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CMC Applications in Utility Gas Turbines<br />

Benefits:<br />

• NOx reductions (50%)<br />

• CO reductions (50%)<br />

• Improved stability<br />

• Life improvement<br />

Annular Combustors<br />

Shroud<br />

Segments<br />

Benefits:<br />

• 90% cooling air reduction<br />

• 0.2% efficiency gain<br />

• Reduced tip clearance<br />

These efficiency,<br />

power, <strong>and</strong> emissions<br />

benefits translate to<br />

$M in annual savings<br />

<strong>for</strong> each installation.<br />

Benefits:<br />

• >90% cooling air reduction<br />

• 0.4% efficiency gain<br />

• Cost savings over SOA technology<br />

Vanes<br />

Benefits:<br />

• 90% cooling air reduction<br />

• Efficiency gains of >1%<br />

• NOx reductions (50%)

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