Target Specifications
The proprietary design has all the advantages of microturbine power at approximately twice the efficiency of other systems. Recent third-party expert analysis and evaluation of the microturbine engine design and prototype testing of the heat exchanger reveal anticipated performance data:
| Microturbine design |
Three-stage ceramic turbine plus three-stage axial/single-stage radial compressor |
| Pressure ratio |
2.5:1 |
| Electric power output |
300 kWe |
| Electrical efficiency* |
50% |
| Turbine shaft speed |
21,000 rpm*** |
| Turbine shaft power |
400 hp |
| NOx ** |
<2 ppmv |
| VOC** |
<0.1 lb/MWh |
| CO** |
<2 ppmv |
| Flex-fuel capability |
Natural gas, biofuels, diesel, jet fuel, LP, solar thermal, and other |
| Technology range |
50 kWe to 1 MWe |
*Efficiency may vary
**Natural gas combustion
***Compare with 60,000 rpm for turbines of similar power ratings, resulting in 4X to 8X lower blade stress |
