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York County Sewer Authority Capstone Turbine Installation. Central Pennsylvania AEE Meeting January 26, 2012. Old Technology - IC Engine System. High Maintenance High Emissions Loud Antiquated Controls Waste Disposal (engine oil every 4 months).
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York County Sewer AuthorityCapstone Turbine Installation Central Pennsylvania AEE Meeting January 26, 2012
Old Technology - IC Engine System • High Maintenance • High Emissions • Loud • Antiquated Controls • Waste Disposal (engine oil every 4 months)
New Technology – “Jet Engine” Capstone Turbines • All American Made Equipment • Simple Installation • Low Maintenance • Low Emissions • Quiet
Results Old System New System • 1,530 kW of IC engines • Produced 80 kW /1000 CF • Lack of control of electric production • Couldn’t load follow • Saved money but not as much as the turbines • Produced 80 Tons of NOx/CO/VOC • 1,600 kW of microturbines • Produces 120 kW / 1000 CF • Has tighter control • Can load follow • Generates an additional $40,000 in revenue • Produces <1 Ton of NOx/CO/VOC