Demonstration of a Dual-Function Thermodynamic Cycle for Increasing Turbine Efficiency
Summary
SCH Number
2007068255
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Demonstration of a Dual-Function Thermodynamic Cycle for Increasing Turbine Efficiency
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/22/2007
Document Description
Demonstrate a newly developed dual-function cooling cycle technology that captures the relatively low-grade heat output of the turbine and converts it into low temperature combustion air for inlet-cooling. This technology will increase the turbine output by 15% without increasing the natural gas use or emissions. The research site is state owned prison facility in California. The turbine is currently restricted from operating for a longer duration due to limits on NOx emission. The power output is further reduced during summer due to higher ambient temperatures and reduced moisture. The prison buys additional power from the local utility and pays high demand charges. The proposed project will validate the ability of the dual-cycle thermodynamic cycle to improve turbine efficiency and economics without additional emissions.
Contact Information
Name
Pramod Kulkarni
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Avenal
Counties
Kings
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
Replacement or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities on the same site having substantially the same purpose and capacity. The project is to modify an existing gas turbine used as a California State Prison by adding a new type of inlet air cooling. This would allow the turbine to operate some hours that it could not in the past due to air quality permit limitations.
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