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package weight and compact size. TF Series gas turbines, such as the TF50, deliver up to 4200 k W of added power in a center line drive package weighing only 2450 kg, according to Vericor.

The company also announced in the last year that a naval customer has exercised an option for the purchase of 24 ETF40B marine gas turbines to be delivered over a 21-month span. Vericor Power Systems, was awarded a US$29.6 million order that was an option to a previously awarded contract for the manufacture, testing and delivery of 24 ETF40B marine gas turbine engines for the Landing Craft-Air Cushion (LCAC) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) fiscal year 2007 requirements.

The SLEP program will extend the useful life of the LCAC fleet from 20 to 30 years while reducing operating costs and improving performance. Besides main engine upgrades, the SLEP program includes installation of a new skirt system, hull and fuel system modifications and communication/navigation systems upgrades. Each LCAC was originally outfitted with 4 TF40B turbines, providing both propulsion and lift through an integrated drive train. The ETF40B engine generates over 15% more power, along with better fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance. Work will be performed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and is expected to be completed by November 2008.

The company also announced the sale of two center-boost packages to its Italian distributor Diesel Center. This represented the first engines sold to Diesel Center after the relationship was announced at the Genoa Boat Show. Both packages will feature Vericor’s TF50 marine gas turbine rated at 4176 k W, a new design, lightweight ZF main reduction gear and Vericor’s new Integrated Boost Control that combines engine, gear and LOP controls into a single PLC.

One of the packages will be installed in the second turbine-power Pershing 115. Ferretti Groups Pershing S.p.A. builds high performance open cruisers and its Pershing 115 maxi yacht is the flagship of the division. The second Vericor package is destined to repower an existing yacht by replacing a diesel

propulsion system with a center-boost TF50 that will delivery an additional 14 knots in the same footprint. Both engines were to be delivered early this year. a

For more information, refer to pages 401 &
415 of the 2007 Diesel & Gas Turbine
Publications Global Sourcing Guide.

ZORYA-MASHPROEKT

Zorya-Mashproekt, GTR & PC

Pospekt Oktyabrsky 42A,

Nikolaev, 54018, Ukraine

Tel: +380-512-55-69-92
Fax: +380-512-55- 68-68
E-mail: spe@mashproekt.nikolaev.ua
Website: www.zmturbines.com

Gas Turbine Power Range

Mechanical Drive: 3.0 to 25.0 MW Electric Generator Drive: 2. 5 to 110.0 MW

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