OpFlex Solutions allow you to get the most out of your plant equipment with advanced model-based controls (MBC), adapted from GE’s aircraft engine technology. MBC provides online, real-time turbine simulators to enable fast, accurate, adaptive control. GE's OpFlex solutions have been implemented on more than 400 gas turbines globally and have over two million hours of successful operation.
Increase efficiency and compress start time with OpFlex Start-Up Agility solutions. Target and improve plant start-up processes to capture new revenue and cost savings opportunities.
100% load in as little as 10 minutes
Maintain availability during changes in fuel composition, weather and grid frequency with OpFlex Combustion Versatility solutions. React swiftly to dynamic conditions for improved reliability.
Accommodate fuel Wobbe changes up to ±20%
Increase efficiency and expand the load range & ramp rate of your plant with OpFlex Load Flexibility solutions. Operate at higher maximum and extended minimum loads, using less fuel and with lower emissions.
Increase efficiency up to 1.5% and extend turndown up to 15%
Keep your plant online and operating at expected levels with OpFlex System Reliability solutions. Enhanced diagnostics, trip prevention and liquid fuel capabilities maintain reliability and performance.
Reduce probability of system trips by up to 11%
With OpFlex technology, you can expand your operating range, adapt faster to changing business conditions and break through the barriers you face to increase plant profitability. Only GE customers are empowered to take advantage of these upgrade solutions, together with data-driven insights from the world’s largest gas turbine fleet.
“OpFlex, what GE calls model-based controls, provides continuous data on temperatures, pressures, flows – all critical to the overall performance of the machine. GE’s controls system is constantly looking at these critical variables and fine tuning the machine to ensure it is always running at optimal levels.”
- TransCanada Corporation,
Vice President of Energy Operations(Ravenswood Generating Station; Source: http://youtu.be/9ak8Ug7wz0o)
Working together we can analyze your specific operation and tailor a solution to achieve your desired outcomes.
OpFlex solutions are available with GE’s Power FlexEfficiency* platform, a suite of hardware and software blended solutions that enable our F-Class customers to unleash the full performance and long-term value of their existing gas turbine assets.
Start achieving greater flexibility and higher performance with OpFlex solutions.