Method and apparatus for using compressed air to increase the efficiency of a fuel driven turbine generator

摘要

An apparatus for increasing the efficiency of a fuel driven turbine generator, including a system comprising a turbo compressor and turbo expander that produces super chilled air mixed with ambient air to produce relatively cool dry inlet air that can be introduced under pressure into the generator. A separation compartment with a passageway extending normal to the travel direction of the chilled air is used to remove ice particles and particulates from the cool inlet air to avoid damage to the turbine blades. Additional apparatuses such as heat exchangers and steam driven turbine generators and chillers, as well as thermal energy storage systems, are contemplated.

主权项

1. A system for enhancing the efficiency of a fuel driven turbine generator, comprising:
a device having a turbo compressor and turbo expander capable of producing chilled air; a compartment for mixing the chilled air produced by said device with ambient air to produce cool air, wherein moisture is removed from the cool air by causing water vapor therein to flash freeze into small ice particles as the ambient air is mixed with the chilled air, and the ice particles separated from the cool air within said compartment; a compressor turbine coupled with said compartment and adapted to compress and introduce the cool air into a combustion chamber; and an expansion turbine adapted to be powered by burning fuel vapor within said combustion chamber, wherein said expansion turbine is connected to an electric generator capable of generating electricity.