High Efficiency Low Cost CO2 Compression Using Supersonic Shock Wave Technology

Williams, J ; Aarnio, M ; Grosvenor, A ; Taylor, D ; Bucher, J

关键词: supersonic compression;    shock waves;    Rampressor;    CO2 compression;    high-performance computing;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1011244
RP-ID  :  DOE/NT/42651
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1011244

学科分类：电力

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

Development and testing results from a supersonic compressor are presented. The compressor achieved record pressure ratio for a fully-supersonic stage and successfully demonstrated the technology potential. Several tasks were performed in compliance with the DOE award objectives. A high-pressure ratio compressor was retrofitted to improve rotordynamics behavior and successfully tested. An outside review panel confirmed test results and design approach. A computational fluid dynamics code used to analyze the Ramgen supersonic flowpath was extensively and successfully modified to improve use on high-performance computing platforms. A comprehensive R&D implementation plan was developed and used to lay the groundwork for a future full-scale compressor demonstration. Conceptual design for a CO2 demonstration compressor was developed and reviewed.