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Boost gas turbine performance by inlet air cooling: use these guidelines to evaluate the options.

Author(s) : DHARMADHIKARI S., ANDREPONT J. S.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Gas turbine performance diminishes considerably as ambient temperature rises. At a given speed, air mass flow to the compressor suction in inversely proportional to absolute temperature, because the compressor suction has a constant volumetric capacity at a fixed speed. Consequently, gas turbine output decreases as ambient temperature increases. At the same time, specific fuel gas consumption increases. In the article, the authors, among other topics, explain how to cool the air in order to increase the efficiency.

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  • Original title: Boost gas turbine performance by inlet air cooling: use these guidelines to evaluate the options.
  • Record ID : 2004-2551
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: General information
  • Source: Hydrocarbon Processing - vol. 83 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 2004/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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