scalable scal·able adjective \ˈskā-lə-bəl

scalable

scal·able
adjective \ˈskā-lə-bəl\

easy to make larger, more powerful, etc.

Full Definition of SCALABLE

1: capable of being scaled

2: capable of being easily expanded or upgraded on demand

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Gas turbines are the most widely used prime movers for modern custom-built CHP plants. They are available in a wide range of power outputs, from less than 1 MW to more than 200 MW . They are inherently very reliable and have a minimal running maintenance requirement. Furthermore, when operating continuously at optimum efficiency, they can achieve a long-term availability of 94-98%.

Gas turbines produce exhaust gases at 400-550°C. Although these gases can sometimes be used directly for processes such as drying, they are more often passed to a heat recovery boiler for the production of hot water or steam. Where the site’s heat requirement exceeds the heat available in the exhaust gases, or is variable, a burner can be incorporated in the ducting between the turbine and the heat recovery boiler to increase the temperature of the exhaust gases and improve the heat output of the plant. This is called supplementary firing.

The most popular fuel for a gas turbine is natural gas, although other gaseous fuels can be used such as biogas, landfill gas and mine gas. Many installations use natural gas on the cheaper interruptible tariff, with gas-oil as the standby fuel.

ref: http://chp.decc.gov.uk/cms/gas-turbines-2/?ph...54eeeaefdf

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The main advantage of cofiring is that it can be done in existing power plants with little or no modification

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WITNESSETH:



WHEREAS, Both Parties are working on a Mobile Energy / Power Generation Initiative to develop a Deployable Gasification Unit (DGU) capable of producing electricity at tactical field locations or in support of disaster relief and humanitarian assistance operations (hereinafter referred to as the “Program”); and



WHEREAS, Both Parties desire to construct a working prototype of a Deployable Gasification Unit (DGU) to demonstrate such a capability is not only feasible, but more efficient than existing tactical power generation when relating output power to input fuel rates; and



WHEREAS, Northrop Grumman has certain rights and ownership, capabilities and certain know-how regarding a Deployable Gasification Unit (DGU ), whereby Northrop Grumman has invested significant research and development funding and labor to design a tactical DGU capable of converting waste byproducts into electricity using largely off-the-shelf technology and components.



WHEREAS, Northrop Grumman further conceptually developed and documented the DGU design in the “Proof of Concept Study” dated December 7, 2012 (Exhibit C) with CIRQUE as a subcontractor to Northrop Grumman in order to establish the requirements for the Program, and the Parties agreed that the Intellectual Property documented in the proof of concept study (Exhibit C) are owned by Northrop Grumman; and



WHEREAS, CIRQUE has certain capabilities and expertise in the area of energy development as it relates to the procurement, processing and transporting of biomass materials from multiple waste environments (including landfills), material handling and feedstock preparation systems necessary for both Static and Mobile Systems of various types of gasification technologies; with the most recent advancements in gasification technology including; demonstration units, technical papers and research that are necessary to meet the requirements for the Program; and



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WHEREAS, CIRQUE has resources to fund the manufacturing and test of a working Prototype DGU and support demonstrations; and



WHEREAS, neither Northrop Grumman nor CIRQUE individually possesses all of the capabilities, resources, expertise or existing capacity to address all of the requirements of the Program without assistance from each other; and



WHEREAS, the combination of the capabilities, resources, expertise and existing capacity of Northrop Grumman and CIRQUE should result in a working DGU prototype best meeting the technology identified in Exhibit C which supports the Program; and



WHEREAS, Northrop Grumman and CIRQUE desire to form a Joint Development Agreement that is not in derogation of the applicable antitrust laws and does not prejudice the Program in any way with respect to any action it may take in procuring goods or services on the basis of awarding of contracts on a leader/follower or other type basis; and



WHEREAS, Northrop Grumman and CIRQUE may need to exchange significant proprietary and sensitive information in the process of CIRQUE manufacturing and testing the prototype for the Program, which exchange of information would not be possible if Northrop Grumman and CIRQUE were working with other companies in support of the Program;



NOW, THEREFORE, Northrop Grumman and CIRQUE hereby agree as follows:


1. Definitions


1.1. “Agreement” shall mean this Joint Development Agreement, together with Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C, and other documents incorporated by reference and any amendments thereto.


1.2. “Parties” shall mean Northrop Grumman and CIRQUE collectively, and “Party” shall refer to either Northrop Grumman or CIRQUE individually.


2. Activities


2.1 Each Party will exert all reasonable efforts to develop a DGU prototype which will meet the details (including cost objectives) of Exhibit C .


2.2 CIRQUE will lead the design, manufacturing, development, testing, site location (including transportation thereof), and prototype development and demonstration process. This will include involvement by Northrop Grumman as they desire.



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2.3 CIRQUE will cooperate with Northrop Grumman by providing such assistance as may be required during the manufacturing of the DGU Prototype, including, but not limited to: (i) furnishing a status within reasonable timeframes of CIRQUE established goals and achievements of those goals (to include testing and test results); (ii) assuring the availability of management, pricing, and technical personnel for potential program related meetings; (iii) submitting a Rough Order of Magnitude estimate for the material required to manufacture the DGU; and (iv) a written manufacturing process that was utilized for the prototype to make it a repeatable process for production. CIRQUE will provide 100 percent (100%) of the funds required to accomplish the above and demonstrate to Northrop Grumman the DGU Prototype.


2.4 In consideration for CIRQUE to fund and develop a test unit, Northrop Grumman wishes to permit its Intellectual Property to be used by CIRQUE for DGU development. Further, if the DGU Prototype is determined acceptable and suitable by Northrop Grumman, Exhibit A hereof shall be used as the basis to draft additional agreements for the DGU.


2.5. The Parties recognize that, during the term of this Agreement, conditions relating to the Program may change such as to dictate a change in the scope of the work set forth in Exhibit A or in the continuation of the Program by either Party.



Therefore, prior to any revisions to Exhibit A by Northrop Grumman, CIRQUE will, upon request, enter into good faith negotiations with Northrop Grumman to revise Exhibit A hereof to increase, decrease or clarify the work hereunder . Northrop Grumman agrees not to initiate such request, unless it has a good faith belief that such is necessary, and will in such event advice CIRQUE of the basis for such belief. In the event, after such Northrop Grumman request, the Parties are unable to reach mutual agreement as to an appropriate revision to Exhibit A, either Party may, upon ten (10) days prior notice to the other Party, terminate this Agreement, unless within such ten (10) day period Northrop Grumman withdraws the request or mutual agreement upon a revision is reached.

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