Biomass Steam Turbine (DTEC 12MW) | Biomass plants, waste-to-energy facilities | - Thermal Efficiency: 38% (Base) ▲ / 40% (Advanced) ▲▲ (Industry: 35%) - Material: Stainless Steel (ASTM A240) - Noise: 43 dBA (ISO 11201) ▲ (quieter than refrigerator hum) | - Advanced model outperforms industry efficiency standards - Eco-friendly fuel source - CE Certified safety compliance | - Higher upfront cost vs conventional turbines - Requires biomass feedstock availability |
Conventional Fossil Fuel Turbine | Coal/natural gas power plants | - Thermal Efficiency: 35% (ISO 15603) - Material: Carbon Steel (ASTM A36) - Emissions: 1,000 gCO₂/kWh (IEA standards) | - Mature technology, lower initial cost - Widely deployed infrastructure | - Higher emissions vs renewables - Non-renewable fuel dependency - Less durable in corrosive environments |
Gas Turbine | Peaking power plants, industrial cogeneration | - Efficiency: 35% (ISO 3977) - Fuel Flexibility: Natural gas/propane (ISO 13686) - Startup Time: 10 minutes (IEC 60034) | - Rapid startup for grid stability - Fuel versatility | - Lower efficiency than combined cycle systems - Higher emissions per kWh |
Combined Cycle Gas Turbine | Baseload power generation | - Efficiency: 55-60% (ISO 50001) ▲▲▲ - Heat Recovery: 90% thermal utilization (ISO 15603) - Emissions: 400 gCO₂/kWh ▲ | - Highest efficiency among fossil fuel systems - Reduced emissions via heat recovery | - Complex maintenance requirements - High capital investment |
Wind Turbine | Renewable energy farms, remote areas | - Capacity Factor: 45-50% (IEC 61400-12-1) - Blade Material: Fiberglass (ASTM D790) - Noise: 100 dBA (IEC 61400-11) | - Zero operational emissions - Renewable energy source | - Weather-dependent performance - Land-intensive installations - Noise impacts nearby communities |
Hydroelectric Turbine | Dams, hydropower stations | - Efficiency: 90% (IEC 60044-7) ▲▲▲▲ - Material: Stainless Steel (ASTM A276) - Lifespan: 50+ years (IEC 60041) | - Highest efficiency and longevity - Low operational costs | - Site-specific (requires water reservoirs) - Environmental impact on ecosystems |