HIGH RELIABILITY

AND FLEXIBILITY IN
POWER GENERATION

DRESSER-RANDS KG2
GAS TURBINE
Drilling & CHP applications
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KG2 GAS TURBINE GENERATOR SETS

The legendary KG2 gas turbine was first installed sions. The product has proven itself in many instal-
in 1972. Since then, close to 1,000 units have lations, clocking more than 25 million operating
been installed in 62 countries worldwide, onshore hours with 99% availability. Some engines have
and offshore, in continuous duty operations in all been running more than 245,000 hours of con-
types of environments. The versatile gas turbine tinuous duty and achieved a lifetime of more than
generator sets are used for a variety of base load 30 years of run time.
and emergency power generation applications
from fixed and floating installations offshore, to
onshore oil fields, on rooftops, and integrated into
buildings for simple cycle and combined heat and
power (CHP) duties.

With the acquisition of Kongsberg Dresser Power

in 1985, Dresser-Rand became the original equip-
ment manufacturer (OEM) of the well-proven and
highly reliable KG2 product family. Since 1972,
Dresser-Rand Norway Operations has developed
and implemented a number of improvements
and changes for the KG2 gas turbine. These im-
provements have increased its power output and KG2 gas turbine generator set at the Trans-Tunisian
efficiency, as well as help control and lower emis- pipeline station in Korba, Tunisia.

Two KG2 gas turbine generator sets installed on the Dutch Unocal Helm platform.

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THE LATEST GENERATION OF KG2 GAS TURBINES
The newly released KG2-3G gas turbine is the third
generation of this legendary product. It is based
upon the same architecture as its earlier ratings,
but is equipped with advanced fuel efficiency and
dry-low emission (DLE) combustion technologies
to meet todays evermore demanding emission
regulations.
While the turbine is still composed of the same
proven engine parts (a compact rotor and a
The KG2-3G gas turbine is designed to meet future efficiency and emissions requirements.
We maintained the simplicity of the earlier KG2
models, while adding state-of-the-art turbine ma-
terials and combustion technology. This allows
KG2 gas turbine users to operate their equipment
with minimum maintenance and high availability.
Maintenance intervals for the KG2-3G gas turbine
are 8,000 hours between inspections and 40,000
hours between major overhauls.
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single-stage radial compressor and turbine wheel),
Dresser-Rand has refined the design and materi-
als. With significant improvements in the air-foil
design, the efficiency of the KG2-3G gas turbine
has increased by 50% compared to the previous
KG2 rating. This represents the highest efficiency
available for comparably sized gas turbine genera-
tor sets. The KG2-3G turbines four DLE combus-
tors allow for operation below 24 ppm NOx and CO,
without any catalytic exhaust remediation.
The compressor and turbine sections are mounted
back-to-back. The rotor assembly is cantilevered
so that both rotor bearings are located in the cold
end of the gas turbine. As there are no hot bear-
ings in the KG2-3G gas turbine, the bearings are
effectively designed without life limitation. The
speed-reduction gearbox is an integral part of the
gas turbine and reduces the output speed of the
gas turbine to match the generator, while driving
the lubrication system and liquid fuel pumps.
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OUTSTANDING FUEL ACCEPTANCE AND OPERATIONAL

BENEFITS

KG2 users benefit from the turbines capability to
accept a wide variety of fuels, ranging from pipe-
line quality natural gas to low heating value gas
(e.g., well head or synthetic gas fuel with signifi-
cant hydrogen content). With the capability of ac-
cepting fuel gas with 1.5% H2S as standard (high-
er levels are subject to review), the KG2-3G gas
turbine offers a reliable source of electrical power
from associated gas otherwise flared at the well
head.
Additional operating benefits include the
following:
Requires a low fuel gas supply pressure of
12 bar for operation (and even lower pressure
at start-up)
Allows for major load changes of up to 100%
with insignificant change in generator
frequency
Able to operate with a heat recovery unit to
produce more than 6 tons of steam at 12 bar;
operating the installation in CHP mode, overall
efficiency may exceed 90%.

KG2-3G gas turbine

Technical data Metric Imperial Metric Imperial
ISO (15C/59F) 2,000 kW Emission NOx (15% O2) less than 24 ppm
shaft output CO (15% O2) 10 ppm
Output shaft speed 1,500/1,800 rpm Fuel gas inlet pressure 12 barg 174 psig
Fuel type Natural gas Generators 400 V to 13.8 kV
Fuel rate 14,118 kj/kWh 13,381 btu/kWh Weight, gas turbine/gear 1,800 kg 3,968 lbs
Exhaust gas 577.3C 1,071F Typical package weight 16,000 kg 35,300 lbs
temperature
Exhaust mas flow 9.4 kg/sec 20.7 lb/sec Package dimensions 13.7 x 4.5 x 6.9 m 40 x 8.6 x 8
(L x W x H) - approx.

The new KG2-3G gas turbine features highly competitive technical data.

SFC specific fuel consumption EGT exhaust gas temperature

Note for operation below -40C (-40F), additional inlet and package heating is required.

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KG2-3G GAS TURBINE FOR OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION

APPLICATIONS

With its compact design and low weight, the

KG2-3G gas turbine is ideally suited for both on-
shore and offshore drilling applications. KG2 gas
turbines have an excellent block load capability,
which means they can tolerate considerable load
changes without having to go offline. This was ex-
amined and proven by Essos Odin study in 1984;
thereafter, the KG2 gas turbine was chosen for
several drilling projects.

The KG2-3G gas turbine has good weight to power

ratio, and can operate on wellhead or flare gas
which offers significant fuel cost savings to the
operator. The turbines dual fuel capability with
seamless changeover under load ensures con-
tinuous operation in the event of gas fuel curtail-
ment.

Thanks to its small footprint, a KG2-3G genera-

tor set can be easily integrated into an existing
rig to cover additional power or heating demand.
The package can be shipped without load permit
which facilitates transport and handling. Our rug-
ged package can also withstand transport along
A view of Essos Odin platform, where three KG2 gas turbine
rough oilfield roads. generator packages are installed. These gas turbines were
selected in part for their excellent block load capability.

Three KG2 gas turbine generator sets are running on dual Four KG2 gas turbine generator sets deliver power to a
fuel on the Doyon onshore drilling site in Alaska. Dubai Petroleum Company platform.

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KG2-3G GAS TURBINE FOR COMBINED HEAT AND POWER

APPLICATIONS

Cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP)

is another suitable application for the versatile
KG2-3G gas turbine. CHP systems facilitate elec-
tricity production and provide useful heat at very
high efficiency. By locating a power generation
system at the heart of a facility or process it is
possible to capture the heat (usually a wasted by-
product of electricity generation). The KG2 cogen-
eration system combines the KG2-3G gas turbine
with a pre-engineered steam heat recovery pack-
age. The system provides a continuous base load
supply of both electricity and steam, while lower-
ing energy costs and CO2 emissions. With a wide The KG2 gas turbines at the McKittrick enhanced oil recov-
range of steam pressure configurations, this sys- ery site in California, USA, generate steam that is injected
into the oil well to facilitate the oil flow.
tem can be matched to almost any process need.

CHP 2000 system output Metric Imperial

Energy consumers demand high efficiency and re-
Electric output 1,950 kWe 2,615 hp
liability in order to minimize operating costs and
maximize uptime. KG2-3G CHP systems are sup-
Electric generator frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
plied as comprehensive, factory-tested packages
CHP output choices:
that can be easily integrated into existing site op-
Steam output at 10 bar 7.5 t/h 16.5 klb/hr
(145 psi) erations. Items such as synchronizing switchgear,
Chilling at 37/30C 5.5 MW 7,375 hp heat recovery equipment, emissions treatment,
(98.6/86F) attenuation, and lube oil systems are included
Hot water from 10-80C 16kg/sec 35 lbs/sec within the box. This dramatically reduces the
(50-176F) risk of cost overruns and performance issues as-
sociated with traditional site-built systems.
Packaged CHP systems deliver the maximum pos-
sible energy cost savings when deployed in appli-
cations where the electrical and thermal outputs CHP 2000 package data
of the system can be consumed at all times by LTHW flow temperature 82.2C/180F
the host facility. The standard CHP 2000 system LTHW return temperature 71.1C/160F
delivers high-quality steam for heating purposes. Noise dB(A) at 25 <75
Alternatively, the exhaust energy can be used for GPM of hot water (20F delta T) 520
chilling and delivers approximately 5.5 MW of
chilling power. A balance of both is also possible,
as well as the possibility of extracting hot water CHP 2000 dimension data Metric Imperial
from the lubricant oil cooler. Length 12.192 m 40 ft
Height 2.438 m 8 ft
Adding a steam condenser can boost the total ef- Height 2.591 m 8 ft 6 in
ficiency of the gas turbine to the mid-90% range. Weight 17.2 t 38,000 lbs
Dresser-Rand CHP systems can be designed to
meet a wide range of application-specific require-
ments.
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KG2-3G GAS TURBINE A RELIABLE ASSET FOR POWER

GENERATION

Dresser-Rands long standing experience with

installations for a large variety of applications,
combined with the KG2-3G gas turbines compet-
itive technical features, make these gas turbine
packages an ideal solution for the oil and gas
and energy markets.

Dresser-Rands KG2-3G gas turbine

offers an upgraded version of the well-proven

KG2 gas turbine.
operates on gaseous and liquid fuels.
accepts a wide fuel range which includes well-
head gas and sour gas with a significant
H2S content.
is an excellent solution for recovering flare gas
for energy production.
has a dry low emission combustion system for
NOx and CO to 24 ppmv at 15% O2 over a
wide operating range. With its rugged steel base frame design, its compact
dimensions and low weight, the KG2 gas turbine generator
allows for excellent heat recovery in CHP set allows for easy on-site maintenance, as well as simple
applications. transport to other locations.
can operate at extremely low temperatures
(as low as -60C/-76F).
is designed to operate for 40,000 hours
between major overhauls (and one annual
visual inspection).
is designed for easy maintenance at low
ambient temperatures.
is small and light-weight, built for non-permit
shipping loads.
allows for local and remote monitoring and op-
eration, and is also suitable for installations
with limited access.

Dresser-Rands KG2-3G gas turbine generator

packages are delivered completely factory tested.
We offer OEM service for operation and mainte-
nance for all our KG2 installations.

Three KG2 gas turbine packages installed on Shell Malay-

sias SSB drilling platform.

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