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Microturbines are very small turbines fueled by propane that generate electricity for use in homes or commercial establishments, as well as vehicles such as hybrid buses. As a high-energy, clean-burning fuel, propane offers a cost-effective method of power generation to consumers.
Microturbine research develops and demonstrates very small, propane-fueled turbines that generate electricity and explores fuel issues that affect microturbine performance.
Projects
LPG Microturbine Rapid-Intervention Project (Docket 10741) Performance improvement of hybrid bus microturbine projects to promote use of LPG in the microturbine market. Includes resolution of LPG quality issues, development of new technology to deal with coalescent filters in vapor phase LPG fuel systems, and design and assembly of an activated carbon (AC) medium filter for future tests.
Microturbine Field Test (Docket 10466)
Development and management of a propane-powered microturbine field test program to demonstrate the applications and benefits of utilizing propane-powered microturbines. Promotion of the use of propane as a viable, easy-to-use fuel source in the emerging and potentially large field of microturbine generation.
Project Report
Prototype Development of Propane Fuel Supply Equipment for Microturbine Generators (Docket 10263)
Development and demonstration of four new types of propane fuel supply equipment for microturbine generators. Provision of technical support for propane-fueled stationary microturbine applications thorough work with microturbine manufacturers.
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