Parametric optimization of the semi-closed oxy-fuel combustion combined cycle

Abstract

The report discloses thermodynamic studies of the semi-closed oxy-fuel combustion combined cycle. The computer simulation and parametric optimization approaches are described in details. The oxy-fuel cycle net efficiency in relationship to the carbon dioxide turbine exhaust pressure and the steam turbine inlet pressure is shown. The power production efficiency reduction is related to the turbine cooling losses is described. It is shown that the semi-closed oxy-fuel combustion cycle maximal net efficiency of 52.5% occurs at the initial temperature and pressure 1400°C and 60 bar at the carbon dioxide turbine exhaust pressure 0.5 bar and the steam turbine inlet pressure 90 bar. The cooling losses consideration leads to the net efficiency of 47.76% that is reached at the carbon dioxide turbine exhaust pressure 1 bar and the steam turbine inlet pressure 90 bar.