The first HA-class heavy-duty gas turbine in China was successfully assembled and rolled off the production line in Hebei Province on February 14.
HA-class heavy-duty gas turbine represents a high-tech product that embodies the most advanced technology currently available in the gas turbine power generation market. Few countries in the world are capable of manufacturing such turbines.
The new equipment was entirely produced domestically by Harbin Electric General Gas Turbine, a joint venture between General Electric Gas Power Group and Harbin Electric Group. The company is currently focusing on the localization of HA-class gas turbines, committing to low-carbon transformation and the sustainable development of the domestic fuel industry.
The first HA-class gas turbine produced by China. (Photo: Hebei Television)
The HA-class heavy-duty gas turbine from Harbin Electric General Gas Turbine is not only the first to be assembled in China but also the largest, most efficient, and fastest-developing gas turbine in the world.
It measures 11 meters in length and weighs approximately 400 tons, with a wide fuel adaptability, making it particularly suitable for pure condensing power generation in large urban clusters, thus complementing renewable energy sources. It will be delivered to a power company in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
The HA-class gas turbine is not only more efficient and cost-effective but also emits less carbon and nitrogen oxides compared to other types of gas turbines. By 2030, it is anticipated that the HA-class turbine will be capable of burning 100% hydrogen, ultimately achieving zero carbon emissions.
Heavy-duty turbines, or large-capacity gas turbines, are classified as industrial gas turbines with capacities exceeding 75 MW, typically used for electricity generation in large power plants. They can burn a variety of fuels, from natural gas to heavy liquids.
| Generations of heavy-duty gas turbines are denoted by letters such as D, E, F, G, H, and J. Among these, D and E class turbines usually have capacities in the range of 75 – 100 MW and burn inexpensive fuels. The F-class turbine is a more advanced type within the capacity range of 150 – 250 MW, primarily designed for combined cycle power plants. G, H, and J classes are newer generations recently developed, incorporating advanced technologies that produce over 250 MW of power with an efficiency exceeding 62%. The HA class is designed to reduce carbon emissions and support today’s flexible power generation needs. |
