Technology Officer, presents how the Ansaldo Energia Group can support the energy transition process. He discusses Ansaldo Energia's fleet of gas turbines, decarbonization objectives, and how their customer service team can support customers wanting to integrate renewables sources.