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16. Impact from flexible operation on High Head Francis turbines
University essay from KTH/Hållfasthetslära (Avd.)Abstract : Today the European energy grid contains more renewable energy sources than ever before, yet there is little to no research on how the increased amount affects the cost structure of the remaining energy sources of the grid. A consequence of phasing more renewable energy sources into the power grid, is a reduction of the overall balancing capacity of the grid. READ MORE
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17. A study of calculation models for fatigue life prediction : A thesis accomplished together with GKN Aerospace
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)Abstract : GKN Aerospace in Trollhättan don’t use the latest ANSYS version and need to upgrade their life analysis models. The aim with this thesis is to do a study of the new models and investigate the times required for the calculations. READ MORE
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18. Development and validation of a combined heat and power plant model for integration in DYESOPT
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The liberalization of electricity markets and a growing penetration of renewables has led many countries to feel changes in the operation of their grids. The boundary conditions for the operation of conventional power plants are changing and, as such, an improved understanding of the varying loads and prices on the electricity grid is required to assess the performance of emerging combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) concepts and to further optimize their design for these new markets in the pursuit of increasing their profitability, especially when considering co-generation of heat and power. READ MORE
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19. Tribological characterisation of turbocharger turbine sealing rings in heavy duty diesel engines
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematikAbstract : This work investigated the wear mechanisms of turbocharger components in heavy duty diesel engines. By understanding the wear mechanisms that are occurring in turbochargers the life time of the turbocharger components can be improved. READ MORE
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20. Biochar production integration into Phoenix BioPower BTC technology
University essay from KTH/EnergiteknikAbstract : Phoenix BioPowers teknik BTC (Biomass fired TopCycle) integrerar förgasning av biomassa som ett försteg till en TopCycle högtrycksgasturbin. Dessutom injiceras ånga tillsammans med produktgasen i förbränningen, för att uppnå hög effektivitet samt minskar de totala kostnaderna samtidigt som tekniken erbjuder kontrollerbar och pålitlig förnybar kraft. READ MORE
