MICROTURBINES VS. ALTERNATIVE ENGINES
MICROTURBINES VS. ALTERNATIVE ENGINES
MICROTURBINAS CAPSTONE
MOTOR CONVENCIONAL
9 PPM
NOx emissions
250- 500 PPM
NO
Oils and lubricants required
YES
NO
Refrigerants
YES
Programmed up to 8,000 hrs
Maintenance
Necessary 500- 1,500 hrs
Integrated
Electronics
Not included
Including
Power grid protection
External protection required
Modular equipment
easy scalability
Non-modular
Efficient and compact systems
Microturbines are compact, efficient systems that offer advantages over traditional reciprocating engines in power generation.
Although relatively new to the field, these systems apply advanced engineering and design principles to create electricity in an efficient and environmentally beneficial manner.
