Abstract: A silencer (25a) for the attenuation of noise occurring in an intake airstream (10, 27) of a gas turbine (1–3) includes a device or devices (31, 32, 33, 34) for the introduction of water and/or steam into the intake airstream (10, 27). These devices may be designed, in particular, in the form of Venturi tubes (31), the water (29) being supplied, in particular above the saturation limit, to the airstream (27) via nozzles (33) arranged at the narrowest point. In this way, the silencing can be combined at the same time with the introduction of water for increasing the power output or for the general regulation of the gas turbine, this being achieved with a comparatively simple design.

Abstract: A fogging device (26) for introducing water and/or vapor into an intake air flow (10, 27) of a gas turbine (1–3) includes a sound-absorbing device (31, 35). This device may in particular be designed in the form of Venturi tubes (31), the water (29) being fed to the air flow (27) via nozzles (33) arranged at the narrowest location. In this way, the spraying of water for increasing the power output or for generally regulating the gas turbine can at the same time be combined with a silencer, and this in a comparatively simple construction.

Abstract: In a method for operating a power plant by means of a CO2 process, isentropic compression first takes place, subsequently an isobaric heat supply, then isentropic expansion, and finally isobaric heat discharge. The CO2 process broken down here takes place with internal combustion, a fuel (21) and the oxygen (18) necessary for oxidization being supplied. After the charging of the CO2 circuit (23) has been carried out, the excess CO2 formed from combustion is discharged continuously, in that this gas is led through a cooler (14), in which said gas is condensed. In order to dispose of this condensed CO2 (15), there are available here, for example, the possibilities of storing this CO2 on the ocean floor or of introducing the condensed CO2 into a worked-out deposit of natural gas.

Abstract: In a power generation unit, especially in a gasturbo group, a gaseous process fluid is guided in a closed cycle. The gaseous process fluid flows through a compression device (1), a heater (6) and an expansion device (2), especially a turbine. Downstream from the expansion device at least one heat sink (11, 13) is arranged in which the gaseous process fluid is cooled before it is returned to the compressor device (1). At least one heat sink includes a waste heat steam generator in which an overheated amount of steam (26) is generated that is added to the compressed gaseous process fluid. Together with the gaseous process fluid the steam flows through the heater (6) if necessary and is expanded together with it. The expanded steam condenses in the waste heat steam generator (11) and another heat sink (13); the condensate is processed in a filter (16) and is returned to the waste heat steam generator (11) under pressure via a feed pump (18).

Abstract: In a power generation plant having at least one gas turbine cycle with heat-recovery boiler (4) and at least one steam turbine cycle operated via the heat-recovery boiler (4), the gas turbine cycle being designed to be semi-closed and essentially free of emissions and essentially comprising a compressor (1), a combustion chamber (2) arranged downstream of the compressor (1), a gas turbine (3) arranged downstream of the combustion chamber (2), a heat-recovery boiler (4) arranged downstream of the gas turbine (3), and at least one generator (8) coupled to the gas turbine (3), modes of operation with the gas turbine cycle stopped and start-up using fresh air are made possible by first means (12) being arranged which alternatively or additionally allow hot gas to be fed into the hot-gas path (23) between gas turbine (3) and heat-recovery boiler (4), and by second means (15) being arranged which alternatively or additionally allow exhaust gas to be expelled from the exhaust-gas path (40) downstream of the heat-rec

Abstract: A gas turbine system includes a gas turbine (1, 2, 3) having a compressor (1) and a turbine (2), which via a common shaft (3) drive a generator (4), and a combustion chamber (6), the exit of which is connected to the entry to the turbine (2) of the gas turbine (1, 2, 3), has a fuel feed (8) and receives combustion air from the exit of the compressor (1) of the gas turbine (1, 2, 3) via the high-pressure side of a recuperator (5), the exit of the turbine (2) and the entry to the compressor (1) of the gas turbine (1, 2, 3) being connected via the low-pressure side of the recuperator (5), and a first exhaust-gas turbocharger (ATL2) which sucks in air being connected to different locations (9, 10) of the low-pressure side of the recuperator (4) via the exit of its compressor (13) and the entry to its turbine (14).

Abstract: In a method for the operation of a power plant with a closed or quasi-closed cycle, the power plant substantially comprises at least one compressor unit (1) or a pump, at least one combustion chamber (2), at least one turbine (3) and at least one heat sink (4). In the combustion chamber (2), a fuel mass flow (14) reacts with at least one oxygen flow (12), the excess combustion products which are formed as a result (CO2, H2O) are removed from the cycle at a suitable location (5, 6), and the oxygen stream (12) fed to the combustion chamber is obtained by means of an air fractionation installation (11). Means (9) for coarse fractionation of the supplied air (8) are connected upstream of the air fractionation installation (11) in order to supply oxygen-enriched air (10) to the air fractionation installation (11).

Abstract: In a turbocharged diesel engine, the charge air is cooled in a charge air cooler designed as an injection intercooler. The water which has been introduced into the working medium of the diesel engine in the charge air cooler, after the working medium has been expanded, is condensed out of the exhaust gas by means of a condenser and a separator and is returned to the charge air cooler. According to the invention, the engine is started without injection of externally supplied water into the charge air cooler. Water which forms during the combustion in the diesel engine is condensed out of the exhaust-gas stream and returned to the charge air cooler. Additional water vapor formed continuously during operation through combustion of diesel fuel is likewise condensed out and introduced into the charge air cooler. In this way, the working medium is laden with moisture until the water mass flow that can be separated out of the exhaust gas is sufficient for the set cooling power of the charge air cooler.

Abstract: In a power generation plant having at least one gas turbine cycle with heat-recovery boiler (4) and at least one steam turbine cycle operated via the heat-recovery boiler (4), the gas turbine cycle being designed to be semi-closed and essentially free of emissions and essentially comprising a compressor (1), a combustion chamber (2) arranged downstream of the compressor (1), a gas turbine (3) arranged downstream of the combustion chamber (2), a heat-recovery boiler (4) arranged downstream of the gas turbine (3), and at least one generator (8) coupled to the gas turbine (3), modes of operation with the gas turbine cycle stopped and start-up using fresh air are made possible by first means (12) being arranged which alternatively or additionally allow hot gas to be fed into the hot-gas path (23) between gas turbine (3) and heat-recovery boiler (4), and by second means (15) being arranged which alternatively or additionally allow exhaust gas to be expelled from the exhaust-gas path (40) downstream of the heat-rec

Abstract: A gas turbine plant with a compressor, a combustion chamber, a turbine and at least one heat sink is operated with a working medium in the form of a carbon dioxide/water mixture. A hydrocarbon reacts as fuel with oxygen in the combustion chamber, and the excess carbon dioxide and water thereby occurring is tapped from the circuit. The compressor and the turbine have in each case a rotor with moving blades and a casing with flow ducts and with guide blade cascades. In the compressor and/or the turbine, matching to the expansion behavior of the working medium, which is different from that of air, is brought about by modifications of the flow ducts, of the moving blades and/or of the guide blade cascades.

Abstract: In a turbocharged diesel engine, the charge air is cooled in a charge air cooler designed as an injection intercooler. The water which has been introduced into the working medium of the diesel engine in the charge air cooler, after the working medium has been expanded, is condensed out of the exhaust gas by means of a condenser and a separator and is returned to the charge air cooler. According to the invention, the engine is started without injection of externally supplied water into the charge air cooler. Water which forms during the combustion in the diesel engine is condensed out of the exhaust-gas stream and returned to the charge air cooler. Additional water vapor formed continuously during operation through combustion of diesel fuel is likewise condensed out and introduced into the charge air cooler. In this way, the working medium is laden with moisture until the water mass flow that can be separated out of the exhaust gas is sufficient for the set cooling power of the charge air cooler.

Abstract: In a method for the operation of a power plant with a closed or quasi-closed cycle, the power plant substantially comprises at least one compressor unit (1) or a pump, at least one combustion chamber (2), at least one turbine (3) and at least one heat sink (4). In the combustion chamber (2), a fuel mass flow (14) reacts with at least one oxygen flow (12), the excess combustion products which are formed as a result (CO2, H20) are removed from the cycle at a suitable location (5, 6), and the oxygen stream (12) fed to the combustion chamber is obtained by means of an air fractionation installation (11). Means (9) for coarse fractionation of the supplied air (8) are connected upstream of the air fractionation installation (11) in order to supply oxygen-enriched air (10) to the air fractionation installation (11).

Abstract: A gas turbine system comprises a gas turbine (1, 2, 3) having a compressor (1) and a turbine (2), which via a common shaft (3) drive a generator (4), and a combustion chamber (6), the exit of which is connected to the entry to the turbine (2) of the gas turbine (1, 2, 3), has a fuel feed (8) and receives combustion air from the exit of the compressor (1) of the gas turbine (1, 2, 3) via the high-pressure side of a recuperator (5), the exit of the turbine (2) and the entry to the compressor (1) of the gas turbine (1, 2, 3) being connected via the low-pressure side of the recuperator (5), and a first exhaust-gas turbocharger (ATL2) which sucks in air being connected to different locations (9, 10) of the low-pressure side of the recuperator (4) by means of the exit of its compressor (13) and the entry to its turbine (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fogging device (26) for introducing water and/or vapor into an intake air flow (10, 27) of a gas turbine (1-3). In this case, according to the invention, the fogging device (26) has sound-absorbing means (31, 35). These means may in particular be designed in the form of Venturi tubes (31), the water (29) being fed to the air flow (27) via nozzles (33) arranged at the narrowest location. In this way, the spraying of water for increasing the power output or for generally regulating the gas turbine can at the same time be combined with a silencer, and this in a comparatively simple construction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silencer (25a) for the attenuation of noise occurring in an intake airstream (10, 27) of a gas turbine (1-3). According to the invention, in this case, the silencer (25a) has means (31, 32, 33, 34) for the introduction of water and/or steam into the intake airstream (10, 27). These means may be designed, in particular, in the form of Venturi tubes (31), the water (29) being supplied, in particular above the saturation limit, to the airstream (27) via nozzles (33) arranged at the narrowest point. In this way, the silencing can be combined at the same time with the introduction of water for increasing the power output or for the general regulation of the gas turbine, this being achieved with a comparatively simple design.

Abstract: A process is described for the operation of a gas turbine plant with CO2 as working medium, in which in at least one combustion chamber hydrocarbons are combusted in a CO2 atmosphere enriched with oxygen to flue gases, which largely consist of CO2 and H2O and which are expanded within a turbine stage following the at least one combustion chamber, and are then compressed in a compressor stage and also at least partially condensed in a following condenser, so that at least portions of the CO2 and H2O are liquefied and partially drawn off together with uncondensed flue gas constituents, and so that a main portion, not drawn off, of liquid CO2 is compressed by means of a pump unit, preheated in at least one recuperator stage, and is again supplied to the combustion chamber. The invention is distinguished in that the compressed and preheated main portion CO2 is pre-expanded to a combustion pressure and is supplied to the combustion chamber for combustion with the main portion CO2.

Abstract: A gas turbine set with sequential combustion is provided with a waste-heat boiler suitable for the generation of synthesis gas. The gas turbine set then operates with chemical recouperation of the exhaust-gas heat. By means of such a power plant, efficiencies can be achieved which come close to those of combined cycle plants. The highest efficiencies are achieved when, in a gas turbine set with sequential combustion, the reactor gas is fired, for as large a part as possible, in a combustion chamber of a highest pressure stage. In order to achieve a particular rate of conversion of hydrocarbon-containing crude fuel and superheated steam into synthesis gas, the reactor has to be brought to a minimum temperature which may be above the temperature of the expanded working medium of the gas turbine. This temperature increase can be ensured by means of additional firing. The additional firing may also be used for starting the production of synthesis gas when a starting-air device is present.

Abstract: A process is described for the operation of a gas turbine plant with CO2 as working medium, in which in at least one combustion chamber hydrocarbons are combusted in a CO2 atmosphere enriched with oxygen to flue gases, which largely consist of CO2 and H2O and which are expanded within a turbine stage following the at least one combustion chamber, and are then compressed in a compressor stage and also at least partially condensed in a following condenser, so that at least portions of the CO2 and H2O are liquefied and partially drawn off together with uncondensed flue gas constituents, and so that a main portion, not drawn off, of liquid CO2 is compressed by means of a pump unit, preheated in at least one recuperator stage, and is again supplied to the combustion chamber.

Abstract: In a method for operating a power plant by means of a CO2 process, isentropic compression first takes place, subsequently an isobaric heat supply, then isentropic expansion, and finally isobaric heat discharge. The CO2 process broken down here takes place with internal combustion, a fuel (21) and the oxygen (18) necessary for oxidization being supplied. After the charging of the CO2 circuit (23) has been carried out, the excess CO2 formed from combustion is discharged continuously, in that this gas is led through a cooler (14), in which said gas is condensed. In order to dispose of this condensed CO2 (15), there are available here, for example, the possibilities of storing this CO2 on the ocean floor or of introducing the condensed CO2 into a worked-out deposit of natural gas.

Abstract: In a method of operating a power station plant with a closed or virtually closed CO2 process, a fuel quantity (21) and oxygen (18) required in this regard for the oxidation are introduced into the cycle for the internal combustion. A recuperator (8) acts on the downstream side of a turbine (2) belonging to the power station plant, at least one heat sink (24) operating downstream of this recuperator before the cycle medium (6) flows back into a compressor (1) which likewise belongs to the power station plant. A partial quantity of the compressed cycle medium (10) is directed into a condensing plant, the liquid CO2 formed here being disposed of in the best possible way.