Design and Testing of CO2 Compression Using Supersonic Shock Wave Technology
- Seattle Technology Center, Bellevue, WA (United States)
This report summarizes work performed by Ramgen and subcontractors in pursuit of the design and construction of a 10 MW supersonic CO2 compressor and supporting facility. The compressor will demonstrate application of Ramgen’s supersonic compression technology at an industrial scale using CO2 in a closed-loop. The report includes details of early feasibility studies, CFD validation and comparison to experimental data, static test experimental results, compressor and facility design and analyses, and development of aerodynamic tools. A summary of Ramgen's ISC Engine program activity is also included. This program will demonstrate the adaptation of Ramgen's supersonic compression and advanced vortex combustion technology to result in a highly efficient and cost effective alternative to traditional gas turbine engines. The build out of a 1.5 MW test facility to support the engine and associated subcomponent test program is summarized.
- Research Organization:
- Ramgen Power Systems, LLC, Bellevue, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FE0000493
- OSTI ID:
- 1253144
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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