EP3317585A1 - Gas turbine fuel components - Google Patents
Gas turbine fuel componentsInfo
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- EP3317585A1 EP3317585A1 EP16738874.3A EP16738874A EP3317585A1 EP 3317585 A1 EP3317585 A1 EP 3317585A1 EP 16738874 A EP16738874 A EP 16738874A EP 3317585 A1 EP3317585 A1 EP 3317585A1
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Definitions
- the present technology relates generally to gas turbine combustors and fuel systems.
- Gas turbine engines produce emissions during use, which are often regulated, and as a result, gas turbine combustion systems are often tai lored to ensure that emissions are maintained at an acceptable level. Emissions from a gas turbine combustor may be adjusted through variation in fuel injector location, airflow rates, air/fuel mixing, and/or fuel type (e.g., gas or liquid fuel), among other factors. Gaseous fuels may typically produce lower emissions than liquid fuels in gas turbine combustors, due to pre-mixing of the fuel and air, and the resulting completeness of combustion.
- liquid fuel e.g., diesel fuel, a fuel/water emulsion, oil, etc.
- gas turbine operations are still suitable for using liquid fuel (e.g., diesel fuel, a fuel/water emulsion, oil, etc.) instead of gaseous fuel despite the relatively higher emissions.
- liquid fuel e.g., diesel fuel, a fuel/water emulsion, oil, etc.
- gas turbine combustor that allows greater versatility in the type of fuel that may be used, among other benefits, is needed.
- this disclosure describes, among other things, a dual- fuel combustion system f r a gas turbine combustor that may allow operation of the combustor using either a gaseous fuel or a liquid fuel, in distinct or combined operation, in order to provide operational flexibility for the combustor with minimal transition of components and systems.
- the combustion system may include a variety of components, such as a cylindrical combustion liner, a main mixer, a radial inflow swirler, and a fuel cartridge assembly. Each of these components may further include various fuel injection locations configured to introduce liquid or gaseous fuel into the combustor, to prov ide a desired fuel source for combustion.
- the fuel injection locations may be adjustable to supply liquid or gaseous fuel from an attached fuel circuit, depending on the desired fuel operation.
- the fuel cartridge assembly may be provided in a combustor typically configured for gaseous fuel operation, and may be configured to provide liquid fuel through one or more fuel manifolds, to allow staging and emissions control of the combustor through delivery of fuel at least partially from the fuel cartridge assembly.
- operation of a gas turbine combustor and/or an associated fuel cartridge assembly may include controlling a flow of water, fuel, or a fuel and water mixture to di fferent fuel circuits or a pilot fuel injector, among other components, to control a combustor profile and flame distribution, among other factors.
- a fuel cartridge assembly comprising a centerbody comprising an aft portion comprising at least a first fuel manifold and a second fuel mani old, a main body extending from the aft portion and having a first passageway contained therein, and a plurality of fuel passages extending axially from the all portion to a tip plate.
- Each fuel passage of the plurality of fuel passages is in communication with the first fuel manifold or the second fuel manifold, and the tip plate is coupled to an end of the main body opposite the aft portion, the tip plate having at least one ignition opening and a pluralit of openings corresponding to the plural ity of axially extending fuel passages.
- a liquid fuel cartridge assembly comprising a centerbody comprising an aft portion comprising at least a first fuel man ifold and a second fuel manifold, a main body extending from the aft portion and having a first passageway contained therein, and a plurality of fuel passages extending axially from the aft portion to a tip plate.
- Each fuel passage of the plurality of fuel passages is in communication with the first fuel manifold or the second fuel manifold, and the tip plate is coupled to an end of the main body opposite the aft portion, the tip plate hav in a plurality of openings corresponding to the plural ity of axially extending fuel passages.
- the assembly further comprises a first outer sleeve coupled to the aft portion, and a second outer sleeve coupled and coaxial to the main body.
- the first and second outer sleeves are movable relative to each other.
- a combustion system for a gas turbine is prov ided.
- the system comprises a cylindrical combustion liner having a center axis, a flow sleeve coupled to the cylindrical combustion liner and positioned radially outward of the cylindrical combustion liner, and a main mixer coupled to the flow sleeve and positioned radially outward of the cylindrical combustion l iner.
- the main mixer is configured to inject at least one of a gaseous and a liquid fuel into the cylindrical combustion liner.
- the system further comprises a combustor dome coupled to the flow sleeve and to the cylindrical combustion liner, and a radial inflow svvirler coupled to the cylindrical combustion liner and prov iding fluid communication between an inside and an outside of the cylindrical combustion liner.
- the radial inflow swirler is configured to inject at least one of a gaseous and a liquid fuel into the cylindrical combustion liner.
- the system further comprises a fuel cartridge assembly comprising a centerbody.
- the centerbody comprising an aft portion comprising at least a first fuel manifold and a second fuel manifold, a main body extending from the aft portion and having a first passageway contained therein, and a plurality of fuel passages extending axially from the aft portion to a tip plate, each fuel passage of the plurality of fuel passages in communication with the first fuel man i Ibid or the second fuel mani fold, and the tip plate coupled to an end of the main body opposite the aft portion.
- the tip plate has at least one ignition opening and a plurality of openings corresponding to the plurality of axially extending fuel passages.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-section view of a gas turbine combustion system, in accordance with an embod iment of the present technology
- FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of a fuel cartridge assembly which may be used with the gas turbine combustion system of FIG. 1 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 3 is a cross-section view of the fuel cartridge assembly of FIG. 2 taken through a first main fuel circuit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 4 is an end elevation view of a tip plate of the fuel cartridge assembly of
- FIG. 2 in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 5 is an alternate cross-section view of the fuel cartridge assembly of FIG. 2 taken through a second main fuel circuit, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the fuel cartridge assembly of FIG. 2, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 7 is a cross-section view of a portion o the fuel cartridge assembly of FIG.
- FIG. 8 is an angled, partial, cross-section view of a portion of the fuel cartridge assembly of FIG. 2, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIGS. 9A - 9F are a series of diagrams depicting how a centerbody f a fuel cartridge assembly may be removably secured to an outer sleeve, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology:
- FIGS. 10A- 10B depict a pressure swirl atomizer nozzle which may be used with a fuel cartridge assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIGS. 1 1 A- 1 1 B depict a flat fan nozzle which may be used with a fuel cartridge assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIGS. 1 l C-1 1 D depict an exemplary positioning of a fuel injector tip for use with a fuel cartridge assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 12 depicts a staging process for liquid fuel and water circuits in a combustion system, in accordance with an embodiment o the present technology
- FIG. 13 depicts a staging process for a pilot fuel and water circuit in a combustion system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 14 depicts a staging process for a first main fuel and water circuit and a pi lot fuel and water circuit in a combustion system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 1 5 depicts a staging process for a second main fuel and water circuit, a first main fuel and water circuit, and a pilot fuel and water circuit of a combustion system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 16 depicts a partial cross-section view of a combustion system having liquid fuel injection capability, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- F IG. 17 depicts the combustion system of FIG. 16 with a different fuel injection location, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FiG. 1 8 depicts the combustion system of FIGS. 16- 17 with a different fuel injection location, in accordance with an embodi ment of the present technology
- FIG. 19 depicts the combustion system of FIGS. 16- 1 8 with a di fferent fuel injection location, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 20 depicts a partial cross-section view of a combustion system having liquid fuel injection capability and damping capability, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 21 depicts another partial cross-section view of the combustion system of
- FIG. 22 depicts an exemplary combustor dome assembly, in accordance with an embodiment o the present technology
- FIG. 23 depicts a first configuration of a centerbody of a fuel cartridge assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 24 depicts a second configuration of a centerbody of a fuel cartridge assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 25 depicts a block diagram of a first exemplary method of operating a gas turbine combustor, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 26 depicts a block diagram of a second exemplary method of operating a gas turbine combustor, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 27 depicts a block diagram of an exemplary method of prov iding fuel injection locations based on combustor flow path, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology
- FIG. 28 depicts a block diagram of an exemplary method of staging a gas turbine combustor, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.
- FIG. 29 depicts a block diagram of an exemplary method of operating a gas turbine combustor, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.
- each combustor of the gas turbine engine may include one or more fuel circuits and assemblies for supplying a selected fuel to the combustor.
- the combustors may be configured to supply liquid or gaseous fuel, in combined or distinct operation, from one of multiple fuel injection locations.
- a fuel cartridge assembly may include one or more fuel manifolds and may be coupled to the combustor to supply fuel for combustion, as will be described in greater detail below.
- a combustion system 100 capable of operating on a gaseous or liquid fuel.
- the combustion system 100 is discussed primarily with respect to liquid fuel operation, but may be configured for gaseous fuel operation as well.
- various fuel injection locations in the combustion system 100 may be configured to supply fuel to a cylindrical combustion liner 1 10.
- the fuel may be liquid or gaseous fuel, depending on the connected fuei circuit.
- at least some or all of the fuel injection locations may be configurable between liquid and gaseous fuel, to provide greater versatility in use of the combustor, with a l imited transition of components or requirement for transition processes.
- the combustion system 100 comprises the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10. which has a center axis A-A, and a flow sleeve 120 coupled to the cylindrical combustion liner 1 1 0 and positioned radially outward of the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10.
- the flow sleeve 120 at least partially surrounds the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10, forming a flow passage 122 through hich compressed air may flow to cool an outer surface of the cylindrical combustion liner 1 1 0 as it trav els to an inside of the cylindrical combustion liner.
- the compressed air flows from the aft end 1 12 f the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10 towards an inlet end I 14 of the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10, where it may be mixed with fuel and injected into a combustion chamber 1 1 1 of the combustion liner 1 10 for ignition.
- the combustion system 100 also includes a main mixer 130 coupled to the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10 and positioned adjacent the flow sleeve 120.
- the main mixer 130 shown in F IG. 1 is located radially outward of the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10 relative to the center axis A-A, and may be configured to inject a gaseous fuel and/or a liquid fuel into a passing flow of compressed air traveling through the flow sleeve 120.
- the main mixer 130 may be coupled to a fuel circuit that supplies gaseous or liquid fuel, depending on the desired fuel operation.
- the main mixer 130 may also include one or more swirlers coupled thereto or integrate therein for imparting a swirl into passing air flow within the flow sleeve 120. This may provide greater turbulence in the passing air flow for enhanced fuel and air mixing.
- One or more fuel injectors may be coupled to the main mixer 130 and to any associated fuel circuits for injecting fuel into the flow sleeve 120 from the main mixer 130.
- the combustion system 100 further comprises a radial inflow swirler 140 which may be used to direct a flow of compressed air.
- a radial inflow swirler 140 which may be used to direct a flow of compressed air.
- compressed air such as compressed air that is distinct from or the same as the compressed air passing through the flow sleeve 120, through a plurality of radially- oriented swirler vanes 1 13 and towards the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10.
- the radial inflow swirler 140 provides fluid communication between an inside and an outside of the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10.
- One or more fuel injectors 1 1 5, which are coupled to one or more respective fuel circuits, may be attached to the swirler vanes 1 13 or to another part of the radial inflow swirler 140 for injecting a gaseous and/or liquid fuel into the swirler vanes 1 13 f r passage into the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10.
- the fuel may be injected along a radial orientation relative to the center axis A-A or along an axial direction relative to the center axis A-A, or a combination thereof.
- a flow of fuel and air passing through the swirler vanes 1 13 may travel from a radial direction to an axial direction relative to the center axis A-A as it travels to the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10.
- the fuel injectors 1 1 5 may each comprise at least a coupled fuel line and an injection valve.
- a fuel cartridge assembly 150 is coupled to the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10 and positioned generally along the center axis A- A f the combustion system 1 00.
- the fuel cartridge assembly 150 extends at least partially through the radial inflow swirler 140, and may be configured to inject liquid fuel into the combustion chamber 1 1 1 .
- liquid or gaseous fuel prov ided from a corresponding fuel circuit may be injected through the main mixer 130, the radial inflow swirler 140, a combustor dome 212 as depicted in FIG. 22, and/or through an alternate location, such as along the fuel cartridge assembly 150.
- FIG. 2 shows an outer housing of the fuel cartridge assembly 150 including a first outer sleeve 174 and a second outer sleeve 176 extending from an aft portion 1 54 of the fuel cartridge assembly 150.
- the fuel cartridge assembly 150 comprises a centerbody 152 including the aft portion 154 and a main body 156.
- the aft portion 1 54 extends radially to a larger diameter than the main body 156 and includes a first fuel mani fold 158 and a second fuel manifold 160.
- the second fuel manifold 160 is located radially inward of the first fuel manifold 158. In alternate embodiments, the second fuel manifold 160 may be located radially outward of the first fuel manifold 158.
- the first fuel manifold 158 and the second fuel manifold 160 may provide a supply of fuel and/or a fuel/water emulsion through the fuel cartridge assembly 1 50 from one or more fuel and/or water circuits that are coupled to the fuel cartridge assembly 150.
- the fuel and/or fuel/water emulsion may be supplied through axially extending fuel passages 172 that extend through the fuel cartridge assembly 1 50 to a plurality of fuel injector tips 196 at a tip plate 164.
- the fuel injector tips 196 may be in fluid communication with the fuel passages 172, which are each in fluid communication with the first fuel manifold 158 or the second fuel manifold 160 to suppl fuel through the fuel passages 172 (e.g., forming at least a portion of respective fuel circuits for the system 100).
- a fuel circuit may comprise a fuel source (e.g., a fuel supply line providing fuel and/or water), a fuel injector, and a respective fuel manifold, such as one of the fuel manifolds 158, 160 and their associated fuel passages 172 and fuel injector tips 196.
- a fuel circuit may also include other components such as valves, fuel storage receptacles, and other fuel manifolds or couplings that provide fluid communication for fuel supplies to a combustor.
- each fuel injector tip 196 on the tip plate 164 may be varied to allow for varied fuel distribution from the fuel cartridge assembly 1 50.
- the fuel passages 1 72. which are coupled to the first and second fuel manifolds 358, 160 may be arranged in an alternating radial configuration, or in another uniform or non-uniform configuration. In embodiments tailored for specific turbine operation, nonuniform configurations may be utilized as a dynamics reduction measure, or to create rich/lean combustion zones utilizing injector groupings.
- each fuel injector tip 196 may include a channel that surrounds the fuel injector tip 196 for shielding air, to reduce or limit coking.
- the water-to-fuel ratio in each fuel circuit may be varied from 0% water to 100% water, depending on the desired fuel/water mixture, if purging is desired to reduce or limit coking, and/or desired injection pressure, which in turn, affects fuel atomization in an associated combustor into which the fuel or fuel/water mixture is injected.
- a higher fuel-to-water ratio may be used to delay evaporation and increase fuel penetration into an associated combustor.
- Different fuel circuits may also be utilized to produce different mixtures of fuel, water, and air within a combustor in concurrent or separate operation.
- the fuel cartridge assembly 150 may include and utilize various types of pilot fuel injectors and main fuel injectors. Additionally, the fuel injector tips 396 may comprise a combination of simplex, duplex, plain-jet. and/or flat-fan fuel atomizers for injec ing fuel into an associated combustion chamber. In this respect, for various combustor load conditions, each fuel circuit and its injector may be utilized for desired fuel burning and combustor operation.
- the fuel injector tips 196 on the fuel cartridge assembly 150 may be positioned radially towards the inside of the tip plate 164 or relatively further out towards the outer edge of the tip plate 164, or a combination thereof.
- a pi lot or main fuel injector may comprise a single injector or multiple injectors located between a center and a perimeter of the tip plate 164 of the fuel cartridge assembly 150.
- the main body 156 of the fuel cartridge assembly 150 comprises the centerbody 152 which extends axially from the aft portion 154 to the tip plate 164.
- the main body 156 has a first passageway 162 contained therein that may be pressurized with compressed air.
- the first passageway 162 may also contain one or more ignition systems extending through to the tip plate 164 for igniting fuel expelled from the tip plate 164.
- exemplary ignition systems may include a torch igniter 166 and a spark igniter 168 coupled or positioned adjacent to the tip plate 164. Additional or alternative fuel ignition systems may be used as well, including those not shown in FIG. 4.
- the torch igniter 166 may be coupled to a natural gas fuel supply line 170 extending through the first passageway 162.
- One or multiple ignition systems, and flame points, may be provided at ignition openings in the tip plate 164 as needed for ignition of fuel supplied from the fuel cartridge assembly 1 50 or any other pi lot ignition systems associated with the fuel cartridge assembly 150.
- a plurality of axially-extending fuel passages 172 are in fluid communication with the first fuel manifold 158 and the second fuel manifold 160 (e.g.. some in communication with the first fuel manifold 158 and some in communication with the second fuel manifold 160).
- the number of fuel passages 172 in fluid communication with either the first fuel mani old 158 or the second fuel manifold 1 60 may vary depending n the amount of fuel to be supplied from each fuel circuit, or the desired radial fuel distribution on the tip plate 164.
- the second fuel manifold 160 is located outside of the main body 156, such as on another area of the combustion system 100 (e.g., on the combustion liner 1 10) to allow for the various stagings of combustor operation.
- a first outer sleeve 1 74 extends from the aft portion 154 and at least partially surrounds the centerbody 152.
- the fuel cartridge assembly 150 also comprises a second outer sleeve 176 that is coaxial to the main body 1 56.
- the second outer sleeve 1 76 is secured to the tip plate 164, yet spaced relative to the first outer sleeve 174 such that the second outer sleeve 1 76 is capable of axial movement relative to the first outer sleeve 1 74.
- the spacing between the second outer sleeve 1 76 and the first outer sleeve 1 74 may be prov ided to allow for thermal gradient between first and second outer sleeves 174. 1 76.
- the spacing may provide a 360-degree thermal free-sliding joint for reducing thermal stress due to relative thermal growth in the fuel cartridge assembly 150 during operation of an associated combustor.
- the amount of thermal growth and/or movement of the second outer sleeve 1 76 may be controlled using the 360 degree thermal free-sliding joint to reduce possible structural failure while maintaining desired clearances to accommodate a desired fuel cartridge spray injection profile.
- a fail-safe mechanism to prevent separation or undesired degrees of relative movement of the first and second outer sleeves 1 74, 1 76 may also be provided.
- FIG. 6 depicts an exploded view of the fuel cartridge assembly 150, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.
- FIG. 6 shows the aft portion 1 54, the centerbody 152, the fuel injector tips 196, the first outer sleeve 174, the second outer sleeve 176, and the tip plate 1 64.
- FIG. 7 further depicts a partial cross-section view of the fuel cartridge assembly 150 with the first and second outer sleeves 174, 176 forming the thermal free-sliding joint and being retained by the C-elip 177.
- FIG. 3 depicts a cross-section view taken through a first main fuel circuit of the fuel cartridge assembly 150 and shows how fuel is configured to flow from the first fuel manifold 158 to the fuel passages 172 and towards the associated fuel injector tips 196 at the tip plate 164.
- fuel in the second fuel manifold 1 60 is at least partially obstructed or restricted from entering the fuel passages 1 72 coupled to the first fuel manifold 158.
- the fuel from the second fuel manifold 160 is restricted or prevented from entering the fuel passages 1 72 in fluid communication with the first fuel mani old 1 58 using a series of plug welds or braze joints, which may be at or proximate fuel injection couplings 1 6 1 . as shown in FIG. 5.
- FIG. 5 a cross-section view of the fuel cartridge assembly 150 is shown taken through a second main fuel circuit.
- FIG. 5 shows how fuel flows from the second fuel manifold 160 to coupled fuel passages 172 and towards the associated fuel injector tips 196 at the tip plate 164.
- the fuel in the first fuel manifold 158 is at least partially obstructed or restricted from entering the fuel passages 1 72 that are in fluid communication with the second fuel manifold 160.
- the fuel may be restricted or prevented from entering the fuel passages 1 72 in fluid communication with the second fuel manifold 160 using a series of plug welds or braze joints, which may be at or proximate fuel injection couplings 163, as shown in FIG. 5.
- staging and selected fuel spray patterns may be tai lored to achieve desired combustion operational targets.
- FIGS. 8-9F further depictions of how the second outer sleeve 1 76 may be secured to the main body 156 of the fuel cartridge assembly 150 are provided.
- FIG. 8 shows an angled, partial, cross-section view of the fuel cartridge assembly 150 o F IGS. 3 and 5, with a plurality of removable fastener systems 180 for coupling the second outer sleeve 176 to the main body 1 6.
- Each of the plurality of removable fastener systems 1 80 may comprise at least a locking insert 1 82 that is sized to fit within a respective opening 1 84 in the main body 156, and a set screw 1 86.
- FIGS. 8 shows an angled, partial, cross-section view of the fuel cartridge assembly 150 o F IGS. 3 and 5, with a plurality of removable fastener systems 180 for coupling the second outer sleeve 176 to the main body 1 6.
- Each of the plurality of removable fastener systems 1 80 may comprise at least a locking insert 1 82 that is sized to fit within
- fastener systems I 80 are used to secure the second outer sleeve 1 76 to the main body 1 56. but more or fewer fastener systems 180 may be utilized, including at different locations, in addition to alternative fastener systems.
- FIGS. 9A-9F A process of securing the second outer sleeve 176 to the main body 1 6 is shown in more detai l in FIGS. 9A-9F.
- the locking inserts I 82 may first be placed in openings 1 84 in the main body 1 56.
- the second outer sleeve 1 76 may then be slid ov er the main bod 1 56 such that openings 1 85 in the second outer sleeve 1 76 al ign with the openings 1 84 in the main body 1 56.
- a set screw 1 86 may then be inserted into the locking insert 1 82 and subsequently tightened to allow the locking insert 182 to lift u along the threads of the set screw 1 86 to engage the second outer sleeve 1 76 (i.e., apply a force by countersinking ). As a result, a coupl ing force may then be provided that secures the second outer sleeve 176 to the main body 1 56 in a removable manner, as depicted in FIG. 9E. Finally, the threads of the set screw 1 86 may be staked, as shown in FIG. 9F, in order to prevent or restrict undesired rotational movement of the set screw 186.
- lockin insert 1 82 and the set screw 1 86 may be machined (e.g., plug welded and flush ground) to provide a smooth surface contour across the second outer sleeve 1 76.
- Tack welds may also be applied to any number f the removable fastener systems 180, and in addition, several of the removable fastener systems 180 may be provided without the tack welds, so that with each round or series of operation of the combustion system 100, the wear and degradation f the remov able fastener systems 180 may be analyzed by examining any non-tack welded fasteners, for lifecycle examination purposes.
- a pi lot fuel injector 190 may be utilized. As shown in FIGS. 3-4, the pilot fuel injector 190 passes axial ly through the first passageway 162 of the main body 1 56 to the t ip plate 1 4. The pi lot fuel injector 190 may be used to prov ide a dedicated source of fuel to establish a flame by way of the torch igniter 166 and/or the spark igniter 168. shown in FIG. 4. Fuel flow to the pilot fuel injector 190 may be may be maintained or regulated to help maintain a steady flame presence.
- the pilot fuel injector 190, the torch igniter 1 66, and/or the spark igniter 168 are exposed at the tip plate 164.
- the tip plate 164 may be secured to the second outer sleeve 1 76. such as with a welding or brazing process.
- the tip plate 164 includes three openings located near the center axis A- A of the combustion system 100, one for each of the torch igniter 166, the spark igniter 1 68. and the pilot fuel injector 1 90.
- Provided on the tip plate 164 are a plurality of air holes 192 for directing compressed air through the tip plate 164 to help maintain the temperature of the tip plate 1 64 during operation.
- the air injection holes 1 2 may be oriented axially (i.e., paral lel to the first passageway 162) or at an angle relative to the surface of the tip plate 1 64 so as to impart a swirl to the air passing through the tip plate 164.
- the tip plate 1 64 shown in FIG . 4 also includes a plurality of openings 194 corresponding to the plurality of axially-extending fuel passages 1 72. Located within each of the plural ity of openings 194 is a fuel injector tip 1 96, such as one of those shown in FIGS. 3, 10A- 10B, and/or 1 I A- 1 I B. that is coupled to a respective fuel passage 1 72.
- Each fuel injector tip 1 6 of the fuel cartridge assembly 150 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 may comprise one of a number of tips that provide di fferent fuel distributions, such as a pressure swirl atomizer (PSA) nozzle 195 as shown in FIGS. 1 0A and 10B, or a flat fan nozzle 197, as shown in FIGS. 1 1 A and 1 I B .
- PSA pressure swirl atomizer
- the fuel injector tips 196 may be inclined relative to a combustor axis radially and/or tangent ial ly to improve mixing, droplet distri bution, and burnout in a combustion chamber. This is shown in the exemplary arrangements of the fuel injector tips 1 96 depicted in FIGS. 1 1 ( - 1 1 1). I n FIG.
- the fuel injector tip 196 is positioned in an opening 194 of the tip plate 1 64 orthogonally, or rather, perpendicu lar to the orientation of the tip plate 1 64.
- the fuel injector tip 196 is angled relati ve to the tip plate 1 64, and the fan-type nozzle provides a 45° dispersion of the fuel from the fuel injector tip 1 96 relati ve to the orientation of the tip plate 1 64.
- Different fuel tip types, with varying d ispersion patterns, may be used and arranged into different configurations with different outlet angles on the tip plate 1 64 to achieve optimal dispersion in an associated combustor.
- the placement or orientation of fuel injector tips in a tip plate may not be fixed. Rather, instead of fixedly coupling the injector tips 196 to the tip plate 164, the injector tips 196 may be inserted at least partially within, or extended at least partially through, the openings 194 in the tip plate 164. such that mov ement of the tip plate 164 relative to the injector tips 1 96 is permitted.
- the movement of the tip plate 1 64 relativ e to the injector tip 1 96 may allow the fuel dispersion from the injector tip to be less affected by thermal expansion and contraction of the tip plate 164 during operation of an associated combustor.
- a steady fuel distribution pattern from injector tip 196 within or proximate to the openings 1 94 may be provided.
- the plurality of openings 194 in the tip plate 164 may include all flat fan nozzles 222, all PSA nozzles 223, or a combination thereof, as shown in FIG. 24, and/or one or more nozzles of an alternate configuration.
- the fuel injector tips 196, as well as the spray pattern uti l ized, may vary circum erential I or radially about the tip plate 164 to create a desired stage spray pattern profile, or a section-based staged spray pattern profile. Additionally, as shown in FIGS.
- each fuel injector tip 1 96 may be at least partial l circumscribed by a dedicated opening 1 4 within the tip plate 1 64 to allo a continuous flow of shielding air fed by the first passageway 162 to surround each respective fuel injector tip 196.
- the shielding air may be utilized to sweep remaining oil residue from the nozzle, and may be used to prev ent or reduce nozzle coking or clogging during operation and shutdown.
- an inner view of the fuel cartridge assembly 1 50 at an aft portion 154 of the eenterbody 152 is provided, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.
- the number of fuel passages 172 in communication with the first fuel manifold 158 compared to the number of fuel passages 1 72 in communication with the second fuel manifold 160 may vary for optimization of flame stability during loading, exit temperature distribution, liner coking, combustion dynamics, and/or emission controls.
- main 1 fuel stage 220 may be associated with the first fuel manifold 158
- main 2 fuel stage 221 may be associated with the second fuel manifold 160.
- These fuel passages 172 which may be associated with the first and the second fuel manifolds 158, 160, may be arranged with a circumferential and/or radial variation to further optimize droplet distribution and combustion dynamics control as required for operational conditions.
- FIGS. 12- 15 a series of control curves 101 , 102, 103, and 104 are provided for identifying relative liquid fuel and water flows for each stage of a combustion system as an engine load is increased.
- FIG. 12 depicts a control curve for two fuel circuits (e.g., main 1 and main 2 fuel circuits) with respect to an increase in engine load
- FIG. 13 depicts a pilot injector fuel and water flow relative to the engine load.
- the pilot injector may be utilized as an ignition circuit and as a flame stabilizing source for fuel injection from the first and/or the second main fuel circuits of a fuel cartridge assembly, such as the fuel cartridge assembly 150 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5.
- FIG. 12 depicts a control curve for two fuel circuits (e.g., main 1 and main 2 fuel circuits) with respect to an increase in engine load
- FIG. 13 depicts a pilot injector fuel and water flow relative to the engine load.
- the pilot injector may be utilized as an ignition circuit and as a flame stabilizing source for fuel injection
- a water flow is initiated to initially purge the pilot injector to remove any residual fuel that may be present.
- liquid fuel flow to the pilot injector may be increased, resulting in pilot ignition by one of the ignition systems (e.g., torch igniter, spark igniter). Ignition may be achieved by igniting fuel or fuel in a fuel-water emulsion by an igniter.
- water may be added to the fuel flow to form an emulsion with the water added during spin-up and low load of the gas turbine engine. The fuel and water may then be leveled off to a steady state condition and remain steady as the load on the gas turbine is increased.
- FIGS. 12- 1 3 is the flow of fuel and water to a first main fuel circuit (i.e., main 1 , which may be provided by the first fuel manifold 1 58 shown in FIG. 3).
- main 1 a first main fuel circuit
- the pilot injector water flows initial ly to the first main fuel circuit in order to purge the first main fuel circuit.
- liquid fuel supply is increased to create an emulsion with fuel and water becoming more balanced as the load is increased.
- a combustor exit temperature profile and pressure requirements of the pilot system may be controlled in a manner which may create a more uniform exit temperature profile and reduce coking.
- the amount of fuel and water supplied to the fuel circuit may generally increase up until the point of a second main fuel circuit ignition, after which the amount of fuel flow and water flow to the first main fuel circuit may be leveled off.
- Specific fuel flow and water flow rates may vary depending on a variety of gas turbine engine operating characteristics, and in general are not limited in nature t those described herein.
- FIGS. 12- 13 and the first main fuel circuit curve of FIG. 14 is a set of fuel and water curv es for a second main fuel circuit (i.e., main 2, which may be provided by the second fuel manifold 160 shown in FIG. 5).
- a second main fuel circuit may be introduced during engine loading to reduce oil system pressure requirements, provide more fuel for combustion, and/or other reasons.
- This second main fuel circuit stage is stabilized by the first main fuel circuit flame front and may be varied in fuel proportion relative to the first main fuel circuit stage to optimize an exit temperature profile of a combustor at higher loads, and to reduce coking.
- a water flow is provided to the second main fuel circuit in order to purge the passageways associated with the second main fuel circuit.
- the water flow may then be reduced while the fuel flow is increased in order to help ignite the fuel being injected by the second fuel circuit.
- Fuel and water flow to the second main fuel circuit may then be increased until the load on an associated gas turbine is at operating level. It should be noted that the fuel and water flow curves depicted in FIGS. 12- 1 5 are exemplary embodiments, and other flow processes, ratios, or sequences of ignition are contemplated.
- FIGS. 1 6- 19 a combustion system 200 with fuel injection at various locations is provided, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.
- a combustor 201 is shown having a pilot air intake 206, a main air intake 208, and an injected fuel mixture 204 distributed into the combustor 201 at di fferent fuel distribution locations 202.
- the injected fuel mixture 204 may be any composition, such as only water, a fuel/water mixture, or only fuel, for example.
- the location and angle of the injected fuel mi ture 204 in the combustion system 200 may be varied to prov ide different fuel mixing and combustion effects within the combustor 201 .
- the injected fuel mixture 204 may be prov ided through the pilot air intake 206 from a fuel cartridge assembly 250 located towards a center of the combustor 201, as depicted in FIG. 16.
- the injected fuel mixture 204 may be provided through a portion 205 of the radial inflow swirler 140 which may function as the pilot air intake 206, as depicted in FIG. 17.
- the injected fuel mixture 204 may also be injected through a dome extension 21 0 of a combustor dome 212 of the combustor 201 , as shown in FIG. 17.
- the injected fuel mixture 204 may alternatively be provided through the main mixer 130 into the main air intake 208 and into the combustor 201 , as shown in FIG. 16.
- the dispersion of the injected fuel mixture 204 into the combustor 201 may be varied through use of different fuel injectors, different fuel injector locations, and/or use of different fuel nozzles (e.g., flat, circular, etc.).
- Each distribution location 202 shown in FIGS. 16- 19 and 22 may provide combustion benefits and tailored combustion characteristics. Injection from the main air intake 208 or the fuel cartridge assembly 250, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 22, respectively, may reduce water consumption, enhance flame stabilization, and improve temperature spread within the combustor 201. Injection through the radial inflow swirler 140 and the pilot air intake 206, as shown in FIG. 17, or along dome extension 2 10, as shown in FIG. 18, may reduce acoustical amplitudes, reduce coking, reduce flashback, and improve temperature spread, as well. Injection into the combustor 201 from the cylindrical combustion liner 1 10, as shown in FIG. 19, may reduce the coking, limit the possibility of flashback, and may optimize an outer temperature profile. Injection from a dome damper assembly 207 on the combustor dome 2 12, as shown in FIG. 22, may reduce water consumption, improve the outer temperature spread, and provide passage for p remixing of air and fuel.
- the fuel passages 172 in communication with the first fuel manifold 1 58 may be contained within the fuel cartridge assembly 150 and the second fuel manifold 160 may be located radially outside of the first fuel manifold 1 58 and/or separate from the fuel cartridge assembly 150 to supply fuel at alternate injection locations, such as the distribution locations 202 shown in FIGS. 16-22.
- the injected fuel mixture 204 provided at these alternative distribution locations 202 may be fed from the second fuel mani fold 160 located outside the cartridge assembly 150.
- the droplet distribution profile created by injection from these distribution locations 202 may be optimized for flame stability during loading, exit temperature distribution, liner coking, combustion dynamics, and emission controls.
- fuel, fuel/water, and/or water injection into an air passage or combustion chamber may be applied in either a radial or axial direction, or rather, paral lel or perpendicular to a flow of air into a combustion chamber, and/or may be combined to define an injection pattern which minimizes specific acoustic amplitudes.
- each fuel ci cuit with its selected injector types may be operated and adjusted as needed.
- a gas turbine combustor with one or more dome damper assemblies 207 affixed to a combustor dome 212 is provided, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.
- the dome damper assembly 207 in FIGS. 20-2 1 may help to dampen pressure oscillations within the combustor and may also provide an injection point for the injected fuel mi ture 204 prov ided from a fuel injector 1 65 coupled to the dome damper assembly 207.
- the injected fuel mixture 204 may be injected in an axial direction through the dome damper assembly 207 relative to a center axis of the combustor, as shown in FIG. 20, or in a radial direction through the dome damper assembly 207 relative to a center axis of the combustor, as shown in FIG. 21 .
- the combustion system 200 is again provided, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.
- the combustion system 200 is configured such that the injected fuel mixture 204 is provided from fuel distribution locations 202 at an end of the fuel cartridge assembly 250, which extends at least partially through the radial inflow swirler 140.
- a fuel 2 14, such as the injected fuel mixture 204 is dispersed into the combustor 201 from distribution nozzles 2 16 which are located about the combustor dome 212.
- the fuel 214 may be provided by an attached fuel circuit and fuel injector, and may be a liquid or gaseous fuel and/or a fuel/water emulsion.
- first and second configurations of a fuel cartridge assembly such as the fuel cartridge assembly 150 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, are provided, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.
- a rear view of the aft portion 154 of the fuel cartridge assembly 150 is provided.
- the fuel passages 1 72 are aligned in a circular configuration 218 about the centerbody 1 52.
- the circular configuration 21 8 may be offset from a centerhne of the fuel cartridge assembly 1 50, providing a first fuel input orientation relative to a combustor (e.g., combustor 201 ).
- a combustor e.g., combustor 201
- the circular configuration 2 1 8 is generally aligned along the centerline o the fuel cartridge assembly 150, providing a second fuel input orientation relative to a combustor (e.g., the combustor 201 ).
- a combustor e.g., the combustor 201
- Different orientations, arrangements, and locations of the circular configurations 218 of fuel passages 1 72 are possible and contemplated in order to allow varied fuel distribution into an associated combustor.
- the spray profile may be control led and/or optimized by alternating or varying main 1 fuel stage 220 with main 2 fuel stage 22 1 , as demonstrated in FIG. 24, and/or by alternating flat fan nozzles 222 with PSA nozzles 223 at an opposite end of the fuel passages 172 proximate the tip plate 164, as shown in FIG. 24.
- a block diagram 2500 of an exemplary method of staging a gas turbine combustor is provided, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.
- a plurality of fuel passages such as the fuel passages 1 72 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, within a fuel cartridge assembly, such as the fuel cartridge assembly 1 50 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, are purged with water.
- a fuel-rich mixture is flowed to a pilot injector of the fuel cartridge assembly.
- the pilot injector is ignited.
- a first main set of fuel injectors in the fuel cartridge assembly is purged with water.
- a liquid fuel is flowed through the first main set of fuel injectors.
- a second main set of fuel injectors in the fuel cartridge assembly is purged with water.
- the liquid fuel is flowed through the second main set of fuel injectors.
- the liquid fuel may be mixed with water to form an emulsion prior to flowing through the first and the second main sets of fuel injectors. Once the pi lot injector is ignited and a pilot flame is established, an amount of water may be flowed through the pilot injector.
- the first and the second main sets of fuel injectors may each comprise 6- 12 fuel injectors and associated fuel injector tips.
- FIG. 26 a block diagram 2600 of an exemplary method of operating a gas turbine combustor is provided, in accordance with an embodiment f the present technology.
- a fuel-rich mixture is flowed to a pilot injector of a fuel cartridge assembly, such as the fuel cartridge assembly 150 shown in FIGS. 3-5.
- a liquid fuel is flowed through a first main set of fuel injectors the fuel cartridge assembly.
- the liquid fuel is flowed th ough a second mai set of fuel injectors of the liquid fuel cartridge assembly.
- the flow ratios between the pilot injector, the first main set of fuel injectors, and the second main set of fuel injectors may be adjustable to create a uniform or configured combustor exit temperature profile.
- a block diagram of an exemplary method of providing fuel injection locations based on combustor flows path is provided, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.
- a combustion system such as the combustion system 100
- the combustion system may comprise a cylindrical combustion liner, such as the cy lindrical combustion liner 1 10 shown in FIG. 1 , having a center axis, such as the center axis A-A shown in FIG . 1 , a flow sleeve, such as the flow sleeve 120 shown in FIG. 1 , coupled to the cylindrical combustion liner and located radially outward of the cylindrical combustion liner relative to the center axis.
- the combustion system may further comprise a main mixer, such as the main mixer 1 30 shown in FIG. 1 , coupled to the flow sleeve, a radial inflow swirler, such as the radial inflow swirler 140 shown in FIG. 1 , coupled to the cylindrical combustion liner and providing fluid communication between an inside and an outside of the cylindrical combustion liner, a combustor dome, such as the combustor dome 212 shown in FIGS. 20-22, located at an end. such as the inlet end I 14 shown in FIG. 1 , of the cylindrical combustion liner, and a fuel cartridge assembly, such as the fuel cartridge assembly 150 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, coupled to the cyl indrical combustion liner and extending at least partially through the radial inflow swirler along the center axis.
- a main mixer such as the main mixer 1 30 shown in FIG. 1
- a radial inflow swirler such as the radial inflow swirler 140 shown in FIG. 1
- a combustor dome such as
- a block diagram of an exemplary method 2800 of staging a gas turbine combustor is provided, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.
- a fuel cartridge assembly is prov ided comprising a plurality of fuel passages, such as the fuel passages 1 72 shown in FIG. 3, a pilot injector, such as the pilot fuel injector 190 shown in FIG. 3.
- a first fuel circuit such as the first fuel manifold 158 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, and a second fuel circuit, such as the second fuel manifold 160 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5.
- the plurality of fuel passages are purged with water.
- a fuel-rich mixture is flowed to the pilot injector.
- the pilot injector is ignited.
- the first fuel circuit is purged with water.
- a liquid fuel is flowed through the first fuel circuit.
- the second fuel circuit is purged with water.
- the liquid fuel is flowed through the second fuel circuit.
- the first fuel circuit may comprise a fuel injector coupled to a first fuel supply and to a first fuel mani old in fluid communication with a first number of a plurality of fuel passages
- the second fuel circuit may comprise a second fuel injector coupled to a second fuel supply and to a second fuel manifold in fluid communication with a second number of the plurality of fuel passages.
- the liquid fuel may be mixed with water to form a fuel and water emulsion prior to flowing it through the first and second fuel circuits. Water may be flowed through the pilot injector once the pilot injector is ignited and a pilot flame is established.
- the fuel cartridge assembly may further comprise an ignition system, such as a spark igniter or a torch igniter. The liquid fuel flowing through the first main set of fuel injectors and/or the second main set of fuel injectors may further be ignited using the ignition system.
- water flow to the pilot injector may be provided to purge the pilot injector prior to flowing the fuel-rich mixture through the pilot injector.
- fuel may be supplied to the pilot injector starting with ignition, and may be supplemented through a ful l speed no-load condition of the turbine with the first fuel circuit in instances where the pilot fuel nozzle exhibits pressure limitations.
- an injected fuel mixture (e.g., a water/fuel emulsion or l iqu id fuel) flowing through either the fi st fuel circuit or the second fuel circuit may be transitioned to pri mari ly water as the opposing fuel circu it transi tions in kind to prominenti ly fuel (e.g.. liquid fuel). Separation of fuel and water to distinct circuits may be usefu l in circumstances when water consumption of the turbine is being monitored to control operational characteristics.
- a water/fuel emulsion or l iqu id fuel e.g., a water/fuel emulsion or l iqu id fuel
- a block diagram of an exemplary method 2900 of operating a gas turbine combustor is provided, in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology.
- a fuel cartridge assembly comprising a plural ity of fuel passages, such as the fuel passages 172 shown i n FIGS. 3 and 5 , a pilot injector, such as the pi lot fuel injector 1 90 shown in FIG. 4, a first fuel circuit, such as the first fuel man i fold 1 58 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, and a second fuel circuit, such as the second fuel mani fold 160 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5.
- a fuel-rich mixture is flowed to the pilot injector.
- a l iquid fuel is flowed through the first fuel circuit.
- the l iquid fuel is flowed through the second fuel circuit.
- a ratio of fuel flow provided to the pi lot injector, the first fuel circuit, and the second fuel circuit is modified to provide a uniform combustor exit temperature profile for the gas turbi ne combustor.
- the first fuel circuit may comprise a fuel injector coupled to a first fuel supply and to a first fuel man ifold in fluid communication with a first number of the pl ural ity o f fuel passages
- the second fuel ci rcuit may comprise a second fuel injector coupled to a second fuel supply and to a second fuel manifold in fluid communication a second number of the plural ity of fuel passages.
- the first or second number of fuel passages may comprise a greater number of fuel passages, or the first and second number of fuel passages may be equal .
- a constant flow of water may be maintained through the first fuel circuit along with the liquid fuel prov ided to the first fuel circuit while the flow of l iquid fuel to the second fuel circuit is increased. Additionally, a flow of water to the second fuel circuit may be increased or decreased as the liquid fuel is flowed to the second liquid fuel circuit. A flow and a fuel to water ratio of the pilot injector may be maintained when the liquid fuel is flowed to the first fuel circuit and to the second fuel circuit.
- a system for staging a gas turbine combustor comprising a gas turbine combustor, such as the combustor 201 shown in FIGS. 16- 19, comprising at least a fuel cartridge assembly, such as the fuel cartridge assembly 150 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, comprising a first fuel circuit including a first fuel manifold, such as the first fuel manifold 1 58 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, within the fuel cartridge assembly, a second fuel circuit including a second fuel manifold, such as the second fuel manifold 160 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, within the fuel cartridge assembly or outside of the fuel cartridge assembly, and a pi lot fuel injector, such as the pilot fuel injector 190 shown in FIG. 4.
- a gas turbine combustor such as the combustor 201 shown in FIGS. 16- 19, comprising at least a fuel cartridge assembly, such as the fuel cartridge assembly 150 shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, comprising a first fuel circuit including a first fuel manifold, such as the first fuel manifold 1 58 shown
- a first liquid fuel supply and a first water supply may be coupled to the first fuel circuit, a second liquid fuel supply and a second water supply may be coupled to the second fuel circuit, and a third fuel supply and a third water supply may be coupled to the pilot fuel injector.
- the ratio of fuel-to- water in each of the first fuel circuit, the second fuel circuit, and the pilot fuel injector may be adjustable durin concurrent operation or during operation of the combustor.
- combustors and combustion systems described herein may include one or more fuel injection locations on a fuel cartridge assembly, a radial inflow swirler, a mai mixer, or on a cylindrical combustion liner. Any or all of the locations may be configured to be coupled to a fuel circuit to supply liquid fuel, gaseous fuel, or any variant of a fuel/water emulsion, allowing an associated combustor to operate on liquid or gaseous fuel.
- fuel injection locations and fuel types are specifically discussed herein, the type and location of fuel injected into an exemplary dual fuel combustor may be varied as desired.
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