Ambient noise levels will be measured using a handheld noise meter. Each unit will be operated independently to acquire the noise measurements during operations, it is found that the microturbine generator have the least noise level as compared to other generator sets and is around 63 db. 5.4 Emission measurement The exhaust of the microturbine generator is subjected to emission tests. Additionally, periodic measurements with available handheld equipment would be made to determine trends and any condition of degradation that may occur with operating hours. Microturbine generators have the least NOx emission, which is the main factor behind the global warming. The amount of NOx emitted is only 7ppm whereas it is too higher for the conventional generator sets. A microturbine generator will produce only .564 kg of CO2 per kW of we prefer this technology of power production. electricity. That’s why 5.5 Peak Load Gross and Net Peak load gross and net measurements will be taken with a BMI meter or equivalent recorder that measures power. For units without compressors, or compressors that are externally powered, the net output must be determined by subtracting the external power requirements to sustain MTG operation. Results of this test will yield performance characteristics such as efficiency, heat rate, fuel consumption and operating hours. Comparisons will be made to manufacturer specifications. 6. ECONOMIC ASPECTS The capital cost for a microturbine generator is estimated as 700-1000 $/kW which include all the hardware, associated manuals, software and all. Adding heat recovery increases the cost by 75-350$/kW. Installation costs vary significantly by location but generally add to the total installed costs.
Ambient noise levels will be measured using a handheld noise meter. Each unit will be operated independently to acquire the noise measurements during operations, it is found that the microturbine generator have the least noise level as compared to other generator sets and is around 63 db. 5.4 Emission measurement The exhaust of the microturbine generator is subjected to emission tests. Additionally, periodic measurements with available handheld equipment would be made to determine trends and any condition of degradation that may occur with operating hours. Microturbine generators have the least NOx emission, which is the main factor behind the global warming. The amount of NOx emitted is only 7ppm whereas it is too higher for the conventional generator sets. A microturbine generator will produce only .564 kg of CO2 per kW of electricity. That’s why we prefer this technology of power production. 5.5 Peak Load Gross and Net Peak load gross and net measurements will be taken with a BMI meter or equivalent recorder that measures power. For units without compressors, or compressors that are externally powered, the net output must be determined by subtracting the external power requirements to sustain MTG operation. Results of this test will yield performance characteristics such as efficiency, heat rate, fuel consumption and operating hours. Comparisons will be made to manufacturer specifications. 6. ECONOMIC ASPECTS The capital cost for a microturbine generator is estimated as 700-1000 $/kW which include all the hardware, associated manuals, software and all. Adding heat recovery increases the cost by 75-350$/kW. Installation costs vary significantly by location but generally add to the total installed costs.