Micro-turbine Generators (Imeche Conference) - Hardcover

In recent years, modern precision manufacturing techniques and design methods have substantially improved the performance of micro--turbine generators (MTG). Compared to conventional generators, micro--turbine power sources are much smaller and portable. Microturbine generators are also proving to be more efficient, easier to maintain, and more environmentally friendly with fewer emissions. Although power generators running on microturbines can use various types of energy sources, Micro--turbine Generators brings together a wide range of engineering experience to describe the emergence of micro--turbine technology, its viability and its future potential. COMPLETE CONTENTS:* Foreword* An introduction to micro--turbine generators* Micro--turbine generators -- next generation* Analysis of micro-- and mini--turbine competitive and supply markets in Europe* Future potential developments of micro--turbine generators -- hybrid cycles and tri--generation* Design reliability of micro--turbines* Field experience with micro--turbines in Canada* Design problems in micro--turbine generators* Tip--leakage flow: A comparison between axial and radial turbines

Michael Moore, a former Editor of the IMechE Journal of Power and Energy, was employed for many years in the Research Division of the Central Electricity Generation Board. As Head of Engineering Science Division and Programme Manager for Turbine Plant Research, he gained wide experience of power station plant. In 1989, he became Commercial Development Manager in National Power before retiring to become an independent consultant. Michael Moore is the author of 25 papers and editor of two books on turbine and condenser plan design. Michael Moore is a former Editor of the IMechE Journal of Power and Energy. As Head of Engineering Science Division and Programme Manager for Turbine Plant Research, he gained wide experience of power station plant. In 1989 he became Commercial Development Manager in National Power before retiring to become an independent consultant.