Development of the 1,000kW-class gas engine (MD20G).

The MD20G, the lean burn gas engine with an open chamber type micro-pilot ignition system, has been developed by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. The base engine of MD20G is the diesel engine Daihatsu DK20. Technologies such as the Miller cycle and detection of abnormal combustion by linear prediction analysis are applied to the MD20G to achieve high generating efficiency. Furthermore, the power recovery system from exhaust gas, which consists of a directly coupled turbo-charger and generator, is installed for still higher generating efficiency. It is confirmed from the operation data that the engines are operated at the expected generating efficiency of 42.5%, the world’s highest level in the 1,000kW-class gas engines.

The gas engine developed has superior durability and reliability. By introduction of the technology as described, the diesel engine was converted into gas engine resulting in high efficiency and high power. The engine achieved power generation efficiency of 42.5%, the highest level for 1MW class engine and mean effective pressure of 2MPa.

Experimental investigations – the basis for reliable prediction and risk assessment.

The application of the advanced engineering and technical solutions requires the necessity to carry out experimental investigations to receive the data for risk assessment. The article describes a universal algorithm for risk assessment of the system components subjected to high temperatures. The research results of such parameters as flow dynamics and heat transfer of wall jets are presented in the article. The data is obligatory to define boundary conditions at thermal state analysis of gas turbine nozzle blade with cross baffles that will be used for risk assessment by simulation modeling.

BIOplus Systems B.V. enters biogas project on the base of microturbine power units in the Netherlands.

The application of renewable fuels offers the possibility to satisfy the needs of small-scale customers with electric and thermal power. In addition to economy factor one should mention favorable ecological parameters of the project.
BIOplus Systems, a young and dynamic company, based in Enschede, the Netherlands, is ready to serve the market with turn-key systems to convert liquid or gaseous renewable fuels into electricity and heat by using the Capstone microturbine technology as proven and environmental friendly technology.
The specialists of BIOplus Systems note that there is a big demand of companies who are looking for small systems which are able to convert and burn small quantities of their waste gas or liquids in useful energy. As a result the company receives a lot of orders.

Besides BIOplus Systems offers the following services: testing of any kind of liquid and gaseous fuels; supplying turn-key combined heat and power plants on renewable fuels based on Capstone microturbine technology in the range from 30 kWe till 1 MWe.; modifying of existing energy plants to run on BIO fuel; emission control; providing complete turn-key maintenance programs; leasing, financing and evaluation.

Low-emission combustion chamber for NK-series gas turbines.

The main field of investigation is designing of so-called dry combustion systems. Such combustion systems equipped with low-emission combustion chambers operate in single mode thus providing the decrease of NOx and CO emissions. At Samara Scientific & Technical Complex named after N.D.Kuznetsov a new technology of low-emission combustion for NK-series gas turbine annular combustion chambers was developed.

Diesel power plant at Kharyaginskoye field: complex approach to the solution of power challenges.

Zvezda-Energetika production and engineering company continually takes part in large power projects for foreign customers, and each time its activity is highly estimated. The article describes project execution for TOTAL, French energy group.

The delivery includes four power units on the base of C2250D5 diesel engine by Cummins Inc. with unit capacity of 1600 kW and container-type electrical equipment.

In spite of tight schedule and the necessity to make changes in equipment traditional design, the company managed to manufacture and package all the necessary equipment in the period of half a year.

Technical operation and maintenance of gas turbine power units.

The article is devoted to the question of technical operation of stationary gas turbine power units, and their dependence on on-site power plant maintenance – the influence of air-gas channel clogging, irregular flow distribution at compressor input according to the angle and speed, and the influence of unstable temperature on flow characteristics.

The article examines start-up characteristics of gas turbine units with the application of static frequency converter or alternating current motor, varying and transient modes of operation of one-shaft gas turbine units.

Having analyzed the experience of gas turbine maintenance the authors note that Siemens, GE and Alstom recommend scheduling maintenance of gas turbine power units depending on the type (autonomous, cogeneration, combined-cycle, industrial).

On-site maintenance of gas turbine power units of high and medium capacity, of converted and marine turbines of lower capacity differs greatly. The article reveals the principal factors influencing gas turbine high-temperature part life time, examination procedure of built-in compressor stations and gas turbine high-pressure part.

Heat exchange intensification in the RB gas path.

Power generation plant (PP) efficiency increase is achieved through use of the “waste” heat of exhaust gases in the recovery boilers (RB) and the “hot” water or water vapor supply to consumers.

It is demonstrated that the heat exchange intensification in the RB gas path using wire helical insertions (WHI) could not only improve mass-size parameters of RB but, also, ensure: a standardization of RB modules for wide power spectrum engines; a substantial lowering in the PP engine noise level at its power-and-heat generation condition running.

Dynamic Fuel Systems technology to decrease fuel consumption of diesel engines by 10 %.

The increase of diesel engine effectiveness is one of the urgent questions to be solved in the circumstances when oil resources are gradually vanished. Fuel-saving technology developed by Dynamic Fuel Systems allows reducing significantly diesel fuel consumption in drive mechanisms of various applications.

Dynamic Fuel Systems Inc. took its name in connection with fuel-saving technology developed known as the Jetstar™ which is used for upgrading of diesel engines in operation.

As a result dynamic fuel savings and reduced emissions solutions for the heavy haul transportation sectors are achieved. At present thanks to significant investments in research and development the company brings the technology to enter additional markets.

The customers’ reaction to Jetstar has been varied. In the beginning, some companies, even with third-party validation, still believed that the Jetstar was just another technology with claims of fuel-efficiency improvement and emissions reductions that just won't work. The difference with Jetstar is that it does work.

The government of Canada, the USA and EU support green technologies developments in all spheres of industry. This gives a chance of widely-spread application of this technology.

Motor Sich JSC activities at power equipment market.

Motor Sich JSC is a modern multibusiness scientific enterprise designing and manufacturing up-to-date engines for airplanes and helicopters as well as for industrial gas turbine installations. For more than 35 years the company has been designing and manufacturing mobile gas turbine power plants rated at 1 MW, 2.5 MW, 6 MW and 8 MW, turbine expansion power plants and gas turbine industrial installations.

MBH cogeneration power units to be delivered to Russia.

MBH experience is based on designing and building more than 1100 engines both 6 and 12 cylinder, as main propulsion and aggregates for ships and for the use in power generation. Since the 1990s MBH has built and focused on power generation and turnkey power station. The company delivers reliable and highly efficient power solutions that provide its customers and strategic partners with a sustainable competitive advantage.

Cooperation with Heinzmann GmbH rendered possible the conversion of MBH diesel gensets into dual fuel (diesel-gas) operation, thanks to their electronic speed governor systems for industrial applications.

Today MBH competence and experience enables to convert whole power plants or medium-speed engines that are designed for use of diesel or heavy fuels – of well-known engine brands - to be able to reliably and efficiently operate on renewable fuels (e.g. Crude vegetable oil).

MBH reciprocating power plants share the general features of fuel flexibility, modular design, quick start-ups, high efficiency, low operation & maintenance costs, easy maintenance, remote control and monitoring, lower/cleaner emissions, and less wear and tear of engine components.

Energetika and Elektrotechnika - 2009.

XV International specialized exhibition Energetika and Elektrotechnika - 2009 organized by Lenexpo JSC and Restec Exhibition Company was held at Lenexpo exhibition complex, Saint-Petersburg, May 19 - 22, 2009. More than 300 companies from such companies as Russian Federation, Ukraine, Byelorussia, Germany, India, China, Poland, Turkey, Czech Republic, Finland took part in the exhibition. The event presented the whole specter of relevant branch data, and the visitors - specialists of power engineering, being the real target audience – become potential purchasers of the presented products. It became the meeting point for the first rate global producers of the power industry, suppliers of goods and services for heat- and hydro-power stations, heating systems and other power systems.

Power Gen Europe-2009.

In 2009 PennWell Corporation combined the leading annual Power-Gen Europe exhibition and conference with the other two power generation shows - Powergrid Europe and Renewable Energy World Europe. The combination of the three events made it possible to cover all sectors of the power complex.

The event closed on high note with over 11,600 visitors over the three day event. With over 450 exhibitors occupying some 13,000 sq metres, the combined shows proved to be an excellent platform to present new technological solutions and open up networking opportunities.

The exhibition was accompanied by the conference consisted of 7 tracks: Strategy for the European market; Towards zero emissions and carbon capture; Gas fired generation; Coal, nuclear & biomass generation; Plant electrical and I & C systems; Operations & maintenance and plant optimization; Distributed generation, CHP & waste to energy.

Exhibiting companies worldwide use POWER-GEN as an international ‘one-stop-shop’ for penetrating markets and presenting their products and services to a global audience. For delegates and visitors, Power-Gen events provide a dedicated forum targeted to their specific regional needs, putting them in touch with suppliers of solutions to their particular problems. The conferences address topical issues critical to the development of power generation in the host region.

Ros-Gaz-Expo-2009.

The XIII international specialized exhibition of natural gas industry and technologies for gas facility was held in May 26-29, 2009 in Peterburgsky SCC, Saint Petersburg. The business program of the exhibition included conferences, workshops and presentations on the exhibition subject and intended for professionals of the industry.

“Ros-Gaz-Expo” exhibition was accompanied by the 7th specialized exhibition of heat-power engineering "Boilers and Burners" and the 5th specialized exhibition “Energy. Power efficiency. Energy saving". Here the latest scientific and technical developments in the sphere of gas utilization technologies and a wide range of heat and power equipment were presented.

About 200 companies from different countries – Germany, China, Austria, Turkey, Ukraine, Byelorussia and so on took part in the exhibition.

Mini boiler-houses, mini CHP plants, heat producing equipment, different types of boilers, burners and burning installations, control and automotive systems for boiler-houses and other equipment were demonstrated at the event.