Micro Turbine –
- The turbine is coupled directly to a small Induction Generator, which synchronizes the power produced with the local plant grid without the need of sophisticated and expensive control mechanisms.
- The system can utilize saturated steam; it becomes highly beneficial for industries using saturated steam.
- The pressure energy, which otherwise was wasted can be conserved and utilized to generate useful electricity.
- The turbine is designed for various flow-rates; so that maximum generation efficiency can be ensured at various flow rates.
The unutilized pressure energy in the process plant PRV / PRDS, which is otherwise simply throttled, can be conserved by installation of micro-turbine in the steam line to generate power/captive power. In the process, the micro turbine is installed parallel to the PRV and the exit line from the turbine is connected to the process line. The micro turbine reduces the steam pressure to the required process (Back) Pressure. Micro turbine coverts this pressure energy to high velocity that gives an impulse to rotate the turbine wheel at a speed of 12000 RPM. This high speed reduced through reduction gear box to 1500/3000 RPM to generate incidental green electric power. Since the system can utilize saturated steam, it becomes highly benificial for industries using saturated steam.
Benefits
| S.no. |
Particulars |
Details |
Expected Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Energy Efficiency/Generation |
%Improvement from Baseline Technology |
10 % to 15 % |
2 |
Financial Viability |
Payback Period (PBP) |
1-2 Years |
3 |
Replicability |
Cross Sectors |
Textile, Pulp & Paper, Fertilizer, Power Plant etc. |