Turbine Generator Market Information And Turbine Efficiency Improvement

Global Turbine generator market is expected to advance exponentially on account of rapid industrialization and increasing demand for energy to meet consumer and industrial needs. Rapid industrialization in emerging countries has provided a catalyst for energy needs across the globe. Fossil fuels are expected to remain the primary source of energy during the forecast period; however they contribute largely to carbon dioxide emissions. This has created a greater market potential for alternative energy production methods such as power.

The report analyzes the entire demand and supply chain in the Global Turbine Generators Market like ABB, GE, Siemens, Toshiba, WEG (EM), Hitachi, Regal Beloit (Marathon), XIANGTAN ELECTRIC, TMEIC Corporation and studies the various components. The impact of Porter’s five forces on the growth of the market has been also analyzed in the report. Referring to case studies, the report traces the historical development of the market. The demand for each of the product types has been assessed in the report.

There are multiple uses for turbine generators, but they all follow the same fundamental laws of physics and chemistry to generate electricity.  The discovery of Faraday’s Law of Induction in the 1800’s states that when a metallic conductor rotates within a magnetic field it creates an electric current, and that the strength of the current changes with the rate of movement through the magnetic field, and the size and strength of the conductor and magnet.

The competitive landscape of the market has been examined on the basis of market share analysis of key players. Detailed market data about these factors is estimated to help vendors take strategic decisions that can strengthen their positions in the market and lead to more effective and larger stake in the global Turbine Generators market. Pricing and cost teardown analysis for products and service offerings of key players has also been undertaken for the study.

There are multiple uses for turbine generators, but they all follow the same fundamental laws of physics and chemistry to generate electricity.  The discovery of Faraday’s Law of Induction in the 1800’s states that when a metallic conductor rotates within a magnetic field it creates an electric current, and that the strength of the current changes with the rate of movement through the magnetic field, and the size and strength of the conductor and magnet.

The competitive landscape of the market has been examined on the basis of market share analysis of key players. Detailed market data about these factors is estimated to help vendors take strategic decisions that can strengthen their positions in the market and lead to more effective and larger stake in the global Turbine Generators market. Pricing and cost teardown analysis for products and service offerings of key players has also been undertaken for the study.

Smart bearing improves turbine efficiency

Egyptian engineering researcher Ali El-Shafei, has patented the 'Smart Electro-Mechanical Actuator Journal Integrated Bearing', after eight years of design and development at Cairo University.

According to Professor El-Shafei, this ‘smart’ bearing improves the performance of turbines in power plants that combine gas and steam technologies, and of traditional electricity generators.

In an interview with SciDev.Net, he said: “Importing designs from abroad has been the norm in developing countries. With this innovation, we will export the design and the product.”

The innovation extends the life of journal or plain bearings ‒ a mechanical part whose function is to support heavy machinery and prevent the friction, wear and tear, and erosion that affects the surfaces of rapidly rotating parts. They also help control the movement of blades in the machinery.

El-Shafei underlined that the innovation also cuts maintenance costs for turbines. ‟Improving the efficiency of the power-generating turbines operating in combined cycle plants, as well as conventional generators, will significantly cut energy costs."

In addition, it helps increase their lifespan by 10%; turbines and generators generally work only between 70-85% of the year as they stop due to malfunction or need for maintenance.

Smart turbine features

Another feature of the 'smart turbine', Professor El-Shafei said it comes in two halves, making it easy to install in old machines to increase their efficiency.

SciDev.Net highlighted that, over the past two decades, scientifically and technologically-advanced industrial nations have been working on developing a 'smart' journal bearing. But success has been elusive.

El-Shafei filed a patent in the United States in 2010, and another is on its way this year.

He revealed that the innovation has caught the attention of manufacturing giants such as Siemens and General Electric.

The innovation also received recognition by winning the grand prize worth $100,000 at this year's Innovation Prize for Africai in Ghana.

‟I had a clear vision from the very beginning," says El-Shafei. "I used to [believe] and I still believe in the value of innovation as vital for developing countries."

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