Ingersoll-Rand Energy Systems' Microturbine Certified by California Air Resource Board's (CARB) 2007 Emissions Standards for Distributed Generation Technologies.DAVIDSON, N.C. -- Ingersoll-Rand 250kW Microturbine Sets New Environmental Benchmark for Onsite Power Generation Sources Ingersoll-Rand Energy Systems, a business of leading diversified industrial firm Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited, today announced that its Ingersoll-Rand 250 kW microturbine system has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first and only microturbine to be certified See certification. by the California Air Resource Board's (CARB) 2007 emissions standards for distributed generation Distributed generation generates electricity from many small energy sources. It has also been called also called on-site generation, dispersed generation, embedded generation, decentralized generation, decentralized energy or technologies. To meet the stringent CARB 2007 emissions standards, natural gas fueled distributed generation technologies, such as fuel cells, reciprocating engine-driven generators, and microturbines, must successfully pass a stringent set of emissions limits comparable to the Best Available Control Technology, BACT BACT Best Available Control Technology BACT Bacteriological BACT Bekaert Advanced Coating Technologies BACT British Association of Conference Towns , standards used in larger and most advanced of central power plants. Ingersoll-Rand's 250 kW microturbine averages more than two tons fewer nitrous oxide nitrous oxide or nitrogen (I) oxide, chemical compound, N2O, a colorless gas with a sweetish taste and odor. Its density is 1.977 grams per liter at STP. It is soluble in water, alcohol, ether, and other solvents. emissions per year than the production of the equivalent amount of electricity from the average central power plant. "The CARB 2007 standard for distributed generation technologies demonstrates California's leadership in developing the most demanding emissions regulations in the nation," said Jim Watts
Jim Watt (born July 18, 1948) is a former Scottish boxer from Glasgow, who became world champion in the lightweight division when Roberto Duran left the title vacant in 1979 , product management director, Ingersoll-Rand's Energy Systems. "With this certification, Ingersoll-Rand's 250 kW microturbine system has now set a new environmental benchmark for onsite power generation sources." Along with Ingersoll-Rand's 250kW microturbine system, four fuel cell systems currently meet the CARB 2007 emissions standards, which go into effect on January 1, 2007. After January 1, 2007, only distributed generation technologies that successfully meet the CARB 2007 emissions standards can be sold in California in areas where site permits are not required. Designed to help reduce demands on the nation's increasingly overburdened o·ver·bur·den tr.v. o·ver·bur·dened, o·ver·bur·den·ing, o·ver·bur·dens 1. To burden with too much weight; overload. 2. To subject to an excessive burden or strain; overtax. n. 1. power grids, microturbines are compact, integrated systems comprised of a gas turbine turbine, rotary engine that uses a continuous stream of fluid (gas or liquid) to turn a shaft that can drive machinery. A water, or hydraulic, turbine is used to drive electric generators in hydroelectric power stations. engine, a recuperator Re`cu´per`a`tor n. 1. (Steel Manuf.) Same as Regenerator. and a generator that convert fuel into high quality electricity and thermal energy thermal energy Internal energy of a system in thermodynamic equilibrium (see thermodynamics) by virtue of its temperature. A hot body has more thermal energy than a similar cold body, but a large tub of cold water may have more thermal energy than a cup of boiling . Today, microturbines are used in a wide range of environmental, process and commercial applications, such as wastewater treatment and agricultural facilities, landfills, oil production facilities, hospitals and industrial plants. As a leading developer of distributed-generation power technologies, Ingersoll-Rand Energy Systems offers a comprehensive line of microturbine solutions that can deliver energy to supplement public utility grids, and reduce emissions by transforming natural and waste gases into reliable electricity. Ingersoll-Rand Energy Systems offers a wide range of consulting and engineering capabilities as well as lease and financing alternatives. To help customers lower energy expenses, manage business risks and offset infrastructure costs, Ingersoll-Rand Energy Systems offers unique environmental and energy solutions, through which the company builds, owns and operates microturbine-based systems that generate on-site electricity and thermal energy. About Ingersoll-Rand Energy Systems Energy Systems Inc., a business of Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited, is a developer of distributed-generation power technologies that produce electrical energy that is cost-effective, reliable and safe for the environment. The company specializes in developing microturbines (70- and 250-kilowatt) for energy applications that supplement utility grids. Energy Systems also provides microturbine-based solutions for transforming harmful waste gases produced by wastewater treatment facilities, landfills, agricultural livestock waste and oil and gas production facilities into cost-efficient energy produced on site with comparatively few emissions. With an emphasis on developing solutions that will enable its customers to fulfill ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. specific business goals, Energy Systems offers the most comprehensive maintenance, service, lease and financing programs available in the microturbine and generator markets. For more information, visit www.irenergysystems.com About Ingersoll-Rand Ingersoll-Rand is a global provider of products, services, and integrated solutions to industries as diverse as transportation, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. The company brings to bear a 100-year-old heritage of technological innovation to help companies be more productive, efficient, and innovative. Examples include cryogenic cryogenic /cry·o·gen·ic/ (-jen´ik) producing low temperatures. cry·o·gen·ic adj. 1. Relating to or producing low temperatures. 2. refrigeration refrigeration, process for drawing heat from substances to lower their temperature, often for purposes of preservation. Refrigeration in its modern, portable form also depends on insulating materials that are thin yet effective. that preserves agricultural produce worldwide, biometric security systems for airports, corporations, and government facilities, the efficient harnessing of air to drive tools and factories, and versatile, compact vehicles for construction and efficient movement of people and goods. In every line of business, Ingersoll-Rand enables companies and their customers to turn work into progress. www.irco.com |
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