Special features of microturbine technology
Technical advantages
- innovative air bearing technology
- no coolants or lubricants needed
- up to 95% overall efficiency
- nearly 100% modulatable
- no prescribed temperature windows
- low maintenance
- electronic gearbox
- no synchronization devices necessary
- island operation capability
- low exhaust emissions (NOx < 19 mg/m3), comply with 44th BImSchV without additional exhaust gas cleaning systems
- low noise emissions (approx. 66 dB(A))
- low weight, compact design
- exhaust gas temperatures of approx. 280-330°C
- combined heat and power generation in direct drying, warmwater or hot water or steam generation applications
- various fuels possible: natural gas, biogas, LPG, associated gas, sewage gas or natural gas with up to 30% hydrogen content
- over 10,000 plants in use worldwide
Economic advantages of Capstone Turbines
- reduction of energy costs by self-generation of el. energy
- increasing Independence by buildig up your own power generation
- quick and easy realization
- short amortization periods
- low maintenance requirements
- long service life (80,000 operating hours and more)
- cost controll through favorable full maintenance contracts
Cogeneration solutions with Capstone microturbines help you improve your business by giving you control over your energy costs. With advanced technology and over 100 patents, Capstone microturbines are unparalleled in their kind. By incorporating an air compressing turbine, magnetic generator, advanced power electronics and air bearing technology, Capstone microturbines are an ideal solution for today's distributed power generation needs. Capstone microturbines have only one moving component, no gearbox or other mechanical parts, require no lubricants or hazardous materials, resulting in low maintenance, and provide reliable and safe operation.
Capstone microturbines can run on a variety of gaseous and liquid fuels and produce very low emissions, making Capstone a clean, green and reliable energy source. The microturbine can be installed as a single or as multiple units and operate in parallel with or independently of the grid. Capstone microturbines are compact, lightweight and quiet, offering a robust and reliable solution to your energy needs.