Open AccessUtility Advanced Turbine Systems (ATS) technology readiness testing and pre-commercialization demonstration. Quarterly report, October 1--December 31, 1996
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/486040
Subject(s) - commercialization , reliability (semiconductor) , reliability engineering , work (physics) , computer science , term (time) , accelerated life testing , engineering , business , mechanical engineering , psychology , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics , marketing , developmental psychology , maturity (psychological)
The overall objective of the Advanced Turbine System (ATS) Phase 3 Cooperative Agreement between GE and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is the development of the GE 7H and 9H combined cycle power systems. The major effort will be expended on detail design. Validation of critical components and technologies will be performed including: hot gas path component testing, sub-scale compressor testing, steam purity test trials, and rotational heat transfer confirmation testing. Processes will be developed to support the manufacture of the first system, which will be sited and operated in Phase 4. Technology enhancements that are not required for the first machine design but will be critical for future ATS advances in performance, reliability, and costs will be initiated. Long-term tests of materials to confirm design life predictions will continue