Recent developments of the OP16 gas turbine to meet the requirements for flexible CHP applications

摘要

The trend towards more decentralized power generation in Europe has made small gas turbines an attractive complement to the large power plants. This trend, together with the increasing amount of renewable power feeding the grids, has led to additional challenges for the traditional power generation equipment. This includes more part-load operation, weaker electric grids, changing fuel compositions and new fuel sources. While facing these challenges the equipment still need to meet the stricter emission limits and the requirement for high efficiency. The OP16 gas turbine, rated at 1.85 MW electric power, is in operation at several industrial plants throughout Europe and more units will be commissioned during the coming years.