Application of Active Combustion Instability Control to a Heavy Duty Gas Turbine
Author:
Seume J. R.1, Vortmeyer N.1, Krause W.1, Hermann J.2, Hantschk C.-C.2, Zangl P.2, Gleis S.2, Vortmeyer D.2, Orthmann A.3
Affiliation:
1. Siemens Power Generation (KWU), 10553 Berlin, Germany 2. Lehrstuhl B. Fuer Thermodynamik, Technical University of Munich, Germany 3. pad Software, Haar-Salmdorf, Germany
Abstract
During the prototype shop tests, the Model V84.3A ring combustor gas turbine unexpectedly exhibited a noticeable “humming” caused by self-excited flame vibrations in the combustion chamber for certain operating conditions. The amplitudes of the pressure fluctuations in the combustor were unusually high when compared to the previous experience with silo combustor machines. As part of the optimization program, the humming was investigated and analyzed. To date, combustion instabilities in real, complex combustors cannot be predicted analytically during the design phase. Therefore, and as a preventive measure against future surprises by “humming,” a feedback system was developed which counteracts combustion instabilities by modulation of the fuel flow rate with rapid valves (active instability control, AIC). The AIC achieved a reduction of combustion-induced pressure amplitudes by 86 percent. The Combustion instability in the Model V84.3A gas turbine was eliminated by changes of the combustor design. Therefore, the AIC is not required for the operation of customer gas turbines.
Publisher
ASME International
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Energy Engineering and Power Technology,Aerospace Engineering,Fuel Technology,Nuclear Energy and Engineering
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