I'm very confused, there's a lot of contradictory information on this R0110 turbine. State media said in 2017 that it was developed based on Ukrainian technology, but the language was ambiguous whether the turbine was actually done or was still being worked on. Then your linked article states that it passed some kind of approval test for projects but doesn't really state what that entails. Now we have news that the turbine's successor has passed all operational tests and is (presumably) ready for production?
The whole timeline here is muddled even more by state media claiming in November last year that the country's first ever heavy turbine for commercial use had rolled off the assembly line, but that was a completely different 50MW model. So what is going on? If anyone has an idea i would really appreciate it.
let me help you.
R0110 turbine project was officially established in 2002. it was basically collaboration between multiple Chinese institutes under the guidance of AVIC. it was the first ever heavy duty gas turbine project in PRC history. Shenyang liming engine institute also played major role in this project.
it really took 20 years to realize the goal of 100 percent domestic heavy duty gas turbine. include core parts as well.
now lets come to second part of your question.
what about 50MW F class heavy duty gas turbine ? this gas turbine design and produced by Dongfang Electric Co., LTD. this is first time a Chinese civil company design gas turbine without any help from Military industrial complex from scratch. so State media count this turbine first ever Chinese commercial turbine being developed by a civilian firm. so don't confuse.
two different projects carried by two different entities.
