1MW Generator Component
Prime Mover / Engine
One of the major components of the system, sometimes referred to as the Prime Mover,
is a highly modified Lycoming T53 Turbine Engine (TM1000) .
It is designed to operate on a continuous-duty cycle.
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This aero-derivative engine has an excellent history of performance and reliability.
It has been modified to Turbine Marine’s specification, allowing it to be used in multiple industrial applications.
Benefits of the Turbine Engine
Several key benefits of the 1MW set include:
- Continuous duty (w/cost efficient operation)
- Reduced operation & maintenance requirements
- Fuel flexbility (capable of using alternative fuels by special request)
- Increased electric power generation
- Completely self-contained
- Fully automated control system
- Remote control monitoring (optional)
- Equipment upgrades available
- Fast assembly and delivery
- 12 Month warranty by Turbine Marine, Inc
- Small footprint and weight
- Air cooled
Important advantages of this engine:
- Time proven reliability – over 40,000,000 hours of operation in Aviation / Industrial
- Continuous power cycle with minimal vibration
- Engine efficiency 25%+ single cycle operation
- Split-shaft design with five stage axial compressor
- Output speed of 6,000 RPM
- Output up to 1,000 kW
TM1000 Gas Turbine Generator
Four Associated Sub-Systems
01
- Computer-controlled capacitor
- Four combustion chamber-mounted spark igniters
02
- Customer supplied, 150 psi combustible gas
- Paper element, high pressure gas filter
- Normally-closed emergency solenoid valve
- Computer-controlled fuel valve supplying four lines; two lines to each of the two
manifolds - Each Manifold contains 11 fuel distribution nozzles
03
- Closed-Loop system
- Maximum engine inlet temperature of 200F or 93C
- 3 micron absolute spin-on oil filter
- Motor driven, temperature actuated, computer-controlled gear pump
- Cooling radiator with motor-driven forced air fan
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- Requires 28 gallons of MIL-L-23699 Aero shell 500 oil
- Oil pressure is set at 60-80 psi at 150F or 65C
- Pressure lube through a motor-driven gear pump with gravity return