Summary of CGT302 Ceramic Gas Turbine Research and Development Program

Author(s):  
Isashi Takehara ◽  
Tetsuo Tatsumi ◽  
Yoshihiro Ichikawa

The Japanese Ceramic Gas Turbine (CGT) research and development program (FY1988–1998) as a part of the New Sunshine Project funded by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) was completed in March 1999. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KM) participated in this research program from the beginning and developed a twin-shaft CGT with a recuperator, designated as the “CGT302”. The purposes of this program were: 1) to achieve both a high efficiency and low pollutant emissions level using ceramic components, 2) to prove a multi-fuel capability to be used in co-generation systems, and 3) to demonstrate long-term operation. The targets of this program were: i) to achieve a thermal efficiency of over 42% at a turbine inlet temperature (TIT) of 1350°C, ii) to keep its emissions within the regulated value by the law, and iii) to demonstrate continuous operation for more than a thousand hours at 1200°C TIT. The CGT302 has successfully attained its targets. In March 1999 the CGT302 recorded 42.1% thermal efficiency, and 31.7 ppm NOx emissions (O2 = 16%) at 1350°C TIT. At this time it had also accumulated over two thousand hours operation at 1200°C. In this paper, we summarize the development of the CGT302.

2002 ◽  
Vol 124 (3) ◽  
pp. 627-635 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Takehara ◽  
T. Tatsumi ◽  
Y. Ichikawa

The Japanese ceramic gas turbine (CGT) research and development program (FY1988-1998) as a part of the New Sunshine Project funded by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) was completed in March 1999. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) participated in this research program from the beginning and developed a twin-shaft CGT with a recuperator, designated as the “CGT302.” The purposes of this program were (1) to achieve both a high efficiency and low pollutant emissions level using ceramic components, (2) to prove a multifuel capability to be used in cogeneration systems, and (3) to demonstrate long-term operation. The targets of this program were (i) to achieve a thermal efficiency of over 42 percent at a turbine inlet temperature (TIT) of 1350°C, (ii) to keep its emissions within the regulated value by the law, and (iii) to demonstrate continuous operation for more than a thousand hours at 1200°C TIT. The CGT302 has successfully attained its targets. In March 1999 the CGT302 recorded 42.1 percent thermal efficiency, and 31.7 ppm NOx emissions (O2=16 percent) at 1350°C TIT. At this time it had also accumulated over 2000 hours operation at 1200°C. In this paper, we summarize the development of the CGT302.


Author(s):  
Tetsuo Tatsumi ◽  
Isashi Takehara ◽  
Yoshihiro Ichikawa

Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry has been promoting a 300 kW Ceramic Gas Turbine (CGT) research and development program for 10 years. It was begun in 1988 as a part of the “New Sunshine Project”. The development target is to achieve thermal efficiency of over 42% at a turbine inlet temperature (TIT) of 1350°C. We have been taking a part in this project and developing a regenerative two-shaft CGT302. This project will be finished at the end of FY1998. In 1998, we confirmed 31.7 ppm NOx emission at 1350°C by engine test. This result cleared the target emission level of 70 ppm. We also achieved 40.5% of thermal efficiency at 1412°C TIT and we are working to achieve the final target and cumulating operating hours to confirm reliability of ceramic components at 1200°C TIT which is considered to be reasonable temperature for commercial use. This paper describes about ten years development summary of the CGT302.


Author(s):  
Kozi Nishio ◽  
Junzo Fujioka ◽  
Tetsuo Tatsumi ◽  
Isashi Takehara

With the aim of achieving higher efficiency, lower pollutant emissions, and multi-fuel capability for small to medium-sized gas turbine engines for use in co-generation systems, a ceramic gas turbine (CGT) research and development program is being promoted by the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) as a part of its “New Sunshine Project”. Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) is participating in this program and developing a regenerative two-shaft CGT (CGT302). In 1993, KHI conducted the first test run of an engine with full ceramic components. At present, the CGT302 achieves 28.8% thermal efficiency at a turbine inlet temperature (TIT) of 1117°C under ISO standard conditions and an actual TIT of 1250°C has been confirmed at the rated speed of the basic CGT. This paper consists of the current state of development of the CGT302 and how ceramic components are applied.


Author(s):  
Toshiaki Abe ◽  
Takashi Sugiura ◽  
Shuji Okunaga ◽  
Katsuhiro Nojima ◽  
Yasukata Tsutsui ◽  
...  

This paper presents an overview of a development project involving industrial cogeneration technology using 8,000-kW class hybrid gas turbines in which both metal and ceramics are used in parts subject to high temperatures in order to achieve high efficiency and low pollution. The development of hybrid gas turbines focuses mainly on the earlier commercialization of the turbine system. Stationary parts such as combustor liners, transition ducts, and first-stage turbine nozzles (stationary blades) are expected to be fabricated from ceramics. The project aims at developing material for these ceramic parts that will have a superior resistance to heat and oxidation. The project also aims at designing and prototyping a hybrid gas turbine system to analyze the operation in order to improve the performance. Furthermore, the prototyped hybrid gas turbine system will be tested for long-term operation (4,000 hours) to verify that the system can withstand commercialization. Studies will be conducted to ensure that the system’s soundness and reliability are sufficient for industrial cogeneration applications.


Author(s):  
T. Sugimoto ◽  
K. Ikesawa ◽  
S. Kajita ◽  
W. Karasawa ◽  
T. Kojima ◽  
...  

The M7A-01 gas turbine is a newly developed 6 MW class single-shaft machine. With its high simple-cycle efficiency and high exhaust gas temperature. it is particularly suited for use in electric power generation and co-generation applications. An advanced high efficiency axial-flow compressor, six can-type combustors, and a high inlet temperature turbine has been adopted. This results in a high thermal efficiency of 31.5% at the gas turbine output shaft and a high overall thermal efficiency of co-generation system. In addition, low NOx emissions from the combustors and a long service life permit long-term continuous operation under various environmental limitations. The results of the full load shop test, accelerated cyclic endurance test and extra severity tests verified that the performance, the mechanical characteristics and the emission have satisfied the initial design goals.


Author(s):  
Ryozo Tanaka ◽  
Testuo Tastumi ◽  
Yoshihiro Ichikawa ◽  
Koji Sanbonsugi

Based on the successful results of the Japanese national project for 300 kW ceramic gas turbine(CGT302) development (this project was finished in March 1999), the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) started “Research and Development on Practical Industrial Co-generation Technology” project in August 1999. The objective of this project is to encourage prompt industrial applications of co-generation technology that employs hybrid gas turbines (HGT; using both metal and ceramic parts in its high-temperature section) by confirming its soundness and reliability. The development activities are performed through material evaluation tests and long-term operation tests for the HGT of the medium size (8,000-kW class). It is expected that the development can realize low pollution and reducing the emission of CO2 with highly efficient use of energy. The HGT will be developed by applying ceramic components to an existing commercial 7,000-kW class gas turbine. The development targets are thermal efficiency of 34% or higher, output of 8,000-kW class, inlet temperature of 1250deg-C, and 4,000hrs of operation period for confirmation of reliability. The HGT for long-term evaluation tests and the test plant are under development. This paper gives the summary of last year’s developments in the HGT project.


1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (3) ◽  
pp. 559-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. J. Kelsall ◽  
M. A. Smith ◽  
M. F. Cannon

Advanced coal-based power generation systems such as the British Coal Topping Cycle offer the potential for high-efficiency electricity generation with minimum environmental impact. An important component of the Topping Cycle program is the gas turbine, for which development of a combustion system to burn low calorific value coal derived fuel gas, at a turbine inlet temperature of 1260°C (2300°F), with minimum pollutant emissions, is a key R&D issue. A phased combustor development program is underway burning low calorific value fuel gas (3.6-4.1 MJ/m3) with low emissions, particularly NOx derived from fuel-bound nitrogen. The first phase of the combustor development program has now been completed using a generic tubo-annular, prototype combustor design. Tests were carried out at combustor loading and Mach numbers considerably greater than the initial design values. Combustor performance at these conditions was encouraging. The second phase of the program is currently in progress. This will assess, initially, an improved variant of the prototype combustor operating at conditions selected to represent a particular medium sized industrial gas turbine. This combustor will also be capable of operating using natural gas as an auxiliary fuel, to suit the start-up procedure for the Topping Cycle. The paper presents the Phase 1 test program results for the prototype combustor. Design of the modified combustor for Phase 2 of the development program is discussed, together with preliminary combustion performance results.


Author(s):  
Hironori Arakawa ◽  
Takayuki Suzuki ◽  
Kazufumi Saito ◽  
Shigeru Tamura ◽  
Shinsuke Kishi

The ceramic gas turbine (CGT) engine can achieve higher thermal efficiency, lower pollutant emissions, and has a wider fuel tolerance compared to conventional gasoline and diesel engines. Accordingly, research and development of a 300kW class ceramic gas turbine has been performed in Japan as a national project since FY 1988, under the Agency of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), which is an agency of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). The final target of the project is to achieve 42% thermal efficiency at a Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) of 1350°C. At present, two different types of ceramic gas turbines (CGT 301 and CGT 302) are under development and operating tests of prototype engines are being carried out. The CGT 301 features removable ceramic blades joined to a metal rotor disk. This 37 blade hybrid rotor of the high pressure stage was hot spin tested at a TIT of 1350°C and the burst of the blades did not occur at the rated speed. A thermal efficiency of 26.4% was achieved at a TIT 1200°C during the first year of prototype operation. Improvement in component parts is ongoing and as a result, improvements in thermal efficiency are forthcoming. The CGT 302 features a lean premixed low-NOx combustor having a primary diffusion burner, a set of main pre-mixed burners, single fuel injector, and air bypass to control combustion. This combustor showed a lower pressure loss and NOx emissions of 5ppm (O2 = 16%), which is less than the allowable value of 70ppm. Recent operating tests of this engine showed a maximum output power and thermal efficiency of 228kW and 36%, respectively, as of November 1996. For both the CGT 301 and CGT 302, more focused research on CGT materials and components, as well as operating tests at 1350°C TIT, are being carried out in order to reach the final target values.


Author(s):  
Hirotake Kobayashi ◽  
Tetsuo Tatsumi ◽  
Takashi Nakashima ◽  
Isashi Takehara ◽  
Yoshihiro Ichikawa

In Japan, from the point of view of energy saving and environmental protection, a 300kW Ceramic Gas Turbine (CGT) Research and Development program started in 1988 and is still continuing as a part of “the New Sunshine Project” promoted by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITT). The final target of the program is to achieve 42% thermal efficiency at 1350°C of turbine inlet temperature (TIT) and to keep NOx emissions below present national regulations. Under contract to the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) has been developing the CGT302 with Kyocera Corporation and Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd. By the end of the fiscal year 1996, the CGT302 achieved 37.0% thermal efficiency at 1280°C of TIT. In 1997, TIT reached 1350°C and a durability operation for 20 hours at 1350°C was conducted successfully. Also fairly low NOx was proved at 1300°C of TIT. In January 1998, the CGT302 has achieved 37.4% thermal efficiency at 1250°C TIT. In this paper, we will describe our approaches to the target performance of the CGT302 and current status.


Author(s):  
Tsubura Nisiyama ◽  
Norio Nakazawa ◽  
Masafumi Sasaki ◽  
Masumi Iwai ◽  
Haruo Katagiri ◽  
...  

Petroleum Energy Center of Japan has been carrying out a 7-year development program to prove the potential of an automotive ceramic gas turbine for five years with the support of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. The ceramic gas turbine now under development is a regenerative single shaft engine. The output is 100kW, and the turbine inlet temperature (TIT) is 1350°C. All the ceramic components are now entering the 1350°C TIT test phase after completing 1200°C TIT evaluation tests, including durability tests, in various types of test rigs. The compressor-turbine combined test rig and the full assembly test rig which is the same as an actual engine and incorporates all the components are now going through 1200°C TIT function and performance evaluation tests. In the near future, we are planning to increase the TIT to 1350°C. In consideration of the current level of high-temperature, long-term strength available from the ceramic materials, we decided to change the rated speed to 100,000 rpm because the initial rated speed of 110,000 rpm, if unchanged, involves considerable risks. Then we reviewed mainly the designs of the compressor and turbine and revised the target values of the individual components to match the specifications that satisfy the target performance of the engine.


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