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We are proud to announce that the paper presented at the ASME 2020 Virtual Turbo Expo was chosen as one of the Best Papers by the Electric Power Committee.

GT2020-15714: Assessment of Current Capabilities and Near-Term Availability of Hydrogen-Fired Gas Turbines Considering a Low-Carbon Future

Authors:

Benjamin Emerson, David Wu, Tim Lieuwen, Scott Sheppard, David Noble, Leonard Angello

Abstract:

A confluence of technology development, policy support, and industry investment trends are accelerating the pace of Hydrogen (H₂) technology demonstrations, increasing the likelihood of power sector impacts. In preparation for a large-scale power sector shift toward decarbonization for a low-carbon future, several major power equipment manufacturers are developing gas turbines that can operate on a high H₂-volume fuel. Many have H₂ capable systems now that range from 5 to 100% H₂. Units with 100% H2 capabilities are either using a diffusion burner or some version of a wet low emissions (WLE) burner. Most dry low emission/dry low NOx (DLE/DLN) technologies are currently limited to ∼60% H₂ or less. Therefore, research is currently underway to develop low NOx gas turbine combustion systems with improved Hydrogen capability. This paper provides an overview of the technical challenges of Hydrogen combustion and the probable technologies with which the manufacturers will respond.

Congratulations!

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced selections for $128 million in new projects to advance solar technologies. Through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office, DOE will fund 75 innovative research projects that will lower solar electricity costs, while working to boost solar manufacturing, reduce red tape, and make solar systems more resilient to cyberattacks.

“It is undeniable that this Administration has proven its dedication to an ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy. In the last three years, we have doubled our solar capacity,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry. “At DOE, we’re working to ensure that solar is more affordable for every American by reducing regulatory burdens and increasing the security and resiliency of our solar energy supply.”

These selections will advance research and development in photovoltaics (PV), concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP), soft costs reduction, innovations in manufacturing, and systems integration. The projects announced today span 22 states.

Turbine Logic is to work with DOE and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to advance development of proprietary algorithm for solar monitoring, diagnostics, and deployment.

Read DOE Announcement in Here.