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25 May 2006 - The UK's Power Generation Technology (PGT) has announced the development of PowerPlus, retrofit water overspray system for power station gas turbines that it claims can reduce emissions by 40 per cent. This equipment also dramatically reduces turbine fuel consumption and increases power generation, which will play a major role in extending the life of the planet's gas reserves.
PowerPlus injects minute jets of water into the turbines through a patented system, which cools the unit. By keeping the unit cool emissions are radically reduced alongside a 25 per cent drop in turbine fuel consumption. Turbines then become more efficient and can generate an additional 25 per cent of power.
PGT says that a power station operating eight 200 MW gas turbines fitted with PowerPlus units can save up to £150m ($280m) in fuel every year as well as generate extra revenue of up to £80m through increased megawatt production.
PowerPlus is the brainchild of Power Generation Technology Ltd's Chief Executive Tony Archer. A mechanical engineer with almost 30 years experience in the power and petrochemical industries. He is backed by a group of investors, which include Sheikh Alli Said Al Harthy who is a member of the Royal Family of Oman.
Currently, five global organizations have signalled their intentions to install this new technology, which could lead to potential contracts worth between £12.5m and £200m.
The company has agreed production and maintenance agreements with a number of key UK companies including NEL and specialist machine manufacturers, Fairless.
Initially, around 50 Tees Valley-based engineering specialists, manufacturers and equipment suppliers will be involved in the manufacture and maintenance of PowerPlus units. In addition, Power Generation Technology Ltd is creating an initial 15 new jobs and investing in a planned new head office building in Billingham. The company has also established offices and workshops in Oman and China.
Tony Archer said: "This technology could prove to be a revelation for global power generation. It has the potential to be the turning point in the battle against global warming and help provide more efficient gas generated power.
"If every power station in the world had a PowerPlus unit then the first massive step in solving global warming would have been taken. There is no longer an excuse that it is to expensive or difficult, the technology is available now".
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