HYDROGEN FUEL OPERATION FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINES
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Authors
Hardt, Ethan J.
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hydrogen
micro turbine
energy
renewable energy
micro turbine
energy
renewable energy
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Hobson, Garth V.
Gannon, Anthony J.
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2021-06
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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The purpose of this thesis was to operate a gas turbine engine on hydrogen fuel at near full load. Hydrogen fuel is sought after by the Department of the Navy due to its ability to increase energy security and energy independence to naval forces. The two engines researched were the C30 Capstone microturbine and JetCat P60 turbine. The Capstone C30 was experimentally run with hydrogen fuel and these results are compared to propane fuel data at varying loads. The JetCat P60 was simulated using a hydrogen fuel source. These simulations aid in potential engine modifications to ensure safe operation for future experimental work. Recommendations to produce a fully operational hydrogen supply system are discussed as well as to operate the C30 at full power.
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.