Impact of Different Volume Sizes on Dynamic Stability of a Gas Turbine-Fuel Cell Hybrid System

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessio Abrassi ◽  
Alberto Traverso ◽  
David Tucker ◽  
Eric Liese
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Cell System ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Performance Pressure ◽  
Lumped Parameter ◽  
Turbine Shaft ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Parameter Approach

Abstract A dynamic model is developed for a microgas turbine (MGT), characterized by an intrinsic free-spool configuration, coupled to large volumes. This is inspired by an experimental facility at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) called hybrid performance (Hyper), which emulates a hybrid MGT and Fuel Cell system. The experiment and model can simulate stable and unstable operating conditions. The model is used to investigate the effects of different volumes on surge events, and to test possible strategies to safely avoid or recover from unstable compressor working conditions. The modeling approach is started from the Greitzer lumped parameter approach, and it has been improved with integration of empirical methods and simulated components to better match the real Hyper plant layout and performance. Pressure, flowrate, and frequency plots are shown for the surge behavior comparing two different volume sizes, for cases where gas turbine shaft speed is uncontrolled (open loop) and controlled (closed-loop). The ability to recover from a surge event is also demonstrated.

Impact of Different Volume Sizes on Dynamic Stability of a Gas Turbine Fuel Cell Hybrid System

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessio Abrassi ◽  
Alberto Traverso ◽  
David Tucker ◽  
Eric Liese
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Cell System ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Micro Gas Turbine ◽  
Performance Pressure ◽  
Lumped Parameter ◽  
Turbine Shaft ◽  
And Performance

Abstract A dynamic model is developed for a Micro Gas Turbine (MGT), characterized by an intrinsic free-spool configuration, coupled to large volumes. This is inspired by an experimental facility at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) called Hyper, which emulates a hybrid MGT and Fuel Cell system. The experiment and model can simulate stable and unstable operating conditions. The model is used to investigate the effects of different volumes on surge events, and to test possible strategies to safely avoid or recover from unstable compressor working conditions. The modelling approach started from the Greitzer lumped parameter approach, and it has been improved with integration of empirical methods and simulated components to better match the real Hyper plant layout and performance. Pressure, flow rate, and frequency plots are shown for the surge behavior comparing two different volume sizes, for cases where gas turbine shaft speed is uncontrolled (open loop) and controlled (closed loop). The ability to recover from a surge event is also demonstrated.

Performance Simulation of a Hybrid Micro Gas Turbine Fuel Cell System Based on Existing Components

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. P. Bakalis ◽  
A. G. Stamatis
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
System Performance ◽  
Cell System ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Optimum Operating ◽  
Utilization Factor ◽  
Micro Gas Turbine ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Using Data

The objective of this work is the development of a simulation model for a hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)/Micro Gas Turbine (MGT) system, flexible and robust enough, capable to predict the system performance under various operating conditions. The hybrid system consists of a high temperature SOFC, based on a tubular configuration developed by Siemens Power Generation Inc, and a recuperated small gas turbine (GT) validated using data for the Capstone C30. The design and off-design performance of the system is examined by means of performance maps. Moreover, operating parameters such as fuel utilization factor, steam to carbon ratio and current density are varied over a wide range and the influence on system performance is studied. The optimum operating conditions are discussed with regard to overall system performance under part load operation. The results show that high electrical efficiencies can be achieved making these systems appropriate for distributed generation applications.

Control Oriented Analysis of a Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Gas Turbine System

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasilis Tsourapas ◽  
Jing Sun ◽  
Anna Stefanopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
System Optimization ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Solid Oxide ◽  
Design System ◽  
Oxide Fuel ◽  
Fast Tracking

The goal of this work is to investigate the feasibility of a hybrid solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and gas turbine (GT) system for mobile power production. A system consisting of a gas turbine, a burner, and an SOFC is examined to gain fundamental understanding of the system dynamics. A control oriented dynamic model is developed to provide the critically needed tool for system feasibility analysis and control strategy design. System optimization and transient analysis are performed based on the system model to determine the desired operating conditions and load following limitations. It is shown that the open loop system will shut down in the case of a large load step. Based on the insights learned from the open loop analysis, a feedback control scheme is proposed. The feedback scheme is based on a reference governor, which modifies the load applied to the generator to guarantee stability and fast tracking during transients.

Experimental and Theoretical Performance Analysis of a High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Fed With LPG Using a Compact Steam Reformer

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Zuliani ◽  
Rodolfo Taccani ◽  
Robert Radu
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Cell System ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Steam Reformer ◽  
Fuel Cell Performance ◽  
Fuel Processor ◽  
Balance Of Plant ◽  
Energy Balances ◽  
High Temperature Pem

High temperature PEM (HTPEM) fuel cell based on polybenzimidazole polymer (PBI) and phosphoric acid, can be operated at temperature between 120°C and 180°C. Reactants humidification is not required and CO content up to 1% in fuel can be tolerated, affecting only marginally performance. This is what makes HTPEM fuel cells very attractive, as low quality reformed hydrogen can be used and water management problems are avoided. This paper aims to present the preliminary experimental results obtained on a HTPEM fuel cell fed with LPG using a compact steam reformer. The analysis focus on the reformer start up transient, on the influence of the steam to carbon ratio on reformate CO content and on the single fuel cell performance at different operating conditions. By analyzing the mass and energy balances of the fuel processor, fuel cell system, and balance-of-plant, a previously developed system simulation model has been used to provide critical assessment on the conversion efficiency for a 1 kWel system. The current study attempts to extend the previously published analyses of integrated HTPEM fuel cell systems.

Theoretical Analysis on the Autothermal Reforming Process of Ethanol as Fuel for a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell System

2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 468-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Perna
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell ◽  
Cell System ◽  
Autothermal Reforming ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Hydrogen Yield ◽  
Fuel Cell System ◽  
Exchange Membrane

The purpose of this work is to investigate, by a thermodynamic analysis, the effects of the process variables on the performance of an autothermal reforming (ATR)-based fuel processor, operating on ethanol as fuel, integrated into an overall proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system. This analysis has been carried out finding the better operating conditions to maximize hydrogen yield and to minimize CO carbon monoxide production. In order to evaluate the overall efficiency of the system, PEM fuel cell operations have been analyzed by an available parametric model.

Evaluation of Cathode Air Flow Transients in a SOFC/GT Hybrid System Using Hardware in the Loop Simulation

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nana Zhou ◽  
Chen Yang ◽  
David Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Hybrid System ◽  
Mass Flow ◽  
Cell System ◽  
Department Of Energy ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Partial Recovery ◽  
Fuel Cell System ◽  
Air Mass

Thermal management in the fuel cell component of a direct fired solid oxide fuel cell gas turbine (SOFC/GT) hybrid power system, especially during an imposed load transient, can be improved by effective management and control of the cathode air mass flow. The response of gas turbine hardware system and the fuel cell stack to the cathode air mass flow transient was evaluated using a hardware-based simulation facility designed and built by the U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). The disturbances of the cathode air mass flow were accomplished by diverting air around the fuel cell system through the manipulation of a hot-air bypass valve in open loop experiments. The dynamic responses of the SOFC/GT hybrid system were studied in this paper. The evaluation included distributed temperatures, current densities, heat generation and losses along the fuel cell over the course of the transient along with localized temperature gradients. The reduction of cathode air mass flow resulted in a sharp decrease and partial recovery of the thermal effluent from the fuel cell system in the first 10 seconds. In contrast, the turbine rotational speed did not exhibit a similar trend. The collection of distributed fuel cell and turbine trends obtained will be used in the development of controls to mitigate failure and extend life during operational transients.

scholarly journals Fuel Cell designing with optimal high speed air compressor

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Nabeel Ahsan ◽  
Mahrukh Mehmood ◽  
Asad A. Zaidi
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Proton Exchange Membrane ◽  
Cell System ◽  
Proton Exchange ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Air Compressor ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Input Parameters ◽  
Turbo Compressor

This paper discusses different air management technologies for fuel cell systems. Two different types of compressors are analyzed for Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). Some important criteria are analyzed thoroughly for the selection of turbo compressor among different types of compressors illustrated with the help of matrix representations. The impacts of various input parameters for Fuel Cell (FC) are also explained thoroughly. Later the numerical modeling of an automobile fuel cell system using a high speed turbo-compressor for air supply is explained. The numerical model incorporates the important input parameters related with air and hydrogen. It also performed energy and mass balances across different components such as pump, fan, heat-exchanger, air compressor and also keeps in consideration the pressure drop across the flow pipes and various mechanical parts. The model is solved to obtain the characteristics of the FC system at different operating conditions. Therefore, it can be concluded that the high speed turbo compressor with a turbo-expander can have significant effects on the overall system power and efficiency.

Uncertainty Analysis of Inflow Conditions on an HPT Gas Turbine Nozzle: Effect on Particle Deposition

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Friso ◽  
N. Casari ◽  
M. Pinelli ◽  
A. Suman ◽  
F. Montomoli
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Gas Turbines ◽  
Particle Deposition ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Gas Turbine Nozzle ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Inflow Conditions

Abstract Gas turbines (GT) are often forced to operate in harsh environmental conditions. Therefore, the presence of particles in their flow-path is expected. With this regard, deposition is a problem that severely affects gas turbine operation. Components’ lifetime and performance can dramatically vary as a consequence of this phenomenon. Unfortunately, the operating conditions of the machine can vary in a wide range, and they cannot be treated as deterministic. Their stochastic variations greatly affect the forecasting of life and performance of the components. In this work, the main parameters considered affected by the uncertainty are the circumferential hot core location and the turbulence level at the inlet of the domain. A stochastic analysis is used to predict the degradation of a high-pressure-turbine (HPT) nozzle due to particulate ingestion. The GT’s component analyzed as a reference is the HPT nozzle of the Energy-Efficient Engine (E3). The uncertainty quantification technique used is the probabilistic collocation method (PCM). This work shows the impact of the operating conditions uncertainties on the performance and lifetime reduction due to deposition. Sobol indices are used to identify the most important parameter and its contribution to life. The present analysis enables to build confidence intervals on the deposit profile and on the residual creep-life of the vane.

Active, Reactive and Harmonic compensation control of grid interfaced fuel cell system

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gitanjali Mehta ◽  
S. P. Singh ◽  
Ram Dayal Patidar
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Active Power Filter ◽  
Cell System ◽  
Active Power ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Filter Function ◽  
Load Current ◽  
Power Filter

Abstract This paper presents the modelling and control of grid interfaced fuel cell distributed generation system with embedded active filter function. The features of active power filter have been incorporated in the control circuit of the current controlled-voltage source inverter interfacing the fuel cell to the grid. Thus the same inverter is utilised to inject power generated from fuel cell source to the grid and to act as shunt active power filter to compensate for load current harmonics, load reactive power demand and load current imbalance. Thus, after compensation, the grid current is sinusoidal and in-phase with grid voltage. Simulation in MATAB and experimentation using DSP is carried out to verify the operation and the control principle. The results are obtained for different operating conditions with varying load demands to prove the effectiveness of the entire system.

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