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7.5 MWE Combined Heat and Power University - Harvard University
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OWNER
Harvard University
LOCATION
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
PRODUCT
Taurus 70 (7.5 MWe) Gas Turbine
CUSTOMER VALUE
Sustainability, Reduced Emissions
Originally built in 1903, the Blackstone Power Plant at Harvard University was one of the first electric power plants in the United States. During its 110 year history, it has undergone many upgrades to bring it from an old coal burning plant to a modern-day natural gas plant.
The Blackstone Power Plant uses one Taurus 70 gas turbine and a heat recovery steam generator which produces around 70,000 pounds of steam per hour with duct firing. Steam travels throughout the campus through miles of underground tunnels to approximately 170 buildings that use it for heat, hot water and, most importantly, high pressure steam for research facilities.
As a Solar® Microgrid, the Taurus 70, combined with the steam generator, can provide up to 7.5 MW of back up power in the event of a critical outage.
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