In recent years, modern precision manufacturing techniques anddesign methods have substantially improved the performance ofmicro-turbine generators (MTG). Compared to conventionalgenerators, micro-turbine power sources are much smaller andportable. Microturbine generators are also proving to be more efficient, easier to maintain, and more environmentally friendlywith fewer emissions. Although power generators running on microturbines can usevarious types of energy sources, Micro-turbine Generators bringstogether a wide range of engineering experience to describe theemergence of micro-turbine technology, its viability and its futurepotential. COMPLETE CONTENTS: * Foreword * An introduction to micro-turbine generators * Micro-turbine generators - next generation * Analysis of micro- and mini-turbine competitive and supplymarkets in Europe * Future potential developments of micro-turbine generators - hybrid cycles and tri-generation * Design reliability of micro-turbines * Field experience with micro-turbines in Canada * Design problems in micro-turbine generators * Tip-leakage flow: A comparison between axial and radial turbinesweiterlesen