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The efficiency depends primarily on size (different manufacturtes have use similar designs). Bigger Gas Turbines tend to more effiecient. Additional factors such as waste heat recovery and heat exchangers can improve the system efficiency (but not the effiecency of the actual Gas Tubine).
Smaller gas turbines such as the Rolls Royce Avons have around 25% Thermal Efficiency while larger units such as the Rolls Royce Trent-50 have efficiencies of around 42%. A full list of Tubine Efficiencies for different manufacturers can be found at http://www.vibronurse.com/turbmath.HTML
Note that the above comment does not make the Avon a bad unit its simply the case that it is designed primarily for a high power to weight ratio. Some people will also quote very high figures for G.E Frame machines (+50%) but these numbers usually include co-gen (a steam turbine used to recover waste heat) and are therefor not just Gas Turbine Efficiency.
The full calculation for calculating Gas Turbine effieciency is avalaible at VibroNurse at the following page (http://www.vibronurse.com/turbmath.HTML) and program which does the calculation is available at http://www.vibronurse.com/gaseff.HTML. We use this program at our oil and gas platforms and it works well particlauarly as a condition monitoring tool.
What else can I help you with?
Do you use HHV or LHV for gas turbine efficiency calculation?
Gas turbine manufacturers generally state the efficiency of their turbines using LHV. However, natural gas in the U.S. is bought and sold on an HHV basis, so be careful that you don't mix units. Otherwise, you will buy a gas turbine that is too small for your anticipated needs.
How inefficiencies of compressor and turbine affect back work ratio and efficiency of gas turbine?
Inefficiencies in the compressor of a gas turbine cycle increase the back-work ratio and decrease the thermal efficiency of the gas turbine cycle, since they increase the compressor work.
How can I run a gas turbine power generator efficiently?
www.muellerenvironmental.com/documents/GER3567H.pdf discusses many factors affecting gas turbine efficiency. It specifically addresses GE turbines, but the factors discussed are relevant to all gas turbine power generators.
How do you increase a Thermal efficiency of brayton cycle?
by increasing the turbine inlet gas temperature
What are the effects of humidity on gas turbine performance?
an increase in relative humidity will increase the Gas turbine output. and thermal efficiency. when the ambient tempeature is high at that time also if RH is high it will have a slight positive impact on GT output & Efficiency.
Do you use HHV or LHV for gas turbine efficiency calculation?
Gas turbine manufacturers generally state the efficiency of their turbines using LHV. However, natural gas in the U.S. is bought and sold on an HHV basis, so be careful that you don't mix units. Otherwise, you will buy a gas turbine that is too small for your anticipated needs.
How inefficiencies of compressor and turbine affect back work ratio and efficiency of gas turbine?
Inefficiencies in the compressor of a gas turbine cycle increase the back-work ratio and decrease the thermal efficiency of the gas turbine cycle, since they increase the compressor work.
What is the efficiency of thermal power plant?
A modern combined cycle gas turbine/ steam turbine power plant can reach almost 60% efficiency.
How can I run a gas turbine power generator efficiently?
www.muellerenvironmental.com/documents/GER3567H.pdf discusses many factors affecting gas turbine efficiency. It specifically addresses GE turbines, but the factors discussed are relevant to all gas turbine power generators.
How do you increase a Thermal efficiency of brayton cycle?
by increasing the turbine inlet gas temperature
What are the effects of humidity on gas turbine performance?
an increase in relative humidity will increase the Gas turbine output. and thermal efficiency. when the ambient tempeature is high at that time also if RH is high it will have a slight positive impact on GT output & Efficiency.
What is the formula for calculating heat rate for a peaking gas turbine?
The heat rate for a peaking gas turbine is calculated using the formula: [ \text{Heat Rate} = \frac{\text{Energy Input (BTU/h)}}{\text{Electricity Output (kWh)}} ] This formula measures the efficiency of the turbine by comparing the fuel energy consumed to the electrical energy produced. A lower heat rate indicates a more efficient turbine. Typically, the values used in this calculation can be derived from fuel consumption data and the electrical output of the turbine.
How do you calculate 1050 miles in gas price for a trip?
You need to know the fuel efficiency of the vehicle when you are driving (driving styles do make a difference).Use the fuel efficiency to calculate the amount of gas you will need and then use the gas price to calculate the cost of fuel.You need to know the fuel efficiency of the vehicle when you are driving (driving styles do make a difference).Use the fuel efficiency to calculate the amount of gas you will need and then use the gas price to calculate the cost of fuel.You need to know the fuel efficiency of the vehicle when you are driving (driving styles do make a difference).Use the fuel efficiency to calculate the amount of gas you will need and then use the gas price to calculate the cost of fuel.You need to know the fuel efficiency of the vehicle when you are driving (driving styles do make a difference).Use the fuel efficiency to calculate the amount of gas you will need and then use the gas price to calculate the cost of fuel.
How do you calculate specific fuel consumption of gas turbine?
A simple-cycle gas turbine used for power generation has a thermal efficiency of about 34 percent. Since 1 kwh is theoretically equivalent to 3,415 Btu, the simple-cycle gas turbine has a fuel connsumption of: 3,415 / 0.34 = about 10,000 Btu/kwh. Given the heating value (i.e, heat of combustion) of a fuel, we can easily calculate the simple-cycle gas turbine fuel usage. For example, natural gas has a net heating value of about 21,500 Btu/pound. Thus, the natural gas consumption in a simple-cycle gas turbine would be: 10,000 / 21,500 = 0.47 pounds/kwh = 0.21 kg/kwh. As another example, a typical diesel oil has a net heating value of 130,000 Btu/gallon. Thus, the diesel oil consumption in a simple-cycle gas turbine would be: 10,000 / 130,000 = 0.077 gallon/kwh. (The gallon used just above is the U.S. gallon rather than the Imperial gallon) A combined-cycle gas turbine will have a higher thermal efficiency and, hence, lower fuel consumptions.
What are the advantages of free turbine engine over gas turbine engine?
A gas turbine engine will usually yield more power by weight than a piston engine. Main downside is that it can't be throttled very well. Energy efficiency isn't all that good to start with, and will drop right down if it has to be operated outside its optimum range.
What is the effect or reheater in the gas turbine?
1.Turbine output is increased for same compressor work. 2.As more heat is supplied,thermal efficiency decreases.
What is hgpi of gas turbine?
The "hgpi" of a gas turbine typically refers to the "heat rate," which indicates the efficiency of the turbine in converting fuel into energy. It is measured in units such as British thermal units per kilowatt-hour (BTU/kWh). A lower hgpi signifies a more efficient gas turbine, as it consumes less fuel to produce the same amount of energy. This metric is crucial for evaluating turbine performance and operational costs.
