Capstone Microturbine C1000 Series User Manual

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Installation Guide: Capstone C1000S/C800S/C600S with C1000 Series Controller
480064 Rev C (December 2018) Page 4 of 122
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5.1.2. Mounting the Microturbine ............................................................................. 41
5.2. Orientation ................................................................................................................. 42
5.3. Service Clearances .................................................................................................... 43
5.4. Ventilation .................................................................................................................. 46
5.4.1. Ventilation Recommendations ....................................................................... 47
5.4.2. Air Inlet .......................................................................................................... 50
5.4.3. Enclosure/Electronics Exhaust ...................................................................... 50
5.4.4. Engine Exhaust ............................................................................................. 50
5.4.5. Common Exhaust Ducting ............................................................................. 52
6. Fuel Delivery (Pipeline Natural Gas) ................................................................................... 56
6.1. Fuel Conditioning System .......................................................................................... 56
6.1.1. Shutoff Valve ................................................................................................. 58
6.1.2. Sediment Trap ............................................................................................... 58
6.1.3. Compressor Filter .......................................................................................... 58
6.1.4. Third Party Compressor ................................................................................ 58
6.1.5. Microturbine Filter.......................................................................................... 58
6.1.6. Condensate Drain ......................................................................................... 58
6.1.7. Microturbine Inlet Pressure Regulator ........................................................... 59
6.1.8. Inlet Pressure Indicator ................................................................................. 59
6.1.9. Purge Line ..................................................................................................... 59
6.1.10. Flame Arrestor (Optional) .............................................................................. 59
6.1.11. Pressure Relief Valve .................................................................................... 59
6.2. Raw Natural Gas ........................................................................................................ 60
6.3. Biogas ........................................................................................................................ 60
6.4. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) ................................................................................. 60
6.5. General Considerations for Gaseous Fuels ................................................................ 60
6.5.1. Pressure ........................................................................................................ 60
6.5.2. Dew Point Suppression ................................................................................. 61
6.5.3. Condensate Removal .................................................................................... 61
6.5.4. Low Temperature Concerns .......................................................................... 62
6.5.5. Hydrogen Sulfide (H
2
S) ................................................................................. 62
6.5.6. Heat Tracing .................................................................................................. 63
6.5.7. Piping ............................................................................................................ 63
6.5.8. Materials Selection ........................................................................................ 64
6.5.9. Instrumentation and Controls ........................................................................ 64
6.5.10. Black Start/Dual Mode Considerations .......................................................... 65
6.6. Liquid Fuel ................................................................................................................. 65
7. Electrical Installation............................................................................................................ 66
7.1. General Requirements ............................................................................................... 66
7.1.1. Electrical Connections Considerations .......................................................... 66
7.1.2. Phase Sequence ........................................................................................... 67
7.2. Grounding Requirements ........................................................................................... 67
7.2.1. Protective Earth (PE) / Chassis Ground ........................................................ 67

Capstone Microturbine C1000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Capstone
Model	Microturbine C1000 Series
Category	Controller
Language	English