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Combustion Turbine in caes ApplicatioNS

Conceptual Diagram for Combustion Turbine with CAES Hybrid Cycle (Patent Pending)

Hybrid Plant Operations and Benefits:

  • The CT-Derived Hybrid Plant Allows the Most Cost Effective:
      • Base load operation with best efficiency
      • Doubling of base load output to meet peak power demand
  • CT-Based Plant Mostly Operates at Design Point with Best Efficiency
  • Peak Load Generation Relies on Air from Ground‑Level Pressure Vessels
  • Intermediate Load Operation, Based on System Economics and Requirements,  May be Provided by:
    • Using stored air, similar to peak load operation
    • Using both stored and compressed air, similar to base load operation
  • Ground Level Storage in Standard Piping (or a Pressure Vessel) Costs $22-30/kW/Hour-of-Storage; Two Hours of Storage Costs $45‑60/kW
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