Turbine vs. Power Transformer pirce rate, why
Turbine vs. Power Transformer pirce rate, why
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Does somebody know the approximate price rate of a turbine vs. a power transformer, and why this should be so? i know turbines cost far more, but by how much? and why?
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.






RE: Turbine vs. Power Transformer pirce rate, why
#2 - Turbine generator has rotating parts. Transformer does not (neglecting pumps/fans).
RE: Turbine vs. Power Transformer pirce rate, why
RE: Turbine vs. Power Transformer pirce rate, why
RE: Turbine vs. Power Transformer pirce rate, why
- Steam turbine generator plant, price inclusive of steam plant, generator, turbine, fuel system, auxiliaries, electrical equipment (including transformers) and installation - order of magnitude somewhere around $800 - $1000/kW
- Power transformer equipment cost - somewhere around $12-$15/kVA, for medium voltage units
Doesn't seem like much of an equation, until you consider the possible payback of a generation plant. Most cogeneration schemes that I have been involved in offer a simple payback of between 1 and 3 years, depending on utility and fuel costs.
RE: Turbine vs. Power Transformer pirce rate, why
Installation cost for a power staion with gas turbines are much lower than for a steam power station, but, of course significantly higher than for a transfomer.
But, today there is an increasing number of small gas turbine power stations installed at industial customers due to two reasons:
Utilities unable to supply power to the customer because of the pitfalls of deregulation (no money available for new equipment)
Billing practice of utilities (high demand charges). So for someone having an high demand for a short time of the year, a gas turbine power station may be an option.
RE: Turbine vs. Power Transformer pirce rate, why