The 3” Gas Fuel Isolation Valve is designed for use in industrial gas turbines within the oil and gas sector, serving as a vital safety and control device. It regulates the flow of natural gas or compressor discharge air to the turbine, enabling quick isolation of fuel supply during abnormal or emergency conditions to protect the turbine from damage.

This valve features a three-inch outlet flange and is solenoid-pilot actuated, operating on 24 or 95-140 VDC power. It is engineered to withstand high-pressure environments, with natural gas operation rated up to 900 psig and compressor air up to 640 psig. It also endures elevated temperatures, tolerating heat soak conditions up to 400°F for natural gas and up to 800°F for compressor air applications.

Constructed from stainless steel materials compliant with NACE standards, the valve resists corrosion in harsh operating conditions typical in oil and gas facilities. It meets strict safety certifications, including CE-ATEX Group IIA, Category 3, Zone 2, T3, making it suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

The valve operates with a rapid opening time of approximately 110 milliseconds and closes within 1 second, enabling prompt response to operational changes or emergency shutdown signals. Typically installed in pairs to provide dual-redundancy, these valves enhance system safety by ensuring backup isolation capability.

Overall, the 3” Gas Fuel Isolation Valve is essential for maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable turbine operation by controlling and isolating fuel or air flow, thereby preventing damage and reducing the risk of costly downtime in oil and gas power generation applications.

The LM2500XPRESS+G4 DLE UPT is a fast-deployable gas turbine system engineered for demanding oil and gas environments—onshore or offshore. It offers a balanced combination of power, efficiency, and installation speed, making it especially suited for upstream, midstream, and LNG operations where reliable electricity and mechanical drive are critical and timelines are tight.

At the core of this system is the LM2500+G4 gas generator, a proven design that delivers higher output and efficiency than earlier models, thanks to improvements in airflow, thermal capability, and cooling. It strikes a solid middle ground in the 20–40 MW class—powerful enough to support heavy oilfield infrastructure but lighter and more flexible than larger industrial turbines.

The Dry Low Emissions (DLE) combustion system helps meet environmental regulations without relying on water or steam injection—a major advantage for remote or offshore sites where water supply is limited or emissions compliance is strict.

The Upgraded Power Turbine (UPT) adds flexibility in terms of shaft speed and load-following, which makes this unit adaptable for various oil and gas power demands—from continuous baseload operation to backup and peaking support.

Its XPRESS configuration emphasizes rapid deployment. The turbine is delivered in a compact, modular format, pre-assembled into a small number of transportable units with simplified electrical and mechanical interconnections. This minimizes site work, shortens commissioning time to a matter of weeks, and reduces exposure to remote-site construction risks.

The Bearing, Roller, Cylindrical No. 6R is a precision-engineered component used in LM2500 aero-derivative gas turbines commonly employed in the oil and gas sector. Installed at the No. 6R position, this cylindrical roller bearing supports the turbine’s rotor shaft by carrying radial loads and maintaining accurate shaft alignment during high-speed operation.

Its specialized roller design allows it to withstand intense mechanical stresses and thermal changes typical in demanding oil and gas environments. By reducing vibration and ensuring smooth rotation, the bearing contributes to stable and efficient turbine performance, which is critical for continuous operation in upstream, midstream, and downstream applications.

The No. 6R bearing’s role in maintaining precise shaft positioning supports the overall durability and reliability of LM2500 turbines used in gas compression, power generation, and offshore platforms, making it a key element in sustaining safe and efficient operations within the oil and gas industry.

The 4″ butterfly bleed air valve plays a crucial role in controlling the flow of compressed air, called bleed air, from the compressor section of a gas turbine. This airflow regulation helps maintain safe and efficient turbine operation by managing pressure and protecting internal components.

This valve is built with a strong bearing shaft and specially designed bearings that handle frequent cycles, ensuring a longer service life and less maintenance. It includes a fail-safe feature that automatically opens the valve if a problem occurs, protecting the turbine from damage. With a quick response time—fully opening or closing in less than 320 milliseconds—it reacts fast to changing engine conditions. The valve’s electric components are also better insulated from heat, improving reliability even in harsh environments.

What makes the 4″ valve stand out is its ideal size and performance. It offers greater airflow than smaller valves, yet remains compact and easier to fit than larger ones, making it perfect for medium-duty applications where space and precise control are important.

Importantly, this valve is designed as a direct, plug-and-play replacement for existing models. It requires no changes to the hydraulic or electrical systems, allowing for quick upgrades without downtime. This seamless fit and reliable operation help ensure your gas turbine runs smoothly and efficiently, reducing costs and increasing uptime.

The LM2500+G4 is an advanced variant of the LM2500+ aeroderivative gas turbine, designed to provide increased output and thermal efficiency through a set of targeted design upgrades. It retains the core architecture of the LM2500+ but introduces changes to the flow path that increase overall engine performance.

The primary difference between the LM2500+G4 and the LM2500+ is the increased flow capacity in the high-pressure (HP) compressor, HP turbine, and low-pressure turbine. These modifications raise the overall pressure ratio from 23.6 to 24.2, resulting in higher thermal efficiency and greater mass flow. The design changes are relatively limited, focusing mainly on minor geometry adjustments to blades and vanes to accommodate the increased flow.

In the high-pressure turbine, the G4 version includes improved blade cooling and upgraded materials. These changes enable the turbine to handle higher temperatures, contributing to both improved performance and component durability. To maintain proper rotor thrust balance with the updated flow path, the effective area of the compressor discharge pressure seal was also adjusted.

In terms of operational performance, the LM2500+G4 offers measurable improvements over the LM2500+ across a variety of ambient conditions. For example, it delivers approximately 11% more power in cold conditions and 12% more in hot conditions (running data to -50 deg F and start data to –40 deg F). In combined-cycle mode, the G4 variant is expected to provide a power increase of 8.5% and a heat rate improvement of 0.75% compared to the LM2500+.

The LM2500+G4 supports two power turbine configurations:

• A six-stage, low-speed power turbine, typically used for power generation applications with a nominal speed of 3600 rpm.
• A two-stage High-Speed Power Turbine (HSPT), used for mechanical drive applications, designed for a nominal speed of 6100 rpm, with an operating range from 3050 to 6400 rpm.

Both configurations support operation over a cubic load curve, which allows the turbine to match power output with varying mechanical loads — a feature especially useful in pipeline compression and similar variable-load industrial applications.