Capstone Turbine Corporation
Model C65 Hybrid UPS User’s Manual
400027 Rev A (July 2010) Page
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Table of Contents
About This Document ...................................................................................................... 8
Safety Information ........................................................................................................... 8
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 8
Symbols ................................................................................................................... 8
General Precautions ................................................................................................. 9
Electrical Precautions ............................................................................................... 9
Fuel Precautions .................................................................................................... 10
Exhaust Precautions .............................................................................................. 10
Acoustic Emissions Precautions ............................................................................. 11
Certifications, Permits, and Codes ................................................................................ 11
MicroTurbine Introduction .............................................................................................. 11
Key Mechanical Components ................................................................................. 12
Main Features ........................................................................................................ 12
MicroTurbine Engine .................................................................................................13
Power Electronics .....................................................................................................13
Air Bearings...............................................................................................................13
Fuel System ..............................................................................................................13
Emissions ..................................................................................................................13
Enclosure ..................................................................................................................14
Hybrid UPS Functionality ..........................................................................................14
UPS Controller ..........................................................................................................14
MultiPac Power .........................................................................................................14
Integrated Combined Heating and Power (ICHP) Option ........................................14
Output Measurements ............................................................................................ 15
ISO Conditions ..........................................................................................................15
Pressure ....................................................................................................................15
Volume ......................................................................................................................15
Heating Values ..........................................................................................................15
MicroTurbine Performance .......................................................................................15
Utility Input Connection .............................................................................................15
Load Output Connection ...........................................................................................16
Power Quality ............................................................................................................16
Heat Output ...............................................................................................................16
Hybrid UPS System Operating Modes .......................................................................... 17
Major System Components .................................................................................... 17
Grid LCM (GLCM) .....................................................................................................18
Load LCM (LLCM) ....................................................................................................18
Battery Control Module (BCM)..................................................................................18
Battery String ............................................................................................................18
Engine Control Module (ECM) ..................................................................................19