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What is a micro turbine generator?
Microturbines are a relatively new distributed generation technology being used for stationary energy generation applications. They are a type of combustion turbine that produces both heat and electricity on a relatively small scale. Microturbines work like jet engines but produce electricity instead of thrust.
Why are micro turbines used?
Microturbines are used in distributed generation applications due to their flexibility in connection methods, their ability to be stacked in parallel to serve larger loads, their ability to provide stable and reliable power, and their low emissions compared to other technologies.
What are micro gas turbines?
Micro-gas turbines are small combustion gas turbines with power output ranging from 30 kW to over 200 kW. Hence micro-gas turbines often operate at very high shaft speed (up to 100 000 rpm) and use electronic power inverters for power conditioning to generate a.c. voltage and at grid frequency.
What kind of generator will power a house?
ENGINE GENERATOR SET. The most common type of backup power source for the home is a set consisting of an electric generator and an engine, also known as genset. It contains a small engine (motor) that runs on a fossil-based fuel, such as natural gas, propane or gasoline. The motor drives an alternator that produces AC voltage.
What does the turbine do in a generator?
The role of the turbine is to transform the energy of water, steam or wind into mechanical energy that will make the generator spin. The generator transforms the mechanical energy into electricity.
Which generator is used in wind turbines?
Several different types of generators which are used in wind turbines are as follows. Asynchronous (induction) generator and synchronous generator. Squirrel cage induction generator (SCIG) and wound rotor induction generator (WRIG) are comes under asynchronous generators. Wound rotor generator (WRSG) and permanent magnet generator (PMSG) are
Does the turbine or generator produce electricity?
To generate electricity, the gas turbine heats a mixture of air and fuel at very high temperatures, causing the turbine blades to spin. The spinning turbine drives a generator that converts the energy into electricity.