Distributed Generation Study/Dakota Station (Minnegasco)
From Open Energy Information
| Study Location | Burnsville, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Site Description | Other Utility |
| Study Type | Case Study |
| Technology | Microturbine |
| Prime Mover | Capstone C30 |
| Heat Recovery Systems | Unifin |
| Fuel | Natural Gas |
| System Installer | Capstone Turbine Corp |
| System Enclosure | Outdoor |
| System Application | Combined Heat and Power |
| Number of Prime Movers | 1 |
| Stand-alone Capability | None |
| Power Rating | 30 kW0.03 MW <br />30,000 W <br />30,000,000 mW <br />3.0e-5 GW <br />3.0e-8 TW <br /> |
| Nominal Voltage (V) | 0 |
| Heat Recovery Rating (BTU/hr) | 290000 |
| Cooling Capacity (Refrig/Tons) | |
| Origin of Controller | Manufacturer-Integrated |
| Component Integration | Customer Assembled |
| Start Date | 2000/03/13 |
| Monitoring Termination Date | 2002/03/31 |
| Primary Power Application | Based Load |
| Secondary Power Application | Backup |
| Primary Heat/Cooling Application | Space Heat and/or Cooling |
| Secondary Heat/Cooling Application | Other |
| Capacity Factor | .99 |
| Availability | 99 |
| Electrical Efficiency (HHV) | |
| Electrical Efficiency (LHV) | |
| Highest Combustion Intake Air Temperature (F) | 99°F310.372 K <br />37.222 °C <br />558.67 °R <br /> |
| Lowest Combustion Intake Air Temperature (F) | 0°F255.372 K <br />-17.778 °C <br />459.67 °R <br /> |
| NOx Emissions Data Available | Yes |
| CO Emissions Data Available | No |
| 12-Month Run Hours | 8750 |
| 12-Month Energy Savings (USD) | 18000 |
| System Cost (USD) | 47500 |
| Report URL | https://openei.org/wiki/File:Sr-DakotaStation-0405.pdf |
| Study Verified | Yes |