Flow Distribution Control Characteristics in Marine Gas Turbine Waste- Heat Recovery Systems. Phase 2. Flow Distribution Control in Waste-Heat Steam Generators

1982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simion C. Kuo ◽  
Ho-Tien Shu
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Flow Distribution ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Steam Generators

Flow Distribution Characteristics and Control in Marine Gas Turbine Diffusers

1984 ◽  
Vol 106 (3) ◽  
pp. 654-660
Author(s):  
M. K. Ellingsworth ◽  
Ho-Tien Shu ◽  
S. C. Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Gas Turbines ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Flow Distribution ◽  
Distribution Characteristics ◽  
Nonuniform Flow ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
And Control

The object of this study was to investigate flow distribution characteristics and control in the marine gas turbine diffusers most suitable for waste heat recovery systems. The major technical problems associated with nonuniform flow distributions in heat-exchanger or flow-equipment systems were reviewed. Various means to alleviate or minimize these undesirable problems were evaluated. Four sets of candidate flow-distribution data were selected from the measured exhaust velocities of typical marine gas turbines for input to the present study. A two-dimensional turbulent flow model for diffusers was developed and computerized, and five diffuser geometries suitable for marine gas turbine waste-heat recovery applications were investigated, based on the actual inlet velocity data. The exit flow distribution characteristics (velocity, mass-flux, pressure recovery, and temperature) and diffuser performance with and without flow-distribution controls were analyzed using the computer programs developed. It was found that nonuniform flow distribution in the gas turbine exhaust can reduce diffuser efficiency to half of that attainable with uniform flow, and that the diffuser exhaust velocities will be more uniform by using guide vanes and/or flow injection than merely using nonsymmetric diffusion angles. The diffuser efficiency can be improved 20 to 36 percentage points by using these contort means.

Optimal structure design of supercritical CO2 power cycle for gas turbine waste heat recovery: A superstructure method

2021 ◽  
Vol 198 ◽  
pp. 117515
Author(s):  
Chendi Yang ◽  
Yuanyuan Deng ◽  
Ning Zhang ◽  
Xiaopeng Zhang ◽  
Gaohong He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Supercritical Co2 ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Optimal Structure ◽  
Power Cycle

scholarly journals General Design Considerations for Gas Turbine Waste Heat Steam Generators

1968 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. V. Hambleton
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Steam Generation ◽  
Steam Generators ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Exhaust Heat ◽  
Gas Turbine Exhaust ◽  
Exhaust Heat Recovery ◽  
Turbine Exhaust

This paper represents a study of the overall problems encountered in large gas turbine exhaust heat recovery systems. A number of specific installations are described, including systems recovering heat in other than the conventional form of steam generation.

scholarly journals Waste Heat Recovery for Offshore Applications

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Pierobon ◽  
Rambabu Kandepu ◽  
Fredrik Haglind
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Gas Turbines ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat Recovery ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Offshore Platforms ◽  
Organic Rankine Cycles ◽  
Heat Loads

With increasing incentives for reducing the CO2 emissions offshore, optimization of energy usage on offshore platforms has become a focus area. Most of offshore oil and gas platforms use gas turbines to support the electrical demand on the platform. It is common to operate a gas turbine mostly under part-load conditions most of the time in order to accommodate any short term peak loads. Gas turbines with flexibility with respect to fuel type, resulting in low turbine inlet and exhaust gas temperatures, are often employed. The typical gas turbine efficiency for an offshore application might vary in the range 20–30%. There are several technologies available for onshore gas turbines (and low/medium heat sources) to convert the waste heat into electricity. For offshore applications it is not economical and practical to have a steam bottoming cycle to increase the efficiency of electricity production, due to low gas turbine outlet temperature, space and weight restrictions and the need for make-up water. A more promising option for use offshore is organic Rankine cycles (ORC). Moreover, several oil and gas platforms are equipped with waste heat recovery units to recover a part of the thermal energy in the gas turbine off-gas using heat exchangers, and the recovered thermal energy acts as heat source for some of the heat loads on the platform. The amount of the recovered thermal energy depends on the heat loads and thus the full potential of waste heat recovery units may not be utilized. In present paper, a review of the technologies available for waste heat recovery offshore is made. Further, the challenges of implementing these technologies on offshore platforms are discussed from a practical point of view. Performance estimations are made for a number of combined cycles consisting of a gas turbine typically used offshore and organic Rankine cycles employing different working fluids; an optimal media is then suggested based on efficiency, weight and space considerations. The paper concludes with suggestions for further research within the field of waste heat recovery for offshore applications.

The Potential Danger of Fire in Gas Turbine Heat Exchangers

1969 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. F. McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Heat Exchangers ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Engine Operation ◽  
Exhaust Heat ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Gas Turbine Cycle

Increased emphasis is being placed on the regenerative gas turbine cycle, and the utilization of waste heat recovery systems, for improved thermal efficiency. For such systems there are modes of engine operation, where it is possible for a metal fire to occur in the exhaust heat exchanger. This paper is intended as an introduction to the subject, more from an engineering, than metallurgical standpoint, and includes a description of a series of simple tests to acquire an understanding of the problem for a particular application. Some engine operational procedures, and design features, aimed at minimizing the costly and dangerous occurrence of gas turbine heat exchanger fires, are briefly mentioned.

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