System and method for augmenting gas turbine power output

摘要

A system for augmenting gas turbine power output includes a compressed air supply, and a compressed air storage plenum in fluid communication with the compressed air supply. The compressed air storage plenum is configured to store a compressed air from the compressed air supply for later use. The system further includes an inlet plenum sealingly coupled to an inlet of the gas turbine. The inlet plenum is in fluid communication with the compressed air storage plenum so as to route the compressed air from the compressed air storage plenum into the inlet of the compressor during augmented operation of the gas turbine.

主权项

1. A system for enhancing performance of a gas turbine, the system comprising:
a. a compressed air supply comprising a compressor of the gas turbine; b. a compressed air storage plenum in fluid communication with the compressed air supply, the compressed air storage plenum being configured to store a compressed air from the compressed air supply; c. an inlet plenum sealingly coupled to an inlet of the compressor, the inlet plenum being in fluid communication with the compressed air storage plenum and the inlet of the compressor, wherein the inlet plenum is pressurized with the compressed air from the compressed air storage plenum during augmented mode of operation of the gas turbine; and d. a bleed air flow path that extends between one of a to or an exhaust gas section of the gas turbine and the compressed air storage plenum, wherein the bleed air flow path provides for fluid communication between the turbine or the exhaust gas section and the compressed air storage plenum.