The TB5000 Gas Turbine

Uprate to 5200/5400 bhp

For TB5000 Gas Turbines (and some later TB4000 models)
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The TB type gas turbine, renowned for its ruggedness and reliability, numbering
in excess of 840 units operating throughout the world, was originally brought
into service in 1970.
Throughout the production life of the
TB turbine, the design and
performance of the engine has been
improved, whilst maintaining its
philosophy of reliability and ease of
maintenance on site.
Since the first TB3000, rated at 3100
bhp*, the TB has undergone three power
enhancement changes;
3990 bhp* - TB4000
4900 bhp* - TB5000
5200/5400 bhp* - TB5000 uprate
For the latter increase of power 4900
bhp* to 5200/5400 bhp*, we can offer
to uprate your TB5000 gas turbine. This
uprate to 5200/5400 bhp* can also be
offered for some later TB4000 models.

The Uprate
To increase the nominal ISO power
output of a TB5000 from 4900 bhp to
5200/5400 bhp, the design maximum
temperature was raised from 877C to
900C, giving an increased exhaust
temperature of 495C.
To cater for this increase in temperature,
various design changes were made to the
turbine gas generator.
The combustion system is modified using
sealed chambers, the swirler tubes and
their extensions having special mating
features to improve temperature spread
to the compressor turbine.

(*Power output figures given based on

ISO conditions.)

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Limitations

Performance
Health &
Safety

Obsolescence

Cost
Reduction

Benefit by
Mods & Ups

Reliability

Whilst the TB5000 can be

uprated to provide up to 5400
bhp output, the following
points should be noted:

The increase in power attained by

uprating from 4900 bhp is 5200 bhp
for liquid fuel engines, and 5400 bhp
for gas fuel engines, subject to gas
fuel analysis.

Limitations of the driven unit

Dual fuel engines are rated respective

to the fuel used.

Limitations of the gearbox

and coupling

Performance

Power Limit

50

6000

6000

Environment

ISO Rating 5400 bhp (gas only)

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4000

50

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3000

32

2000
1000
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40

380

360

340

320

300

280

10

20

30

40

50 C

Ambient Temperature

Early TB5000 gas turbines were fitted

with a dry solids compressor cleaning
system.
Due to the nature of the cooled blades
required for the uprate, the cooling
holes would become blocked with solids,
defeating the cooling system. It is
therefore essential that a fluid wash
system is retrofitted.

1*013 bar
14*7 psia
15 C
59 F

-10

34

30

Altitude sea level

Ambient pressure 1.013 bar
Gearbox loss is not included
Inlet/exhaust ducting losses not included
Power turbine speed 7950 rev/min

7*30 bar
105*8 psia
271 C
520 F

10

20

30

40

6*86 bar
99*5 psia
900 C
1625 F

When requesting details or a

quotation for a TB5000 uprate,
please quote the turbine serial
number to enable us to check
the engine details.
For a quotation of further
details, please contact your
local Siemens Industrial
Turbomachinery Ltd
representative.

2*43 psia
53*3 ata
663 C
2*43 bar 1225 F
53*3 psia
663 C
1225 F

When requesting a quote for a TB5000

uprate, please advise if a fluid wash
system is already fitted.

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Energy Sector
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91058 Erlangen, Germany
Siemens Energy, Inc.
4400 Alafaya Trail
Orlando, FL 32826-2399, USA

For more information, please contact

our Customer Support Center.
Phone: +49 180 524 70 00
Fax:
+49 180 524 24 71
(Charges depending on provider)
E-mail: support.energy@siemens.com

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50 C

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360

340

320

280

-10

ISO Rating 4900 bhp

Ambient Temperature

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Zero Loss Power Output (bhp)

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Compressor Cleaning

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300

The abradable seals of the second

stage are fitted via a T slot in the
stator ring, hence the retrofit of a
new stator ring will be required.

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380

The cooling air for the first stage CT

blades is routed through holes in the
quadrants, hence the uprate requires
the retrofit of new bladed quadrants.

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The Parts

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ISO Rating 5200 bhp

4000

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For retrofitting to a 4900 bhp rated

TB5000, new swirler cones, flame
tubes and extensions are required for
the combustion system.

ISO Power Output (bhp)

5000

ISO Rating 5200 bhp

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general descriptions of the technical options
available, which may not apply in all cases.
The required technical options should
therefore be specified in the contract.