Numerical and Experimental Evaluation of a Dual-Fuel Dry-Low-NOx Micromix Combustor for Industrial Gas Turbine Applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harald H. W. Funke ◽  
Nils Beckmann ◽  
Jan Keinz ◽  
Sylvester Abanteriba
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Pure Hydrogen ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Industrial Gas Turbine

Abstract The dry-low-NOx (DLN) micromix combustion technology has been developed originally as a low emission alternative for industrial gas turbine combustors fueled with hydrogen. Currently, the ongoing research process targets flexible fuel operation with hydrogen and syngas fuel. The nonpremixed combustion process features jet-in-crossflow-mixing of fuel and oxidizer and combustion through multiple miniaturized flames. The miniaturization of the flames leads to a significant reduction of NOx emissions due to the very short residence time of reactants in the flame. The paper presents the results of a numerical and experimental combustor test campaign. It is conducted as part of an integration study for a dual-fuel (H2 and H2/CO 90/10 vol %) micromix (MMX) combustion chamber prototype for application under full scale, pressurized gas turbine conditions in the auxiliary power unit Honeywell Garrett GTCP 36-300. In the presented experimental studies, the integration-optimized dual-fuel MMX combustor geometry is tested at atmospheric pressure over a range of gas turbine operating conditions with hydrogen and syngas fuel. The experimental investigations are supported by numerical combustion and flow simulations. For validation, the results of experimental exhaust gas analyses are applied. Despite the significantly differing fuel characteristics between pure hydrogen and hydrogen-rich syngas, the evaluated dual-fuel MMX prototype shows a significant low NOx performance and high combustion efficiency. The combustor features an increased energy density that benefits manufacturing complexity and costs.

Numerical and Experimental Evaluation of a Dual-Fuel Dry-Low-NOx Micromix Combustor for Industrial Gas Turbine Applications

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. H.-W. Funke ◽  
N. Beckmann ◽  
J. Keinz ◽  
S. Abanteriba
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Pure Hydrogen ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Industrial Gas Turbine

The Dry-Low-NOx (DLN) Micromix combustion technology has been developed originally as a low emission alternative for industrial gas turbine combustors fueled with hydrogen. Currently the ongoing research process targets flexible fuel operation with hydrogen and syngas fuel. The non-premixed combustion process features jet-in-crossflow-mixing of fuel and oxidizer and combustion through multiple miniaturized flames. The miniaturization of the flames leads to a significant reduction of NOx emissions due to the very short residence time of reactants in the flame. The paper presents the results of a numerical and experimental combustor test campaign. It is conducted as part of an integration study for a dual-fuel (H2 and H2/CO 90/10 Vol.%) Micromix combustion chamber prototype for application under full scale, pressurized gas turbine conditions in the auxiliary power unit Honeywell Garrett GTCP 36-300. In the presented experimental studies, the integration-optimized dual-fuel Micromix combustor geometry is tested at atmospheric pressure over a range of gas turbine operating conditions with hydrogen and syngas fuel. The experimental investigations are supported by numerical combustion and flow simulations. For validation, the results of experimental exhaust gas analyses are applied. Despite the significantly differing fuel characteristics between pure hydrogen and hydrogen-rich syngas the evaluated dual-fuel Micromix prototype shows a significant low NOx performance and high combustion efficiency. The combustor features an increased energy density that benefits manufacturing complexity and costs.

Chemical Reactor Network Application to Emissions Prediction for Industial DLE Gas Turbine

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. V. Novosselov ◽  
P. C. Malte ◽  
S. Yuan ◽  
R. Srinivasan ◽  
J. C. Y. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Chemical Reactor ◽  
Kinetic Mechanism ◽  
Chemical Kinetic ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Reacting Flow ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Chemical Reactor Network ◽  
Reaction Zones ◽  
Reactor Network

A chemical reactor network (CRN) is developed and applied to a dry low emissions (DLE) industrial gas turbine combustor with the purpose of predicting exhaust emissions. The development of the CRN model is guided by reacting flow computational fluid dynamics (CFD) using the University of Washington (UW) eight-step global mechanism. The network consists of 31 chemical reactor elements representing the different flow and reaction zones of the combustor. The CRN is exercised for full load operating conditions with variable pilot flows ranging from 35% to 200% of the neutral pilot. The NOpilot. The NOx and the CO emissions are predicted using the full GRI 3.0 chemical kinetic mechanism in the CRN. The CRN results closely match the actual engine test rig emissions output. Additional work is ongoing and the results from this ongoing research will be presented in future publications.

scholarly journals The Design and Evaluation of a 14 Stage, 16:1 Pressure Ratio Compressor for an Industrial Gas Turbine

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad R. Saadatmand
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Rotor Blade ◽  
Pressure Ratio ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Suction Surface ◽  
Design Intent ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
Industrial Gas Turbine

The aerodynamic design process leading to the production configuration of a 14 stage, 16:1 pressure ratio compressor for the Taurus 70 gas turbine is described. The performance of the compressor is measured and compared to the design intent. Overall compressor performance at the design condition was found to be close to design intent. Flow profiles measured by vane mounted instrumentation are presented and discussed. The flow through the first rotor blade has been modeled at different operating conditions using the Dawes (1987) three-dimensional viscous code and the results are compared to the experimental data. The CFD prediction agreed well with the experimental data across the blade span, including the pile up of the boundary layer on the corner of the hub and the suction surface. The rotor blade was also analyzed with different grid refinement and the results were compared with the test data.

scholarly journals ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ГІГІЄНІЧНИХ ВЛАСТИВОСТЕЙ МАТЕРІАЛІВ НАТІЛЬНОЇ ЛІКАРНЯНОЇ БІЛИЗНИ

2020 ◽  
Vol 140 (6) ◽  
pp. 38-47
Author(s):  
І. О. Іванов ◽  
Н. П. Супрун ◽  
Ю. О. Ващенко
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Materials Science ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Textile Materials ◽  
Composition And Structure ◽  
Innovative Materials ◽  
Basic Functions

Investigation of the influence of the peculiarities of raw material composition and structure of traditional and innovative linen textile materials on their hygienic properties. Theoretical and experimental investigations are based on the main positions of textile materials science. In experimental studies, modern standardized methods for determining the hygienic properties of textile materials were used, as well as techniques specially developed taking into account the peculiarities of the operating conditions of underwear. The peculiarities of the operating conditions and the basic functions of hospital underwear were determined. The comparative analysis of hygienic properties of traditional and modern fabrics for underwear was carried out. Using the standardized and the developed methods, adapted to the peculiarities of the conditions of use of the products, the indicators characterizing the processes of water absorption of the materials were experimentally determined. On the basis of the obtained values of quality indicators, a comprehensive assessment of the ability of materials to transfer moisture and air, with the calculation of the arithmetic complex quality index was done. This allowed to determine the material that is optimal in properties, which provides thermophysiological comfort when operating hospital underwear. Using the developed methods, which take into account the specifics of the operating conditions, a comparative analysis of the hygienic properties of traditional and innovative materials for underwear was carried out. A new range of textile materials for underwear has been proposed, taking into account the peculiarities of the operational situation of consumption.

Diffusion Combustion Of The Round Microjet Mixture Of Hydrogen With Metane, Helium And Nitrogen

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-76
Author(s):  
Andrey Shmakov ◽  
Genrich Grek ◽  
Viktor Kozlov ◽  
Yuriy Litvinenko ◽  
Oleg Korobeinichev
Keyword(s):  
Turbulent Flame ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Diffusion Combustion ◽  
Pure Hydrogen ◽  
Hydrogen Mixture ◽  
Combustion Features ◽  
The Given ◽  
Stabilization Of Combustion

The purpose of the given work will consist in an experimental studies of the diffusion combustion features of the hydrogen round microjet mixtures with the metane, helium and nitrogen. It is found, that the mechanism and characteristics of a microjet and a flame evolution at diffusion combustion of the hydrogen mixture with the metane, helium or nitrogen are connected with the «bottleneck» flame area formation, as well as in a situation of a pure hydrogen microjet diffusion combustion. It is revealed, that process of diffusion combustion of a hydrogen / metane mixture in a round microjet is accompanied by stage-by-stage stages of a turbulent flame detachment at preservation of combustion in the «bottleneck» flame area, and, at last extinction of microjet combustion that correlates with combustion process of a similar microjet of pure hydrogen. It is found, that all above-listed stages of a hydrogen / metane mixture combustion are realized in a range considerably smaller speeds of a microjet (200÷500 m/sec), than in a similar situation of a pure hydrogen microjet combustion (600÷800 m/sec). It is shown, that at diffusion combustion of a mixture of hydrogen with metane or helium or nitrogen in a round microjet for stabilization of combustion with growth of a microjet speed it is necessary to increase a portion of hydrogen (or to reduce a portion of an impurity) in a mixture of gases.

Experimental Assessment of the Emissions Benefits of a Ceramic Gas Turbine Combustor

1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. O. Smith ◽  
A. Fahme
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Flow Distribution ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Nox Emissions ◽  
Fuel Injector ◽  
Gas Turbine Combustor ◽  
Experimental Assessment ◽  
Industrial Gas Turbine ◽  
Combustor Liner

Three subscale, cylindrical combustors were rig tested on natural gas at typical industrial gas turbine operating conditions. The intent of the testing was to determine the effect of combustor liner cooling on NOx and CO emissions. In order of decreasing liner cooling, a metal louvre-cooled combustor, a metal effusion-cooled combustor, and a backside-cooled ceramic (CFCC) combustor were evaluated. The three combustors were tested using the same lean-premixed fuel injector. Testing showed that reduced liner cooling produced lower CO emissions as reaction quenching near the liner wall was reduced. A reduction in CO emissions allows a reoptimization of the combustor air flow distribution to yield lower NOx emissions.

Acoustic Resonances of an Industrial Gas Turbine Combustion System

2000 ◽  
Vol 123 (4) ◽  
pp. 766-773 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Hubbard ◽  
A. P. Dowling
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Acoustic Waves ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Helmholtz Resonator ◽  
Nonlinear Effects ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Resonant Frequencies ◽  
Bulk Mode ◽  
Acoustic Resonances ◽  
Industrial Gas Turbine

A theory is developed to describe low-frequency acoustic waves in the complicated diffuser/combustor geometry of a typical industrial gas turbine. This is applied to the RB211-DLE geometry to give predictions for the frequencies of the acoustic resonances at a range of operating conditions. The main resonant frequencies are to be found around 605 Hz (associated with the plenum) and around 461 Hz and 823 Hz (associated with the combustion chamber), as well as one at around 22 Hz (a bulk mode associated with the system as a whole). The stabilizing effects of a Helmholtz resonator, which models damping through nonlinear effects, are included, together with effects of coupled pressure waves in the fuel supply system.

Influence of Diesel Fuel Injection Characteristics on Dual-Fuel Combustion Modes in a Large-Bore, Medium-Speed Engine

2019 ◽  
Vol 142 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Klingbeil ◽  
Seunghyuck Hong ◽  
Roy J. Primus
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Critical Parameters ◽  
Dual Fuel ◽  
Injection Timing ◽  
Analytical Methodology ◽  
Cycle Variation ◽  
Medium Speed ◽  
Substitution Ratio

Abstract Experiments were conducted on a large bore, medium speed, single cylinder, diesel engine to investigate operation with substitution ratio of natural gas (NG) varying from 0% to 93% by energy. In a previous study by the same group, these data were used to validate an analytical methodology for predicting performance and emissions under a broad spectrum of energy substitution ratios. For this paper, these experimental data are further analyzed to better understand the performance and combustion behavior under NG substitution ratios of 0%, 60%, and 93%. These results show that by transitioning from diesel-only to 60% dual-fuel (DF) (60% NG substitution ratio), an improvement in the NOx-efficiency trade-off was observed that represented a ∼3% improvement in indicated efficiency at constant NOx. Further, the transition from 60% DF to 93% DF (93% NG substitution ratio) resulted in additional efficiency improvement with a simultaneous reduction in NOx emissions. The data suggest that this improvement can be attributed to the premixed nature of the high substitution ratio case. Furthermore, the results show that high cycle-to-cycle variation was observed for some 93% DF combustion tests. Further analysis, along with diesel injection rate measurements, shows that the observed extreme sensitivity of the combustion event can be attributed to critical parameters such as diesel fuel quantity and injection timing. These results suggest a better understanding of the relative importance of combustion system components and operating conditions in controlling cycle-to-cycle variation of combustion process.

Closed-Loop Combustion Control Using OH Radical Emissions

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhu (Julie) Meng ◽  
Robert J. Hoffa ◽  
Charles A. DeMilo ◽  
Todd T. Thamer
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Simulation Model ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
System Simulation ◽  
Combustion Process ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Nox Emissions ◽  
Oh Radical ◽  
Emissions Control

The combustion process in gas-turbine engines produces emissions, especially nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO), which change dramatically with combustor operating conditions. As part of this study, the application of active feedback control technologies to reduce thermal NOx emissions is modeled numerically and demonstrated experimentally. A new optical flame sensor, designed by Ametek Power & Industrial Products, has been successfully implemented as the feedback element in a proof-of-concept control system used to minimize NOx emissions. The sensor consists of a robust mechanical package, as well as electronics suitable for severe gas-turbine environments. Results from system rig tests correlate closely to theoretical predictions, as described in literature and produced by a control system simulation model. The control system simulation model predicts the efficacy of controlling engine operating characteristics based on chemical luminescence of the OH radical. The model consists of a fuel pump and metering device, a fuel-air mixing scheme, a combustion model, the new ultraviolet (UV) feedback flame sensor, and a simple gain block. The input reference to the proportional emissions control is the fuel-to-air equivalence ratio, which is empirically correlated to the desired low level of NOx emissions while satisfying other operating conditions, such as CO emissions and power. Results from the closed-loop emissions control simulation and rig tests were analyzed to determine the capability of the UV flame sensor to measure and control the combustion process in a gas-turbine engine. The response characteristics, overshoot percentage, rise time, settling time, accuracy, resolution, and repeatability are addressed.

Experimental Investigations of Pressure Drop in the Combustion Chamber of Gas Turbine

1989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Dzida ◽  
Krzysztof Kosowski
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Drop ◽  
Combustion Chamber ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Gas Turbines ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Relative Pressure ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Few Data

In bibliography we can find many methods of determining pressure drop in the combustion chambers of gas turbines, but there is only very few data of experimental results. This article presents the experimental investigations of pressure drop in the combustion chamber over a wide range of part-load performances (from minimal power up to take-off power). Our research was carried out on an aircraft gas turbine of small output. The experimental results have proved that relative pressure drop changes with respect to fuel flow over the whole range of operating conditions. The results were then compared with theoretical methods.

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