Modular gas turbine aerodynamic and thermodynamic design of heat management systems (accelerating net zero using advanced fluids)

Achieving “Net Zero” requires significant technological progress in the energy sector to lower costs, boost efficiency, and integrate better with renewable energy sources. This project focuses on developing new working fluids with ideal properties, like low resistance to flow and excellent heat transfer capabilities, to be used in advanced power systems involving turbines. These fluids include supercritical fluids (such as supercritical CO2) and dense organic vapors, which play a key role in advanced systems like organic Rankine cycles and supercritical CO2 recovery.

These next-generation fluids are especially useful in managing heat within power systems, such as recovering waste heat or improving cooling processes, to make energy cycles more efficient. By operating at high pressures, these fluids can achieve greater power output with smaller equipment, which means the power plants can be more compact and cost-effective. This approach helps to cut costs and reduce the size of energy plants, making them more efficient and better suited for a sustainable, low-carbon future.