MultiChill’s MultiGen system is available to Capstone customers for use in both new and existing projects and installations. The MultiGen system utilizes waste exhaust gas heat to provide cooling capabilities for combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) applications, enabling Capstone’s C30 and C65 microturbines to achieve up to 90 percent efficiency. Furthermore, an integrated water making system is able to capture water from the atmosphere, refrigeration or air conditioning and supply it to the end user.
"We have over 50 MultiGen systems in the field to date, and about 54,000 operating hours in both commercial and residential applications," said Wallie Ivison, CEO and Director at MultiChill. "We anticipate that these systems will greatly enhance the salability of Capstone microturbines as a multiple output system, as it provides flexibility as to what the cooled air can be used for," added Mr. Ivison.
According to MultiChill’s website (www.multichilltech.com), it is being projected that by the year 2030, global demand for water will be 40 percent higher than it is today. The worldwide demand for fresh water has nearly tripled over the last century, and severe or chronic water shortages are expected for one-third of the population by 2025. This growing demand opens up countless opportunities for Capstone and MultiChill to address a rapidly approaching water crisis with an innovative and cost-effective solution.
"MultiChill’s state-of-the-art water making and energy saving chiller technologies will provide our customers with an even cleaner and more efficient CCHP solution," said Jim Crouse, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Capstone Turbine. "This is an excellent addition to our product lineup, especially for developing regions, as we can now offer a complete solution involving electricity, heating, cooling and water production," added Mr. Crouse.
An air-cooled, dual-fired MultiChill 5T absorption chiller is currently being showcased and demonstrated at the 2015 Power-Gen International show (booth #908) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
