Next generation Ultra-high Efficiency Modular Power/Electricity Generation Systems — Opportunities and Challenges

Project: Tec Talk

Topics: Thermodynamics of Combustion, Heat engines, High temperature environments, Heat transfer enhancement, Heat Transfer

It is well established that through the combination of much higher operating pressures and temperatures and use of certain super critical fluids it is possible to achieve substantially higher fuel to power/electricity conversion efficacies. In this presentation we will review some potential improvements that can be realized if certain challenges are overcome. The need for innovative thermo-mechanical designs, materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to achieve some of these targets will be discussed