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The economics of projects utilizing ice harvesting thermal energy storage systems for the capacity enhancement of combustion turbines.

Author(s) : BREISCH R. L., LANDRY C. M.

Summary

Combustion turbines with electric generators are proving to be the power generation method of choice. Widely used for peaking power, the major disadvantage with this power source is that the capacity and heat rate are negatively affected by increased ambient conditions. Therefore, cooling the temperature of the inlet air, thereby increasing its density, will increase the capacity of the turbine and improve the heat rate. The purpose of the paper is to discuss the economic results of three of the six thermal energy storage for turbine inlet air cooling (TESTIAC) systems that the Turbo/Vogt organization has been involved with. The paper discusses the variables that are involved in the selection of a TESTIAC system and their impact on cost.

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  • Original title: The economics of projects utilizing ice harvesting thermal energy storage systems for the capacity enhancement of combustion turbines.
  • Record ID : 1999-0558
  • Languages: English
  • Source: EPRI International Conference on sustainable thermal energy storage (TES). Conference Proceedings.
  • Publication date: 1996/08/07
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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