RINA certifies Baker Hughes hydrogen-capable gas turbine for marine propulsion
In Greece, the Italian classification society RINA awarded Type Approval certification to Baker Hughes for a gas turbine that can operate on natural gas and up to 100 percent hydrogen in marine propulsion, the companies announced on June 4 at Posidonia, the international shipping exhibition in Athens.
The turbine, the NovaLT 16, was originally developed for industrial power generation and operates in the 12 to 17 megawatt range in simple cycle and up to 22 megawatts in combined cycle, with maintenance intervals of up to 35,000 hours. A maritime validation process qualified the machine for onboard installation and integration into ship systems.
Gas turbines are drawing attention in shipping for their power density and ability to support electric and hybrid propulsion architectures. Baker Hughes says the platform is being enhanced to support additional low and zero-carbon fuels.
Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
