Industry's First Stackable Microturbine Packs Highest Power Density, Reliability
28 March 2007
Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: DESC), working in partnership with Elliott Energy Systems, will be launching an innovative new microturbine-based power module, specifically designed for oil and gas applications, at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), 30th April to 3rd May 2007 at the Reliant Center in Houston, TX.
The MPower™ MT-100 power module, which houses Elliott's field-tested 100kW microturbine, represents over a 50% reduction in footprint as compared to previous microturbine products, as well as increases overall system reliability through the elimination of non-essential components. Combined, these performance improvements raise the bar for what oil and gas customers should expect from microturbine-based power systems.
The MT-100's increased power density is achieved through reconfiguring Elliott's microturbine into a highly-efficient package, while relocating the power electronics and eliminating the recuperator. This packaging innovation represents the industry's first stackable microturbine enclosure capable of achieving the highest power density in its power range.
Class 1, Division 2 Prime Power
The MPower MT-100 power module is a 100kW microturbine packaged in a Class 1, Division 2 (C1D2) enclosure, and offers greater installation flexibility because of the reduced footprint, as well as the ability to locate power electronics separately from the microturbine power module. Providing flexibility in platform design, the MT-100 power module air requirements and system packaging allow flexibility of unit placement to support critical infrastructure requirements on new platforms and in retrofits.
Reliability without Sacrifice
Building on a proven, field-tested microturbine, Distributed Energy Systems' MPower MT-100 repackages critical power electronics in a climate-controlled shelter thereby improving overall system reliability. In addition to placing sensitive power electronics in a more appropriate atmosphere, the MT-100 power electronics can be remotely located in a facility's existing control room, giving oil and gas customers' maximum siting flexibility.
Scalable by Design
In addition to providing the oil and gas industry's smallest-footprint microturbine, the MPower MT-100 power modules are stackable, allowing for maximum power density in the limited space available on a typical offshore platform. The modular design of the MT-100 power module can be scaled to meet larger power requirements while offering redundancy and incremental power supply for critical applications.
To learn more about Distributed Energy Systems' new MPower MT-100 power module, or our MPower Platform Series and Pipeline Series of modular power systems, please visit us at the OTC event, 30th April to 3rd May 2007. The MT-100 power module will be on display at booth # 8417.
