Iranian Firm Obtains Technical Know-How to Manufacture 222-MW Gas Turbine
The turbine, which is a class F unit capable of using hydrogen fuel, is considered the group's latest achievement in the field of thermal power plant technologies which has been developed with the support of the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy.
The MGT-75 turbine is capable of generating 222 megawatts of electricity with an efficiency of 39.5% in a simple cycle and 345 megawatts of electricity with an efficiency of 59% in a combined cycle.
These figures indicate an efficiency of nearly three times that of old and worn-out power plants, which will significantly help reduce fuel consumption and environmental emissions.
In a relevant development in August, the project of the first home-made wind turbine design and construction implemented by Niroo Research Institute of Iran in partnership with MAPNA company has entered its final phases with the installation and erection of the main components.
“The turbine rotor installation process started on July 20 and was successfully completed as planned. Thus, after completing the installation of internal components and conducting a test run, the wind turbine with a nominal capacity of 2 megawatts will be put into operation by the end of the summer,” said Abbas Bahri, the director of the project.
“Achieving indigenous knowhow in the design and construction of power plant wind turbines, using key experts to guide wind energy projects and achieving the knowhow of making a home-made product suitable for the climatic conditions of the country's wind sites are among the main goals of designing the wind turbine,” he added.
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