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Solar Turbines is a global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses, governments and public institutions find the perfect balance between affordable, available, and reduced carbon energy.
17,000+
Gas Turbines Sold
3B+
Fleet Operating Hours
100+
Countries with Installed Units
6M
Tons of NOx Emissions Reduced
17,000+
Gas Turbines Sold
3B+
Fleet Operating Hours
100+
Countries with Installed Units
6M
Tons of NOx Emissions Reduced
Gas Turbines
What Are Gas Turbines And How Do They Work?
A gas turbine engine is a type of internal combustion engine. Essentially, a gas turbine converts the energy stored in a fuel, typically natural gas, to useful mechanical energy in the form of rotational power. The term "gas" refers to the ambient air that is taken into the engine and used as the working medium in the energy conversion process.
This air is first drawn into the engine where it is compressed, mixed with fuel and ignited. The resulting hot gas expands through a series of airfoil-shaped blades transferring energy added from combustion to turn an output shaft. The residual thermal energy in the hot exhaust gas can be harnessed for a variety of industrial processes.
What Are Gas Turbines Used For?
Gas turbines can be used to drive pumps, compressors or electric generators. Pumps help transport liquids from processing facilities. Compressors deliver natural gas to provide energy to homes and buildings around the world. Finally, electric generators provide electricity and heat (cogeneration) to facilities such as universities, hospitals and manufacturing plants.
Key Applications
- Pumps, transport liquids from processing facilities
- Compressors, deliver natural gas to homes and buildings worldwide
- Electric Generators, provide electricity and heat (cogeneration) to universities, hospitals and manufacturing plants
How It Works
The Essential Parts of a Gas Turbine
Compressor
Takes in outside air and compresses it.
Combustor
Fuel is added to the pressurized air and is ignited.
Turbine
Converts the energy from high-velocity gas into rotational power through expansion.
Output Shaft and Gearbox
Delivers rotational power to the driven equipment.
Exhaust
Directs the low-emission spent gas out of the turbine section.
Why Gas Turbines
Key Advantages Of Gas Turbines
With more than three billion operating hours in over 100 countries, our gas turbines have a proven track record of being a robust energy solution. Alongside this experience, our gas turbine engines have a long list of advantages when compared to alternative sources of energy:
- Higher reliability, efficiency and availability
- Worldwide service and support
- Lower operating and construction costs
- The ability to run on a variety of fuels
- A high-quality exhaust heat stream that can be used in other processes
- High power density with a broad range of power module blocks
- Easy to transport to site and quick to start
17,000+
Gas Turbines Sold
3B+
Fleet Operating Hours
100+
Countries with Installed Units
6M
Tons of NOx Emissions Reduced
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Gas Turbines Are Engineered to Be Durable and Reliable
Gas turbines are engineered to be durable and reliable, reducing power plant maintenance costs over their operational lifespans. Get tips on maximizing efficiency and choosing a turbine that closely matches your power needs.
Turbine Ratings
Gas turbines are rated by their thermal efficiency, which measures how much fuel is converted into usable energy. Higher percentages indicate greater savings. Learn how Solar Turbines® offers a variety of turbine ratings to fit your needs.
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The cogeneration calculator quickly estimates your company's annual energy savings, along with the carbon emissions you can reduce with our gas turbines.
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Converting High Hydrogen Fuel To Electricity
Some of Solar Turbines' customers have been operating on high hydrogen fuel (including coke oven gas) with greater than 50% hydrogen to generate power and steam over the past 10 years.
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Solar Turbines has been innovating the energy industry for more than 60 years, and we will continue to push what is possible.
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We Solve Customer Challenges
We solve customer challenges with an extensive line of compressor, mechanical drive, and generator packages, as well as digital remote monitoring of the related facilities.
Products
Best-in-Class Energy Solutions
We provide best-in-class energy solutions with turbomachinery for power generation and motor driven compression products and packages in the 1–39 megawatt range.
- Gas Turbines
- Gas Compressors
- Gas Compressor Packages
- Mechanical Drive Packages
- Oil and Gas Generator Packages
- Power Generation Packages
- Pre-owned Equipment
Lifecycle Support
Confidence Beyond the Initial Purchase
We extend the life of your product while minimizing its lifetime cost (to both your budget and the environment), our team is all in.
- Gas Turbine Overhaul
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- Digital Solutions
- Equipment Optimization
- Compressor Restage and Overhaul
- Field Services
- Technical Training
Solar Turbines' Global Footprint
One of the World's Leading Manufacturers of Industrial Gas Turbines
Solar Turbines is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 17,000 installed in 100 countries with service available for every unit. How can we help you meet your energy needs?
17,000+
Gas Turbines Sold
3B+
Fleet Operating Hours
100+
Countries with Installed Units
6M
Tons of NOx Emissions Reduced
Sustainability
Helping Customers Reach Carbon Reduction Goals
To help customers reach their carbon reduction goals, we have solutions available now and in development for operational efficiency improvements, methane capture, hydrogen, and carbon capture.
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Learn how our products and services help meet the growing worldwide demand for energy without increasing emissions.
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Download Dr. Rainer Kurz's latest eBook covering thermodynamics, aerodynamics, and rotor dynamics for oil & gas compressors.
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Download our free eBook covering both basic and complex principles related to gas turbines.
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