Case Studies

Proven value across real operating conditions

ECOMAX has supported operators across power generation, industrial cogeneration, downstream, petrochemical, and heavy-duty gas turbine applications. These case studies illustrate how continuous combustion optimization can support performance, flexibility, reliability, compliance, and lifecycle value.

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Hermiston Generating Plant

Long-Term ECOMAX Operation / GE 7FA / DLN 2.0

Hermiston operated ECOMAX for approximately 11 years across two GE 7FA gas turbines. Maintenance leadership reported lower emissions, better hardware condition, and reduced hardware repair exposure.

Proof Points
  • Two GE 7FA gas turbines
  • Approximately 11 years of ECOMAX operating experience
  • Unit 1 operating with ECOMAX on DLN 2.0 hardware
  • Approximately 15 ppm NOx before catalyst versus original 25 ppm DLN 2.0 guarantee
  • Better liner condition and reduced evidence of dynamics-related stress reported by maintenance leadership
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Petrochemical 7FA Fleet

Performance and Efficiency

A petrochemical plant operating a fleet of 7FA gas turbines used ECOMAX with Tru-Curve to support output, fuel savings, and emissions reduction.

Proof Points
  • 70,000+ MWh per year reported output increase
  • 465,000 MMBtu per year reported fuel savings
  • 27,200 tons per year reported CO2 reduction
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Extreme-Cold Operation During Texas Freeze

Reliability and Resilience

During a major winter event, an ECOMAX-supported power block reportedly remained operational while another block using a competitor solution became unavailable.

Proof Points
  • ECOMAX-supported block reportedly remained operational
  • Second block reportedly unavailable
  • $4 million per hour downtime exposure reported
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Non-OEM-Modified 9FA Application

Combustion Stability and Capex Avoidance

A plant operating non-OEM-modified 9FA turbines used ECOMAX to stabilize combustion and reduce outage exposure.

Proof Points
  • $15 million reported capital expenditure savings
  • Combustion stabilized after modifications
  • Unexpected shutdowns reportedly eliminated
  • Avoided a $20 million-per-unit replacement proposal
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Results vary by turbine configuration, combustion hardware, controls platform, operating profile, baseline condition, fuel conditions, emissions requirements, and site-specific objectives. All performance opportunities require site-specific engineering review and validation.

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