7FDS Medium-Speed Diesel Generators - NET
7FDS Medium-Speed Diesel Generators - NET 7FDS Medium-Speed Diesel Generators - NET
GE Transportation 7FDS Medium-Speed Diesel Generators High efficiency reciprocating engines with low life-cycle costs
GE<br />
Transportation<br />
<strong>7FDS</strong> <strong>Medium</strong>-<strong>Speed</strong> <strong>Diesel</strong> <strong>Generators</strong><br />
High efficiency reciprocating engines with low life-cycle costs
Efficient, cost-effective operation<br />
in harsh environments<br />
With the highest fuel efficiency and lowest life-cycle costs in its<br />
class, GE Transportation’s reliable <strong>7FDS</strong> medium speed diesel<br />
engines provide maximum availability and minimum maintenance<br />
costs. Available in 8, 12, or 16 cylinder configurations, these diesel<br />
generator sets run from 900 to 1000 rpm and with generation<br />
voltage up to 13,800 kV.<br />
Ideally suited for continuous prime, peaking, and black start<br />
operations, GE’s <strong>7FDS</strong> generator sets offer a full range of power<br />
solutions from 1.2 to 3 MW in enclosed and non-enclosed configurations—providing<br />
reliable power for utility and industrial applications,<br />
and oil and gas fields.<br />
12 cylinder GE <strong>7FDS</strong> diesel engine.<br />
16 cylinder GE <strong>7FDS</strong> diesel engine.<br />
A heavy-duty cast mainframe with fully sectionalized power<br />
assemblies simplifies maintenance, provides easy removal,<br />
and minimizes parts inventory levels. Designed for a 20-year<br />
lifetime with extended maintenance intervals, GE’s <strong>7FDS</strong><br />
engine is specifically engineered to meet the demands of<br />
power generation. These rugged, durable systems allow:<br />
• Continuous operation in a desert environment<br />
(with a cyclonic or paper type air filtration system)<br />
• Uninterrupted operation during and after hurricane<br />
force winds<br />
• Standard heavy duty cooling system up to 50°C<br />
with no derate<br />
• Flexible operation in island mode, load share, black<br />
start, or parallel to utilities<br />
GE’s engines are designed with ease of maintenance in mind.<br />
The power assemblies can be easily exchanged, cylinder<br />
heads are welded to the liners to avoid gasket leakage, and<br />
sectional camshafts are easily accessible through large<br />
crankcase doors.<br />
3 MW self-contained package.
World-class manufacturing center<br />
and global service network<br />
GE Transportation’s engine facility in Grove City, USA.<br />
As the largest manufacturer of medium speed diesel engines in the world—with more than 15,000 medium-speed diesel engines currently<br />
in operation—GE Transportation has the expertise and proven technology to provide customers with dependable power that can meet<br />
your exact needs. In addition to our world-class manufacturing center in Grove City, Pennsylvania, GE maintains a global network of field<br />
service offices and fully-equipped Service Centers that provide a full range of services including:<br />
• Packaging<br />
• Installation and commissioning<br />
• Spare parts and service support during operation<br />
These comprehensive offerings—combined with our commitment to reduce the turn times of Service Centers and outages—result in<br />
substantial life cycle cost savings.<br />
Innovative emissions and control technologies<br />
GE continually develops innovative technologies to meet the evolving<br />
needs of our customers. As leaders in emissions technology, our diesel<br />
engines meet the latest emissions requirements—including MARPOL,<br />
EPA Tier I and EPA Marine 2007 Tier II—providing our <strong>7FDS</strong> engines with<br />
NOx emission levels below 8.6 grams per horsepower-hour.<br />
Our PowerStarTM controller (available with multiple customized protection<br />
options) houses the electronic governor unit, speed reference<br />
and load control—protecting the engine against overspeed, overload,<br />
low oil and water pressure, and positive crank pressure. To assure<br />
optimal engine operation and reduce fuel consumption, this unit also<br />
determines the amount and timing of fuel injected into each cylinder.<br />
Unenclosed diesel generator set.<br />
Advanced technology turbocharger<br />
The turbocharger for the <strong>7FDS</strong> diesel is designed with GE’s proven<br />
aircraft engine technology. Due to its critical nature, this component—which<br />
is subject to severe thermal stresses—is manufactured<br />
in-house to assure quality and reliability. On every <strong>7FDS</strong> unit the<br />
turbocharger is properly matched to the engine for efficiency,<br />
performance, and mechanical packaging—and driven by a single<br />
exhaust to provide higher mission reliability.<br />
High efficiency turbocharger based on<br />
GE’s proven aircraft engine technology.<br />
12 cylinder GE <strong>7FDS</strong> diesel engine.
Built-in portability GENERATOR SET SPECIFICATIONS<br />
Available in a fully enclosed design, GE’s medium speed generator sets can be relocated to where you need power the most. These 1.2 to<br />
3 MW self-contained portable units are equipped with generator switchgear, auxiliary load transformer, radiators, exhaust silencer, an<br />
integral heavy-duty air filtration system and gasketed doors to enhance serviceability and operation of equipment. For added mobility,<br />
the main enclosure can be transported on a low-boy trailer.<br />
Enclosed diesel generator set.<br />
Quick-installation diesel power that can<br />
grow with your needs<br />
To allow rapid installation—which requires only 5 steps for most<br />
applications—GE’s diesel-powered generator sets contain all necessary<br />
equipment for power generation. With a flexible design for easy<br />
installation and commissioning, they can be configured to operate in<br />
just about any application or environment. If more power is needed,<br />
additional units can be tied together by simply tuning a communication<br />
link to the master generator set, and then configuring the<br />
system via a touch display screen.<br />
MODEL 16GE<strong>7FDS</strong> 12GE<strong>7FDS</strong> 8GE<strong>7FDS</strong><br />
Power (continuous) 50 Hz / 1000 rpm 2,800 kWe 2,100 kWe 1,400 kWe<br />
Power (continuous) 60 Hz / 900 rpm 2,500 kWe 1,890 kWe 1,260 kWe<br />
Power (standby) 50 Hz / 1000 rpm max 3,080 kWe max 2,300 kWe max 1,535 kWe<br />
Power (standby) 60 Hz / 900 rpm max 2,770 kWe max 2,080 kWe max 1,380 kWe<br />
Fuel Consumption 900 rpm (lbs/hphr)* 0.307 0.309 0.318<br />
Fuel Consumption 1,000 rpm (lbs/hphr)* 0.309 0.311 0.319<br />
Weight kg (with enclosure) est. 70,000 60,000 50,000<br />
Length mm (in) 14,000 (551) 13,000 (512) 12,000 (472)<br />
Height mm (in) 3,600 (142) 3,600 (142) 3,600 (142)<br />
Width mm (in) 3,700 (146) 3,700 (146) 3,700 (146)<br />
* (ISO 3046 +5% tolerance)<br />
ENGINE<br />
Type 4 stroke 4 stroke 4 stroke<br />
Cylinders 16 12 8<br />
Aspiration turbo/after cooled turbo/after cooled turbo/after cooled<br />
Bore mm (in) 228.6 (9.0) 228.6 (9.0) 228.6 (9.0)<br />
Stroke mm (in) 266.7 (10.5) 266.7 (10.5) 266.7 (10.5)<br />
Displacement L (cu. in) 10.95 (668) 10.95 (668) 10.95 (668)<br />
Compression Ratio 15.7:1 15.7:1 15.7:1<br />
Cooling System water water water<br />
Lube Oil System Capacity L (gal.) 1,136 (300) 908 (240) 606 (160)<br />
ALTERNATOR<br />
Voltage (kV) Any Generation Value<br />
Connection Wye<br />
Insulation Class F (H optional)<br />
Specification NEMA MG-1, IEEE<br />
Type Brushless, Revolving Field, Solid-State Exciter<br />
Construction Doubling Bearing, Flexible Coupled<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
Governor Regulation Class ISO 8528 Class G 2<br />
Steady State Voltage Regulation Less Than 0.5%<br />
Random Voltage Regulation Less Than +/- 0.5%<br />
Frequency Droop Less Than 5% Isochronous<br />
Steady State Frequency Droop Less Than 0.5%<br />
GE’s <strong>7FDS</strong> engines for lower maintenance and operating costs<br />
Whether it’s an 8, 12, or 16 cylinder reciprocating engine, GE’s <strong>7FDS</strong> diesel generator sets help lower the life-cycle<br />
costs associated with fuel consumption—while allowing less mechanical wear on parts.<br />
Compared to high-speed diesels, GE’s medium-speed diesels offer significantly longer times between overhauls,<br />
and between scheduled outages, and are 25% cheaper to operate on a per kilowatt-hour basis.<br />
For more information on <strong>7FDS</strong> diesel engines, contact your GE sales representative or visit us online at<br />
www.ge.com/transportation.
GE<br />
Transportation<br />
2901 East Lake Road<br />
Erie, Pennsylvania 16531<br />
USA<br />
814.875.3457<br />
ge.com/transportation<br />
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