Central Pennsylvania AEE Meeting January 26, 2012
Old Technology - IC Engine System High Maintenance High Emissions Loud Antiquated Controls Waste Disposal (engine oil every 4 months)
New Technology – “Jet Engine” Capstone Turbines All American Made Equipment Simple Installation Low Maintenance Low Emissions Quiet
Installation
Results Old System New System 1,530 kW of IC engines Produced 80 kW /1000 CF Lack of control of electric production Couldn’t load follow Saved money but not as much as the turbines Produced 80 Tons of NOx/CO/VOC 1,600 kW of microturbines Produces 120 kW / 1000 CF Has tighter control Can load follow Generates an additional $40,000 in revenue Produces <1 Ton of NOx/CO/VOC