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Q4C PLATFORM NORTH SEA The high reliability of Capstone microturbines inspired a leading oil and gas producer in 2002 to build the world’s first North Sea platform designed specifically for microturbines. The four Capstone C65 microturbines onboard the Wintershall Q4C platform were upgraded from C60 microturbines as they provide prime power for the manned platform. The microturbines are installed in a specially designed non-hazardous area engine room. The units run on wellhead gas that is conditioned onboard, saving Wintershall the cost of transporting fuel to the platform. Even greater cost savings come from the microturbines’ low maintenance requirements. Unlike reciprocating engines, which traditionally require at least four oil changes a year, the microturbines need just one annual filter change and periodic routine inspections. In addition, reciprocating engines on platforms require operators to pay a maintenance crew, fly them to the platform on a helicopter, and send a ship to haul the used oil to shore. Since the microturbines do not use any oil, lubricants, or cooling, there is no extra cost to haul away used materials. Two of the four C65 microturbines run continuously and supply 100 – 120kW of power to the platform. The remaining two microturbines provide backup power if needed. The four microturbines are cycled. Every two weeks, the backup microturbines become the prime power source, while the others provide backup power if needed. A Capstone Advanced Power Server (APS) controls cycling of the microturbines. The success of the Q4C microturbines caught the attention of other platform operators. Today, microturbine-powered platforms are operating throughout the North Sea, providing round-the-clock, reliable power. The Q4C platform is the first in the North Sea designed specifically for microturbines. Two of the four Capstone C65 microturbines onboard provide highly reliable prime power for the manned platform, while the remaining two serve as a backup power source. OIL & GAS Whether installed on an unmanned platform in the rugged North Sea or at a remote wellhead site deep in the Canadian Rockies, Capstone microturbines are an excellent choice for oil and gas operations. In fact, the company has posted record sales to oil and gas producers worldwide impressed with the microturbines’ high reliability, extreme low emissions, and ability to run on pipeline and wellhead fuel.PDF Image | 2011 Annual Report Capstone Turbine Corporation
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