The 2” Globe-Style Gas Metering Valve is designed to provide precise regulation of fuel gas flow in industrial and aero-derivative gas turbines. Its globe valve design offers excellent throttling capabilities, allowing fine control over fuel delivery to maintain the optimal fuel-to-air mixture necessary for efficient combustion. This precise control is crucial for achieving stable turbine performance, reducing emissions, and optimizing fuel consumption.

Constructed with robust materials, the valve is built to withstand the high pressures and temperatures commonly encountered in gas turbine applications. Its durable design ensures long service life and reliable operation even under demanding conditions. The valve features foolproof electrical cables and connectors, enhancing installation safety and reducing the risk of connection errors.

The valve’s compact size and right-angle configuration facilitate straightforward integration into existing turbine fuel systems. Compared to previous models, this valve is an upgrade due to its improved electrical interface and enhanced durability, which reduce maintenance needs and increase operational reliability.

By accurately controlling fuel flow, the 2” Globe-Style Gas Metering Valve helps prevent issues such as flame instability and combustion inefficiency, contributing to smoother turbine operation and lower maintenance costs. It is widely used across various turbine models, including aero-derivative and small- to mid-frame industrial turbines, where precise fuel metering is critical for maintaining performance and compliance with environmental standards.

The 2″ Gas Metering Valve is designed to precisely control the flow of gas fuel in aero-derivative gas turbines, including the LM2500. By adjusting fuel delivery based on operating conditions, it maintains the optimal fuel-to-air ratio essential for safe, efficient, and reliable turbine operation.

Fuel metering valves act as the throttle control for gas turbines. Since turbines generate power by burning fuel mixed with compressed air, accurate regulation of this mixture directly impacts power output, efficiency, and emissions such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO).

This valve delivers exceptional accuracy within ±1% of the flow point, ensuring consistent fuel delivery and optimal combustion. It is built to perform reliably in demanding environments and meets safety standards including ATEX, PED, and UL, certifying it for use in hazardous and extreme conditions.

The fuel metering valve is a two-inch right-angle style valve commonly used on aero-derivative turbines. It integrates easily into existing systems without requiring hydraulic or electrical changes. With millions of hours of proven field performance, it offers dependable, precise fuel control that enhances turbine efficiency and reduces fuel consumption.

The 2-cup Fuel Nozzle is a precision-engineered component used in gas turbines, specifically in the oil and gas industry. Its primary function is to inject liquid fuel into the combustion chamber in a fine, atomized spray, allowing for optimal mixing with air and efficient ignition. This ensures stable combustion, better fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions—key performance factors in industrial turbine applications.

The “2-cup” design refers to the nozzle’s dual flow passages, which help balance fuel distribution across the combustion zone. This promotes more uniform flame stability and lowers the risk of hot spots that can cause thermal stress to the turbine hardware. The nozzle is typically used on “base” engines and is suited for continuous-duty operations.

The L47197P05 variant is known for its compatibility with LM2500 turbine configurations and is built to endure harsh operating environments. It features durable materials and a design that withstands high temperatures and pressures commonly found in oil and gas turbine systems.

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.

The LM2500+ gas turbine delivers increased power and improved efficiency by building on the proven LM2500 platform. Designed to meet the demanding needs of industrial and offshore operations, it offers a compact, reliable solution for power generation and mechanical drive applications.

The LM2500+ enhances the original LM2500 design by adding a 17-stage high-pressure axial compressor. This additional compressor stage increases airflow and raises the engine’s pressure ratio, resulting in roughly 20% more power output. The turbine uses a ring combustion chamber with advanced dry low emissions (DLE) technology, producing very low levels of NOx and CO emissions to meet strict environmental standards.

A key feature of the LM2500+ is its low-speed turbine section, which is specifically designed for offshore platforms and other space-restricted environments. This turbine’s compact size and modular design allow for easy maintenance, with split compressor casing and in-place blade replacement that reduce downtime and operational complexity. The turbine is factory-tested and pre-wired for straightforward installation, supporting both 50 Hz and 60 Hz power generation without the need for additional equipment like reducers.

Operators benefit from the LM2500+’s enhanced power and fuel efficiency, which help reduce operational costs and improve performance in applications such as combined heat and power systems, industrial power generation, underground gas storage, and gas pipelines. Its modular, space-saving design fits well in offshore installations where size and weight are critical factors.

the LM2500+ ensures continuous performance and maximizes uptime, making it a trusted solution for critical power needs across various industrial and offshore applications.