microturbines

Small-scale gas turbines, known as Microturbines, represent an exciting new development in gas turbine technology. They can run in size from small, human-scale machines down to micro-sized mini-machines that can barely be seen by the naked eye. They also run a great variety of fuel types. This new book by industry expert Claire Soares will fully describe the installation, maintenance and repair. It will explain how to microturbine the size of a refrigerator, which can be used on the premises, remote installations. The book will also show how it can be paired with a hydro power, or as a wind turbine. Moreover, the reader will learn how to microturbines can be on a variety of gas turbines; they can be used to run, for instance, using gas from a landfill or biomass source. The reader will provide detailed information on costs, specifications, and maintenance and repair guidelines. Ample references and resources for your specific needs.



· Covers major categories of microturbines, including factors common to their design, installation, operation, optimization, maintenance, and repair
· Invaluable guidance on market factors and economics affecting microturbines and their applications
· Provides current case studies showing microturbines and other types of power generation systems

Chapter 1 Distributed Generation and Microturbines; Chapter 2 Design and Components of Microturbines; Chapter 3 Microturbine Applications and Performance; Chapter 4 Microturbine Economics and Market Factors; Chapter 5 Microturbine Fuels and Emissions; Chapter 6 Microturbine Performance Optimization and Testing; Chapter 7 Microturbine Installation and Commissioning; Chapter 8 Microturbine Maintenance, Availability and Life Cycle usage; Chapter 9 Microturbines Operating in Power-Only Applications; Chapter 10 Combined Head and Power with Microturbines; Chapter 11 Unconventional Microturbine Fuels; Chapter 12 Competition for the Microturbine Industry; Chapter 13 Microturbines in Integrated Systems, Fuel Cells, and Other Power Generation Equipment; Chapter 14 Microturbine Manufacturing and Packaging; Chapter 15 Business Risk and Investment Considerations; Chapter 16 The Future for Microturbine Technology