Utilization possibility of marine trent 30 gas turbine as prime mover on vessels

Gas turbines are used as marine prime movers but the market is dominated by the diesel engines (of course turbocharged but they are still diesels). The share of gas turbines is on a level of 4-5% in the worldwide shipping. It was presented the chosen parameters of Rolls-Royce gas turbine MT30 with nominal power 36 MW or 40 MW prepared for marine utilization. It is a good example of development of marine gas turbines with the trial to eliminate the effect of ambient temperature especially on turbine load. It was discussed the significance presented data for possibility of utilization on vessels. It was indicated the advantages and disadvantages of gas turbine sharing. It was mentioned the installation problems: pressure drop in inlet and outlet ducts on the accessible turbine power and specific fuel consumption. It was discussed what important parameters ought to be known for safe turbine operation and maintenance. There is a little information lack. The gas turbine ought not to be treat as a black box. In the end, some final remarks are presented.