Fuel (gas and diesel ) consumption estimate
Fuel (gas and diesel ) consumption estimate
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I am currently working on a power plant system design and I need to determine the fuel consumption for the gas Turbine (Gas Or Gas Oil). The Turbine is rated for 50MW How do i go about the estimate. Please I would also like you to state a reference material on this calculation.





RE: Fuel (gas and diesel ) consumption estimate
RE: Fuel (gas and diesel ) consumption estimate
RE: Fuel (gas and diesel ) consumption estimate
RE: Fuel (gas and diesel ) consumption estimate
RE: Fuel (gas and diesel ) consumption estimate
Seems I recall seeing these in one of the trade journals when they were talking about gas turbines also so it's readily available.
The heat rate for a gas turbine is BTU/kW hr. They do vary depending on size so you want to do some checking around to be sure you have a reasonable value.
Most heavier hydrocarbons have a lower heating value of about 18,000 to 19,000 BTU/lb so that should give you an idea of the unit's fuel consumption.
RE: Fuel (gas and diesel ) consumption estimate
Take gas LHV (kJ/Sm3) and find how many Sm3/sec you need to achieve required turbine energy.
Take care about units Mega vs. kilo.