LM5000

The LM5000 is used primarily for cogeneration, power generation and mechanical drive applications. It derives from the CF6-50 aircraft engine and is a two-shaft engine with an aerodynamically coupled power turbine. MTU Maintenance has been offering maintenance services for the LM5000 since 1987.

Technical Data
Power (kWs)	34,451
Heat rate LHV (Btu/kWs-h)	9,080
Exhaust gas mass flow (lbs/sec)	265
Exhaust gas temperature (°F)	816
Power turbine speed (rpm)	3,600

Facts – LM5000

Generator at - hot - end
Two-shaft gas generator with free power turbine
Number of compressor stages: 14 HPC, 5 LPC
Number of turbine stages: 2 HPT, 1 LPT, 3 power turbine stages

Production

High-pressure turbine vanes
High-pressure turbine blades
High-pressure turbine disks
Thermal shield

Support

Repair and overhaul at MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg

Applications

Power generation
Mechanical drive systems/oil and gas extraction