GAS TURBINES & WINTER DIESEL
GAS TURBINES & WINTER DIESEL
(OP)
We are operating some RB211 T/G'S in a climate where the temperature gets down to -40 C wind chill. We have been informed that winter diesel can not be used in these turbines . Can anyone give me info on the whys and wherefores. Is there a constituent in the winter diesel that is detrimental to the turbines. Regular diesel is going to require heat tracing, maybe a heater and insulation of fuel lines and will take time to set up. Much obliged for input
Offshore Engineering&Design





RE: GAS TURBINES & WINTER DIESEL
RE: GAS TURBINES & WINTER DIESEL
Thank you Mr.Blacksmith, I suspect that it is a case of not willing to spend on the extra cost of winter diesel supply, and this cock 'n bull story has been formulated by the bean-counters.
Offshore Engineering&Design
RE: GAS TURBINES & WINTER DIESEL
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RE: GAS TURBINES & WINTER DIESEL
respectfully
RE: GAS TURBINES & WINTER DIESEL
You may be able to cope with this issue by increasing the fuel delivery rate when running on winter diesel.
respectfully
RE: GAS TURBINES & WINTER DIESEL
Your fuel supplier may use additives that could attack turbine components when burned. You may have engine mounted or system forwarding pumps that will not tolerate this fuel so be aware.
Another issue is the engine control and fuel management system may be calibrated for DF2 only and if you introduce something with a different BTU/viscosity rating you may have starting problems. If you start on gas and swap over to diesel there could be problems there as well.
Hope this helps.
Greg FitzGerrell
GSF Services Inc.
www.gsfservices.us