However, pre-owned equipment is not suitable for every project, and caveat emptor is the rule for its acquisition. Used equipment should be thoroughly inspected by qualified experts before being purchased and put into service.

New versus used. The latest combustion turbines can offer fuel efficiency and ultra-low emissions unequaled by older equipment-and its price may be easily justified in reduced fuel costs. Vendor support, longer life, warranty coverage, increased reliability, and owner preferences can also tip the scales toward new equipment.
Used equipment can substantially reduce capital costs, though, for suitable applications. For cogeneration and combined cycle applications, lower electrical efficiencies of older turbine equipment are mitigated somewhat by greater heat recovery-thus overall cycle efficiency may still be competitive with newer units.

Apex Cogen can assess a project's suitability for used equipment, and prepare and implement a comprehensive program to locate, acquire, inspect, renovate and/or upgrade used equipment for maximum capital cost savings.

From global sourcing…to installation. By utilizing its own resources and contacts, and the services of strategic partners and qualified brokers, Apex Cogen can quickly find suitable used equipment on the global marketplace, and negotiate its purchase and payment on favourable terms-saving millions in capital costs. Depending on the particular equipment and its anticipated service, Apex Cogen can manage a complete inspection program, including disassembly and on-site boroscopic inspection and non-destructive testing regimes. Apex can engage the services of specialist repair facilities as required, expertly manage any needed repairs and upgrades to the equipment, and supervise disassembly, export packaging, and site installation services.