نوع مقاله : مقاله علمی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسنده English
The integration of solar energy into gas turbine cycles, as an emerging approach, can enhance system efficiency while reducing fossil fuel consumption. In this study, a single-shaft solar-assisted gas turbine power plant is simulated under both design-point and off-design conditions and analyzed from energy and exergy perspectives. The model incorporates a compressor, turbine, combustion chamber, heat exchanger and solar receiver. The effects of key parameters, including compressor pressure ratio, turbine inlet temperature, and solar irradiance, are systematically investigated. The results demonstrate that the utilization of solar energy significantly reduces fuel consumption and decreases exergy destruction in the combustion chamber. Off-design analyses indicate that variations in rotational speed and solar irradiance have a substantial impact on power output, fuel consumption, and overall system efficiency. An increase in compressor speed leads to a higher air mass flow rate and consequently requires a greater fuel input to maintain an appropriate air–fuel ratio. Although this results in higher power output, it is accompanied by increased fuel consumption and a reduction in thermal efficiency. Therefore, while solar integration primarily improves efficiency and reduces primary energy consumption, off-design operation reveals important trade-offs between power augmentation, efficiency degradation, and fuel usage.
کلیدواژهها English