Comparative Techno-Economic Analysis: Gas Turbine versus Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine Technologies for Stationary Power Generation
Comparative Techno-Economic Analysis: Gas Turbine versus Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine Technologies for Stationary Power Generation Comparative Techno-Economic Analysis: Gas Turbine versus Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine Technologies for Stationary Power Generation 1. Executive Summary 1.1 Report Scope and Objective This comprehensive research report provides an exhaustive technical and economic evaluation of two dominant thermal power generation technologies: the Gas Turbine (GT) and the Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (ICE). The analysis is specifically calibrated to address the strategic selection criteria for power plants ranging from distributed generation (1–20 MW) to utility-scale installations (50–200 MW+). Particular emphasis is placed on challenging operating environments characterized by high altitude, high ambient temperatures, variable load profiles, weak grid infrastructure, and constrained fuel supply conditions, such as those found in ...