42 USC 16298b - High efficiency turbines

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 16298b.

High efficiency turbines

(a)

In general

(b)

Program elements

The program shall—

(1)

support first-of-a-kind engineering and detailed gas turbine design for small-scale and utility-scale electric power generation, including—

(A)

high temperature materials, including superalloys, coatings, and ceramics;

(B)

improved heat transfer capability;

(C)

manufacturing technology required to construct complex 3-dimensional geometry parts with improved aerodynamic capability;

(D)

combustion technology to produce higher firing temperature while lowering nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide emissions per unit of output;

(E)

advanced controls and systems integration;

(F)

advanced high performance compressor technology; and

(G)

validation facilities for the testing of components and subsystems;

(2)

include technology demonstration through component testing, subscale testing, and full-scale testing in existing fleets;

(3)

include field demonstrations of the developed technology elements to demonstrate technical and economic feasibility;

(4)

assess overall combined cycle and simple cycle system performance;

(5)

increase fuel flexibility by enabling gas turbines to operate with high proportions of, or pure, hydrogen or other renewable gas fuels;

(6)

enhance foundational knowledge needed for low-emission combustion systems that can work in high-pressure, high-temperature environments required for high-efficiency cycles;

(7)

increase operational flexibility by reducing turbine start-up times and improving the ability to accommodate flexible power demand; and

(8)

include any other elements necessary to achieve the goals described in subsection (c), as determined by the Secretary, in consultation with private industry.

(c)

Program goals

(1)

In general

The goals of the program shall be—

(A)

in phase I, to develop a conceptual design of, and to develop and demonstrate the technology required for—

(i)

advanced high efficiency gas turbines to achieve, on a lower heating value basis—

(I)

a combined cycle efficiency of not less than 65 percent; or

(II)

a simple cycle efficiency of not less than 47 percent; and

(ii)

aviation gas turbines to achieve a 25 percent reduction in fuel burn by improving fuel efficiency to existing best-in-class turbo-fan engines; and

(B)

in phase II, to develop a conceptual design of advanced high efficiency gas turbines that can achieve, on a lower heating value basis—

(i)

a combined cycle efficiency of not less than 67 percent; or

(ii)

a simple cycle efficiency of not less than 50 percent.

(2)

Additional goals

(d)

Financial assistance

(1)

In general

(2)

Proposals

(3)

Considerations

In selecting proposed projects to receive financial assistance under this subsection, the Secretary shall give special consideration to the extent to which the proposed project will—

(A)

stimulate the creation or increased retention of jobs in the United States; and

(B)

promote and enhance technology leadership in the United States.

(4)

Competitive awards

(5)

Cost sharing

(e)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, § 969B, as added Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title IV, § 4005(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2542.)

cite as: 42 USC 16298b