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C30 MicroTurbine Natural Gas

C30 MicroTurbine Natural Gas

C30 MicroTurbine Natural Gas

Product catalog summary
Overview: The C30 MicroTurbine is a robust power system designed to provide reliable electricity from natural gas with ultra-low emissions. It features a simple design with minimal maintenance requirements and offers remote monitoring capabilities.
Key Specifications:
  • Electrical Power Output: 30kW (grid connect), 28kW (stand alone)
  • Voltage: 400–480 VAC
  • Electrical Service: 3-Phase, 4 wire
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz (grid connect), 10–60 Hz (stand alone)
  • Maximum Output Current: 46A
  • Electrical Efficiency LHV: 26% (grid connect), 25% (stand alone)
  • Natural Gas HHV: 30.7–47.5 MJ/m3
  • Inlet Pressure: 379–414 kPa gauge (grid connect), 1.4–69 kPa gauge (stand alone)
  • Fuel Flow HHV: 457 MJ/hr (grid connect), 444 MJ/hr (stand alone)
  • Net Heat Rate LHV: 13.8 MJ/kWh (grid connect), 14.4 MJ/kWh (stand alone)
  • NOx Emissions: < 9 ppmvd @ 15% O2
  • Exhaust Gas Flow: 0.31 kg/s
  • Exhaust Gas Temperature: 275˚C
Design and Installation:
  • Small, modular design for easy installation
  • Dimensions: 0.76 x 1.5 x 1.8 m
  • Weight: 405 kg (grid connect), 578 kg (dual mode)
  • Clearance Requirements: Vertical - 0.61 m, Horizontal - 0.76 m (sides), 0.93 m (front), 0.92 m (rear)
Performance and Certifications:
  • Sound Levels: 65 dBA at 10 m
  • Certified to UL 2200 for stand-alone natural gas operation
  • MEA approval for New York City
  • Optional equipment available for CE Marking
Additional Features:
  • Patented air bearing technology eliminates the need for lubricating oil or coolant
  • Factory Protection Plans available for 5 and 9 years
  • Integrated utility synchronization and protection
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C30 MicroTurbine Natural Gas Robust power system achieves ultra-low emissions and reliable electricity from natural gas. • • • • • • • • Ultra-low emissions One moving part – minimal maintenance and downtime Patented air bearing – no lubricating oil or coolant 5 and 9 year Factory Protection Plans available Remote monitoring and diagnostic capabilities Integrated utility synchronization and protection(1) Small, modular design allows for easy, low-cost installation Reliable – tens of millions of run hours and counting High Pressure Onboard Gas Compressor Option Electrical Power Output Electrical Service 50/60 Hz, grid connect operation 50/60 Hz, grid connect operation 10 – 60 Hz, stand alone operation 10 – 60 Hz, stand alone operation Maximum Output Current 46A, grid connect operation 46A, stand alone operation(3) 46A, grid connect operation 46A, stand alone operation(3) High Pressure Onboard Gas Compressor Option Inlet Pressure High Pressure Onboard Gas Compressor Option Reliable power when and where you need it. Clean and simple.

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Width x Depth x Height Weight - Grid Connect Model Weight - Dual Mode Model Horizontal Clearance Sound Levels Acoustic Emissions at Full Load Power Certified to UL 2200 for stand alone natural gas operation (UL files AU2687, E209370) Materials Equipment Acceptance (MEA) approval for New York City Models available with optional equipment for CE Marking U6. Ambient Temperature, See Level fiiMriur HmiKntH (1) Some utilities may require additional equipment for grid interconnectivity (2) Nominal full power performance at ISO conditions: 59°F, 14.696 psia, 60% RH (3) With linear load (4) Exhaust emissions...

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