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BIO-TURBINE (AL-2002-11)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIOFUEL-BURNING MICROTURBINES IN
THE EUROPEAN DECENTRALISED-GENERATION MARKET
Project Co-ordinator:
WIP, Sylvensteinstrasse 2, 81369 Munich, Germany
Project Partners:
ETA, Piazza Savonarola 10, I-50132 Firenze, Italy
Energidalen, Energihuset Nipan, 881 52 Sollefteå, Sweden
EUBIA, Rond-Point Schuman 6, B-1040 Brussels, Belgium
This project is co-funded by the European Commission in the framework of the Altener programme (Project No. 4.1030/Z/02-011/2002)
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BIOTURBINE (AL-2002-11)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIOFUEL-BURNING MICROTURBINES IN THE
EUROPEAN DECENTRALISED-GENERATION MARKET
Workshop Summary
Prepared by:
Silvia Vivarelli, ETA-Florence
Matthias Liebich, WIP-Munich
Date:
September 2004
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Table of contents
1. Workshop overview................................................................................................ 4
1.1. Workshop objectives.......................................................................................................4
1.2. Workshop organization..................................................................................................5
1.3. Programme of the workshop ........................................................................................5
2. Workshop presentations ......................................................................................... 7
2.1. First session: “Biofuels - Production and Application in Microturbines” .........................7
2.2. Second session: “Microturbine Case Studies and Field Experiences”.............................10
2.3. Third session: “Current Market and Future Prospects for Microturbines in Europe”....13
3. Conclusions .......................................................................................................... 16
Annex : Participants List ............................................................................................. 18
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1. Workshop overview 1.1. Workshop objectives This workshop is the conclusive event of the project BIOTURBINE - “Opportunities for Biofuel-burning Microturbines in the European Decentralised-generation Market”, co-funded by the European Commission (AL-2002-11) in the framework of the ALTENER programme. The main aim of the workshop was to present the results of the project and to establish close contacts among companies, universities and research institutes engaged in the field of microturbines and liquid biofuels. Thereby, a dialogue among the different stakeholders in the sector was promoted with the objective to stimulate decision makers at European and national level. The workshop also aimed at providing an overview on the required framework conditions to stimulate technical and market development. These workshop objectives are closely related with the BIOTURBINE project objectives, such as:
• Assessment of the technical feasibility and the market potential of biofuels-burning microturbine systems for power and heating applications (CHP);
• Promotion of the development of an innovative, efficient and environmentally friendly technology;
• Stimulation of the market penetration of liquid biofuels. The opportunities for biofuels burning microturbines have been evaluated through:
• Assessment and review of the current utilisation, technological development, technical/environmental performance of microturbine systems
• Analysis of the liquid biofuels market and applications for power & heating systems
• Analysis of the state of development of liquid biofuels burning mictroturbines
• Assessment of the potential market in Europe for microturbines burning liquid biofuels, such as distributed-generation and niche electricity markets, by identifying the critical factors linked to technical and institutional barriers
In addition to this concluding workshop, the BIOTURBINE dissemination activities include a website (www.bioturbine.org), a web download brochure concerning policy recommendations and a project brochure containing the main results of the project.
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1.2. Workshop organization The dissemination phase of the project has been coordinated by ETA-Renewable Energies, responsible for the workshop organisation, in close cooperation with WIP, Energidalen and EUBIA. Invited companies and know-how holders were identified at the stage when questionnaires were sent during the market analysis and interviews carried out. It was decided also to include contributions from universities and research organisations and to invite European decision makers. The Workshop was held on 24th September 2004 at the EUBIA facilities in Brussels in the Scotland House Conference Centre, Rond Point Schuman 6. The promotion of the event was carried out by mailing, during stakeholder interviews and through the website www.bioturbine.org. The Workshop was a success with more than 40 expert participants. The Participants List is given in Annex 1. During the Workshop the participants were provided with the BIOTURBINE project brochure and other related dissemination material. 1.3. Programme of the workshop The workshop was structured in three sessions:
• Biofuels Production and Application in Microturbines;
• Microturbine Case Studies and Field Experiences;
• Current Market and Future Perspectives for Microturbines Contributions were made by:
• DONG, Denmark
• E-Quad Power Systems, Germany
• ETA-Florence
• EUBIA
• ISET, Germany
• Pro-2, Germany
• Turbec S.p.A., Bmach srl, Italy
• University of Applied Sciences Aachen, Germany
• University of Rostock, Germany
• Verdesis S.A., Belgium
• WIP-Munich The following page presents the workshop agenda.
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Biofuels – Production and Application in Microturbines
9:30 9:40 Welcome O. Pastre, EUBIA Dr. R. Janssen, WIP
9:40 10:00 Bioturbines: A new Technology with new Opportunities N. Vasen, ETA
10:00 10:20 Chances and Obstacles of Liquid Biofuelled MTs M. Liebich, WIP
10:20 10:40 Status of Biofuelled Turbec Microturbines E. Bianchi, Turbec Spa
10:40 11:00 Bio-fuels in Microturbines Dr. D. Wendig, Rostock University
11:00 11:20 Rapeseed Oil in a Capstone C30 Y. Schmellekamp, FH Aachen
11:20 11:30 Coffee Break
Microturbine Case Studies and Field Experiences
11:30 11:50 Pilot Project Biogas-powered Micro-gas-turbine J. Müller, ISET
11:50 12:10 Operational Experiences from Micro-turbine Energy Systems “The OMES project”
A. H. Pedersen, DONG
12:10 12:30 Return of Experience for Microturbines Running on Landfill Gas/Waste Water Gas in Europe
X. Lombard, VERDESIS
12:30 13:00 Discussion
R&D Needs - Bio-fuelled Microturbines as a Chance to match the American efforts?
13:00 14:00 LUNCH
Current Market and Future Prospects for Microturbines in Europe
14:00 14:20 Overview of Microturbine Technology and Market Dr. R. Janssen, WIP
14:20 14:40 Italian Market for Microturbines F. Berti, Bmach Srl
14.40 15.00 Business Trends for Microturbines - Capstone B. Peters, E-Quad Power Systems
15.00 15.30 Coffee Break
15:30 15:50 Pro2 Biogas CHP – A Success Story B. Willenbrink, Pro2
15:50 16:20 Discussion
How to tap the full Market Potential of Bio-fuelled Microturbines?
16:20 16:40 Summary and Closing Remarks
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2. Workshop presentations This part summarises all presentations held and gives an overview of the main outcomes of the workshop. All presentations can be downloaded from the project website www.bioturbine.org.
BIOTURBINE workshop in Brussels, 24th September 2004
2.1. First session: “Biofuels - Production and Application in Microturbines” The project coordinator Dr. R. Janssen from WIP, Germany, opened the workshop, giving an overview on the BIOTURBINE project and outlining the workshop key topics:
• Current Market and Future Perspectives for Microturbines
• Opportunities for biofuel-burning Microturbines
• Current most pressing R&D Requirements. Bioturbines: A new Technology with new Opportunities In the first presentation Mr. N. Vasen from ETA, Italy, gave an overview of the opportunities of the microturbine technology, as a new promising technology for distributed power generation. The mentioned advantages of the microturbine technology include:
• low maintenance requirements
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• simple and compact technology
• high reliability
• low emissions
• low noise and vibrations
• flexible to use different fuels. Major opportunities identified include traditional CHP (combined heat and power) applications in the commercial and residential sector. The transport sector constitutes another potential application for microturbine integrated systems, especially when cooling on board is required. Further research is needed to improve microturbine performance, with respect to fuel flexibility and biofuels utilization, and a standardization of microturbines and fuel will be necessary. Finally, a precise legislative framework promoting cogeneration and energy efficiency is needed, giving recognition of the low emissions of microturbines by means of incentives for biofuels and taxes on fossil fuels. Chances and Obstacles of Liquid Biofuelled Microturbines Mr. M. Liebich from WIP, Germany, presented his work done in the framework of the BIOTURBINE project. Bio-fuels are envisaged to have a strong impulse in a close future considering the targets set by EC for energy production from renewable sources, for greenhouse gas reduction and security of energy supply. Bio-fuels have advantages such as climate-neutrality, easier handling (transportation and storage) than conventional natural gas (which is today the most common fuel for microturbines), and the opportunity to contribute in establishing a new bio-economy, concerned with biomass feedstock and liquid fuel production. The most important differences between conventional and bio-fuelled microturbines were evaluated, with respect to critical physical and chemical fuel properties. The following table summarises the critical properties and their impact on microturbines:
Critical property Impact on microturbines
Low calorific value Increased storage capacity and flow rate capability
Affinity to polymerisation Clogging of nozzles
Viscosity Fuel preheating or blending
Presence of impurities Deposits, erosion and corrosion causing efficiency and devices life time decrease
Mr. Liebich concluded, that Fischer-Tropsch-diesel, vegetable oils and alcohols are the most promising biofuels for microturbine application in the short-term.
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The economic analysis of electricity generation with a 30 kW liquid biofuelled microturbine scenario leads to production costs of 18,4 ct/kWh for electricity generation-only and 14,4 ct/kWh for cogeneration. Further research has to be done in order to improve bio-fuel quality, in particular to decrease the level of impurities (i.e. solids, alkali/alkaline metals, sulphur, chlorine and phosphor). Furthermore, a cost reduction of biofuels is necessary to stimulate this new market. Regarding microturbines new materials have to be tested for high temperature and high corrosion resistance. Finally, efficiency improvements and reduction of investment costs are necessary to push the market. Status of biofuelled Turbec microturbines Mr. F. Berti from Bmach Srl, Italy, presented this speech on behalf of Mr. E. Bianchi from Turbec Spa, Italy. It was stated, that the Italian-based API Com srl, that has acquired Turbec AB, intends to continue Turbec’s activities. Sales of Turbec products, service and research and development are continued at the present location in Sweden. Turbec, that has installed 105 microturbines worldwide, is the only fully European microturbine producer. Today, 8 biogas installations are in operation and a further demonstration unit exists in Sweden. Biogas applications have been tested with two types of gas: sewage gas (60-65% methane content) and landfill gas (35-55% methane content). For these installations, only power production is considered and heat is not utilised. In order to remove impurities in bio-fuels, Turbec T100 uses filtering down to 1 µm while water is removed directly in the compressor. Turbec has experienced no problems with using hydrogen and methane mixtures (up to 20% hydrogen) as fuel in microturbines. Finally, liquid bio-fuels are a R&D priority for API Com srl. Bio-fuels in Microturbines Dr. D. Wendig from the University of Rostock presented research on bio-fuel utilisation in a Deutz T216 microturbine. Laboratory tests were carried out on diesel, rapeseed methyl ester, sunflower methyl ester, rapeseed oil, animal fat methyl ester, false flax oil, waste edible oil, pyrolisis oil, ethanol, natural gas and biogas. In the test rig a filtering device (50 µm) and a fuel heater, for high viscosity fuels, were set up, as well as a dual fuel system, enabling a mixing of two fuels for microturbine operation. Tests on different loads have demonstrated that, except of pyrolysis oil, all liquid biofuels can be used after cleaning and preheating. Because of different heating values the fuel flow rate was adapted.
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Pyrolysis oil had to be mixed with a second fuel (fossil diesel) to obtain stable operation. Pyrolysis oil was the only fuel, causing fouling. Test results for emission levels were presented. The microturbine test station in the biogas plant Neubukow was introduced. Dr. Wendig explained the problems with H2S control of the biogas, due to quick gas quality changes. Consequences of H2S concentrations over 950 ppm resulted in corrosion damages at different microturbine components. Further problems were experienced with crystalline particle formation in the compressor lubricant and clogged air inlet of the oil cooler. The need of further research was expressed. Rapeseed Oil in a Capstone C30 Mrs. Y. Schmellekamp from Aachen University of Applied Sciences presented her project to operate a microturbine on rapeseed oil. The project focuses on combustion properties as well as the identification of required adaptations of the fuel supply system. The project started in 2003 and is scheduled to run until June 2005. The reason to investigate microturbine operation on vegetable oil was to establish a new application for microturbines in water protection areas, that benefits from the environmental advantages of Capstone microturbines, such as avoidance of oil cooling and toxic lubricants. Among biofuels, rapeseed oil was selected because of its easy production, its easy transport and storage due to its high flame point and due to good future perspectives for rapeseed cultivation in Germany. During the test planning the high viscosity and flame point of rapeseed oil had to be considered. It was concluded, that preheating the fuel was better than adding ethanol (85% alcohol) to decrease the flame point and the viscosity. In the latter case an inhomogeneous mixture may be formed and separation may occur. A fuel mixture of diesel and rapeseed oil is produced and preheated in a heating section. Tests started with running the turbine on 100% diesel and the amount of rapeseed oil is increased by 10% steps to evaluate effects on turbine emissions and efficiency. First test results of fuel consumption and CO emission versus power output were presented. Further test results are expected for late 2004. 2.2. Second session: “Microturbine Case Studies and Field Experiences” Pilot Project - Biogas powered Microgasturbine Mr. J. Müller from the Institute of Solar Energy Technology (ISET), Germany, presented an ongoing biogas project. The aim of this project is to investigate microturbine technology as a solution for biogas plants in the agriculture sector. The major task is the design and optimisation of
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the gas delivery unit and the optimisation of the interaction between gas-turbine and gas delivery unit. A microturbine was chosen, because of the good partial load efficiency compared to reciprocating engines and long maintenance intervals as well as the capability to operate on variable gas quantities and low heating value gases (low methane content). Minimum requirements for the used Capstone microturbine are: a minimum methane content 35%, H2S up to 7%, 10°C difference to dew point, a temperature not higher then 50°C and a 4 bar minimum pressure. Mr. Müller focussed on the design criteria and component procurement of gas supply components. The supply system for biogas powered microturbines requires:
• Gas drying
• Pressurising
• Filtering For the procurement of components an extensive market analysis showed substantial price differences, not necessarily linked with a better suitability for biogas application. Test runs and data collection are scheduled to start on November 2004 and first test results will be available in early 2005. Operational Experiences from Micro-turbine Energy Systems ‘The OMES project’ Mr. A. H. Pedersen from DONG, Denmark, presented experiences made within the EU co-funded project ‘Optimised Microturbine Energy System’, carried out in the period September 2001 to April 2004. 18 microturbine demonstration units of 100 kWe for CHP and industrial processes burning different fuels (natural gas, biogas, methanol) were set up and operated within the OMES project in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Germany and Ireland. The technology targets of the project were:
• Power efficiency from 30-33% and in the long term of 40%;
• Availability >90%;
• Fuel flexibility, handling fuel with heating values down to 25% of the heating value for natural gas;
• NOx<15 ppm at 15% O2;
• Maintenance costs <10 Euro/MWh. Within the project the required power efficiency > 30% was reached, but not an overall efficiency > 85%. Overall efficiency turned out to be very dependent from inlet water temperature. The availability target was achieved, but O&M costs were higher than required: 13-15 Euro/MWh. Also, unit costs were too high. Emission levels were low, with the exception of the CO-level, which raised significantly at partial load conditions.
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The OMES project concluded, that the microturbine technology is reliable and working satisfactory, but installation costs must be reduced to give microturbines a commercial breakthrough. Return of Experience for Microturbines Running on Landfill Gas/Waste Water Gas in Europe This presentation by Mr. X. Lombard from Verdesis, Belgium, focussed on the comparison of the experiences with Capstone microturbines and reciprocating engines running on landfill gas and sewage gas. Results for conventional engines include:
• Efficiency dramatically decreases when CH4 <50%;
• Maintenance cost is independent of the load;
• Auxiliary losses remain practically constant. Specific characteristics of microturbines are:
• Easy to install and move to another site (complete installation in a container);
• Ability to run with low methane content CH4 >35%;
• Efficiency does not decrease with low methane content;
• Operation of several microturbines enabling adjustment to the actual biogas generation in a landfill.
• Microturbines flexibility brings high revenues in the long term.
In conclusion, a proven and reliable operation of microturbines with biogas is possible, but drying and cleaning of the gas is necessary. More than 10 projects running on biogas are planned by Verdesis until the end of 2005. Siloxane filtration, sulphur removal using iron sponge and methane enrichment removing CO2 are currently under development at Verdesis. Discussion This discussion round focussed on current and future opportunities for bio-fuelled microturbines. The common opinion was that at this stage of development microturbines can be profitable/competitive only for capacities exceeding 100 kWe, because the expensive auxiliary systems (feeding system, gas cleaning, etc) represent costs which are regardless of the size of the microturbine unit.
Mr. B. Peters, E-Quad Power Systems, chaired the discussion on opportunities for bio-fuelled microturbines.
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2.3. Third session: “Current Market and Future Prospects for Microturbines in
Europe” Overview of Microturbine Technology and Market The first presentation after lunch break was given by Dr. R. Janssen. The development history of microturbine design and the most important advantages offered by microturbines were presented. In spite of the advantages offered by the microturbine technology, the European microturbine market is in its early stage, since most installations are for testing and demonstration. In 2003 the upper limit for the microturbine market has been estimated at about 300 installed units corresponding to a generation capacity of approximately 18 MWe. The main producer is Turbec followed by Capstone and Bowman. The main reasons for this low market penetration are:
• High investment (900-1600 Euro/kW) and high energy production costs, that make them not competitive compared to conventional power supply;
• Low efficiency of fuel to electricity conversion, about 30%;
• Lack of regulations for decentralized systems with low power output;
• Lack of consumer awareness. The performance targets for future development are:
• High efficiency of fuel to electricity conversion, >40%;
• Period between major overhauls, coming to 11000 hours, and the lifetime to overcome 45000 hours;
• NOx emission < 7 ppm (up to now tens of ppm);
• Investment costs < 500 Euro/kW and competitive production costs;
• Operation with different fuels. A large market share in the microturbines market is currently occupied by the commercial/residential sector. The main reasons are that a large number of this kind of locations have suitable heat and electricity demand profiles, the gap between cost for electricity and gas is larger than in the industrial sector and there is a lower demand for return of investment than in the industrial area. It was concluded that biofuel-driven microturbines are in line with main EU goals for the energy sector:
• Improvement of energy efficiency (CHP)
• Guarantee of security of supply
• Environmentally friendly power & heat production
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Italian Market for Microturbines Mr. F. Berti from Bmach Srl, Italy, evaluated the prospects for the Italian market regarding green electricity generation and small-scale cogeneration (< 1 MW) with microturbines. Italy was identified to be a good potential market, due to the following favourable framework conditions:
• Good gas and biomass availability
• Industrial sector based on SMEs
• Incentives for CHP
• Electricity and gas markets deregulations almost completed
• Green Certificates
• Increasing cost of traditional fuels and electricity Bmach aims at a cost reduction via standardisation of microturbine based CHP systems. The individuated possible markets are for gas produced by: digesters, landfills, cow manure, pulp&paper, wood, water treatment. The BioPowerBlock project was presented, which is starting in the next months. This project focuses on the design of small scale modular integrated systems for biomass-to-energy conversion. The developed integrated systems are based on small pyrolysis or gasification reactors coupled with microturbines, having a capacity in the range 400-600 kWe. Business Trends for Microturbines For E-quad Power Systems, the German Capstone distributor, Mr. B. Peters evaluated business trends for microturbines. Mr. Peters gave an overview of the available Capstone models and services offered by E-quad. He highlighted advantages provided by microturbines in comparison to internal combustion or gas engines and marked specific Capstone strengths:
• extremely low emission rate (<19 ppm NOx)
• low maintaining costs
• approx. 50% longer lifetime
• running with gaseous fuels having < 30% CH4 Additionally, Mr. Peters focussed on low BTU-fuels, in particular biogases. Capstone models are well suited for these fuel gases, due to the use of air bearings (not oil) and a high resistance to H2S. As biogas contains moisture and sulphur, landfill gas contains fluoride, chloride and dust and sewage gas contains silicon and sulphur, gas drying and cleaning are necessary.
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E-quad Power Systems will be engaged in the following future projects:
• Use of liquid fuel (rapeseed oil) in microturbines
• Use of turbine units with gasification gas (up to 10% H2)
• Use of fuel gas with CH4 content lower than 20%
• Use of alcohol as bio-fuel Pro2 Biogas CHP – A Success Story The last speech was presented by Mr. B. Willenbrink from Pro2, Germany. The company Pro2 is specialist for gas utilisation, providing all customer requirements including engineering, service and contracting. Special business activities are in progress with microturbines. Pro2 cogeneration power plants comprise installations for landfill gas, sewage gas, biogas and coal mine gas in the range 100 kWe-3600 kWe and 200 kWth-4000 kWth. Microturbines applications include plants with 30 to 500 kWe. Landfill gas utilisation in microturbines showed no negative effect on turbine and combustion chamber, but the injectors were damaged (corrosion and obstruction), H2S being the main cause. Regarding the modifications necessary to adapt the system to the fuel, the gas feeding has to be modified to higher flow rate and the combustion chamber has to be optimized taking into account the lower burning speed and the variation in methane concentration. The first microturbine projects running with landfill gas demonstrated their technical feasibility. Identified development objectives include microturbine efficiency, material resistance, partial load operation, operation with 25% to 30% methane and increased profitability. Several biogas and sewage gas microturbine installations are currently in operation. Finally, the high potential of development and of cost reduction for microturbine systems was highlighted in this presentation. Discussion The following discussion focussed on problems with microturbine equipment, such as the gas boost compressor for gas fuelled microturbines. Gas compressors have a large cost range and often the costs are not linked with durability in biogas applications. Thus, Pro2 embarks on the strategy to implement cheap compressors, taking the risk of early replacement. It was noted, that it is difficult to get an overview on Chairmen of discussion: Dr. R. Janssen, WIP, Dr. B. Krautkremer,
ISET and N. Vasen, ETA
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the market of biogas capable gas boost compressors, which may cause difficulties for the implementation of biogas projects. In the discussion the participants agreed that an application size of 100 – 200 kWe will be favourable for the near future of bio-fuelled microturbine applications, in order to achieve an economic efficiency of the required gas cleaning units. Furthermore, the most promising CHP applications (i.e. hospitals, hotels) require larger-scale generation capacities. Finally, a warning was given of the consequences of failing projects: bad experiences of single failed projects can prevent advancement and interest in a new technology, in particular of big companies. Thus, experiences in microturbine projects should be collected from all stakeholders and carefully analysed. 3. Conclusions A very successful event The high quality of the presentations, the number of participants, their interest and satisfaction confirm that it was a successful workshop. Many participants appreciated that the workshop represented the first opportunity for major actors of the microturbine field to meet. The main aim of the workshop was achieved: a close contact was established with companies, universities and research institutes engaged in the field of microturbines and liquid biofuels. This set the fundament for a future cooperation of different stakeholders in this sector and might contribute to an increased interest of decision makers at European and national level in the opportunities offered by microturbine systems. A promising technology requiring further R&D efforts Bioturbines are a new promising technology for distributed power generation. With respect to sustainable energy production their market potential is considerable. The present market situation can be described as follows:
• The European microturbines market is still in its early stages. Currently, no liquid bio-fuel burning microturbine is operated for commercial application in Europe.
• However, several installations have been set up for testing and demonstration purposes.
• Further research is needed to improve their economic and technical performance, especially
when using biofuels. High installation and biofuel costs impede bioturbine market take off.
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Microturbine manufacturers are interested in developing this biofuel-capability, and several liquid bio-fuel activities are planned.
This situation calls for economic and technical improvements. With respect to technical improvements, research efforts are ongoing concerning general efficiency improvements and (in case of liquid bio-fuels) focusing on the necessary microturbine modifications, due to the different chemical and physical properties of bio-fuels:
• Some bio-fuels have lower heating values than fossil fuels (in some cases lower than 50%) and the inlet flow rate must be higher in order to obtain the same power output.
• Viscosity of vegetable oils is higher than that of fossil fuels, making fuel preheating or blending with a low viscosity fuel necessary.
• Another important research area addresses the improvement of bio-fuel quality. In particular, the content of impurities (i.e. solids, alkali/alkaline metals, siloxanes, sulphur, chlorine and phosphor) are to be reduced, since they can cause deposits, erosion and corrosion problems. Cleaning and filtration are required for satisfying operation result.
• Biofuel-capable microturbine equipment (such as gas boost compressors) has to be further developed
• New materials have to be tested for high temperature operation and high corrosion resistance.
The economic attractiveness can be increased by means of financial support at national and European level. Furthermore, bio-fuelled microturbines can be considerably more profitable/competitive for power output exceeding 100 kWe, because of the high cost of auxiliary equipment, which does not depend on the plant size. For already existing microturbine units, biogas utilisation shows excellent conditions for profitable and reliable application. The most important advantages that may motivate customers to use microturbines instead of conventional technologies are:
• Capability for very low BTU contents (>30% methane)
• Extremely low emission rate (<19 ppm NOx)
• Low maintenance costs
• Approx. 50% longer lifetime Most of the current testing activities are carried out on biogas (especially landfill gas and sewage treatment gas). Problems that obstruct microturbine biogas applications concern microturbine equipment parts and lack of experience, while microturbine technology itself proves a stable and reliable performance. Today, a considerable installation number in the short-term can be prospected for biogas running microturbines. Both the economic and technical conditions for biogas microturbines are regarded to be ready for the market and competitive, especially in the green energy generation sector, where extra revenues are paid for renewable fuels utilisation.
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Annex : Participants List
Name Institute/Organisation Country Address Telephone FAX Email
1 Dr. Rainer
Janssen
WIP Germany Sylvensteinstr. 2,
81369 Munich
+49 89 720
12743
+49 89 720
12791
2 M. Liebich WIP Germany Sylvensteinstr. 2,
81369 Munich
+49 89 720
127 73
+49 89 720
12791
3 Norbert Vasen ETA Italy Piazza
Savonarola, 10,
50132 Florence
+39 055 500
2174
+39 055 573
425
4 S. Vivarelli ETA Italy Piazza
Savonarola, 10,
50132 Florence
+39 055 500
2174
+39 055 573
425
5 O. Pastre EUBIA Belgium Rond-Point
Schuman, 6
B-1040 Brussels
+32 2 2828420 +32 2 2828424 [email protected]
6 Jan-Åke Nordin Energiedalen i Sollefteå Sweden Energihuset
Nipan,
881 52 Sollefteå
+46 620
682769
+46 620
685392
7 B. Willenbrink Pro2 Anlagentechnik
GmbH
Germany Schmelzer str. 25,
47877 Willich
+49 21
54488236
+49 21
54488225
8 Dr. D. Wendig University of Rostock Germany Albert-Einstein-Str.
2, 18059 Rostock
+49 381 498
3240
+49 381 498
3237
rostock.de
9 Dr. R. Strenziok University of Rostock Germany Albert-Einstein-Str.
2, 18059 Rostock
+49 381 498
3232
+49 381 498
3237
10 T. Vincent University of Rostock Germany Albert-Einstein-Str.
2, 18059 Rostock
+49 381 498
3262
+49 381 498
3237
rostock.de
11 Y.
Schmellekamp
University of Applied
Sciences Aachen
Germany Ginsterweg 1,
52428 Juelich
+49 (0)2461
993022
+49 (0)2461
993288
12 B. Krautkremer ISET e. V. Germany Rodenbacher
Chaussee 6,
63457 Hanau
+49
(0)6181582707
+49
(0)6181582702
13 A. H. Pedersen DONG Denmark Agern Allé 24-26,
2970 Hørsholm
+45 4517 1238 +45 45171282 [email protected]
14 Francesco Berti Bmach Srl Italy Via Bertini 61,
55049 Viareggio
(LU)
+39 335
6201952
+39 0584
407504
15 L. Rabou ECN Netherlands Westerduinweg 3,
1755 LE Petten
PO Box 1
1755 ZG Petten
+31
224564467
+31
224568487
16 A. Medvedev Representation
Commerciale de la
Russie en Belgique
Belgium Drève de
Lorraine, 45
1180 Brussels
+32 (0)2
3754020
+32 (0)2
3757410
17 J. Liekens Vito nv Belgium Boeretang 200,
2400 MOL
+32 14 335849 +32 14 321185 [email protected]
18 Dr. J. Gasiorek Institute of natural
fibres
Poland Ul. Wojska
Polskiego 71 b,
60-630 Poznan
+48 61
8455814
+48 61
8417830
19 L. Ciupinski Warsaw University of
Technology
Poland Woloska 141,
02-507 Warsaw
+48 22
6608792
+48 22
6608750
20 Dr. J. De Ruyck Vrije Universiteit
Brussel
Belgium Building Z
Pleinlaan 2, 1050
Brussels
+32 2 6292393 +32 2 6292865 [email protected]
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21 F. Delattin VUB (Free University
Brussels)
Belgium Pleinlaan 2, 1040
Etterbeek
+32 (0)495
270183
22 S. Kyritsis Clean Power Ltd
Partnership
Greece Kilikias 16, 15236
N. Penteli
+30 6945
801200
+30 210
8041109
23 E. D. Lavric Vrije Universiteit
Brussel
Belgium Building Z
Pleinlaan 2, 1050
Brussels
+32 2 6292324 +32 2 6292865 [email protected]
24 S. Bram Vrije Universiteit
Brussel
Belgium Pleinlaan 2, 1050
Brussels
+32 2 6292808 +32 2 6292865 [email protected]
25 J. Müller ISET e. V. Germany Rodenbacher
Chaussee 6,
63457 Hanau
+49
(0)6181582703
+49
(0)6181582702
26 B. Kavalov European Commission
Directorate-General
Joint Research Centre,
Institute for Energy
The
Netherlands
P.O. Box 2, NL-
1755 ZG Petten
+31 224
565478
+31 224
565630
27 B.
Vanslambrouck
Hogeschool West-
Vlaanderen dept PIH
Belgium Graaf Karel de
Goedelaan 5
8500 Kortijk
+32 (0)56
241227
+32 (0)56
241224
28 A. Riedacker INRA France 65 Boulevard de
Brandebourg,
94205 IVRY
Cedex
+33 1
49596989
+33 1 46 70
4113
29 B.Peters E-Quad Power
Systems
Germany Grünenthal 34,
52072
Aachen Richterich
+49 241
6084835
+49 241
1689044
30 F. Steenhaut Pro2 Belgium Villalaan 16,
9320 Aalst
+32 53 601318 +32 53 60
1367
31 G. Dooms 3E Belgium Verenigingsstraat
39,
1000 Brussels
+32 2 2291527 +32 2 2197989 [email protected]
32 X. Lombard Verdesis S.A. Belgium Avenue Pasteur, 6
1300 Wavre
+32 10 686438 +32 10 686363 [email protected]
33 C. Khatounian Verdesis S.A. Belgium Avenue Pasteur, 6
1300 Wavre
+32 10 686438 +32 10 686363 cesar.khatounian @verdesis.com
34 P.Khairallah Verdesis S.A. Belgium Avenue Pasteur, 6
1300 Wavre
+32 10 686437 +32 10 686363 [email protected]
35 N. Lewis NewEnCo Ltd. UK 19 The Square
Sanbach,
Cheshire CW11
1AT
+44 1270
768040
+44 1270
768048
36 J. Fluxa Garcia European Commission Belgium Rue De Mot 24,
Bruxelles
+32 2 2961524 [email protected]
37 F. Fantozzi CRB Italy Via Iorio 8,
06100 Perugia
+39 075
5004209
38 J. Šurovský INSTALACE PRAHA Czech
Republic
Kutnohorská 288,
10900 Praha 10
267213511 267213102 [email protected]
39 M. Mehlkopf E-Quad Power
Systems
Germany Grünenthal 34,
52072 Aachen
Richterich
+49 241
1689043
+49 241
1689044
40 F. K. van Dijen Electrabel Nederland
n.v.
The
Netherlands
P.O: Box 10087,
8000 GB Zwolle
+31 38
4272920
+31 38
4272906