Hydraulic start systems have emerged as a disruptive force in the realm of power generation, revolutionizing the way turbines are started and operated. One customer, Marshall Municipal Utilities (MMU) Group, operates a G.E. Frame 5 turbine faced operational challenges due to a failed start system which was no longer supported. Due to the inoperability of the turbine the municipality was forced to buy from the grid at $30,000 a day to support power needs. Their other option was to buy a new...