CONSTANT TURBINE INLET TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF A MICROTURBINEPOWER GENERATING SYSTEM

摘要

A microturbine power generating system includes an electrical generator and a turbine having a fixed inlet nozzle geometry. Maximum thermodynamic efficiency of the microturbine power generating system is achieved by maintaining the turbine inlet at or near maximum temperature. When power demanded of the system is constant, power is supplie d by the electrical generator. When an increase in power is demanded, the entire demand is supplied by a battery or other external stora ge until the electrical generator can satisfy the increased power demand.