Cycle-Tempo Simulation of Ultra-Micro Gas Turbine Fueled by Producer Gas Resulting from Leaf Waste Gasification

Gasification, Producer Gas and Syngas - FSA1051

Gasification involves turning organic fuels (such as biomass resources) into gaseous compounds (producer gas or syngas) by supplying less oxygen than is needed for com­ plete combustion of the fuel. Gasifica­ tion occurs at temperatures between 1112o and 2732o F and produces a lowto medium-energy gas depending upon the process type and operating conditions. Gasification of biomass resources is ...

Ultra Micro Gas Turbines

Lessons Learnt from the Ultra-Micro Gas

The outcome of NEDO supported international research project led by University of Tokyo is reviewed, with respect to developing key technologies for ultra-micro gas turbines (UMGT). The study suggested ‘Finger-top’ gas turbines as a currently feasible extreme that install rotors of 8 mm in diameter with 1.2 million rpm to produce tens of watts net output. Prior to practicing such UMGT system in...

Development of Hydrocarbon-Fueled Silicon Combustors for Micro Gas Turbine Engines Personnel

Recent advances in the field of silicon micro-fabrication techniques and silicon-based Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) have led to the possibility of a new generation of micro heat engines for power generation and micro air-vehicle propulsion applications. The design for a silicon-based, micro gas turbine generator capable of producing 10-50 Watts of power in a volume less than 1 cm3 whil...

A Small Scale Biomass Fueled Gas Turbine Power Plant

A new generation of small scale (less than 20 MWe) biomass fueled, power plants are being developed based on a gas turbine (Brayton cycle) prime mover. These power plants are expected to increase the efficiency and lower the cost of generating power from fuels such as wood. The new power plants are also expected to economically utilize annual plant growth materials (such as rice hulls, cotton g...