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Title: Flow Distribution Measurement Feasibility in Supercritical CO2

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1412091· OSTI ID:1412091
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Supercritical CO2 (sCO2) is a fluid of interest for advanced power cycles that can reach thermal to electric energy conversion efficiencies of 50% or higher. Of particular interest for fossil-fired natural gas is the Allam cycle that captures nearly all CO2 emissions and exports it as a fluid stream where it may be of value. The combustion process conditions are unlike any before realized with 90-95% CO2 concentration, temperatures around 1000°C, and pressures near 300 bar. This work outlines the experimental feasibility of flow measurements to acquire the first known data in pure sCO2 at similar but reduced temperature and pressure conditions.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1412091
Report Number(s):
SAND2017-13152R; 659295; TRN: US1801781
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English