9F Gas Turbine Frame Upgrades

Why Upgrade Your 9F Frame?

Our solutions are tailored to help operators meet evolving grid demands and emissions regulations while reducing maintenance downtime.

Key Benefits:

• Increased Output: Boost turbine efficiency and electrical generation, especially during peak demand
• Improved Performance: Achieve lower heat rates and enhanced fuel utilization
• Enhanced Reliability: Reduce unplanned outages with upgraded components engineered for durability.
• Extended Maintenance Intervals: Increase service intervals from the OEM baseline of 24,000 FH or 1200 FS.
• Greater Operational Flexibility: Improve low-load performance and broaden dispatch range.

9F Design Improvements

1st Stage Nozzle

• Full-surface Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC)
• Alloy upgrade to PSM 109 (Nickel base)
• Enhanced platform cooling

1st Stage Buckets

• Alloy upgrade for Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF) and creep resistance
• Cast-in tip plate facilitates easier repair
• Improved platform and tip cooling

2nd Stage Nozzle

• Alloy upgrade with improved LCF and Creep Capability

2nd Stage Buckets

• Alloy upgrade with improved LCF and Creep Capability
• New cooling designs to reduce shroud metal temperature

3rd Stage Nozzle

• Alloy upgrade with improved LCF and Creep Capability

3rd Stage Buckets

• Alloy upgrade with improved LCF and Creep Capability

Transition Piece

• Improved durability by PSM design features
• Patented cooling features reduce metal temperature
• Thermally free mount to reduce stress on first stage nozzle

Liner

• Improved durability with conical design and upgraded material
• Improved impingement cooling for enhanced durability
• Improved assembly and sealing with double ply, forward facing hula seal design

Liner Cap

• Improved durability by PSM design features
• Upgraded Effusion plate material to Haynes 282 for increased LCF capability
  
  

Trusted 9F Solutions Backed by Data
_{Our upgrades are supported by system-level modeling and real-world operational insights. With more than 25 years of experience in gas turbine engineering, PSM has helped operators around the world improve the performance and longevity of their 9F units.}

Additional Upgrade Solutions

AutoTune

PSM’s AutoTune system enables automated combustion tuning to maintain emissions and combustion dynamics within specified limits under varying ambient conditions (temperature and humidity), engine deterioration or while using a range of natural gas or liquefied natural gas.