Flawless work of Rolls-Royce gas turbine for mechanical engineering
Achieving 100,000 hours of faultless operation is a mean feat in the mechanical engineering sector. But that is exactly what Rolls-Royce’s Avon 200 industrial gas turbine has done.
The upgraded turbine, which delivers increased component life, power and efficiency, has "established an unparalleled record for reliability and availability in the oil and gas and power generation industries", according to Rolls-Royce, and you may have noticed its use in your mechanical engineering career.
Indeed, 40 engine kits have been ordered in nine countries, with 18 already delivered to their new owners. The industrial Avon is an aero-derivative gas turbine which provides extended mean times between overhauls and can deliver 4.4 per cent better thermal efficiency and 8.9 per cent more power.
And if green is your thing then you may also be interested to hear that the improved mechanical engineering design reduces life-cycle costs and can cut carbon dioxide emissions.
Robert Wallace, sales and marketing director of the Energy Customer Service business at Rolls-Royce, says: "Avon operators want their gas turbines to operate for longer periods before major maintenance is required and they also want to mitigate the effects of high cycle fatigue brought on by fuel quality issues. The Avon 200 delivers this and more."
The mechanical engineering company previously revealed that it will deliver a further eight RB211 industrial gas turbines as part of contracts from TOTAL worth $150 million (£105 million).
Written by Robert Williams.
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