Hybrid Combined Cycles: Using Biomass to Improve Efficiency

[exergetic]

Hi everybody,
I'm working on my thesis regarding hybrid combined cycles(HCC),that is combined cycles with supplementary firing on the bottoming cycle to improve the overall efficiency.
My focus is on the possibility of use biomass as supplementary fuel in this types of plants.
I'm looking around to find some case studies about this subject, but it's not easy to find references about these arguments on scientific literature.
Can anyone help me? Anyone knows if there's any energy companies involved in development of this kind of projects? ?Every suggestion or link are welcome, even about these arguments generally.

Thanks in advance.

P.S: I don't know if I posted this topic in correct section.Do I move it to "General Engineering" section?

 

[Achy47]

Thank you for your interest in hybrid combined cycles (HCC) and the use of biomass as supplementary fuel in these plants. As a scientist in this field, I would be happy to provide some information and guidance.

Firstly, I would recommend searching for articles and studies on HCC and biomass in scientific databases such as Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, or IEEE Xplore. These databases contain a wide range of peer-reviewed articles and studies on various topics, including energy systems and biomass utilization.

Some potential keywords to use in your search could be "hybrid combined cycles," "biomass," "supplementary fuel," and "efficiency." This should help to narrow down your results and find relevant studies.

Additionally, you can also look for articles and reports on the websites of energy companies that are involved in the development of HCC projects. Some examples of companies that have worked on HCC projects include GE, Siemens, and Mitsubishi Power.

In terms of case studies, there are a few notable examples of HCC plants that use biomass as a supplementary fuel. One is the 280 MW EcoElectrica plant in Puerto Rico, which uses a combination of natural gas and biomass to generate electricity. Another is the 150 MW Alholmens Kraft plant in Finland, which is the world's largest biomass-fired HCC power plant.

I hope this information helps you in your research. If you have any further questions or need more specific guidance, please feel free to reach out to me or other experts in this field for assistance.

Best of luck with your thesis!