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Annual ETN letter to its members 2023

ETN President Pedro Lopez and Managing Director Christer Björkqvist sent a letter to the main contact persons of each ETN member organisation reflecting on 2023 achievements and announcing the plans for 2024.

This year, thanks to our dedicated members, saw record-breaking activities, a new Life-Time Assessment Working Group, and three EC-funded projects. Our global network expanded, welcoming diverse expertise, including our first insurance company member.

We unveiled an official name change, transforming from European Turbine Network into Energy & Turbomachinery Network; retaining the abbreviated name – ETN Global. This strategic rebranding aligns with our expanding international presence and the global commitment to net-zero goals. It signifies a move beyond European borders, fostering closer collaboration within the gas turbine user community for the development and implementation of timely carbon-neutral solutions. We also introduced the 2023 R&D Recommendation Report and Roadmap, providing essential guidance to our community. Our focus now is executing these pathways through Working Groups and projects, advocating for a suitable market mechanism for capacity back-up power.

In 2024, we anticipate global expansion through strategic collaborations and continue ongoing projects, aligning with the net-zero transition. Key events in the coming year include the Annual General Meeting and Workshop on 20-21 March in Leiden, the Netherlands, which will see an appointment of a new ETN Board and Project Board, and the October biennial Workshop in Stuttgart, Germany, both offering engaging programmes and networking opportunities.

ETN’s success is due to all our members. We express gratitude for your 2023 support and look forward to collaborative endeavors in 2024.

You can read the full letter here (login required).

ETN Young Engineers Committee (YEC) is pleased to invite you to its new webinar on “Career Paths in the Turbomachinery Field“.

The virtual event will take place on Thursday, 7 December from 15.00 to 16.00 (CET). During the webinar, presentations will be provided by the following speakers:

During the online webinar, two presentations on this topic will be given by:

Franco Rosatelli (Former CTO, Ansaldo Energia). Franco worked for 35 years with Ansaldo group where he developed a broad experience on power generation technologies both for nuclear and fossil power plants, directing for many years the R&D Engineering department in Ansaldo Energia and acting as Chief Technical Officer from 2009 to 2015. From 2015 to 2019 he joined REP Holding (Gazprom Group) in Saint Petersburg, acting as Vice-President for Technology Development. Franco has attained the status of an ETN Emeritus member since 2019.
Karen Thole (Distinguish Professor, Penn State Mechanical Engineering). Dr. Thole’s expertise is heat transfer and cooling of gas turbine airfoils. She is currently directing the Steady Thermal Aero Research (START) Lab, which focuses on turbine heat transfer, advanced manufacturing, and instrumentation development.
Sigrid Gijbels (Thermal Fleet Manager, Engie). Sigrid Gijbels has worked in the power industry for more than 25 years. Since 2022 she is working at the Engie BU ‘Flexible Generation Europe’, where she holds the position of Fleet Manager for the Thermal Power Plants in Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as for the First Hydro Pump Storage plants in the UK (Wales). Sigrid has been appointed as a member of the ETN Board.
David Webb (Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer, DNV). David is an active contributor to the ETN Young Engineers Committee, with a strong interest in complex technologies. As a result of his international experience of nine years in industry, from the United Kingdom to Japan, David will provide us with some valuable insights on the career in the field of turbomachinery.

The event will be moderated by Antonio Escamilla Perejón, Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Seville.

Attendance & registrations

Registrations to this event are free, but mandatory. To register, please follow the link at the top right of this page.

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Presentations and recording

Frame 5, 6B, 7E & 9E User Group – New!

The overall objective of the Frame 5, 6B, 7E & 9E User Group is to develop a strong, independent and knowledgeable user community to increase reliability and reduce risk and operational costs.

This User Group covers the entire Frame 5, 6B, 7E & 9E engine families.

If you are interested in this User Group, please email Antonio Escamilla Perejon at aep[at]etn.global

Don’t miss out on any updates about the Frame 5, 6B, 7E & 9E User Group – subscribe to the ETN Global Frame 5, 6B, 7E & 9E User Group Meeting mailing list and stay in the loop. You can subscribe by filling out the following form here.

The following ETN Members are part of the Frame 5, 6B, 7E & 9E User Group Steering Committee:

Description

The objectives of the User Group are to:

Provide a continuous and focused dialogue between the user community, OEM and ISPs to define and develop solutions to prioritised operational issues/requirements;
Identify more generic issues that can be brought to the ETN’s Technical Committees to explore potential solutions together with leading experts from the R&D community;
Explore opportunities to reduce issues through the development of standardisation of gas turbine packages. ETN has already two ongoing successful projects in this field related to exhaust systems and air filtration.

After the meeting, the Steering Committee of Frame 5, 6B, 7E & 9E User Group will evaluate the proposed solutions and initiate a follow-up process with close discussions with OEM, the R&D community and ISPs to identify the best way forward to address and overcome the issues as well as to fulfil the user community’s future needs.

Various types of collaboration schemes could be sought depending on the type of issues, such as R&D projects, feasibility studies, as well as development of best practice guidelines or standards.

Documentation (ETN)

User Group Events

Upcoming events

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Past events

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Members (ETN)

Tutorials

FAQ

User Group functioning

1. How can I access the ETN User Groups' web pages?

You can access the ETN User Groups’ webpages via the ETN Index Wheel. This provides direct links to each existing ETN user group and a direct link to the User Groups’ landing page. From the landing page, a left-hand side menu will guide you to specific user groups, where you can explore objectives, methodologies, and organizations involved.

2. What information is available on an individual User Group's webpage?

On an individual User Group’s webpage, you’ll find:

A short description of the user group and the models considered.
Information on the ETN organizations and steering committee members.
Various tabs containing essential information, such as objectives, documentation, upcoming and past events, and contact details of the steering committee members.

3. What is the purpose of the 'Documentation' tab on the User Groups' webpage?

The ‘Documentation’ tab is divided into two sections:

User’s Topic of Interest Database: This contains previously reported reliability issues by the steering committees.
Users Engine Database: This is useful for checking the models owned by other steering committee members. It also includes technical presentations from past events, which may be referenced in the reported issues.

4. Who can access the 'Database' tool, 'Technical Presentations' and 'Members' tab?

These resources are accessible exclusively to ETN Global members who are part of the specific User Group’s Steering Committee.

Additionally, the identity of anyone reporting an issue in the database remains confidential.

End-User Topic of Interest database

5. What is the User Groups' Topics of Interest Database?

The Topics of Interest Database is a tool used by user groups to coordinate and track reported issues. Issues are categorized based on their impact on operations:

Category 1: High-impact events that must be addressed in yearly in-person meetings.
Category 2: Lower impact events.
Category 3: Situations with low financial consequences but could cause operational issues.

6. How can I filter and search within the Topics of Interest Database?

You can filter the database by status, category, system, or component name. There’s also a search tool that allows keyword filtering, making it easier to locate specific issues.

7. How do I add a new issue to the Topics of Interest Database?

Before adding a new issue, check if it has been previously reported by using filters or keyword search. If the issue is new, click “Add a New Topic,” fill in the relevant details (e.g., system component name, defect description, RCA status), and add any comments. If the issue has already been reported but is still unresolved, you may reopen it and add additional information.

8. What should I do if I need to update information for a previously reported issue?

Any member of the steering committee can update an issue by clicking “Edit.” You can add comments, new information, or clarify why an issue has been reopened. Always start comments with the date followed by the update.

9. How can I download the Topics of Interest Database?

You can download the entire database as an Excel file, allowing you to analyse and manage the data offline.

10. Can I add data or information to a reported issue even if I did not report it myself?

Yes, you can add data to an issue even if you didn’t originally report it. Any member of the steering committee has the ability to update or contribute additional information to existing issues in the database. This includes adding new details, clarifying existing data, or leaving comments to provide further insights.

When adding a comment or updating an issue, it’s important to:

Click on the “Edit” button for the issue.
Enter the new information in the relevant fields.
If leaving a comment, start with the date followed by your update to ensure that the latest information is clearly tracked.

This collaborative approach helps keep the database comprehensive and up-to-date, benefiting all members involved in the user groups.

11. How many members of my organisation can access the database?

Access to the database is granted to members of the Steering Committee. There is no limit on the number of members from your organization who can be granted access. Your organization’s point of contact has the authority to name as many team members as needed to ensure proper oversight and management of operation and maintenance issues.

It is encouraged that all relevant team members responsible for these areas are included in the Steering Committee to help effectively track and address your organization’s reliability issues. Additionally, the “Display My Organization Topics” button in the database allows you to view all reliability issues reported by your organization’s members, facilitating better tracking and management within your organisation.

Latest News

ETN unveils a new name: Energy & Turbomachinery Network

On 17 November 2023 ETN has officially unveiled a new name: Energy & Turbomachinery Network, retaining the same abbreviation of ETN Global.

We believe the name change serves as a milestone in our role as a key player driving decarbonisation in the energy & turbomachinery sector. This decision was unanimously ratified by the attendees at our Annual General Meeting earlier this year in London. This strategic rebranding is driven by:

our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and globally oriented identity
our user community’s need for a more collaborative and coordinated approach, which will ensure a timely implementation of carbon-neutral solutions
our members’ growing global commitment to net-zero goals as well as their growing international presence

Please read the full press release here.

ETN unveils an official name change, transforming from European Turbine Network into Energy & Turbomachinery Network; retaining the abbreviated name – ETN Global. The change has been ratified at ETN’s Annual General Meeting in London earlier in 2023 with unanimous support from the attendees.

Pedro Lopez, the President of ETN Global, expressed his enthusiasm toward this evolution, stating, “We are excited about this transformation, believing that the name change more accurately reflects the diverse and global nature of our community. This rebranding is not just a name change; it’s a strategic move towards a more collaborative and coordinated future for the benefit of our members.”

Read the full press release at the link below.

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ETN submits a joint-letter to EC calling for binding biomethane targets

On October 25, ETN Global and 46 co-signatories drafted a letter urging a binding EU target for biomethane in the Hydrogen & Gas Package during the Gas Regulation trilogue.

The letter, sent to key stakeholders, expresses concern that the proposed 35 bcm biomethane objective is non-binding. It calls for policymakers to establish a binding 2030 EU-level target for biomethane within the Hydrogen & Gas Package and advocates for a comprehensive EU-level target covering all renewable gases, with accompanying measures to reduce greenhouse gas intensity in the EU gas mix by 2030.

Additionally, the letter calls for the inclusion of gas decarbonisation targets in the Package, at least as a recital, to guide future discussions on greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the sector.

Please read the full letter here.

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ETN R&D Recommendation Report-2023 Edition is out

ETN R&D Recommendation Report (RDRR) 2023 Edition was presented during ETN’s 11th International Gas Turbine Conference on 10 October 2023 during the Keynote Session 2 “Exploring net-zero pathways” by ETN’s Project Board co-chair Peter Jansohn (Paul Scherrer Institute).

The purpose of the Report is to provide up-to-date insights and recommendations for R&D topics aligned with user community needs, energy policy targets, and the transformative potential of gas-turbine solutions.

The technical topics presented in the report encompass:

integration of turbomachinery into new energy systems;
the improvement of the state-of-the-art of component technologies;
and adaption to future emission regulations and other regulatory frameworks.

The topics relevant to the gas turbine systems are discussed in the following markets: power generation, oil & gas and the industry.

The report is authored by ETN’s Project Board members together with selected members of ETN who provided valuable contributions on topics, such as sensors and instrumentation, condition monitoring and lifing and decarbonistaion.

Please download the full report here.

IGTC-23 proceedings

Day 1

Keynote session 1: Navigating the energy transition to a global carbon-neutral society & beyond

Technical session 1: Low carbon solutions:

Technical session 2: Product sustainability, performance & realibility:

Keynote session 2: Exploring net-zero pathways

Technical session 3: Product sustainability, performance & reliability:

Rotor Life Assessment-A Reference Report-Luca Forno-Ethos Energy-ETN LTA Working Group

Technical session 4: Energy efficiency improvements

Day 2

Keynote session 3: Global gas turbine markets: opportunities and challenges towards low-carbon economy

Keynote session 4: Enablers for the energy transition:

Technical session 5: Low carbon solutions:

Technical session 6: Integrated energy systems solutions

Keynote session 5: Technology development pathways for a carbon-neutral society (OEM session):

Programme

Final IGTC-23 conference programme is available here.

Abstracts

Abstracts of all technical papers from IGTC-23 can be downloaded here.

Technical papers

IGTC-23 technical papers can be downloaded here:

1-PREREQUISITES FOR THE USE OF LOW-CARBON ALTERNATIVE FUELS IN GAS TURBINE POWER GENERATION

2-EVALUATION OF MINIMUM NOX EMISSION FROM AMMONIA COMBUSTION

3-FIELD DEMONSTRATIONS OF HYDROTREATED VEGETABLE OIL AS BIOFUEL FOR GAS TURBINE DECARBONISATION

4-ASSESSING GAS TURBINE FLEET READINESS FOR A LOW-CARBON FUTURE

5-HYDROGEN-FIRED GAS TURBINES AND THE IMPACTS ON HEAT RECOVERY STEAM GENERATORS

6-ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING GAS TURBINE HIGH PRESSURE NOZZLES-DESIGN AND VALIDATION

8-NOVEL LASER CLADDING PROCESS FOR LOCAL TBC REPAIR

9-VALIDATION OF A LIFING APPROACH FOR A DIGITAL FLEET OF GAS TURBINES

10-ASPECTS OF THE GT INLET SYSTEM THAT AFFECT GT EFFICIENCY, INCLUDING A FOCUS ON THE CORRECT APPLICATION OF POWER AUGMENTATION

11-BTC-A NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY BIOPOWER IN A DECARBONISED SOCIETY

12-THE POTENTIAL OF sCO2 CYCLES AS BOTTOMING CYCLE FOR GAS TURBINES

13-HYDROGEN AND HYDROGEN BLENDED JET AND RECIRCULATION STABILIZED COMBUSTION IN A TURBEC T100 MICRO GAS TURBINE COMBUSTOR

14-DECARBONISATION OF GAS TURBINES WITH THE H2R® HYDROGEN RETROFIT BURNER

15-DESIGN AND COST OPTIMIZATION OF CARBON CAPTURE FOR H-CLASS GAS TURBINE

16-HYFLEXPOWER-DEMONSTRATION PROJECT OF POWER-TO-H2-TO-POWER ADVANCED PLANT CONCEPT

17-OPTIMIZATION OF GAS TURBINE-BASED MICROGRIDS AN AIRPORT CASE STUDY

18-OPTIMIZATION OF FULLY RENEWABLE AND DISPATCHABLE GREEN-HYDROGEN POWER-TO-POWER PLANTS WITH SEASONAL STORAGES

19-THE ROLE OF COMBINED CYCLE GAS TURBINES AS AN ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTION IN A HYDROGEN ECONOMY

20-THE EVOLVING TRANSFORMATION OF GAS-FIRED POWER PLANTS TOWARD A SUSTAINABLE AND PROFITABLE GENERATION SYSTEM

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About IGTC

11^th International Gas Turbine Conference (IGTC), titled “Dispatchable Technology & Innovations for a Carbon-Neutral Society”, hosted by ETN Global took place on 10-11 October 2023 at Tangla hotel Brussels, Belgium. This prestigious event gathered industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators. Together they explored net-zero power and heat pathways, engaged in panel sessions, and discovered sustainable solutions for the energy trilemma. The event also allowed the possibility to connect with policymakers, witness the latest research, and be part of a collective effort to shape a cleaner, brighter future.

More information about the previous conferences is available here.

Venue

Tangla hotel, Avenue E. Mounier 5, Brussels 1200, Belgium.

Programme

Please download the FINAL programme here.

IGTC-23 Conference Advisory Board

4^th European Micro Gas Turbine Symposium

After the Closing remarks, the venue was used for 4^th European Micro Gas Turbine Symposium, co-organised by ETN Global. This was the fourth event in the series initiated by the European Micro Gas Turbine Forum (EMGTF), which was launched to foster the commercial deployment of micro gas turbines by setting the scenario where all the stakeholders have a platform to share knowledge and experience, collaborate and discuss the roadmap to move the technology forward.

This symposium included keynote speeches from industry experts, panel discussions and presentations of the latest findings from four years of research within the European Commission funded project, NextMGT.