Source: Energy & Management Powernews, January 24, 2022
A software that continuously adjusts gas turbines to current environmental conditions has been developed by GE. Harmful emissions and fuel consumption can thus be reduced.
The "Autonomous Tuning" software, according to a GE statement, uses artificial intelligence to continuously find optimal flame temperature and fuel distribution and to reduce emissions and the noise level of the units. The software detects changes in ambient temperature as well as gas fuel composition and sends automatic adjustment information to the control system every two seconds,
the company says the new software can reduce carbon monoxide emissions by about 14% and nitrous oxide by 10 to 14%. Fuel consumption and carbon dioxide can be reduced by 0.5 to 1%. Appropriate adjustments have so far typically been made by technicians during turbine maintenance, which means seasonal tuning can be quite imprecise.
Gas turbines are becoming increasingly important as the world seeks to generate energy from lower-carbon sources, said Linda Rae, general manager of GE Digital's Power Generation and Oil & Gas business. "While they offer a better alternative to coal, they can be made even more efficient with software."
Power generators in regions with strict emissions requirements or in countries with highly variable weather patterns are likely to benefit most from the software. In addition, locations with changing fuel quality.
For more information on the "Autonomous Tuning" software, visit the GE Digital site.
Author: Günter Drewnitzky
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