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Chapter 1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 1-1
1-1 Purpose and Scope of Technical Manual........................................................... 1-1
1-2 Arrangement and Use of Technical Manual ...................................................... 1-1
1-3 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings.......................................................................... 1-2
1-4 Changes to Technical Manual............................................................................ 1-2
1-5 Measurement Units ............................................................................................ 1-2
1-6 Glossary of Terms.............................................................................................. 1-7
1-7 Safety Precautions.............................................................................................. 1-7
1-7.1 Health Hazards .................................................................................... 1-7
1-7.2 Fire Hazards......................................................................................... 1-10
1-7.3 Compressed Air Hazards ..................................................................... 1-10
1-7.4 Heated/Chilled Part Hazards ............................................................... 1-10
1-7.5 Electrical Hazards................................................................................ 1-10
1-7.6 Paints and Finishes Hazards ................................................................ 1-11
1-7.7 Procedural Hazards.............................................................................. 1-11
1-7.8 Tooling Hazards .................................................................................. 1-11
1-7.9 Gas Turbine Operational Hazards ....................................................... 1-11
1-7.10 Environmental Hazards ....................................................................... 1-13
1-8 Special Inspections............................................................................................. 1-13
Chapter 2 Gas Turbine General Description and Model Summary ............................. 2-1
2-1 Purpose and Scope ............................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 General Description and Features ...................................................................... 2-1
2-2.1 General Description............................................................................. 2-1
2-2.2 Model Summary .................................................................................. 2-1
2-2.3 Summary of Changes from the LM6000 PB ....................................... 2-4
2-2.4 Standard and Optional Equipment....................................................... 2-4
2-2.5 Standard and Optional Instrumentation ............................................... 2-5
Chapter 3 Gas Turbine Package....................................................................................... 3-1
3-1 Purpose and Scope ............................................................................................. 3-1
3-2 Package Description........................................................................................... 3-1
3-3 Gas Fuel Analysis and Equipment Installation .................................................. 3-1
Chapter 4 Gas Turbine Assembly Description................................................................ 4-1
4-1 Purpose and Scope ............................................................................................. 4-1
4-2 General Description ........................................................................................... 4-1
4-2.1 Main Components................................................................................ 4-1
4-2.2 Engine Airflow .................................................................................... 4-7

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4-3 Variable Inlet Guide Vanes ................................................................................ 4-7
4-4 Low Pressure Compressor .................................................................................. 4-7
4-4.1 General Description ............................................................................. 4-7
4-4.2 LPC Rotor ............................................................................................ 4-8
4-4.3 LPC Stator............................................................................................ 4-8
4-5 Front Frame and Air Collector ........................................................................... 4-8
4-5.1 Front Frame.......................................................................................... 4-8
4-5.2 Bypass Air Collector ............................................................................ 4-9
4-6 High Pressure Compressor ................................................................................. 4-9
4-6.1 General Description ............................................................................. 4-9
4-6.2 HPC Rotor............................................................................................ 4-9
4-6.3 HPC Stator ........................................................................................... 4-9
4-7 Compressor Rear Frame ..................................................................................... 4-9
4-8 Combustion System............................................................................................ 4-10
4-8.1 General Description ............................................................................. 4-10
4-8.2 Triple Annular Combustor ................................................................... 4-10
4-8.3 Ignition System .................................................................................... 4-10
4-9 High Pressure Turbine ........................................................................................ 4-10
4-9.1 General Description ............................................................................. 4-10
4-9.2 HPT Rotor ............................................................................................ 4-10
4-9.3 Stage 1 HPT Nozzle ............................................................................. 4-11
4-9.4 Stage 2 HPT Nozzle ............................................................................. 4-11
4-10 Low Pressure Turbine......................................................................................... 4-11
4-10.1 General Description ............................................................................. 4-11
4-10.2 LPT Rotor ............................................................................................ 4-11
4-10.3 LPT Stator ............................................................................................ 4-12
4-11 Turbine Rear Frame............................................................................................ 4-12
4-12 Accessory Gearbox Assembly............................................................................ 4-13
4-13 Bearings.............................................................................................................. 4-13
4-14 Low Pressure Rotor Balance Piston System ...................................................... 4-13
Chapter 5 LM6000 PD Model System Descriptions ........................................................ 5-1
5-1 Purpose and Scope.............................................................................................. 5-1
5-2 Variable-Geometry Control System ................................................................... 5-1
5-2.1 VIGV System ....................................................................................... 5-1
5-2.2 VBV System ........................................................................................ 5-2
5-2.3 VSV System ......................................................................................... 5-4
5-3 Fuel Systems....................................................................................................... 5-4
5-3.1 Gas Fuel Systems ................................................................................. 5-4
5-3.1.1 Gas Manifold and Fuel Hoses ............................................. 5-6

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5-3.1.2 Air/Gas Premixers............................................................... 5-6
5-3.1.3 Fuel Staging Valves ............................................................ 5-6
5-4 Gearbox Assemblies .......................................................................................... 5-7
5-5 Starter System .................................................................................................... 5-7
5-5.1 GE Starter Usage ................................................................................. 5-7
5-5.2 Starter Duty Cycles.............................................................................. 5-9
5-5.2.1 Air and Gas Starters............................................................ 5-9
5-5.2.2 Hydraulic Starter................................................................. 5-9
5-5.2.3 Gas Turbine Airflow During Starter Operation.................. 5-12
5-6 Lube System....................................................................................................... 5-12
5-6.1 General Description............................................................................. 5-12
5-6.2 System Flows, Pressures, and Temperatures....................................... 5-15
5-6.3 Oil Specification .................................................................................. 5-15
5-6.4 Lube Subsystems ................................................................................. 5-15
5-6.4.1 Lube Supply Circuit............................................................ 5-15
5-6.4.2 Scavenge Oil Circuit........................................................... 5-17
5-6.4.3 Engine Drains ..................................................................... 5-17
5-6.4.4 Sump Vent Circuit .............................................................. 5-17
5-6.4.5 Lube and Scavenge Line Cooling....................................... 5-19
5-6.5 Sump Pressurization ............................................................................ 5-20
5-6.6 Oil Mixing ........................................................................................... 5-20
5-6.7 Oil Consumption.................................................................................. 5-20
5-7 Sensors and Indicating Systems......................................................................... 5-20
5-7.1 Speed Indication .................................................................................. 5-20
5-7.1.1 LP Rotor Speed................................................................... 5-20
5-7.1.2 HP Rotor Speed .................................................................. 5-20
5-7.2 Acoustic Sensors.................................................................................. 5-20
5-7.3 Vibration Sensors ................................................................................ 5-20
5-7.4 Temperature Sensors ........................................................................... 5-21
5-7.4.1 LPC Inlet Air Temperature (T2)......................................... 5-21
5-7.4.2 HPC Inlet Air Temperature (T25) ...................................... 5-21
5-7.4.3 HPC Discharge Temperature (T3)...................................... 5-21
5-7.4.4 LPT Inlet Gas Temperature (T48) ...................................... 5-21
5-7.4.5 Lube Supply and Scavenge Temperature ........................... 5-21
5-7.5 Pressure Sensors .................................................................................. 5-21
5-7.5.1 LPC Inlet Pressure (P2) ...................................................... 5-21
5-7.5.2 HPC Inlet Pressure (P25).................................................... 5-21
5-7.5.3 LPT Inlet Gas Total Pressure (P48).................................... 5-22
5-7.5.4 Additional Pressure Parameters .......................................... 5-22

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5-7.6 Chip Detectors...................................................................................... 5-22
5-7.7 Variable-Geometry Position ................................................................ 5-23
5-7.8 Flame Sensors ...................................................................................... 5-23
5-7.9 Bleed Air Control System .................................................................... 5-23
5-7.10 Thrust Balance Control System ........................................................... 5-23
5-8 Electrical System ................................................................................................ 5-23
5-8.1 Ignition System .................................................................................... 5-23
5-8.2 Cabling ................................................................................................. 5-25
5-8.3 Electrical Panels ................................................................................... 5-25
5-9 Bleed System ...................................................................................................... 5-25
5-10 High Pressure and Low Pressure Recoup System .............................................. 5-25
5-11 Engine Control Unit ........................................................................................... 5-25
5-12 Low Pressure Rotor Balance Piston System ...................................................... 5-25
5-13 Water-Wash System ........................................................................................... 5-26
5-14 Engine Airflow ................................................................................................... 5-26
5-15 Air System Tubing and Frame Strut Functions .................................................. 5-26
5-15.1 A-, B-, C-, D-, and E-Sump Vents ....................................................... 5-31
5-15.2 B- and C-Sump Pressurization ............................................................. 5-31
5-15.3 Balance Piston...................................................................................... 5-31
5-15.4 HPC Stage 8 Bleed............................................................................... 5-31
5-15.5 Compressor Discharge Pressure Bleed ................................................ 5-31
5-15.6 High Pressure and Low Pressure Recoup ............................................ 5-31
5-15.7 HPT Cooling ........................................................................................ 5-31
5-15.8 LPT Cooling......................................................................................... 5-31
5-15.9 Passive Clearance Control ................................................................... 5-31
Chapter 6 Service and Support Requirements ................................................................ 6-1
6-1 Purpose and Scope.............................................................................................. 6-1
6-2 Shipping.............................................................................................................. 6-1
6-2.1 Engine Shipment .................................................................................. 6-1
6-2.2 Low Pressure Turbine Module Shipping ............................................. 6-1
6-2.3 Engine Shipping Container .................................................................. 6-2
6-2.4 Container and Engine Lifting............................................................... 6-2
6-2.5 Enclosure Shipping .............................................................................. 6-2
6-2.6 Highway Shipping................................................................................ 6-2
6-2.7 On-Site Transportation......................................................................... 6-6
6-3 Storage................................................................................................................ 6-6
6-4 Installation/Removal........................................................................................... 6-6
6-4.1 Installation/Removal Methods ............................................................. 6-6
6-4.2 Size/Weight .......................................................................................... 6-7

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6-4.3 Engine Mount Attachments ................................................................. 6-7
6-4.4 Engine Power Output Shafts................................................................ 6-7
6-4.5 Flange Interfaces.................................................................................. 6-9
6-5 Auxiliary Systems .............................................................................................. 6-11
6-5.1 Inlet System ......................................................................................... 6-11
6-5.1.1 Air Filtration ....................................................................... 6-11
6-5.1.2 Anti-Icing............................................................................ 6-13
6-5.2 Exhaust System.................................................................................... 6-14
6-5.3 Secondary Cooling Air ........................................................................ 6-14
6-6 Support Services ................................................................................................ 6-15
6-7 Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 6-16
Chapter 7 Installation and Startup................................................................................... 7-1
7-1 Purpose and Scope ............................................................................................. 7-1
7-2 General ............................................................................................................... 7-1
7-3 Installation.......................................................................................................... 7-1
7-4 Pre-Startup Inspections ...................................................................................... 7-1
7-5 Operational Checkout ........................................................................................ 7-31
7-6 Verification Test ................................................................................................ 7-32
Chapter 8 Engine Operation ............................................................................................. 8-1
8-1 Purpose and Scope ............................................................................................. 8-1
8-2 General ............................................................................................................... 8-1
8-3 Safety ................................................................................................................. 8-1
8-3.1 Gas Turbine Maintenance/ Inspection Precautions ............................. 8-2
8-4 Equipment Protection......................................................................................... 8-3
8-4.1 Inlet Cover ........................................................................................... 8-3
8-4.2 Bleed Air Collector Cover................................................................... 8-3
8-4.3 Exhaust Cover...................................................................................... 8-3
8-4.4 Electrical, Fluid, and System Interface Covers ................................... 8-4
8-5 Engine Protection............................................................................................... 8-4
8-5.1 Lubricating Oil .................................................................................... 8-4
8-5.2 Air........................................................................................................ 8-6
8-5.3 Gas Fuel............................................................................................... 8-7
8-6 Records and Running Log.................................................................................. 8-7
8-7 Inlet/Enclosure Inspection.................................................................................. 8-7
8-8 Prestart Checks................................................................................................... 8-7
8-9 Motoring Procedures.......................................................................................... 8-8
8-9.1 Dry Motoring ....................................................................................... 8-8

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8-10 Starting and Operation........................................................................................ 8-9
8-10.1 Normal Starting Sequence ................................................................... 8-9
8-10.1.1 Hot Starts............................................................................. 8-9
8-11 Shutdown............................................................................................................ 8-21
8-11.1 Normal Shutdown ................................................................................ 8-21
8-11.2 Emergency Shutdown .......................................................................... 8-21
8-11.3 Post-Shutdown Fire.............................................................................. 8-22
8-12 Restart................................................................................................................. 8-22
8-12.1 Hot Restarts.......................................................................................... 8-23
8-12.1.1 Restart Within 10 Minutes After Shutdown........................ 8-23
8-12.1.2 Restart More Than 10 Minutes After Shutdown................. 8-23
8-13 Windmilling........................................................................................................ 8-24
8-14 Engine Performance ........................................................................................... 8-24
8-14.1 Performance Measurement .................................................................. 8-24
8-14.2 Performance Data Recording ............................................................... 8-25
8-14.3 Component Life/Repair Intervals......................................................... 8-25
Chapter 9 Abnormal Operation ........................................................................................ 9-1
9-1 Purpose and Scope.............................................................................................. 9-1
9-2 General Definitions ............................................................................................ 9-1
9-3 Control Actions .................................................................................................. 9-1
9-3.1 Alarms .................................................................................................. 9-1
9-3.2 Power Cutback ..................................................................................... 9-1
9-3.2.1 Slow Decel to Minimum Load ............................................ 9-1
9-3.3 Shutdowns ............................................................................................ 9-2
9-3.3.1 Shutdown............................................................................. 9-2
9-3.3.2 Emergency Shutdown ......................................................... 9-2
9-3.3.3 Step-Decel to Idle/Shutdown .............................................. 9-2
9-3.3.4 Slow Decel to Minimum Load/Shutdown........................... 9-3
9-3.3.5 Aborted Start ....................................................................... 9-3
9-4 Operator Action .................................................................................................. 9-3
9-5 Hot Restarts ........................................................................................................ 9-4
9-6 Post-Shutdown Fire ............................................................................................ 9-4
9-7 Special Inspections ............................................................................................. 9-4
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 10-1
10-1 Purpose and Scope.............................................................................................. 10-1
10-2 Arrangement and Use ......................................................................................... 10-1
10-2.1 Troubleshooting Reference Table ........................................................ 10-1
10-2.2 Numbered Troubleshooting Procedures............................................... 10-1
10-2.3 Using This Chapter .............................................................................. 10-2

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10-3 Troubleshooting Procedures .............................................................................. 10-2
10-3.1 Low Pressure Turbine Speed Sensor (XNSD) Testing ....................... 10-2
10-3A Adjustment of Engine Balance Piston Pressure................................................. 10-3
10-4 Troubleshooting Reference Table...................................................................... 10-10
10-5 Troubleshooting Procedures .............................................................................. 10-28
TS-1 : Hot Start............................................................................................... 10-28
TS-2 : Post-Shutdown Fire ............................................................................. 10-29
TS-3 : Inlet Screen Differential Pressure........................................................ 10-29
TS-4 : Flameout .............................................................................................. 10-30
TS-5 : Power Supply Failure .......................................................................... 10-30
TS-6 : Fuel Supply Temperature..................................................................... 10-31
TS-7 : Staging Valve ....................................................................................... 10-31
TS-8 : Stage 8 and CDP Bleed Valves............................................................ 10-32
TS-9 : Stall ...................................................................................................... 10-33
TS-10 : T3 (High Pressure Compressor Discharge Temperature) .................... 10-34
TS-11 : T48 (Low Pressure Turbine Inlet Temperature) .................................. 10-35
TS-12 : Lube Supply/Scavenge and VG Hydraulic Filter Differential Pressure 10-36
TS-13 : Chip Detector....................................................................................... 10-37
TS-14 : Lube Scavenge Temperature................................................................ 10-38
TS-15 : Lube Scavenge Pressure ...................................................................... 10-39
TS-16 : Lube Supply Temperature.................................................................... 10-39
TS-17 : Lube Supply Pressure .......................................................................... 10-40
TS-18 : Lube System - Miscellaneous.............................................................. 10-43
TS-19 : Not Applicable..................................................................................... 10-44
TS-20 : XN25/HPC Speed................................................................................ 10-45
TS-21 : Overspeed ............................................................................................ 10-46
TS-22 : Miscellaneous Liquid or Gas Fuel System Problems.......................... 10-47
TS-23 : Variable-Geometry Systems (VBVs, VIGVs, and VSVs)................... 10-48
TS-24 : LVDTs and Torquemotors ................................................................... 10-50
TS-25 : Miscellaneous Starting Problems ........................................................ 10-50
TS-26 : Engine Vibration.................................................................................. 10-60
TS-27 : Temperature Sensors............................................................................ 10-61
TS-28 : Speed Sensors ...................................................................................... 10-62
TS-29 : Flame Sensor ....................................................................................... 10-62
TS-30 : Thrust Balance Valve System .............................................................. 10-63
TS-30A: Thrust Balance Orifice System............................................................ 10-64
TS-31 : Miscellaneous Problems ...................................................................... 10-65
TS-32 : Emissions............................................................................................. 10-69
TS-33 : High/Low Combustor Acoustics ......................................................... 10-76
TS-34 : Acoustic Sensing Problems ................................................................. 10-77
TS-35 : Shift in Fuel System Flow Parameters ................................................ 10-78

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Chapter 11 Maintenance Considerations ........................................................................... 11-1
11-1 Purpose and Scope.............................................................................................. 11-1
11-2 Levels of Maintenance ....................................................................................... 11-1
11-3 Standard Maintenance Practices......................................................................... 11-1
11-3.1 Points of Reference .............................................................................. 11-1
11-3.2 Maintenance Within an Enclosure ....................................................... 11-2
11-3.3 Electrical Bonding Straps..................................................................... 11-3
11-3.4 Torque .................................................................................................. 11-3
11-3.4.1 Tightening Procedures......................................................... 11-7
11-3.4.2 Running Torque................................................................... 11-9
11-3.4.3 Loose Fasteners ................................................................... 11-9
11-3.4.4 Standard Torque .................................................................. 11-9
11-3.5 Tri-Wing Fasteners .............................................................................. 11-11
11-3.5.1 Installation........................................................................... 11-11
11-3.5.2 Extraction ............................................................................ 11-11
11-3.6 Marking of Parts................................................................................... 11-12
11-3.7 Safety-Wiring....................................................................................... 11-13
11-3.7.1 Safety-Wiring General Practices ......................................... 11-13
11-3.7.2 Safety Wire Installation....................................................... 11-16
11-3.8 Safety Cable ......................................................................................... 11-17
11-3.8.1 Safety Cable General Practices ........................................... 11-17
11-3.8.2 Crimping Tool Verification................................................. 11-18
11-3.8.3 Safety Cable Installation ..................................................... 11-18
11-3.9 Correction of Leaks.............................................................................. 11-19
11-3.10 Unpacking and Repacking ................................................................... 11-21
11-3.11 Jackscrews............................................................................................ 11-21
11-3.12 Protective Closures and Caps............................................................... 11-22
11-3.13 Universal Fittings ................................................................................. 11-22
11-3.14 Cleanliness ........................................................................................... 11-23
11-3.15 Gaskets and Packing ............................................................................ 11-23
11-3.16 Tubes .................................................................................................... 11-23
11-3.17 Hoses .................................................................................................... 11-25
11-3.18 Clamps ................................................................................................. 11-26
11-3.19 Electrical Cables and Connectors ........................................................ 11-26
11-3.20 Bearing Handling ................................................................................. 11-29
11-3.20.1 Preservation......................................................................... 11-29
11-3.20.2 Heating and Chilling ........................................................... 11-30
11-3.21 Spray Shields........................................................................................ 11-31

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11-3.22 Blending............................................................................................... 11-31
11-3.22.1 Blending General Practices................................................. 11-31
11-3.22.2 Hand Blending .................................................................... 11-31
11-3.22.3 Power Blending................................................................... 11-32
11-3.22.4 Component Specific Requirements .................................... 11-32
11-3.23 Swab Etching Procedure...................................................................... 11-36
11-3.24 Spot-Fluorescent-Penetrant Inspection................................................ 11-37
11-3.24.1 Spot-Fluorescent-Penetrant Inspection
Equipment/Materials............................................................ 11-37
11-3.24.2 Spot-Fluorescent-Penetrant Inspection Procedure.............. 11-38
11-3.25 Miscellaneous Procedures ................................................................... 11-39
11-3.26 V-Band (Coupling) Clamps................................................................. 11-41
11-3.26.1 Preinstallation Checks......................................................... 11-41
11-3.26.2 Installation .......................................................................... 11-43
Chapter 12 Preventive Maintenance .................................................................................. 12-1
12-1 Purpose and Scope ............................................................................................. 12-1
12-2 General Checks and Inspections ........................................................................ 12-1
12-3 Motoring............................................................................................................. 12-1
12-3.1 Dry Motoring ....................................................................................... 12-1
12-4 Rigging and Idle Checks .................................................................................... 12-1
12-4.1 Rigging Checks.................................................................................... 12-1
12-4.2 Idle Checks .......................................................................................... 12-2
Chapter 13 Critical Parts Life Management - LM6000 PD Engine ................................ 13-1
13-1 Purpose and Scope ............................................................................................. 13-1
13-2 Definitions.......................................................................................................... 13-1
13-3 Affected Parts..................................................................................................... 13-2
13-4 Parameters to be Tracked................................................................................... 13-2
13-5 Calculating Accumulated Cycles and Recording Data ...................................... 13-3
Appendix A Fuel/Water Requirements ............................................................................... A-1
Appendix A1 Natural Gas Fuel for GE Aircraft Derivative Gas
Turbines in Industrial Applications
....................................................................................... A-3
1-1 Applicable Documents ........................................................................ A-3
1-2 Fuel Gas Classification........................................................................ A-5
1-2.1 Natural and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) ..................... A-5
1-2.1.1 Pipeline Natural Gas .......................................... A-5
1-2.1.2 Medium Btu Natural Gas ................................... A-5
1-2.1.3 Liquefied Petroleum Gases ................................ A-6

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1-2.2 Gasification Fuels................................................................ A-6
1-2.2.1 Oxygen Blown Gasification ............................... A-6
1-2.2.2 Air Blown Gasification....................................... A-6
1-2.3 Process Gases ...................................................................... A-7
1-2.3.1 Blast Furnace Gases ........................................... A-7
1-2.3.2 Coke Oven Gases ............................................... A-7
1-2.3.3 COREX Gases .................................................... A-7
1-2.3.4 Hydrogen ............................................................ A-7
1-2.4 Refinery Gases .................................................................... A-8
1-3 Fuel Properties ..................................................................................... A-8
1-3.1 Heating Value...................................................................... A-8
1-3.2 Modified Wobbe Number Index Range .............................. A-8
1-3.3 Superheat Requirement ....................................................... A-9
1-3.4 Flammability Ratio.............................................................. A-9
1-3.5 Gas Constituent Limits........................................................ A-10
1-3.6 Gas Fuel Supply Pressure.................................................... A-10
1-4 Contaminants ....................................................................................... A-10
1-4.1 Particulates .......................................................................... A-10
1-4.2 Liquids................................................................................. A-11
1-4.3 Sulfur ................................................................................... A-11
1-4.3.1 Hot Gas Path Corrosion...................................... A-11
1-4.3.2 HRSG Corrosion ................................................ A-12
1-4.3.3 SCR Deposition .................................................. A-12
1-4.3.4 Exhaust Emissions.............................................. A-12
1-4.3.5 Elemental Sulfur Deposition .............................. A-12
1-5 Definitions............................................................................................ A-13
1-5.1 Dew Point............................................................................ A-13
1-5.2 Dry Saturated Condition...................................................... A-13
1-5.3 Gas Hydrates ....................................................................... A-13
1-5.4 Gas Hydrate Formation Line............................................... A-13
1-5.5 Glycol .................................................................................. A-13
1-5.6 Superheat............................................................................. A-13
1-5.7 Saturation Line .................................................................... A-13
1-5.8 Wet Saturated Condition ..................................................... A-13
A2 Liquid Fuel Requirements for GE AeroDerivative Gas Turbines ...................... A-15
A2-1 Fuel Specifications ............................................................................... A-15
A2-2 Additional Requirements ..................................................................... A-16
A2-2.1 Composition ........................................................................ A-16
A2-2.2 Additives ............................................................................. A-16
A2-2.3 Viscosity.............................................................................. A-16

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A2-2.4 Wax..................................................................................... A-16
A2-2.5 Fuel Temperature Requirements......................................... A-16
A2-3 Property Requirements ........................................................................ A-17
A2-4 Fuel Handling ...................................................................................... A-17
A2-1 Fuel Sampling...................................................................................... A-19
A3 NOx Suppression Water Purity Specification for GE Aircraft
Derivative Gas Turbines in Industrial Applications .......................................... A-21
A3-1 Applicable Documents ........................................................................ A-21
A3-2 Sampling Requirements....................................................................... A-22
A3-3 Water Purity Requirements ................................................................. A-22
A3-4 Sodium & Potassium Limits in Water or Steam.................................. A-22
A3-5 Water Filtration Requirements ............................................................ A-22
A3-6 Steam Requirements ............................................................................ A-23
A3-7 Steam Purity ........................................................................................ A-23
A3-8 Steam Sampling................................................................................... A-23
A4 Compressor Cleaning Water Purity Specification for GE Aircraft
Derivative Gas Turbines in Industrial Applications ........................................... A-25
A4-1 Applicable Documents ........................................................................ A-25
A4-2 Sampling Requirements....................................................................... A-25
A4-3 Chemical Requirements....................................................................... A-26
A4-4 Filtration Requirements ....................................................................... A-26
A5 Liquid Detergent for Compressor Cleaning for GE Aircraft
Derivative Gas Turbines in Industrial Applications ........................................... A-27
A5-1 Applicable Documents ........................................................................ A-27
A5-2 Detergent Properties ............................................................................ A-27
A5-2.1 Composition........................................................................ A-27
A5-2.2 Biodegradability.................................................................. A-27
A5-2.3 Toxicity............................................................................... A-27
A5-2.4 Health and Safety Information............................................ A-27
A5-2.5 Solids .................................................................................. A-27
A5-2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties....................................... A-28
A5-3 Test Requirements ............................................................................... A-28
A5-3.1 Liquid Detergent ................................................................. A-28
A5-3.1.1 Residue or Ash Content ..................................... A-28
A5-3.1.2 Low-Temperature Stability ................................ A-28
A5-3.1.3 Cold Weather Solution Compatibility ............... A-28
A5-3.1.4 Hard Water Compatibility.................................. A-28
A5-3.1.5 Acid and Alkali Acceptance .............................. A-28
A5-3.1.6 Salt Water Tolerance.......................................... A-28

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A5-3.1.7 Viscosity ............................................................. A-28
A5-3.1.8 pH ....................................................................... A-28
A5-3.2 Cleaning Solution................................................................ A-28
A5-3.2.1 Corrosive Elements ............................................ A-28
A5-3.2.2 pH ....................................................................... A-28
A5-4 Test Methods........................................................................................ A-29
A5-4.1 Residue or Ash Content....................................................... A-29
A5-4.2 Hard Water Compatibility................................................... A-29
A5-4.2.1 Preparation of Synthetic Hard Water ................. A-29
A5-4.2.2 Hard Water Test ................................................. A-29
A5-4.3 Acid and Alkali Acceptance................................................ A-29
A5-4.4 Salt Water Tolerance ........................................................... A-29
A5-4.5 Elemental Content ............................................................... A-30
A5-5 Compatibility ....................................................................................... A-30
A5-5.1 Engine Materials ................................................................. A-30
A5-5.2 Titanium Stress Corrosion................................................... A-30
A5-6 Cold Weather Usage ............................................................................ A-30
A6 Specification for Lubricating Oil for GE Aircraft Derivative Gas Turbines...... A-33
A6-1 Oil Specifications ................................................................................. A-33
A6-2 Applicable Documents ......................................................................... A-33
A6-2.1 U.S. DOD Specifications .................................................... A-33
A6-2.2 American Society of Testing and Materials ........................ A-33
A6-3 Requirements ....................................................................................... A-33
A6-3.1 Material Compatibility ........................................................ A-33
A6-4 Qualification......................................................................................... A-34
A6-4.1 Performance Tests ............................................................... A-34
A6-4.2 Service Evaluation Tests ..................................................... A-34
A6-4.3 Qualification Report ............................................................ A-34
A6-4.4 Approved Lubricating Oils.................................................. A-35

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