Excerpt from an article in Distributed Energy by Carol Brzozowski.
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Turbine Marine’s product line includes 1450 to 1850 hp gas turbine-powered race and pleasure boats, and industrial equipment, including portable generators, high-volume fi re and water pumps for emergency management, and the powering of frac pumps for the oil and gas industry.
A smaller and lighter footprint is another advantage, says John Arruda, the company’s president. “In use for many years, these engines are reliable, durable and very easy to operate and repair. They are multifuel capable, including diesel, gas. jet A, ethanol, and a variety of biofuels. The latter makes them environmentally friendly and potentially inexpensive to operate.”
“They have a low down time for hot end inspections and an engine replacement can be done in under eight hours,” he says. “Additionally, the turbines havea ‘black start’ capability with load acceptance within 60 seconds. This makes them a good choice for standby and emergency applications. They also have the versatility to run as simple cycle, recuperated cycle, or cogeneration, making them energy efficient.”