The growing shares of renewable energy sources in the market and solar thermal power applications have set higher requirements on steam turbine operation.These requirements are related to flexibility during transients. A key aspect sought of such flexibility is the capability for fast starts. Due to the varying temperature gradients during start-up, the speed at which the turbine can start is constrained by thermal stresses and differential expansion. These phenomena either consume component lifetime or may result in machine failure if not carefully controlled. In order to accomplish faster starts while ensuring that lifing requirements are preserved, it is important to analyze the thermal behavior of the machine. For this, a transient thermal model was developed with a focus on adaptability to different turbine sizes and geometries. The model allows for simple and fast prediction of thermo-mechanical properties within the turbine metal, more importantly, of the temperature distribution and the associated thermal expansion. The next step of this work was to validate the assumptions and simplifications of the model. This was done through the study and comparison of two turbines against measured operational data from their respective power plants. Furthermore,validation studies also included comparisons concerning the geometric detail level of the model. Overall, comparison results showed a large degree of agreement with respect to the measured data and between the geometric detail levels. The validated model was then implemented in studies related to reducing start-up times and peak differential expansion. For this, the potential effects of turbine temperature maintaining modifications were investigated and quantified.The modifications studied included: increasing gland steam pressure, increasing back pressure and increasing barring speed. Results yielded significant improvements starting from 9.5% in the start-up times and 7% in the differential expansion. / <p>QC 20141128</p>

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Orientador: Jorge Isaías Llagostera Beltrán / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecânica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-20T08:08:23Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 GuarineloJunior_FlavioFernando_D.pdf: 112586941 bytes, checksum: 8ca74b9cc6e907dc47ec88f2c901a8b1 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012 / Resumo: O atendimento da demanda crescente de eletricidade, associado à necessidade do cumprimento de metas de emissões de gases causadores do aquecimento global, será um grande desafio ao setor elétrico nas próximas décadas. A geração de eletricidade ainda necessitará de combustíveis fosseis por muitos anos e a busca por eficiência energética nos processos térmicos que envolvem as usinas termoelétricas será determinante ao cumprimento das metas de emissões. Neste contexto, o ciclo combinado tem sido apresentado como a tecnologia mais eficiente e com o menor impacto ambiental quando se considera o uso de combustíveis fósseis na geração de eletricidade. Possui curtos prazos de instalação e custos relativamente baixos em comparação às outras tecnologias, quer façam uso de fontes renováveis ou não, e tem passado por processos de evolução tecnológica que permitem eficiências de até 62%. Mesmo que apresente características tão favoráveis, o desempenho do ciclo combinado é uma tecnologia sensível quando passa a operar em condições ambiente diferentes daquelas especificadas em projeto. A análise do comportamento do desempenho nestas condições é de extrema importância para fins de avaliação da viabilidade técnica e econômica do ciclo no local a ser instalado e é o tema central deste trabalho. Portanto, a proposta deste trabalho é analisar termodinamicamente a operação do ciclo combinado operando em condições fora-de-projeto (off design) através do desenvolvimento de um sistema de equações não lineares que representam os balanços de massa e energia de cada componente e as relações entre si. O conjunto de equações do modelo analítico é resolvido através de uma ferramenta computacional comercialmente disponível, a qual permite a definição de variáveis independentes e das restrições necessárias a uma solução objetiva. A lógica empregada na solução do conjunto de equações define uma relação direta entre as mesmas através da redução do grau de liberdade de uma determinada variável. A modelagem analítica revelou ser uma ferramenta importante na investigação do comportamento do desempenho do ciclo como um todo e a dependência termodinâmica entre os seus componentes / Abstract: The worldwide growing demand for electricity associated with global warming issues is becoming a great challenge to the electric sector for the next decades. As the power generation still depends on the fossils fuels as main source, the combined cycle is further recognized for its better environmental performance in mitigating air pollution and by reducing the global warming effects. Based on this perspective, the combined cycle has been presented as the most efficient technology, by providing advantages due to its smaller environmental impact when considering the use of fossils fuels in power generation. It is characterized by its low capital cost and short construction lead time in comparison with other technologies, whatever type of renewable fuel is being used or not, it has been experiencing a technological evolution that boost its overall efficiencies to more than 62%. Even though it has been presented with such favorable characteristics, the overall efficiency of the combined cycle is very sensitive to environmental conditions as well as running from the base load. By analyzing all thermodynamic parameters in the combined cycle under off - design conditions it can provide a better understanding in order to develop a technical and economical feasibility and it is the core issue of this work. Therefore, the proposal of this work aims to develop a system of non linear equations that represent the mass and energy balances of all component and the thermodynamic relationships among them. The group of equations of the analytical model is solved through a computational tool, commercially available, which allows the definition of independent variables and all constraint needs to reach a target solution. The logic employed in solving the system of equations defines a direct relationship among each combined cycle's component through the reduction of the degree of freedom of a certain variable. The analytical modeling revealed to be an important tool in the investigation of the combined cycle operation behavior as a whole and the thermodynamic dependence among all components / Doutorado / Termica e Fluidos / Doutor em Engenharia Mecânica

Este trabalho apresenta uma avaliação comparativa de desempenho termodinâmico de sistemas térmicos em uma unidade industrial de fabricação de celulose e papel Kraft. Foram coletados dados de projeto e operação para o sistema atual de utilidades e de um novo sistema em fase de implantação. A análise exergética é utilizada como ferramenta de avaliação quantitativa e qualitativa para os principais componentes do sistema de cogeração de energia: caldeiras de força, caldeiras de recuperação química, turbinas e válvulas redutoras. Diferentes critérios de desempenho globais e relativos são determinados através de balanços simultâneos de energia e entropia (balanços exergéticos). As irreversibilidades ou entropia gerada nos sistemas são determinadas através da exergia destruída. Esta abordagem revela os principais pontos onde a energia é degradada em sua qualidade, indicando onde devem ser buscadas alternativas de otimização termoeconômica para um melhor aproveitamento dos recursos energéticos disponíveis. / This work presents a comparative evaluation from thermodynamic performance view of thermal systems in a Kraft pulp and paper mill. The design information and the data of the industrial operation were collected for the current utility system and for the new system that has been buit. The exergy analysis is applied as the quantitative and qualitative evaluation tool for the main energy conversion systems: power boilers, chemical recovery boiler, turbines and throttling valves. Different global and relatives performance criteria are estimated by simultaneous energy and entropy balances (exergy balances). The irreversibility or generated entropy in the systems is determined by the destroyed exergy. This approach reveals the places where energy quality is mainly degraded and shows where alternatives for optimization must be sought for a better use of the available energetic resources.

Este trabalho apresenta uma avaliação comparativa de desempenho termodinâmico de sistemas térmicos em uma unidade industrial de fabricação de celulose e papel Kraft. Foram coletados dados de projeto e operação para o sistema atual de utilidades e de um novo sistema em fase de implantação. A análise exergética é utilizada como ferramenta de avaliação quantitativa e qualitativa para os principais componentes do sistema de cogeração de energia: caldeiras de força, caldeiras de recuperação química, turbinas e válvulas redutoras. Diferentes critérios de desempenho globais e relativos são determinados através de balanços simultâneos de energia e entropia (balanços exergéticos). As irreversibilidades ou entropia gerada nos sistemas são determinadas através da exergia destruída. Esta abordagem revela os principais pontos onde a energia é degradada em sua qualidade, indicando onde devem ser buscadas alternativas de otimização termoeconômica para um melhor aproveitamento dos recursos energéticos disponíveis. / This work presents a comparative evaluation from thermodynamic performance view of thermal systems in a Kraft pulp and paper mill. The design information and the data of the industrial operation were collected for the current utility system and for the new system that has been buit. The exergy analysis is applied as the quantitative and qualitative evaluation tool for the main energy conversion systems: power boilers, chemical recovery boiler, turbines and throttling valves. Different global and relatives performance criteria are estimated by simultaneous energy and entropy balances (exergy balances). The irreversibility or generated entropy in the systems is determined by the destroyed exergy. This approach reveals the places where energy quality is mainly degraded and shows where alternatives for optimization must be sought for a better use of the available energetic resources.

Le bon fonctionnement et les performances des turbines à vapeur sont liés à l’état de la vapeur et notamment au taux d’humidité qu’elle contient. EDF souhaite pouvoir maîtriser les phénomènes spécifiques à ces problématiques afin d’améliorer l’utilisation et l’évolution de ses turbines. Le sujet de recherche concerne la modélisation de la formation de l’humidité dans un corps de turbine et l’étude des couplages entre la phase liquide et les instationnarités. Dans ce contexte, la démarche adoptée est la suivante : la présence d’humidité est prise en compte à l’aide d’un modèle homogène, couplé à des modèles de condensation permettant de prendre en compte les phénomènes hors-équilibre thermodynamique : le grossissement et la nucléation des gouttes d’eau dans la vapeur. Pour mener à bien les calculs, des méthodes numériques adaptées aux gaz réels ont été utilisées et testées à l’aide d’un code monodimensionnel avant d’être intégrées dans le code 3D elsA. Deux types de modèles de condensation ont été mis en œuvre, considérant ou non la polydispersion des gouttes dans la vapeur. Les couplages instationnaires entre la condensation et l’écoulement principal ont été étudiés à différents niveaux d’observations (1D, 1D − 3D, 3D). Il a été montré que la méthode des moments apporte une richesse supplémentaire par rapport à un modèle mono-dispersé, et permet de mieux capter les couplages instationnaires entre l’humidité et le champ principal. / In addition to conventional turbomachinery problems, both the behavior and performances of steam turbines are highly dependent on the vapour thermodynamic state and the presence of a liquid phase. EDF, the main French electricity producer, is interested in further developing its’ modelling capabilities and expertise in this area to allow for operational studies and long-term planning. This PhD thesis explores the modelling of wetness formation and growth in a steam turbine and an analysis of the coupling between the liquid phase and the main flow unsteadiness. To this end, the work in this thesis took the following approach. Wetness was accounted for using a homogeneous model coupled with transport equations to take into account the effects of non-equilibrium phenomena, such as the growth of the liquid phase and nucleation. The real gas attributes of the problem demanded adapted numerical methods. Before their implementation in the 3D elsA solver, the accuracy of the chosen models was tested using a developed one-dimensional nozzle code. In this manner, various condensation models were considered, including both polydispersed and monodispersed behaviours of the steam. Finally, unsteady coupling effects were observed from several perspectives (1D, 1D − 3D, 3D), demonstrating the ability of the method of moments to sustain unsteady phenomena which were not apparent in a simple monodispersed model.

The main purpose of this master’s thesis is description of the current technology of compressed air production in the grounds of Třinecké Železárny, a.s. (TZ). Compressed air for companies in the TZ area is manufactured and distributed by company Energetika Třinec, a.s. (ET). The part of the thesis is the preparation and execution of measurement including evaluation of specific energy consumption for production of compressed air by compressors of ET company. In conclusion there is proposed the possibility of substitution of compressors including the economic evaluation.

ith one controlled extraction and one uncontrolled extraction, calculation of the flow channel at all stage, design and calculation of the regulation valve and create connection diagram of steam turbine and air cooled condenser. At the beginning of this work is an overview of manufacturers of steam turbines and their unified products. Master thesis was developer with G-Team, a.s. as using calculations and the instructions given in the recommended literature with supporting CFD simulations to determine the loss coefficients and FEA simulations to determine the eigenfrequencies blades.