Power Generation and Flame Visualization of Micro Gas Turbine Firing Ammonia or Ammonia-Methane Mixture

Presented on September 19, 2016 during the NH3 Fuel Conference 2016

Authors Norihiko Iki Osamu Kurata Takayuki Matsunuma Takahiro Inoue Taku Tsujimura Hirohide Furutani Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute

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Abstract

A demonstration test with the aim to show the potential of ammonia-fired power plant is planned using a micro gas turbine. 50kW class turbine system firing kerosene is selected as a base model. A standard combustor is replaced to a prototype combustor which enables a bi-fuel supply of kerosene and ammonia gas. Diffusion combustion is employed to the prototype combustor due to its flame stability. 44kW power generation was achieved by 100% heat from ammonia gas.

Although NOx concentration in the exhaust gas of ammonia combustion exceeded 500ppm, NOx removal equipment reduced NOx concentration below 10ppm. Over 30kW power generation is also achieved firing methane-ammonia with various ratio. Then the combustor was modified for the flame observation using the curved tube with window. The ammonia flame inside of the combustor was successfully observed during power generation.

Topics Ammonia Combustion Ammonia Gas Turbine Ammonia-Methane Dual Fuel Emissions Testing Power Generation

Authors n-iki@aist.go.jp osamu.kurata@aist.go.jp t-matsunuma@aist.go.jp t-inoue@aist.go.jp tsujimura-taku@aist.go.jp furutani.h@aist.go.jp kobayashi@ifs.tohoku.ac.jp hayakawa@flame.ifs.tohoku.ac.jp

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