It is common understanding that a reduction of anthropogenic CO2 emissions is undispensible. Furthermore, already emitted CO2 has to be removed from the atmosphere. To meet these objectives, novel processes must be developed and applied. Besides the utilization of renewable energy sources and a...

Chemical looping combustion (CLC) is an efficient combustion technology with inherent separation of CO2. A metal oxide is used to transport oxygen from air to the fuel, thus avoiding direct contact between fuel and air. The CLC process imposes a very low energy penalty and low CO2 capture costs....

This paper presents a static and dynamic simulation model of a supercritical once-through heat recovery steam generator (SC HRSG) and its application to investigate the load changes and start-up processes for next generation high efficiency combined cycles. The scale and complexity of the modern...

This study describes the particular development and investigation of a static and dynamic simulation model and its application to improve the start-up process of a combined cycle power plant. Generally, the power plant system and control design mean highly complex interactivities. The dynamic...

The main scientific objective of the project was to achieve a technological proof-of-concept and a detailed economical evaluation for CO2 capture from coal-fired power plants with the indirectly heated carbonate looping process. A very innovative and scalable 300 kWth pilot plant was designed,...

The main scientific objective of the project was to achieve a technological proof-of-concept and a detailed economical evaluation for CO2 capture from coal-fired power plants with the indirectly heated carbonate looping process. A very innovative and scalable 300 kWth pilot plant was designed,...

This study investigates the impact of the design of a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) on its dynamic behaviour under the boundary condition of a gas turbine start-up. For that purpose, a validated HRSG model with three pressure stages and reheater section is modified by replacing the...

The share of renewable energies in electricity and heat supply besides the conventional energy resources gains more importance. Accordingly, the efficiency and flexibility of modern thermal power plants should be further improved. To design such a system, it is necessary to generate detailed...

In this study, an entire simulation model is developed to investigate the influence of fast gas turbine start-up (within 20 min) on the dynamic behavior of a Benson heat recovery steam generator. The model includes a new high pressure feedwater control concept that considers a large number of...

Chemical-looping combustion (CLC) for coal is a zero-emission technology, combining very low efficiency penalty and low CO2 capture cost. The ACCLAIM project involved experimental activities in five CLC pilots ranging from 0.5 kW to 1 MW, as well as laboratory investigations, studies in a...