Gas Turbine Applications in the U.S. Electric Utility Industry

1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. E. Lokay ◽  
C. E. Seglem

This paper presents the general planning economics and types of applications for the gas (combustion) turbine generating plants in the U.S. electric utility industry. A typical generation planning study indicates 10 to 20 percent of new generation additions can economically be peaking type units. General observations of gas turbine operating requirements and practices are presented for existing gas turbine applications.

2001 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 71-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
David E.M. Sappington ◽  
Johannes P. Pfeifenberger ◽  
Philip Hanser ◽  
Gregory N. Basheda

1988 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-44
Author(s):  
Edward L. Hillsman ◽  
Donald R. Alvic ◽  
Richard L. Church

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