The generation of electricity by gas turbines using the catalytic combustion of low-Btu gases

摘要

Various systems for the generation of electricity by gas turbines using catalytic combustion of low-Btu gases have been investigated. Parametric studies of three configurations that are deemed to be practically feasible have been completed. It is shown that thermodynamic efficiency of these systems may be quite high. The system design has been made to comply with generally accepted limitations on the operation of the compressors, turbines and heat exchangers. The heat catalyst has been investigated experimentally in order to establish design information. The system design has been carried out on the basis of these experiments and of commonly accepted limits on the operation of the compressors, turbines, and heat exchangers.