Method of power generation and load management with hybrid mode of operation of a combustion turbine derivative power plant
First Claim
1. A method of providing a hybrid combustion turbine derivative power generation system includingmodifying a combustion turbine derivative power generation system sized for base load operation and having at least one power shaft assembly having at least one compressor, at least one expansion turbine and a generator;
- and a combustor feeding said turbine, said modification including (1) separating said compressor and said turbine, (2) replacing said generator with a double-ended motor/generator selected to meet peaking requirements, of said hybrid combustion turbine derivative power generation system and (3) placing said motor/generator between said compressor and said turbine, said motor generator having a turbine driving clutch structure on one end thereof and a compressor driving clutch structure on the other end thereof, said compressor driving clutch structure being operatively associated with said compressor so that said compressor is driven by said motor/generator when said compressor driving clutch structure is engaged and said turbine driving clutch structure being operatively associated with said turbine so that said motor/generator may be driven by said turbine when said turbine driven clutch structure is engaged,providing an additional compression and compressed air storage system comprising;
a boost compressor,an intercooler feeding the boost compressor,an electric motor for driving the boost compressor,an aftercooler downstream of said boost compressor,a compressed air storage downstream of said aftercooler,integrating said modified combustion turbine derivative power generation system and said additional system to provide various flow paths through said hybrid system witha flow path structure permitting communication between an outlet of said compressor and an inlet to said intercooler feeding said boost compressor,a connection structure permitting communication between an outlet of said air storage and an inlet to the combustor,a bypass structure having a first end coupled to said flow path structure and a second end coupled to said connection structure, said bypass structure permitting communication between an output of said compressor of said at least one power shaft assembly and an inlet of said combustor, andvalving to selectively control flow through said flow path structure, said connection structure and said bypass structure,the integration ensuring the provision of (i) a base load powers (ii) a peak load power which is greater than said base load power to meet peaking requirements, by using air from said air storage, (iii) an intermediate range of power loads between said base load power and said peak load power, by using air from said air storage or a combination of air from said air storage and said compressor, and (iv) a charging mode of operation wherein said air storage is charged with compressed air.
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Abstract
The invention provides a stand-alone, hybrid combustion turbine derivative power generation system sized for the most efficient and cost-effective base load operation that is also capable of providing, using air storage techniques, short-duration peak power, which is approximately 200% of the base load rating, and short-duration intermediate load power over a whole a range of loads between a base load and a peak load. The peak/intermediate power is also delivered with the best practical efficiency possible. The hybrid system may employ a variety of combustion turbine thermal cycles, including a simple cycle combustion turbine plant, combustion turbine plants with intercooling, reheat, recuperation, steam injection and humidification, and combined cycle power plants.
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1. A method of providing a hybrid combustion turbine derivative power generation system including
modifying a combustion turbine derivative power generation system sized for base load operation and having at least one power shaft assembly having at least one compressor, at least one expansion turbine and a generator; - and a combustor feeding said turbine, said modification including (1) separating said compressor and said turbine, (2) replacing said generator with a double-ended motor/generator selected to meet peaking requirements, of said hybrid combustion turbine derivative power generation system and (3) placing said motor/generator between said compressor and said turbine, said motor generator having a turbine driving clutch structure on one end thereof and a compressor driving clutch structure on the other end thereof, said compressor driving clutch structure being operatively associated with said compressor so that said compressor is driven by said motor/generator when said compressor driving clutch structure is engaged and said turbine driving clutch structure being operatively associated with said turbine so that said motor/generator may be driven by said turbine when said turbine driven clutch structure is engaged,
providing an additional compression and compressed air storage system comprising; a boost compressor, an intercooler feeding the boost compressor, an electric motor for driving the boost compressor, an aftercooler downstream of said boost compressor, a compressed air storage downstream of said aftercooler, integrating said modified combustion turbine derivative power generation system and said additional system to provide various flow paths through said hybrid system with a flow path structure permitting communication between an outlet of said compressor and an inlet to said intercooler feeding said boost compressor, a connection structure permitting communication between an outlet of said air storage and an inlet to the combustor, a bypass structure having a first end coupled to said flow path structure and a second end coupled to said connection structure, said bypass structure permitting communication between an output of said compressor of said at least one power shaft assembly and an inlet of said combustor, and valving to selectively control flow through said flow path structure, said connection structure and said bypass structure, the integration ensuring the provision of (i) a base load powers (ii) a peak load power which is greater than said base load power to meet peaking requirements, by using air from said air storage, (iii) an intermediate range of power loads between said base load power and said peak load power, by using air from said air storage or a combination of air from said air storage and said compressor, and (iv) a charging mode of operation wherein said air storage is charged with compressed air. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
- and a combustor feeding said turbine, said modification including (1) separating said compressor and said turbine, (2) replacing said generator with a double-ended motor/generator selected to meet peaking requirements, of said hybrid combustion turbine derivative power generation system and (3) placing said motor/generator between said compressor and said turbine, said motor generator having a turbine driving clutch structure on one end thereof and a compressor driving clutch structure on the other end thereof, said compressor driving clutch structure being operatively associated with said compressor so that said compressor is driven by said motor/generator when said compressor driving clutch structure is engaged and said turbine driving clutch structure being operatively associated with said turbine so that said motor/generator may be driven by said turbine when said turbine driven clutch structure is engaged,
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15. A method of operating a hybrid combustion turbine derivative power generation system, said hybrid system including (1) a modified combustion turbine derivative power generation system sized for base load operation and having at least one power shaft assembly having at least one compressor, at least one expansion turbine, and a double-ended motor/generator between said compressor and said turbine, said motor/generator being selected to meet peak load requirements of said hybrid combustion turbine derivative power generation system and having a turbine driving clutch structure on one end thereof and a compressor driving clutch structure on the other end thereof, said compressor driving clutch structure being operatively associated with said compressor so that said compressor is driven by said motor/generator when said compressor driving clutch structure is engaged and said turbine driving clutch structure being operatively associated with said turbine so that said motor/generator may be driven by said turbine when said turbine driving clutch structure is engaged, and a combustor feeding said expansion turbine, and (2) an additional system selected to support peak and intermediate load requirements, said additional system having a boost compressor and an intercooler feeding cooled air to said boost compressor with an outlet of the compressor of the power shaft assembly being connected to an inlet of said intercooler via a flow path structure, an electric motor for driving said boost compressor, an aftercooler downstream of said boost compressor, a compressed air storage downstream of said aftercooler, a connection structure permitting communication between an outlet of said air storage and an inlet to the combustor, a first valve system for controlling air flow in said flow path structure and disposed between said compressor and said intercooler feeding the boost compressor, a second valve system for controlling air flow in said connection structure and disposed between said air storage and said combustor, a bypass structure having a first end coupled to said flow path structure and a second end coupled to said connection structure, said bypass structure permitting communication between an output of said compressor of said at least one power shaft assembly and an inlet of said combustor, and a third valve system for controlling air flow in said bypass structure, said hybrid system integrating said modified combustion turbine derivative power generation system and said additional system to provide base load power, and peak and intermediate load power, the method including:
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controlling said valve systems to permit alternative flow path arrangements and controlling said clutch structures to (i) provide base load power, wherein said turbine driving clutch structure and said compressor driving clutch structure of said at least one power shaft assembly are engaged such that said at least one turbine drives said motor/generator and said motor/generator drives said at least one compressor of said at least one power shaft assembly, said first and second valve systems being closed and said third valve systems being open so as to define an air and gas flow path through the compressor, through said bypass structure through the combustor feeding said turbine, and to the turbine, and (ii) provide power increased from the base load for peak or intermediate load requirements, wherein said turbine driving clutch structure of said at least one power shaft assembly is engaged and said compressor driving clutch structure of said at least one power shaft assembly is disengaged such that said at least one turbine drives said motor/generator, said first and third valve systems being closed and said second valve system being open so as to define an air and gas flow path where compressed air stored in said air storage moves through said combustor to said at least one turbine of the at least one power shaft assembly. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A hybrid combustion turbine derivative power generation system comprising:
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a modified combustion turbine derivative power generation system sized for base load operation and having at least one power shaft assembly having at least one compressor, at least one expansion turbine, and a double-ended motor/generator between said compressor and said turbine, said motor/generator being connected directly to an electric grid and selected to meet peak load requirements of said hybrid combustion turbine derivative power generation system and having turbine driving clutch structure on one end thereof and a compressor driving clutch structure on the other end thereof, said compressor driving clutch structure being operatively associated with said compressor so that said compressor is driven by said motor/generator when said compressor driving clutch structure is engaged and said turbine driving clutch structure being operatively associated with said turbine so that said motor/generator may be driven by said turbine when said turbine driven clutch structure is engaged, and a combustor feeding said expansion turbine, and an additional system selected to meet peak load requirements of said hybrid combustion turbine derivative power generation system and having a boost compressor, an intercooler feeding cooled air to said boost compressor, an electric motor for driving said boost compressor, and aftercooler downstream of said boost compressor, a compressed air energy storage downstream of said aftercooler, said additional system being integrated with said modified combustion turbine derivative power generation system by a flow path structure permitting communication between an outlet of said at least one compressor and an inlet to the said intercooler feeding said boost compressor, a connection structure permitting communication between an outlet of said air storage and an inlet to the combustor, a bypass structure having a first end coupled to said flow path structure and a second end coupled to said connection structure, said bypass structure permitting communication between an output of said at least one compressor and an inlet of said combustor, said hybrid system further including a first valve system for controlling air flow in said flow path structure and disposed between said at least one compressor and an inlet to said intercooler feeding said boost compressor, a second valve system for controlling air flow in said connection structure and disposed between said air storage and said combustor, and a third valve system for controlling air flow in said bypass structure, said valve systems being constructed and arranged to provide various flow paths through said system and said turbine driving clutch structure and said compressor driving clutch being constructed and arranged to provide via said motor/generator (i) a base load power (ii) a peak load power which is greater than said base load power to meet peaking requirements by using air from said air storage, and (iii) an intermediate range of power loads between said base load power and said peak load power by using air from said air storage or a combination of air from said air storage and said compressor, and a charging mode of operation wherein said air storage is charged with compressed air. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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