York County Sewer Authority Capstone Turbine Installation
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York County Sewer AuthorityCapstone Turbine Installation
Central Pennsylvania AEE MeetingJanuary 26, 2012
Old Technology - IC Engine System
High MaintenanceHigh EmissionsLoudAntiquated ControlsWaste Disposal (engine oil every 4
months)
New Technology – “Jet Engine” Capstone Turbines
All American Made EquipmentSimple InstallationLow MaintenanceLow EmissionsQuiet
Installation
ResultsOld 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