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Power plant cycles featuring air humidification

Journal Article · · EPRI Journal (Electric Power Research Institute); (United States)
OSTI ID:7046720
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  1. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA (United States)
According to FPRI studies, new combustion-turbine-based power plant cycles that do not include a steam cycle but that use humidified air could offer utilities significant cost savings and lead to plants with very flexible dispatch capabilities. Innovative cycles combining air humidification, coal gasification, and compressed-air energy storage are being explored. Current research is focusing on turbomachinery for these cycles and on optimal cycle configurations. The results will point the way for EPRI's future development efforts on humidified cycles. 2 figs.
OSTI ID:
7046720
Journal Information:
EPRI Journal (Electric Power Research Institute); (United States), Journal Name: EPRI Journal (Electric Power Research Institute); (United States) Vol. 18:7; ISSN 0362-3416; ISSN EPRJDS
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English