Advancing Power Generation with Pressure Gain Combustion
Key Ideas
  • NETL's Dr. Ferguson will present on pressure gain combustion at the IAPG meeting, highlighting its potential to enhance performance in hydrogen-fueled gas turbines for power generation.
  • Pressure gain combustion aims to increase pressure through detonation-mode combustion, offering improved combustion stability and lower NOx emissions when using hydrogen as fuel.
  • The presentation will cover combustion control strategies, improved operability, and the current understanding of combustion fundamentals associated with hydrogen-air detonation.
  • PGC's dual-use capacity for power generation and propulsion applications has attracted interest from various government agencies, including the U.S. Air Force, NASA, and the Department of Transportation.
Dr. Ferguson from NETL will discuss pressure gain combustion (PGC) research at the upcoming Interagency Advanced Power Group (IAPG) meeting at the Idaho National Laboratory. PGC has the potential to enhance the performance of hydrogen-fueled gas turbines for land-based power generation by increasing pressure through detonation-mode combustion. This process could enable more energy extraction from fuel, reducing electricity costs and offering benefits like improved combustion stability and lower NOx emissions when using hydrogen. The IAPG, comprising government agencies like the U.S. Air Force and DOE, aims to accelerate technology development in advanced power through information exchange. Dr. Ferguson's presentation will delve into combustion control strategies, improved operability, and the understanding of combustion fundamentals related to hydrogen-air detonation. His expertise in pressure gain combustion and thermal sciences positions him as a leader in the field. NETL, a DOE national laboratory, focuses on delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable energy future, emphasizing affordability, reliability, and environmental sustainability.
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