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“These microturbines are extremely flexible to variations in methane content, which makes them useful for landfill applications because methane content often decreases as landfills age.” — Xavier Lombard, CEO Verdesis “To reduce carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, engine manufacturers have to add pricey equipment,” Lombard said. “But even with the add-ons, emissions from traditional engines still are more than 10 times greater than the Capstone microturbines. The Capstone microturbines also are more environmentally friendly because they use air-bearing technology, which means they don’t need any oil, coolants, or other hazardous materials to operate.” Commissioned in June 2007, the power plant at La Ciotat is a simple operation that recorded more than 34,000 hours of continuous operation in five years, and continues operating today. While Capstone microturbines generally do not require waste gases to be filtered, Verdesis designed a filter system that eliminates water, hydrogen sulfides, and siloxanes in the landfill gas. Because it is located in a dry climate and is more than 25 years old, the La Ciotat Landfill produces waste gas with low levels of methane – as low as 30 percent. In comparison, newer landfills in less-arid environments produce waste gas that is more than 50 percent methane. However, the low methane content at La Ciotat does not inhibit the microturbines’ operation like it would for reciprocating engines. “These microturbines are extremely flexible to variations in methane content,” Lombard said, “which makes them useful for landfill applications because methane content often decreases as landfills age.” Based on the success of La Ciotat Landfill onsite power plant, Verdesis Group has installed similar Capstone microturbine applications at 12 other landfills in France and Belgium. Eighteen C65 microturbines running on methane gas generate power and heat at La Ciotat Landfill in France. 21211 Nordhoff Street • Chatsworth • CA • 91311 • 866.422.7786 • 818.734.5300 • www.capstoneturbine.com ©2011 Capstone Turbine Corporation. P1211 Case Study CAP408PDF Image | Land ll La Ciotat Land ll
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