The micro gas turbine at the Institute of Combustion Technology
The micro gas turbine at the Institute of Combustion Technology
CHP plants for decentralised power and heat production are currently largely based on reciprocating engines. Researchers see a promising alternative in the micro gas turbine, a small gas turbine in the power range from a few up to a maximum of 500 kilowatts of electrical power. Compared to conventional engines, turbines have several advantages. They are flexible in terms of the fuel they use; they emit fewer pollutants and have a simple, low-maintenance design.
In DLR's Institute of Combustion Technology, a Turbec T100 micro gas turbine has been modified for research purposes and equipped with an extensive range of measuring equipment. Credit: DLR.
