Open AccessUtility advanced turbine systems (ATS) technology readiness testing and pre-commercial demonstration. Quarterly report, January 1--March 31, 1997
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/666275
Subject(s) - schematic , reliability (semiconductor) , reliability engineering , work (physics) , accelerated life testing , term (time) , engineering , turbine , computer science , mechanical engineering , electrical engineering , psychology , developmental psychology , power (physics) , maturity (psychological) , physics , quantum mechanics
The overall objective of the Advanced Turbine System (ATS) Phase 3 Cooperative Agreement between GE and the US 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. A schematic of the GE H machine is shown. This report summarizes work accomplished in 1Q97