Impact of Fuel Quality on Gas Turbine Components

Abstract

Most industrial gas turbines operate with various gaseous and liquid fuels. For effective and sustainable performance, it is essential to determine the best fuel suitable for the operation of the gas power system. The heating value, Joule Thompson coefficient, dew point, Wobbe index, and other physical characteristics of the suggested fuel must be ascertained. This research explains a means of providing consistent treatment to determine the listed physical properties. It also reviews the impact that specific fuel characteristics have on the combustion process, as well as the overall operation of a gas turbine and its components.