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9780824740016

Guide to Microturbines

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  • ISBN13:

    9780824740016

  • ISBN10:

    0824740017

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2004-07-07
  • Publisher: Fairmont Press
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Summary

As deregulation of utilities expands throughout the nation and the cost of bringing power to the buying public increases, on-site power generation looms as the saviour to this dilemma. This book will provide all you need to know about this new technology. Both an overview and detail of user applications will be provided along with the varying benefits and opportunities of each. How microturbines and the new computerized control techniques are changing the electric power industry will be explored in detail.

Author Biography

Bernard F. Kolanowski, BSME, is a mechanical engineer, having received his degree from Pennsylvania State University

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction and History of the Microturbine 1(12)
Chapter 2 Design Goals and Achievements for the Microturbine 13(14)
Chapter 3 Dual Mode Operation 27(4)
Chapter 4 Operational and Environmental Characteristics 31(10)
Chapter 5 Markets for the Microturbine 41(22)
Chapter 6 Manufacturers of Microturbines 63(20)
Chapter 7 Operating Histories 83(14)
Chapter 8 Realism in the Future 97(14)
Appendix A Case Histories of Microturbines in Various Applications 111(32)
Appendix B Installation Standards for Microturbines 143(56)
Appendix C Microturbine Power Conversion Technology Review 199(36)
Index 235

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