Grid-Connected Validation De-Risks Equipment Purchases, Ensures Reliability and Insurability
YOKOHAMA, Japan-Thursday 9 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]
(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) announced today that its
T-Point 2 combined cycle power plant validation facility entered full
commercial operation with an enhanced JAC gas turbine that sets the
record for output and efficiency. The T-Point 2 plant was commissioned
in March at Takasago Works in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, to replace MHPS’
original T-Point plant and to continue MHPS’ approach — which is unlike
any other manufacturer’s — to advance the limits of technology while
minimizing risk to its customers. To do this, MHPS validates its new gas
turbine technologies and digital solutions under long-term
grid-connected operation for a minimum of 8,000 operating hours, which
is equivalent to nearly one year of normal operation and is a key
insurance industry criterion for fleet reliability.
MHPS’ most advanced JAC gas turbine, designed for maximum efficiency and lower emissions, is now integrated with MHPS-TOMONI® digital
solutions for verification and validation at T-Point 2. The gas turbine
is entering commercial operation at record-setting combined cycle
efficiency greater than 64% and a world’s first turbine inlet
temperature of 1650°C. This gas turbine reduces carbon emissions by 65%
versus coal-fired plants. In addition, it has the capability for
conversion from natural gas to a blend of natural gas with 30% renewable
hydrogen to reduce emissions further. Eventually it will be capable of
running on 100% renewable hydrogen to completely eliminate carbon
emissions.
The
digital building blocks of the autonomous power plant being validated
at T-Point 2 include an advanced Automatic Plant Startup package that is
closely linked to the advanced analytics and diagnostics that
continuously monitor the total plant. To validate complete remote
operation, operations will be transferred from the local control room to
the Takasago Remote Monitoring Center. Operations and maintenance
building blocks under evaluation include an advanced array of acoustic,
video, and thermographic data acquisition sensors monitored by advanced
analytics that are being trained to identify pattern changes. T-Point 2
is also evaluating the first ever Netmation 4S Digital Control System to
be used on an advanced class gas turbine combined cycle plant.
Netmation 4S adds additional reliability, redundancy, and enhanced
operator experience to the well-proven Netmation family of control
systems.
“Unlike
other manufacturers, MHPS demonstrates new gas turbine capabilities at
our own combined cycle power plant before shipping to our customers.
This enables us to provide unmatched performance, such as the 99.5%
reliability of our J-Series gas turbines,” said Paul Browning, President
and CEO of MHPS Americas and Chief Regional Officer for Europe, the
Middle East, Africa and the Americas. “I congratulate our dedicated team
of Engineers, Procurement, and Construction personnel for achieving
commercial operation on schedule, on budget, and exceeding output and
efficiency expectations. This project positions us years ahead of any
manufacturer in putting the latest generation of 1650°C gas turbine
technology into commercial operation. We are leading a Change in Power.”
About Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd.
Mitsubishi
Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS), headquartered in Yokohama, Japan,
is a joint venture formed in February 2014 by Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries, Ltd. and Hitachi, Ltd. integrating their operations in
thermal power generation systems and other related businesses. MHPS
recently announced that its name will soon change to Mitsubishi Power.
MHPS today ranks among the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and
services to the power generation market, backed by 100 billion yen in
capital and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide. The Company’s
products include GTCC (gas turbine combined-cycle) and IGCC (integrated
coal gasification combined-cycle) power plants, gas/coal/oil-fired
(steam) power plants, boilers, generators, gas and steam turbines,
geothermal power plants, AQCS (air quality control systems), power plant
peripheral equipment and solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFC). For more
information, please visit the Company's website at https://www.mhps.com
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