Technology

Technical Specs

Electrical Performance*

Characteristic

Specification

Electrical efficiency (±2) 30% LHV without gas booster 29% LHV with gas booster
Nominal heat rate (HHV) 12,645 Btu/kWh without gas booster 13,080 Btu/kWh with gas booster
Nominal heat rate (LHV) 11,380 Btu/kWh without gas booster 11,770 Btu/kWh with gas booster
Electrical power** (±15) 250 kW nominal @ 59°F without gas booster
242 kW nominal @ 59°F with gas booster 300 kW @ 0°F
Voltage 480 VAC/400 VAC
Frequency 60 Hz/50 Hz
Type of service 3 phase, wye, 4 wire
Grid-isolated regulation (steady state) ±0.50% nominal voltage ±0.50% nominal frequency
Transient handling (linear loads)
(recovery within 5 seconds)
±10% nominal voltage max ±5 Hz frequency max

* at ISO Conditions (59oF [15°C] @ sea level, 60% RH) unless otherwise noted, pipeline natural gas only 
** altitude derate of approximately 8.80 kW per 1000 ft (305 m)

note – kWe is electrical output at terminals corrected for parasitics, but not including gas-booster power.

 

CARB 2007 Certification

Ingersoll Rand’s MT250 is the first turbine to be certified by the California Air Resource Board’s 2007 emissions standards for distributed generation technologies

Rugged Turbine Engine
• Back-to-back rotating components 
• Proven oil-lubricated bearings 
• All bearings at cold end 
• Based on KG2 engine design

Integrated Heat Recovery
• Controllable output level
• Reduces overall footprint 
• No ducting 
• Suitable for potable applications

Patented Recuperator
• Critical to high efficiency 
• Considered best in industry

Patented Combustor
• Dry low NOx
• Easily meets stringent environmental regulations

Synchronous Generator
• Same technology utilities use to power the grid 
• Running backup capability available

 

Heat Recovery*

Characteristic

Specification
Recuperator exhaust temp. w/o HRU** 468°F (242°C)
Engine gas flow** 4.7 lbm/s (2.13 kg/s)
Max water flow 100 gpm (22.7 m3/hr)
Max inlet water pressure 125 psig (862 kPa)
Max inlet water temp. 180°F (82°C)

* at ISO Conditions (59oF [15°C] @ sea level, 60% RH) unless otherwise noted
** predicted

 

Heat Output Recoverable to Water*

*kW from Heat Recovery Unit (HRU) at ISO conditions, damper fully open, ±15%

Fuel Requirements

Characteristic Specification

Inlet pressure
with gas booster
without gas booster


4̋ (100mm) WC to 1 psig (6.9 kPa)
80 to 140 psig (551 to 965 kPa)

Min temperature 33°F (1°C)
Maxtemp. with gas booster
without gas booster
115°F(46°C)
175°F (79°C)
250SV model* 245 to 350 WI Btu/scf
9,130 to 13,040 WI kJ/m3
250SW model* 325 to 600 WI Btu/scf
12,100 to 22,340 WI kJ/m3
250SB model* 325 to 600 WI Btu/scf
12,100 to 22,340 WI kJ/m3
250ST model* 500 to 970 WI Btu/scf
18,600 to 36,100 WI kJ/m3
250SM model* 800 to 1440 WI Btu/scf
29,800 to 53,600 WI kJ/m3

250SH model*

1380 to 1900 WI Btu/scf
51,400 to 70,700 WI kJ/m3

* Wobbe Index. Lower heating value (LHV), dry basis, at 14.7 psi (101 kPa) and 59°F (15°C)

 

Emissions at 100% Load

Characteristic

Specification
NOx <5 ppmv @ 15% O2
CO <5 ppmv @ 15% O2
VOC <5 ppmv @ 15% O2

* Pipeline natural gas only


Ambient Temperature Limits

Characteristic Specification

Outdoor and indoor*

-10° to 115°F (-23° to 46°C)

* some configurations may require additional cold-weather options

 

Physical Specifications



A B C Weight Estimated
Indoor Unit (in) 84.0 146.5 89.8 12,000 lb
(cm) 213.4 372.1 228.0 5,400 kg
Outdoor Unit (in) 84.0 162.8 160.0 12,000 lb
(cm) 213.4 413.6 406.3 5,440 kg

 

Minimum Clearance

Characteristic Specification

Vertical Clearance
Indoor Unit
Outdoor Unit


102 in (259 cm)
no overhead obstruction

Horizontal front, rear and left side 48 in (122 cm)
Horizontal right side 72 in (183 cm)

 

Ancillary Equipment

Characteristic Dimensions (LxWxH) Weight, Estimated
Generator 37x39x30 in 240 lb
Braking resistor 94x99x76 cm 109 kg

 

Sound Levels

Characteristic Specification
Standard 83 dB (A) @ 1m
Low sound option 77 dB (A) @ 1m

 

The Turbine Engine Cycle