Siemens TB5000 industrial gas turbines have over 850 units sold and more than 88 million fleet operating hours. In an effort to extend the lifecycle of these units even further, Siemens has developed new and improved TB core engines.
The new core engines, of both TB4900 and TB5400 ratings, will adopt the latest technology designs and enhancements from Siemens’ current small industrial gas turbine portfolio, including performance and efficiency improvements for low ambient operation.
Still in working order
The TB5000 product line was first introduced for commercial application in 1970 and retired from the company’s new product portfolio in 2002. Many of the units are operating in challenging climate conditions, such as in the deserts of the Middle East and in the low temperature environment of the Alaskan North Slope.
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