Thermodynamic Design of a Small-Scale Gas Turbine Engine Family

Gas Turbine Engine Behavioral Modeling

This paper develops and validates a power flow behavioral model of a gas turbine engine with a gas generator and free power turbine. “Simple” mathematical expressions to describe the engine’s power flow are derived from an understanding of basic thermodynamic and mechanical interactions taking place within the engine. The engine behavioral model presented is suitable for developing a supervisor...

A Small Scale Biomass Fueled Gas Turbine Power Plant

A new generation of small scale (less than 20 MWe) biomass fueled, power plants are being developed based on a gas turbine (Brayton cycle) prime mover. These power plants are expected to increase the efficiency and lower the cost of generating power from fuels such as wood. The new power plants are also expected to economically utilize annual plant growth materials (such as rice hulls, cotton g...

Multiobjective gas turbine engine controller design using genetic algorithms

This paper describes the use of multiobjective genetic algorithms (MOGA’s) in the design of a multivariable control system for a gas turbine engine. The mechanisms employed to facilitate mnltiobjective search with the genetic algorithm are described with the aid of an example. It is shown that the MOGA confers a number of advantages over conventional multiobjective optimization methods by evolv...

Design andOptimization of an Innovative SolidOxide Fuel Cell–Gas Turbine Hybrid Cycle for Small Scale DistributedGeneration

The supply of energy services plays a major role in human society but also induces major environmental problems. Common efforts have to be focus on the development of new power conversion systems with reduced environmental impact and higher efficiencies to preserve the resources. Distributed power generation and cogeneration represent an attractive way for a more advantageous and sustainable fo...

Titanium in the Gas Turbine Engine