25-500-kW internal combustion engine, typically Brayton cycle-type
For turbines in renewable electricity, see Wind turbine. For turbines in general, see Turbine.
A microturbine (MT) is a small gas turbine with similar cycles and components to a heavy gas turbine. The MT power-to-weight ratio is better than a heavy gas turbine because the reduction of turbine diameters causes an increase in shaft rotational speed. Heavy gas turbine generators are too large and too expensive for distributed power applications, so MTs are developed for small-scale power like electrical power generation alone or as combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) systems.[1] The MT are 25 to 500 kW (34 to 671 hp) gas turbines evolved from piston engine turbochargers, aircraft auxiliary power units (APU) or small jet engines, the size of a refrigerator.[2]
Early turbines of 30–70 kW (40–94 hp) grew to 200–250 kW (270–340 hp).[3]
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^Barney L. Capehart (Dec 22, 2016). "Microturbines". Whole Building Design Guide. National Institute of Building Sciences.
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