Method of and apparatus for producing power using a reformer and gas turbine unit
US6832485B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E20/32
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with the present invention, apparatus is provided for producing power comprising a reformer for reforming a hydrocarbon material and producing syngas comprising hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Furthermore, the apparatus comprises a combustion chamber of a gas turbine unit that receives the syngas and combusts the syngas and produces flue gases comprising carbon dioxide and other gases that are supplied to the gas turbine contained in the gas turbine unit. In addition, the apparatus includes a bottoming cycle unit of a combined cycle power plant that produces power and from which combustion gases exit. A carbon dioxide separator is also included in the apparatus that receives combustion gases exiting the bottoming cycle unit and separates carbon dioxide from the other combustion gases. A compressor is provided that supplies the separated carbon dioxide to the reformer for reforming of the hydrocarbon material. Preferably, according to the present invention, the reformer comprises a solar reformer. In addition, the gas turbine unit includes a compressor that compresses air and also an electric generator coupled to the gas turbine that produces electricity.
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