Tuesday, June 14, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Tutorial

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Presentations

Note: Presentations may start a few minutes before the time listed in the schedule.

Gas turbines are prime movers based on the Brayton cycle: the working fluid(usually air) is compressed, thermal energy is added at high pressure(usually through combustion), and the fluid (usually combustion gases) is then expanded in a turbine to drive the compressor and to produce useful shaft power. The term “micro-gas turbine” is often used when the power of this device is lower than 500 kW. MGTs share the same thermodynamic principle as larger units, but there are also some differential features in terms of engine layout and component design. As in GTs, MGT can achieve a high-power density than other prime movers with similar power ratings and they also benefit from fuel and operational flexibility. Despite research and developmen in this field, MGTs still have a relatively low market share. Full potential has not been achieved due to insufficient investment in research and developmen and to the absence of suitable innovation in commercialisation measures, such as coordination and innovation sharing mechanisms among stakeholders, and probably the lack of influence on the development of energy policy and regulatory framework. There is sufficient evidence that MGTs have the potential to become a fast-growing industry in multiple applications with significant contributions to the energy-efficient low-carbon economy and to energy security and resilience of power systems. Therefore, the presenters will focus on introducing the main technological aspects of MGTs and their role in a decarbonised society, acting in relevance fields such as aviation, energy storage, and off-grid power, among others. In addition, the latest trends in biofuels and hydrogen combustion are presented, along with the most recent trends in materials. Finally, the tutorial provides comprehensive market analysis including the pros and cons of MGTs against other major players, as well as currently selling strategies to take full advantage of MGTs, suggesting the next steps toward fully deployment of MGTs in a decarbonised, decentralised, and highly efficient energy market.