MODELING HYDROGEN FUEL OPERATION OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE

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Huizenga, David C.
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gas turbine
hydrogen
energy resilience
computational fluid dynamics
CFD
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Gannon, Anthony J.
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2024-06
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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This research utilized a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software and a thermodynamic cycle modeling software package to model the operation of a 30 kW micro gas turbine engine combustion chamber using hydrogen fuel. With increasing importance of energy resilience and security in the maritime environment, hydrogen provides a unique solution to energy storage and production challenges when paired with gas turbine engines. The combustion chamber was modeled at three different loading conditions using CFD and the results were compared to the gas turbine cycle models created, experimental data taken from the engine, and another CFD model using propane fuel. The project provides insight on flame development, surface temperatures, efficiencies, mesh sensitivity, and transient behavior of the flow during hydrogen fuel operation and gives recommendations for design considerations and future investigations.
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Office of Naval Research, Arlington VA, 22203
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