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INSTALLATION
05585 rev11 | Model 8550-SD
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In environments with temperatures that fall below -20°C (-4°F), use a liquid withdrawal and
vaporization system. Consult GPT for suitable designs before installation.
The fuel consumption of a Model 8550 TEG operating at rated power under standard
temperatures conditions is as follows:
Propane:
76.0 L/day (20.1 US gal/day)
Natural Gas:
48.0m
3
/day (1695 Sft
3
/day)
3.1.4
GASEOUS FUEL STANDARDS
Gaseous fuels provided to Global Power Technologies’ thermoelectric generators (TEGs)
(1)
:
1.
Shall not contain any particulates larger than 30 µmm diameter, including but not limited to
sand, dust, gums, crude oil, and impurities.
2.
Shall not have a hydrocarbon dew point in excess of 0°C (32°F) at 170 kPa
g
(25 psi
g
).
3.
Shall not contain more than 115 mg/Sm
3 (2)
(approx. 170 ppm) of H
2
S.
(3)
4.
Shall not contain more than 60 mg/Sm
3
(approx. 88 pmm) of Mercaptan Sulphur.
5.
Shall not contain more than 200 mg/Sm
3
(approx. 294 ppm) of total Sulphur.
6.
Shall not contain more than 10% [CO
2
] and/or [N
2
] by volume, nor vary by more than ± 1% [CO
2
]
and/or [N
2
] during operation.
7.
Shall not contain more than 120 mg/Sm3 of water vapour.
8.
Shall not contain more than 1% by volume of free oxygen.
9.
Shall have a nominal heating value (HHV) of:
Natural Gas:
37 MJ/m³ (1000 BTU/ cu.ft.)
(1)
Propane/LPG: 93 MJ/m³ (2500 BTU/ cu.ft.)
(1)
Butane:
122 MJ/m
3
(3300 BTU/cu.ft.)
(1)
10.
Shall not exceed 60°C (140°F) in temperature.
NOTES:
(1)
For gaseous fuels outside of these specifications, please contact Global Power
Technologies.
(2)
At 1 atm and 15°C (59°F).
(3)
Contact local representative or Global Power Technologies if H
2
S concentration is
greater than 170 ppm.