Optimizing Micro Gas Turbine Operation in a Microgrid System With Natural Gas and Hydrogen Fuel

An Artificial Intelligence-Based Approach

verfasst von

Reyhaneh Banihabib, Fredrik Skaug Fadnes, Mohsen Assadi, Boris Bensmann

Abstract

In the coming years, decentralized power generation systems with renewables are expected to take a leading role, and micro gas turbines will serve as backup sources to compensate for times of low inputs from other sources. In order to deal with the unpredictable energy inputs from renewables, the micro gas turbine must be capable of running under varying load conditions and making fast transitions between them. The operation of a micro gas turbine in an integrated microgrid (MG) has the potential to reduce operational costs and ensure the delivery of demanded heat and power to consumers. This paper investigates the operation of a micro gas turbine in a MG, serving as a supplementary power source for a municipal building. The building’s required energy is initially provided by wind turbine power, and the micro gas turbine serves as a backup source during times of wind power deficiency. The micro gas turbine can operate using a natural gas/hydrogen fuel blend ranging from zero to 100% hydrogen. Furthermore, a water electrolyzer with a hydrogen tank is available to operate as a storage system within the MG. The study’s results demonstrate the economic and environmental benefits of using hydrogen storage and optimizing operational planning in the MG. The primary objective of the paper is to highlight the feasibility and benefits of employing micro gas turbines and hydrogen storage systems within a MG as a renewable energy backup power source.

Organisationseinheit(en)

Fachgebiet Elektrische Energiespeichersysteme

Externe Organisation(en)

University of Stavanger
Norconsult AS

Typ

Artikel

Journal

Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power

Band

146

Anzahl der Seiten

12

ISSN

0742-4795

Publikationsdatum

02.2024

Publikationsstatus

Veröffentlicht

Peer-reviewed

Ja

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Kernenergie und Kernkraftwerkstechnik, Feuerungstechnik, Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, Energieanlagenbau und Kraftwerkstechnik, Maschinenbau

Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung

SDG 7 – Erschwingliche und saubere Energie

Elektronische Version(en)

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063423 (Zugang: Geschlossen)