ABSTRACT
First published in 2004. Featuring the latest information on the new technology involved in on-site power generation, this book incorporates an overview and further detailed investigations into the issues inherent in the development, use and future of microturbines.
Brief History of Microturbines; Technical Orientation-Basics of Microturbines; Further Design Details; Design Goals/Accomplishments; Difficulties in Bringing Microturbines to Market; Microturbines for Power Production; Fuel Variations; Emissions; Interconnecting Microturbines with Utility Systems; Comparisons of Microturbine Technologies; Applications-Distributed Generation; Applications-Cogeneration/CHP; Applications-Waste Fuels; Applications-Peak Shaving; Applications-Cooling
