Innovative Technologies for Fossil Power Generation
Fossil power plants will continue to contribute significantly to a needs-oriented power supply. They form the basis of a working energy mix, which is indispensable for meeting the major challenges of today and tomorrow. Global urbanization, scarce resources, and climate change need products, solutions and services for more efficient fossil power generation.
Fossil
Power Generation
Gas Turbines
Gas turbines from 5 to 375 MW
Steam Turbines
Steam turbines from 45 kW to 1,900 MW
Generators
Electrical Generators from 25 to 2,235 MVA
Fuel Gasifier
Fuel gasifier with a thermal input capacity from 200 to 850 MW(th)
Power Plants
Solutions for gas-fired power plants, steam power plants, IGCC power plants and carbon capture
Environmental
Systems
Solutions for clean power generation by air pollution control systems and low NOx burners and combustion system solutions
Siemens Fossil Power Generation offers innovative technologies that will be vital in meeting these challenges: Making energy affordable for the global society, and at the same time profitable for operators. By using innovative fossil power systems, scarce resources can be exploited with maximum efficiency. This makes fossil energy accessible wherever needed, whenever needed and fossil power generation as environmentally friendly as possible.
With our in-depth expertise and our state-of-the-art fossil power systems, we help our customers worldwide to successfully operate fossil power plants and to meet their specific economic and ecological challenges in their market environment.
Siemens Fossil Power Generation – We deliver what we promise!
The future needs expertise – Life needs movement. Life needs energy.
Fossil power generation with more than 60 % efficiency.
SGT5-8000H – The world’s most powerful gas turbine.
SGT6-8000H – The next wave of gas turbine innovation.
Siemens Berlin – Gas Turbine Manufacturing.
SGT-8000H series Gas Turbines
Siemens Energy expands its product portfolio with the new, innovative 375 MW gas turbine SGT5-8000H for fossil power generation. It features advanced H-class efficiency, high reliability and availability in addition with low life-cycle costs. As the primary driver of the single-shaft SCC5-8000H 1S combined cycle power plant, which has an output of over 570 MW and an efficiency level exceeding 60 % it is the right choice for increasing the efficiency of fossil power plants.
Further information on the SGT-8000H series Gas Turbine
FAst CYcling Technology (FACY)
FAst CYcling Technology (FACY) is based on the idea of focusing plant design on an increased number of fast starts. It originates from market conditions regarding fossil power generation and from specific projects incorporating fossil power systems. In combined cycle power plants equipped with Siemens FACY solution package, about 40% of the rated output is available after only 15 minutes. Shorter start-up times reduce the amount of fuel consumed during the start-up of fossil power plants. The FACY package has the added advantage of shortening the inefficient start-up sequence and thus improving the start-up efficiency. Operators of fossil power plants benefit directly from significant savings in fuel and reduced CO2 emission costs.
Further information on the FACY-Technology (.pdf)
SPPA-T3000 Control System
Siemens‘ SPPA-T3000 Control System is one of the world‘s most powerful and future-safe control systems. It is a perfect fit for all types and sizes of power plants. Based on the unique Siemens Power Platform the fourth-generation control system boosts profitability, reliability and ease of use – within a single plant or even an entire fleet. The field proven control system is currently used to operate more than 1.700 units in over 740 power plants all over the world – making Siemens the global market leader in instrumentation & controls.
Further information on the SPPA-T3000 Control System
SFG-500 Coal Gasifiers
Gasification offers one of the cleanest and most flexible ways of converting coal and low-grade fuels into high-value products – electricity, chemicals or synthetic fuels. The Siemens Fuel Gasifier SFG 500 is characterized by high efficiency and reliability, plus low maintenance costs. Combining gasification with advanced gas turbines in Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) power plants results in a highly efficient technology for fossil power generation. Gasification can make fossil power plants environmentally friendly thanks to lower emissions. They can be combined with readily available technology for CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS).
Further information about the SFG-500 Fuel Gasifier
A unique portfolio – with one-stop solutions for the oil and gas industry
Siemens Energy supplies products and solutions used for the extraction, transportation and processing of oil and gas, for industrial power generation, and process industries. The portfolio includes solutions for power generation and distribution, compressors with electrical and mechanical drives, process and automation technology, water management and integrated solutions.
Further information about Oil & Gas
Learn more about innovative technologies and reference projects in the area of fossil power generation. We operate all over the world with a proven track record in fossil power systems.
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