The X3 Power System
The X3 Power System represents a new benchmark in distributed power generation — a state-of-the-art, high-efficiency engine-generator set designed for maximum output in a minimal footprint. Engineered with a compact and modular architecture, it delivers exceptional power density while simplifying installation and maintenance. Built on a fuel-agnostic platform, the X3 seamlessly adapts to a range of energy sources — from natural gas and hydrogen to advanced biofuels — ensuring flexibility across industries and geographies. Whether deployed as a standalone microgrid asset or integrated into larger hybrid systems, the X3 Power System combines precision engineering, digital optimization, and sustainable design to redefine what’s possible in modern power generation.
- Reliability – The X3’s single-moving-part design eliminates mechanical wear points, delivering exceptional reliability, reduced maintenance, and multi-decade service life.
- Efficiency – Powered by a supercritical CO₂ Brayton cycle, the X3 achieves 55%-65% overall thermal efficiency, lowering fuel consumption and improving lifecycle profits per megawatt.
- Fuel-Agnostic Operation – The All-Fuel Injector enables operation on virtually any heat source—natural gas, hydrogen, diesel, biofuels, flare gas, geothermal, or solar thermal—making the X3 adaptable to changing fuel markets and local resource availability.
- Frictionless Bearings – Altris’ retractable diamond bearing system stabilizes start-up harmonics and then transitions to magnetic bearings, completely eliminating mechanical friction. This minimizes parasitic load, prolongs system life, and enables smooth, silent operation.
- Advanced Composite Materials – Turbine discs are fabricated from a proprietary composite that is stronger and lighter than steel, ensuring material integrity at high speeds and temperatures for unmatched durability and longevity.
- Compact Modular Architecture – Each 10 MW genset fits in a 2.4 m (L) x 0.9 m (W) x 0.9 (H) enclosure. Units can be deployed in parallel for capacities to multi-gigawatt installations.
- Quiet Operation – The boundary-layer turbine and acoustic insulation produce less noise than conventional diesel or gas generators, improving environmental and occupational comfort.
- Smart Grid Integration – Built-in control electronics allow synchronization with modern grid systems, remote diagnostics, and AI-driven predictive maintenance for maximum uptime.
- Simplified Infrastructure – Closed-loop thermal operation eliminates the need for large cooling towers or external boilers, thereby reducing footprint, simplifying complexity, and lowering water consumption.
- Cost Stability – By using locally available fuels and achieving higher efficiency, the X3 reduces exposure to volatile energy prices and reduces the total cost of ownership.
