High Efficiency Low Cost CO2 Compression Using Supersonic Shock Wave Technology
Development and testing results from a supersonic compressor are presented. The compressor achieved record pressure ratio for a fully-supersonic stage and successfully demonstrated the technology potential. Several tasks were performed in compliance with the DOE award objectives. A high-pressure ratio compressor was retrofitted to improve rotordynamics behavior and successfully tested. An outside review panel confirmed test results and design approach. A computational fluid dynamics code used to analyze the Ramgen supersonic flowpath was extensively and successfully modified to improve use on high-performance computing platforms. A comprehensive R&D implementation plan was developed and used to lay the groundwork for a future full-scale compressor demonstration. Conceptual design for a CO2 demonstration compressor was developed and reviewed.
- Research Organization:
- Ramgen Power Systems, LLC Bellevue, WA
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC26-06NT42651
- OSTI ID:
- 1011244
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/NT/42651
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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