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OCTOBER 19-20, 2012 - YMCA University of Science & Technology

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Proceedings <strong>of</strong> the National Conference on<br />

Trends and Advances in Mechanical Engineering,<br />

<strong>YMCA</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Science</strong> & <strong>Technology</strong>, Faridabad, Haryana, Oct <strong>19</strong>-<strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>12<br />

THERMODYNAMIC ANALYSIS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN THERMAL<br />

PERFORMANCE OF A SIMPLE GAS TURBINE CYCLE THROUGH<br />

RETROFITTING TECHNIQUES (INLET AIR EVAPORATIVE<br />

COOLING, STEAM INJECTION & COMBINED IAC AND STIG)<br />

Shyam Agarwal* 1 and R.S. Mishra 1<br />

1 Department <strong>of</strong> Mechanical Engineering, Delhi College <strong>of</strong> Engineering, Bawana Road, Delhi-110042, India<br />

* Corresponding author – Tel.: 91+9013353987; E-mail address: sh_agar@rediff.com<br />

Abstract<br />

Retr<strong>of</strong>itting technologies [inlet evaporative cooling system and steam injected gas turbine] have been applied on<br />

simple gas turbine cycle for performance improvement followed by parametric analysis. The performance<br />

improvement has been thermodynamically analysed and discussed for retr<strong>of</strong>itted techniques followed by<br />

performance studies. The parametric study predicts that retr<strong>of</strong>itting techniques (FCS and STIG) improves net<br />

power output, thermal efficiency, power generation efficiency , first law efficiency and exergetic efficiency<br />

(second law efficiency) while heat rate falls with a considerable increment in fuel consumption. Exergy analysis<br />

showed that combustion chamber and turbine are most sensitive components <strong>of</strong> retr<strong>of</strong>itted system. The results<br />

show that the power output , thermal efficiency , exergetic efficiency and fuel-air ratio have been enhanced 3.1%<br />

, 0.18%, 0.2% and 1.0% respectively while heat rate falls 0.6% by FCS technology. The power output , thermal<br />

efficiency , exergetic efficiency and fuel-air ratio have been improved 27.4% , 3.5%, 25.8% and 14.4%<br />

respectively while heat rate falls 10.2% by STIG technology. The analysis shows that STIG technology is better<br />

than FCS and the combined FCS & STIG technology enhance the power output , thermal efficiency , exergetic<br />

efficiency and fuel-air ratio 30.5% , 3.5%, 25.7% and 15.2% respectively and reduces the heat rate 10.4%.<br />

Keywords: Gas turbine, Retr<strong>of</strong>itting, FCS, STIG, Exergy<br />

Nomenclature<br />

AP Approach point ( 0 C)<br />

PP Pinch point( 0 C) Superscript<br />

TIT Turbine Inlet Temperature (K) , fraction <strong>of</strong> gas phase at dead state<br />

wbt Wet bulb temperature( 0 C) 1 fraction <strong>of</strong> gas phase before combustion<br />

M Molecular weight (kg/kmol) 2 fraction <strong>of</strong> gas phase after combustion<br />

E & Exergy rate (kW) CH chemical<br />

U Internal energy (kJ) PH Physical<br />

m& mass flow rate (kg/s) PT potential<br />

Subscripts<br />

Greek symbol<br />

sup superheated η efficiency<br />

Th thermal λ fuel-air ratio<br />

HRSG Heat recovery steam generator ω steam-injection ratio<br />

GEN Heat generator € Exergetic efficiency<br />

f fuel Acronyms and abbreviations<br />

REG Regenerator FCS Fog cooling system<br />

dbt Dry bulb temperature( 0 C) STIG Steam injection gas turbine<br />

1. Introduction<br />

Simple gas turbine power generation systems are widely used in Indian industries due to quick startup and<br />

shutdown capabilities. These units are mostly used to fulfil the peak load demand but unfortunately suffer from<br />

very low overall efficiency and reduction in power output during the summer season, when electricity demand is<br />

the highest. To investigate the anticipated power shortage, retr<strong>of</strong>itting projects have been seriously gaining<br />

momentum to covert these existing simple gas turbine systems into relatively advanced cycle units resulting in<br />

both improved efficiency and power output.<br />

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