Overview
Alliant SBD 9201 Norplex is a 2.1 MW diesel power plant in Iowa, USA, owned by Industrial Energy Applications Inc. The facility is operational and uses oil as its primary fuel.
Alliant SBD 9201 Norplex is a diesel power plant located in Iowa, United States, with an operational status. The facility has a capacity of 2.1 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for power generation. It is owned by Industrial Energy Applications Inc. The plant operates using oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for diesel power plants that provide peaking or backup power. In the United States, such facilities are subject to federal regulations under the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants. State-level environmental agencies also enforce compliance with air quality permits. As a small diesel plant, Alliant SBD 9201 Norplex likely serves a local grid support role, providing power during peak demand or emergencies. Its environmental footprint is typical for oil-fired generation, with emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx. The plant's location in Iowa contributes to the state's diverse energy mix, which includes wind, coal, and natural gas.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides, typical for diesel power generation. Its small capacity suggests limited local air quality impact, but proximity to populated areas could influence regulatory scrutiny. The facility operates under U.S. EPA standards, including the Clean Air Act and state implementation plans.
Frequently asked questions
Alliant SBD 9201 Norplex is located in Iowa, United States, at coordinates 43.0906, -91.5542.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel, with a capacity of 2.1 MW.
The plant is owned by Industrial Energy Applications Inc.
Diesel power plants in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, and must comply with state air quality permits.
Small diesel plants like Alliant SBD 9201 Norplex often provide peaking power, backup generation, or grid support during high demand periods.