GAS TURBINE CONVERSION FROM LIQUID TO GASEOUS FUEL

The DOD consumes more energy than any other federal agency to power its many installations and operational assets, prompting the need for robust energy management and solutions. With emerging technologies and a growing reliance on electrical systems, the DOD and DON recognize that energy production, procurement, and usage must be further optimized and secured. This study aims to support research toward a portable and affordable electric generation system capable of supplying power to microgrids. Specifically, it investigates the feasibility of converting liquid-fueled combustion engines to operate with renewable gaseous fuels, namely hydrogen gas. To test this hypothesis, performance measurements and internal inspection were conducted on the JetCat P60-SE turbojet, a small commercial gas turbine engine designed for remote-controlled hobby jets. The results showed that with effective modifications, a liquid-fueled gas turbine has the potential to operate with gaseous fuels. These findings can be used toward larger applications, expanding the application of hydrogen technology to electrical generation.

Department dc:contributor.department

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)

Grantor dc:publisher

Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School

Year dc:date.issued

2021

Author dc:creator

• Perez, Emillenicholas O.

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Gannon, Anthony J.
• Smith, Walter

Statement dc:rights

• This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10945/67166

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:calhoun.nps.edu:10945/67166