Microturbine FAQs
Q; How do I assess whether CHP and the T100 is right for my specific application ?
A; We require data on your hourly power and heat consumption throughout the year, together with the prices you pay for electricity and gas, to allow us to assess the economic viability of the unit for your application.
Q; Where can the T100 microturbine be sited ?
A; The unit is much quieter than conventional reciprocating CHP sets and hence can be sited in many locations other than plant rooms. The unit can be installed outside; it's enclosure is weatherproof. Where the T100 is installed inside a building, there must be access, either through the roof or adjacent walls, to the atmosphere, for the unit air intake and exhaust.
Q; How do I assess whether CHP and the T100 is right for my specific application?
A; We require data on your hourly power and heat consumption throughout the year, together with the prices you pay for electricity and gas, to allow us to assess the economic viability of the unit for your application.
Q; Where can the T100 microturbine be sited?
A; The unit is much quieter than conventional reciprocating CHP sets and hence can be sited in many locations other than plant rooms. The unit can be installed outside; it's enclosure is weatherproof. Where the T100 is installed inside a building, there must be access, either through the roof or adjacent walls, to the atmosphere, for the unit air intake and exhaust.
Q; How much space do you need for the T100?
A: The CHP version of the indoor unit is 3900mm long, 900mm wide & 1810mm high. Allowing space for the door panels on the unit to open, a footprint of around 5500mm by 4800mm is usually required.
Q. I have problems with variability of return water temperatures. Will this cause problems for the operation of the T100?
A; Because microturbines do not use the water system for cooling of the generator, elevated return water temperatures do not affect the unit, unlike conventional reciprocating CHP sets.
Q; What are the exhaust emissions from the T100?
A; Emissions from the T100 are less than 15 parts per million for both NOx & CO which are an order of magnitude lower than for a reciprocating CHP unit .
Q; How much noise does the T100 make?
A; The noise level from the microturbine is 70dbA at 1 metre.
Q. Can the T100 be used to provide cooling as well as heating?
A; The unit can be linked to an absorption chiller to provide cooling. NewEnCo have a relationship with one of the UK's main absorption chiller suppliers, and would be pleased to provide a quotation on a package including an absorption chiller.
Q; Can the T100 CHP run at part-load and, if so, how will it affect electrical efficiency?
A; Yes, it can be modulated down to 50 % (50 kWe) of rated output and lose only a few percentage points of electrical efficiency.
Q; Can the T100 be monitored and started / stopped remotely?
A; The unit comes with a full telemetry package and can be monitored and controlled remotely from a P.C. or laptop. It is also configured to be simply integrated to site PLC/MODBUS control systems
Q; What gas pressure does the T100 require?
A; The unit requires gas at standard mains pressure (21mBar). A scroll fuel compressor is incorporated within the T100 package for natural gas applications which boosts gas pressure to 7 Bar. Biogas units are supplied with a separate standalone gas booster system.