Overview
Low total cost of ownership (TCO)
The NovaLT™ family of gas turbines minimizes total cost of ownership (TCO) up to 20 MW machines in power generation and mechanical drive applications — while delivering high efficiency and uptime for the entire operating lifecycle.
High efficiency and flexibility
NovaLT™ turbines can reach over 37% efficiency in simple-cycle configuration, and up to 85% in cogeneration configuration, thanks to high exhaust temperatures that make them the ideal solution in industrial power plant and combined heat and power applications.
New standards in availability and reliability
With only 45 days needed for installation, an exceptional 35,000-hour mean time between maintenance, and 24-hour engine swap capability, NovaLT™ turbines are the best options for functionality, availability, reliability, and high performance.
Environmental impact
NovaLT™ turbine manufacturing activities—including factory acceptance tests—achieved, on average, 16% lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for NovaLT™12 and 35% lower for the NovaLT™16, compared to previous turbomachinery technologies such as the PGT10 turbine. In addition, the gas turbines are specifically designed to perform at 9ppm NOx @15%O2 emissions for natural gas fuel (from 50% to 100% load) in both mechanical drive and power generation applications.
Enlightened service and maintenance philosophy
Based on best practice from the aviation industry, our recommended approach to major gas turbine maintenance starts with a 24-hour engine swap so your operation can keep running while work is completed. The replacement turbine can be your spare, or new turbomachinery from our leasing fleet. Your unit will be refurbished by our service center network to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety — all work is completed quickly and precisely by a dedicated Baker Hughes team working in a specialized environment. We can also support a range of maintenance activities performed directly at your site, if you prefer. In either case, the combined expertise of service shop personnel and our field engineers will ensure a smooth return to operation and the highest confidence in performance, reducing maintenance costs.
Hydrogen for energy transition
Our team has longstanding experience burning a variety of fuel mixtures with high hydrogen content to reduce emissions, including about 70 projects worldwide using frame gas turbines and aeroderivative turbines.
Our NovaLT™16 turbine can start up and burn gas blends up to 100% hydrogen. It can also switch from natural gas to blends, or 100% hydrogen, with no hardware changes.
Proven technologies for emerging hydrogen needs
Hydrogen will play a vital role in the energy transition and reducing emissions. At Baker Hughes, we are contributing to the hydrogen economy through significant advancements across our portfolio— including gas turbines capable of burning 100% hydrogen and blends, as well as advanced centrifugal and reciprocating compressors.
