Development of Key Technologies for the Next Generation Gas Turbine

Author(s):  
Eisaku Ito ◽  
Ikuo Okada ◽  
Keizo Tsukagoshi ◽  
Akimasa Muyama ◽  
Junichiro Masada

In order to prevent global warming, Kyoto Protocol has come into effect in February 2005. It is necessary for Japan to reduce 6% of amount of CO2 emission from 2008 to 2012. In such an environment, improvement of the thermal efficiency of the gas turbine for GTCC is highly required. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. participates in the national project developing 1700 degC gas turbine. In this national project, selected component technologies are investigated in detail. Key technologies for 1700degC gas turbine are determined and under development such as: (1) Combustor with exhaust gas recirculation system; (2) Turbine cooling technology; (3) Super heat resistant material; (4) Thermal barrier coating; (5) High efficiency high loading turbine; (6) High pressure high efficiency compressor. Current status of the technology developments is reviewed.

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Amagasa ◽  
K. Shimomura ◽  
M. Kadowaki ◽  
K. Takeishi ◽  
H. Kawai ◽  
...  

This paper describes the summary of a three year development program for the 1st stage stationary vane and rotating blade for the next generation, 1500°C Class, high efficiency gas turbine. In such a high temperature gas turbine, the 1st turbine vane and blade are the most important hot parts. Full coverage film cooling (FCFC) is adopted for the cooling scheme, and directionally solidified (DS) nickel base super-alloy and thermal barrier coating (TBC) will be used to prolong the creep and thermal fatigue life. The concept of the cooling configuration, fundamental cascade test results and material test results will be presented.


Author(s):  
Kazuhiko Tanimura ◽  
Naoki Murakami ◽  
Akinori Matsuoka ◽  
Katsuhiko Ishida ◽  
Hiroshi Kato ◽  
...  

The M7A-03 gas turbine, an 8 MW class, single shaft gas turbine, is the latest model of the Kawasaki M7A series. Because of the high thermal efficiency and the high exhaust gas temperature, it is particularly suitable for distributed power generation, cogeneration and combined-cycle applications. About the development of M7A-03 gas turbine, Kawasaki has taken the experience of the existing M7A-01 and M7A-02 series into consideration, as a baseline. Furthermore, the latest technology of aerodynamics and cooling design, already applied to the 18 MW class Kawasaki L20A, released in 2000, has been applied to the M7A-03. Kawasaki has adopted the design concept for achieving reliability within the shortest possible development period by selecting the same fundamental engine specifications of the existing M7A-02 – mass air flow rate, pressure ratio, TIT, etc. However, the M7A-03 has been attaining a thermal efficiency of greater than 2.5 points higher and an output increment of over 660 kW than the M7A-02, by the improvement in aerodynamic performance of the compressor, turbine and exhaust diffuser, improved turbine cooling, and newer seal technology. In addition, the NOx emission of the combustor is low and the M7A-03 has a long service life. These functions make long-term continuous operation possible under various environmental restraints. Lower life cycle costs are achieved by the engine high performance, and the high-reliability resulting from simple structure. The prototype M7A-03 gas-turbine development test started in the spring of 2006 and it has been confirmed that performance, mechanical characteristics, and emissions have achieved the initial design goals.


Author(s):  
Eisaku Ito ◽  
Ikuo Okada ◽  
Keizo Tsukagoshi ◽  
Junichiro Masada

Global warming is being “prevented” by reducing power plant CO2 emissions. We are contributing to the overall solution by improving the gas turbine thermal efficiency for gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC). Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) is a participant in a national project aimed at developing 1700°C gas turbine technology. As part of this national project, selected component technologies are investigated in detail. Some technologies which have been verified through component tests have been applied to the design of the newly developed 1600°C J-type gas turbine.


Author(s):  
K. Kano ◽  
H. Matsuzaki ◽  
K. Aoyama ◽  
S. Aoki ◽  
S. Mandai

This paper outlines the development programs of the next generation, 1500°C Class, high efficiency gas turbine. Combined cycle thermal efficiency of more than 55% (LHV) is expected to be obtained with metallic turbine components. To accomplish this, advancements must be made in the key technologies of NOx control, materials and cooling.


1997 ◽  
Vol 119 (3) ◽  
pp. 617-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sato ◽  
Y. Kobayashi ◽  
H. Matsuzaki ◽  
S. Aoki ◽  
Y. Tsukuda ◽  
...  

There is a strong demand for efficient and clean power-generating systems to meet recent energy-saving requirements and environmental regulations. A combined cycle power plant is one of the best solutions to the above [1]. Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc., and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., have jointly developed three key technologies for a next-generation 1500°C class gas turbine. The three key technologies consist of: (1) high-temperature low-NOx combustion system. (2) row 1 turbine vane and blade with advanced cooling schemes, and (3) advanced heat-resistant materials; (2) and (3) were verified by HTDU (High Temperature Demonstration Unit). This paper describes the results of the above-mentioned six-year joint development.


Author(s):  
Eisaku Ito ◽  
Ikuo Okada ◽  
Keizo Tsukagoshi ◽  
Akimasa Muyama ◽  
Junichiro Masada

In order to prevent global warming, the amount of CO2 produced by fossil fuel power plants needed to be reduced. In such an environment, improvement of the gas turbine thermal efficiency for GTCC is essential. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. is a participant in a national project aimed at developing 1700°C gas turbine technology. As part of this national project, selected component technologies are investigated in detail.


Author(s):  
Eisaku Ito ◽  
Ikuo Okada ◽  
Keizo Tsukagoshi ◽  
Akimasa Muyama ◽  
Junichiro Masada

In order to prevent global warming, the amount of CO2 produced by fossil fuel power plants needed to be reduced. For that reason, improvement of the gas turbine thermal efficiency for GTCC is essential. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. is a participant in a national project aimed at developing 1700°C gas turbine technology. As part of this national project, selected component technologies are investigated in detail. Some technologies which have been verified through component tests have been applied to the design of the newly developed 1600 °C gas turbine.


Author(s):  
K. Mori ◽  
J. Kitajima ◽  
T. Kimura ◽  
T. Nakamura

Preliminary studies on the high temperature combustors (combustor outlet temperature = 1670–1770K) for the prototype advanced reheat gas turbine were carried out under the national project of Japan - Moonlight Project. This paper describes an outline of the studies; (i) application of an advanced ceramic thermal barrier coating and ODS superalloy, (ii) development of the advanced double-wall cooling system, (iii) research on the ceramic tile combustor.


Author(s):  
M. Sato ◽  
Y. Kobayashi ◽  
H. Matsuzaki ◽  
S. Aoki ◽  
Y. Tsukuda ◽  
...  

There is a strong demand for efficient and clean power generating systems to meet recent energy saving requirements and environmental regulations. A combined cycle power plant is one of the best solutions to the above. Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. have jointly developed three key technologies for a next generation 1,500°C class gas turbine. The three key technologies consist of (1) high temperature low NOx combustion system, (2) row I turbine vane and blade with advanced cooling schemes, and (3) advanced heat resistant materials, verified by HTDU (High Temperature Demonstration Unit). This paper describes the results of the above mentioned 6 year joint development.


Author(s):  
Timothy Griffin ◽  
Dominikus Bu¨cker ◽  
Allen Pfeffer

ALSTOM Power R&D laboratories run various programs aimed at finding options that reduce or avoid CO2 emissions through: • High efficiency power generation equipment to utilize fossil fuels with the lowest possible emissions, and • Technologies to remove and sequester CO2 created in power plants in an environmentally and economically favorable manner. In this paper, an overview of on-going CO2 mitigation activities for gas turbine power generation is addressed. Energy efficiency improvements for both new and existing fossil fuel power plants are briefly reviewed. Customer requirements for future power plants with reduced CO2 emissions are discussed. Novel power generation cycles with exhaust gas recirculation for enhanced CO2 removal are introduced and evaluated. Conclusions are drawn regarding their efficiency, energy consumption and technical feasibility.


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