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Yes, the marine diesels run very slow, are two stroke, and approach 50% efficiency. Turbines have an advantage of weight though.
by thijson 2y ago
Yes, the marine diesels run very slow, are two stroke, and approach 50% efficiency. Turbines have an advantage of weight though.
- dghlsakjg 2y agoThe GP was talking about microgrids in neihgborhoods (presumably fixed, permanent installations), so there isn't really a reason to worry too much about weight. Reliability, efficiency/cost of operation, and noise is probably the priorities that come way ahead of weight.
- roryirvine 2y agoSmall and micro gas turbines are already used in the sort of Combined Heat and Power plants used to power commercial / retail buildings, refrigerated warehouses, light industrial units and the like. There's no reason why they shouldn't be used for residential neighbourhoods, especially in colder areas where district heating would be a major selling point. Compared to reciprocating engine-powered CHP, they tend to produce a slightly higher proportion of their energy output in the form of heat than electricity, and the plant is about about 60% of the volume and half the weight - so they make most sense in constrained spaces or for rooftop installations.