A new gas turbine engine using a unique layout patented in Norway has a low-emission combustion system under development. The gas generator uses entirely radial rotating components and employs a dual entry LP radial compressor, a radial HP compressor, and a radial HP turbine. The power turbine is of a two-stage axial design, coupled to an epicyclical gear embedded in the exhaust duct. Several combustor concepts have been tested and evaluated during the development of the engine. The engine is targeted for marine, power generation, and train propulsion. For the marine and train application liquid fuel operation is needed, thus the primary focus in the development has been for a lean premixed prevapourised system. An interesting concept utilizing two venturi premixers has been studied intensively. By utilizing venturi premixers the following advantages can be achieved: (1) low overall pressure drop but high injector pressure drop and velocities in the mixing region (throat region), (2) high shear forces and drag imposed on the droplets enhancing droplet shedding and evaporation, and (3) excellent emission behavior at designated load conditions. Although these advantages can benefit gas turbine low-emission combustion, the challenges in using venturi premixers are: (1) venturis are susceptible to separation and thus flame stabilization within the venturi which is detrimental and (2) inlet flow disturbances enhance the tendency for separation in the venturis and must be minimized. Studies were launched to investigate a proposed combustor configuration. These studies included analytical studies, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) calculations of isothermal and combusting flow inside the combustor together with rig tests at atmospheric, medium, and full pressure. Finally, engine tests within the full operating range were conducted with very favorable emission figures for lean premixed prevaporized (LPP) operation. The system was capable of running at below 20 ppm and CO, at elevated power for liquid fuel. Control of part load performance and emissions is by variable fuel staging of the two venturi stages. The paper highlights the features of the venturi combustor development and discusses the characteristics in terms of flow conditions and droplet motion, heat transfer, ignition delay time, and emissions.
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Experimental and Theoretical Studies of a Novel Venturi Lean Premixed Prevaporized (LPP) Combustor
N. A. Ro̸kke,
N. A. Ro̸kke
Rolls-Royce, Ulstein Turbine AS, N-5811 Bergen, Norway
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A. J. W. Wilson
A. J. W. Wilson
Rolls-Royce, Ulstein Turbine AS, N-5811 Bergen, Norway
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N. A. Ro̸kke
Rolls-Royce, Ulstein Turbine AS, N-5811 Bergen, Norway
A. J. W. Wilson
Rolls-Royce, Ulstein Turbine AS, N-5811 Bergen, Norway
Contributed by the International Gas Turbine Institute (IGTI) of THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS for publication in the ASME JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING FOR GAS TURBINES AND POWER. Paper presented at the International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exhibition, Munich, Germany, May 8–11, 2000; Paper 00-GT-110. Manuscript received by IGTI Oct. 1999; final revision received by ASME Headquarters Oct. 2000. Associate Editor: D. Wisler.
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. Jul 2001, 123(3): 567-573 (7 pages)
Published Online: October 1, 2000
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Ro̸kke , N. A., and Wilson, A. J. W. (October 1, 2000). "Experimental and Theoretical Studies of a Novel Venturi Lean Premixed Prevaporized (LPP) Combustor ." ASME. J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. July 2001; 123(3): 567–573. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1377008
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