Ceramic gas turbine development that started in the 1950s has slowed considerably since most of the large-scale ceramic gas turbine development programs of the 1970s–1990s ended. While component durability still does not meet expectations, the prospect of significant energy savings and emission reductions, potentially achievable with ceramic gas turbines, continues to justify development efforts. Four gas turbine applications have been identified that could be commercially attractive: a small recuperated gas turbine (microturbine) with electrical efficiency, a recuperated gas turbine for transportation applications with electrical efficiency with potential applications for efficient small engine cogeneration, a efficient midsize industrial gas turbine, and a (combined cycle) efficient utility turbine. Key technologies have been identified to ensure performance and component durability targets can be met over the expected life cycle for these applications. These technologies include a or SiC with high fracture toughness, durable EBCs for and SiC, an effective EBC∕TBC for , a durable oxide∕oxide ceramic matrix composite (CMC) with thermally insulating coating, and the next generation CMCs with high strength that can be used as structural materials for turbine components for small engines and for rotating components in engines of various sizes. The programs will require integrated partnerships between government, national laboratories, universities, and industry. The overall cost of the proposed development programs is estimated at U.S. $100M over , i.e., an annual average of U.S. $10M.
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Ceramic Gas Turbine Development: Need for a Plan
Mark van Roode
Mark van Roode
Solar Turbines Incorporated
, San Diego, CA 92186
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Mark van Roode
Solar Turbines Incorporated
, San Diego, CA 92186J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. Jan 2010, 132(1): 011301 (8 pages)
Published Online: September 29, 2009
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March 28, 2008
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September 29, 2009
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van Roode, M. (September 29, 2009). "Ceramic Gas Turbine Development: Need for a Plan." ASME. J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. January 2010; 132(1): 011301. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3124669
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