GE Frame 6B Frame 7EA Frame 9E Repairs
Stage 1 Bucket Repair – Life Extended to 100,000+ Hours
- Full coating strip – internal and external coatings
- FSR® Full Solution Rejuvenation® heat treatment process - restores alloy strength
- Re-coat external and internal – MCrAlY plus over aluminizing coating
- Proven over 100,000 hours reliable service for fleets
Stage 2 Bucket Repair – Upgraded and Life Extended to 100,000+ Hours
- High strength LPM® Process – restores shroud lift and twist distortion
- FSR® Full Solution Rejuvenation® heat treatment process - restores alloy strength
- Airfoil aluminide coating upgrade - extends service life
Bucket Upgrades for Frame 7EA to Increase Power and Efficiency
- Applied as retrofit upgrade - avoids new parts purchase
- Tip modifications on Stage 1 - yield 0.5 MW increase and improved oxidation resistance
- Shroud modifications on Stage 2 - yield 0.5 MW increase