Iran has installed 15 F-class gas turbines, contributing to 5% of the national power grid, with MAPNA Group responsible for six of these units, says MAPNA Group President.
The MGT-75, MAPNA’s latest advanced F-class gas turbine, offers a capacity of 222 MW in simple-cycle and 330 MW in combined-cycle power plants, with efficiency rates exceeding 39.1% and 59%, respectively. This turbine can also operate on hydrogen alongside natural gas or diesel, significantly reducing carbon emissions.
MAPNA Group President Mohammad Owliya highlighted the company’s commitment to developing F-class power plant technology since 2015, focusing on localization, engineering, and equipment manufacturing.
Speaking in a local event on December 18, Owliya noted that the MGT-75 turbines have been installed in power plants such as Hengam, Dokouheh, Sahand, and Mobarakeh.
He emphasized the turbine’s flexibility, stating it can be built in the 190-220 MW power range while maintaining high efficiency to meet customer needs.
The MGT-75’s ability to utilize hydrogen aligns with global environmental trends, contributing to greener power generation. Additionally, power plants equipped with MGT-75 turbines are monitored via an IoT-based platform called “MAPNA Mind,” enhancing operational efficiency.
Owliya also mentioned the development of high-capacity boilers for new F-class power plants, such as those used in the Mobarakeh facility.
He highlighted the importance of hot section blades in turbines, noting that MAPNA’s subsidiary, MAPNA Turbine Blade Engineering and Manufacturing Company (PARTO), has developed these components using advanced casting technologies since 2017. These blades are compatible with all 15 F-class turbines in the country, he stressed.
Looking ahead, Owliya stated that MAPNA Group is focused on designing and producing F-class units capable of replacing aging E-class turbines with minimal cost.
He added that the MGT-75 turbines have undergone laboratory combustion tests in 2020, with construction completed, and are scheduled for installation and commissioning at the Be’sat Power Plant in the coming months.
Furthermore, Owliya highlighted the launch of the TAPP system within MAPNA, which has connected 53 power plant units, including four F-class plants, to enhance service processes and provide swift responses to technical inquiries. This system operates on the MAPNA24 platform, offering comprehensive support for critical power plant equipment.
