Gas turbine systems research and development. Second topical report
The objectives of this program were to define the most attractive gas turbine power system that could operate on coal-derived fuel and to identify a research and development program that could lead to commercialization. The power systems investigated included a combined cycle system for baseload application and a simple cycle gas turbine for peaking application. The coal-derived fuels included a partially-cleaned fuel gas and a coal-water mixture. Both fuel systems were investigated for the baseload application, whereas only the coal-water mixture was investigated for the peaking application. The focal activity of the program was a comprehensive systems analysis which addressed critical technical, economic, environmental, and reliability issues. This analytical effort followed closely the spirit of systems analysis in that it drew on existing information to the maximum extent possible in order to minimize duplication of past efforts. Complementing the analytical efforts were two experimental tasks to prepare beneficiated coal samples and to quantify the physical properties of coal water mixtures made from the samples. Results of the systems analysis are presented herein. Starting with the general study guidelines and environmental concerns, the characteristics of the coal-derived fuels are given and the related system design considerations are described. The conceptual design, performance, reliability, and cost estimates are presented for the two baseline combined cycle system and the baseline peaking system. Results of key parametric and trade-off studies are also described. Cost of electricity estimates are given for the three systems, and comparisons are made with the conventional power generation alternatives. Finally, the technical problem areas are described.
- Research Organization:
- United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, CT (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC21-83MC20241
- OSTI ID:
- 6067018
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/MC/20241-1766; ON: DE85008162
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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