Development of partial-oxidation gas turbines for co-generation
The results of a study on co-generation supported by the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre have recently been published. The study was carried out in the light of the increase in the use of natural gas for energy production. Research and development into the conversion of natural gas has led to important achievements, particularly in the field of gas turbines and related cycles. The report summarises the results of the project, which examined the development perspectives of partial oxidation gas turbines for co-generation. It is divided into several chapters which cover the following: - Principles of partial oxidation gas turbines; - Possible schemes for using these turbines; - Thermodynamic feasibility study; - Revamping of classical electricity production plants; - New high performance cycles; - Co-generation applications; - Practical application to Prayon-Ruppel.