1MW Natural Gas Component
Prime Mover - Engine
One of the major components of the system, sometimes referred to as the Prime Mover, is a highly modified
Turbine Marine turbine engine (TM1500) . 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.
Turbine Engine Benefits
- 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 Key Advantages
- 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
Four Associated Sub-Systems
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- Computer-controlled capacitor
- Four combustion chamber-mounted spark igniters
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- 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
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- 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