Energy &Environmental Engineering
The solutions by Gas Turbine & Machinery
(K-ECOS)
For the energy sector, the Gas Turbine & Machinery segment offers gas turbines with high overall efficiency to meet electricity and heating needs and gas engines with the world’s highest output efficiency—49.0%—as well as optimum solutions, from the perspective of a stable supply of clean energy to society, that combine various equipment with these gas turbines and gas engines. The segment is also working on gas turbines that run on hydrogen, dubbed the ultimate clean energy source. For the transportation sector, the segment plays a role in the development and production of such engines as the Trent1000 for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner passenger aircraft, which dramatically reduces CO2 and NOx emissions; the Trent XWB for the Airbus A350 XWB; and the PW1100G-JM for the Airbus A320neo. As for the marine transport sector, the segment has expanded its lineup with dual-fuel, electronically controlled ME-GI engines and marine gas engines boasting dramatically higher environmental performance over conventional oil-fired diesel engines. In addition, the segment put Kawasaki at the leading edge of global competition with in-house development of the K-ECOS, a system that reduces NOx, CO2, and other air-polluting emissions from marine diesel engines by combining multiple environmental technologies. Meanwhile, at production sites, the segment implements energy-saving measures, with an energy cost reduction target of 5% at the Seishin Works, and plans to expand measures to the Akashi Works and Kobe Works as well. Through these activities, the Gas Turbine & Machinery segment will make the most of limited natural resources, protect the environment, and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Stable Supply of Power to Medical Sites
365 days
People are so accustomed nowadays to having ready access to electricity that when the power goes out, everything comes to a standstill. Consider the events of the Great East Japan Earthquake. The associated disasters impacted power-generating capacity in the region and had serious consequences on many fronts, from rolling blackouts to restrictions on power consumption. Disruption of power may invite problems beyond damage caused by a disaster. What would happen if the power goes out while doctors are performing surgery and the operating room is plunged into pitch-black darkness? And how would fire-fighting equipment, such as fire extinguishing devices, sprinklers, indoor hydrant systems and smoke exhaust fans, work without electricity? Nearly all such equipment is powered by electricity, making a stable supply of power vitally important to ensure that facilities operate normally in any situation no matter how unlikely a failure scenario may be.
"Kawasaki PU Series"
Guided by the corporate slogan "Powering your potential," KHI seeks to contribute to society through technology. As part of this approach, we offer the Kawasaki PU Series of gas turbine emergency generators, which are vital components of power supply systems that can be counted upon to operate reliably even in times of crisis. The series comprises 21 types of emergency generators with capacities ranging from 150kVA to 6,000kVA to match energy requirements at each installation. Another advantage of this series is ease of operation and maintenance, and it can be installed both indoors and outdoors.In designing this series, KHI also gave consideration to reduced exhaust emissions so that the generators will fit nicely into environmental protection initiatives as well. Maintenance and management of the equipment have little impact at the standby site or to the surrounding environment. More than 7,000 generators in the Kawasaki PU Series have been delivered to date, and we are ready for when demand jumps anywhere in the world.
Emergency generators are the unsung heroes of power supply at hospitals and other medical treatment facilities. They do not take center stage but rather, from the shadows, ensure that medical facilities remain safe and secure. Medical staff and patients always have peace of mind with our generators standing by to provide stable power supply in any situation no matter how unlikely the scenario might be. Our generators also support the realization of a society in which no one need to worry about being left in the dark— quite literally—even in times of disaster. Our efforts are never-ending because it is our enduring mission to make power readily available at all times.
Delivering Energy Solutions in Asia
15.8 trillion kWh
Asia is a powerful driver of growth in the world economy.
By 2035, the International Energy Agency forecasts that Asia’s annual power demand will have doubled from its present level to approximately 15.8 trillion kWh.
One of the most promising sources of energy for electricity generation is natural gas, which has a low environmental load and is still available in plentiful reserves.
To meet the rising demand for natural gas-powered electricity generating facilities, KHI is committed to delivering energy solutions tailored to customer needs.
Enhancing Energy Security
To promote a stable energy supply, Singapore has begun building its first LNG terminal.
At the end of 2012, KHI completed the delivery of two gas engines for the terminal. The electricity generated by these gas engines will be for captive use at the LNG terminal. Our gas engines, which boast the world’s highest generating efficiency, will contribute significantly to reducing electric power costs, and will achieve low environmental load operations with their outstanding environmental performance.
KHI gas engines will thus contribute to a stable energy supply for Singapore, which has developed into one of the world’s greatest cities.
Offering Solutions for a Serious Electric Power Shortage
India’s economy continues to grow, but because power demand exceeds supply and the power grid is unreliable, a growing number of independent power producers (IPPs) are operating distributed energy systems.
In 2013, KHI received its first order from an Indian IPP. All of the electric power produced by Kawasaki Green Gas Engine, which boast the world’s highest generating efficiency along with outstanding environmental performance, will be sold to electric power companies.
As a contribution to solving India’s serious power shortage, KHI gas engines will continue to be used in an expanding range of fields.
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