Dual Fuel Medium Speed Engine Power Plants: When it makes dollars and sense Caterpillar Energy solution, CAT Power Plants

摘要

As demand for medium speed engine (MSE) power plants continues to increase at a 4 percent annual CAGR (per Diesel & Gas Turbine Annual Order Survey), so too has the need to optimize life cycle costs. In recent years dual fuel technologies, which allow reciprocating engines to burn multiple fuel types, including natural gas, have given operators the ability to better manage fuel costs. The benefits of dual fuel technology are obvious, but the potential disadvantages associated with dual fuel generator sets are less transparent. While it is true that you have multiple types of fuel from which to choose, you may find yourself paying for that flexibility in terms of engine efficiency.