On the Combustion Turbine Modeling: A Dynamic Approach

The present paper deals with the dynamic analysis of a heavy duty combustion turbine running on natural gas. Hence, a mathematical model of the power plant has been implemented. The model is able to simulate the engine behavior during steady state, as well as transient conditions. In order to test the model efficacy and accuracy, a dynamic analysis of a Siemens V94.3 A running as topper in a Combined Cycle (CC) complex has been carried out. Therefore, numerical results have been compared with experimental data extracted from the monitoring system of the plant for different running conditions. Comparison results analysis highlighted that the developed mathematical model is able to simulate correctly engine behavior in different combustion turbine conditions.