AUGUST 2017

Siemens’
new38-MW SGT-
A35 RB

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 Smaller Siemens increases power density
with introduction of 38-MW SGT-A35 RB
By Brent Haight

The SGT-A35 RB utilizes the Dresser-Rand offshore package,

and
making the unit about 30% lighter and smaller than its Industrial
RB211 gas turbine predecessor.

Stronger
38 MW we put an extra stage of compression on the compres-
sor. Everything on the back end of the turbine stays the same
– same firing temperature, same components.
“The core engine is all proven technology,” added Rickert.
“We’ve paired the RB211 engine with the MT30 power turbine
to increase the power rating. On the packaging side, we’ve used
the Dresser-Rand offshore package. Dresser-Rand has pack-
aged gas turbines for offshore applications for a long time and
in a similar size range.”
According to Rickert, the Dresser-Rand package design
The 38-MW SGT-A35 RB gas turbine uses a zero-stage compressor upgrade makes the SGT-A35 RB 30% lighter and smaller than its Indus-
to deliver about 10% more power without any change in the turbine section. trial RB211 gas turbine predecessor.
“This package is specifically configured for the offshore
market,” said Rickert. “As the offshore oil and gas market
continues to go into deeper and deeper water, the demand
for power continues to increase. With current low oil prices
keeping capital price expendi-
tures low, minimizing the deck

C ontinuing the legacy of its Industrial RB211 gas turbine

while capitalizing on the knowledge and expertise gained
from its acquisitions of Dresser-Rand and Rolls-Royce Energy,
The SGT-A35 RB gas turbine is available in 34- and 38-MW
variants to match a range of application requirements. Both rat-
ings are available for mechanical drive and 60 or 50 Hz electri-
footprint is more critical than
ever. We set out to provide more
power and at the same time re-
Siemens has introduced the latest addition to its gas turbine cal generation. In this configuration, the gas turbine can directly duce the footprint and the weight
portfolio, the 38-MW SGT-A35 RB. drive a 2-pole A/C generator without the need for a gearbox. of the package. We achieved that.
“This is a natural extension of the product line that came to- The thermal efficiency of the gas turbine exceeds 40% at ISO The acquisitions that Siemens
gether because of the mergers of Siemens, Rolls-Royce Energy, conditions. made with Rolls-Royce Energy
and Dresser-Rand,” said Matthew Rickert, regional director of The 38-MW variant utilizes a zero-stage compressor upgrade and Dresser-Rand are bringing
gas turbine business development at the Dresser-Rand business to deliver about 10% more power without any change in the tur- fantastic synergies. We’re going
part of Siemens. “Previously, we were at 34 MW. We’re now bine section, and with the same firing temperature. The power to continue our development
increasing that to 38 MW, bringing more power in the same increase is achieved through higher core flow and compressor by increasing power, minimizing
footprint, and targeting offshore applications. In offshore appli- efficiency, rather than over-firing. Optimized for hot climates, the weight, reducing footprint, and
cations, everything is about power density. ‘How much power SGT-A35 RB retains over 90% of its power, up to 86°F (30°C). increasing value for clients. This
can I get out of a limited footprint?’ This gives us the largest “We call it a new gas turbine but it’s really a reconfiguration is really an exciting time for gas
power density on the market to date.” of a lot of existing, proven technology,” said Rickert. “To get to turbine development.”

Reprinted from the August 2017 issue of Gas Compression Magazine. www.gascompressionmagazine.com
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