♻️⚡️A Better way to Make Electricity WITH CO2⚡️♻️

♻️⚡️A Better way to Make Electricity WITH CO2⚡️♻️

Welcome to our latest deep-dive into the world of advanced turbine systems!

In this video, we explore the cutting-edge realm of supercritical CO2 (sCO2) turbine systems, shedding light on their potential to redefine how we think about energy generation.

Whether you're a science enthusiast, an environmental advocate, or simply curious about the latest advancements in clean energy, this video is a must-watch.

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🔍 What we cover:

OUTLINE:

00:00:00 Introduction to the Supercritical Transformational Electric Power project

00:00:42 Interview 1

00:01:03 Interview 2

00:01:27 Understanding Supercritical Fluids and Their Role in the STEP Project

00:02:08 the critical point if CO2

00:02:20 Advantages of using high-temperature supercritical CO2 in power generation

00:02:42 The potential of CO2 turbines and their scalability

00:02:52 Supercritical Transformational Energy Project (STEP)

00:03:43 Interview 3

00:04:05 Challenges and solutions in CO2 turbine operation

00:05:18 Introduction to Tesla Turbines and their potential

00:05:55 The Efficiency of Tesla Turbines with Supercritical CO2

00:06:26 Conclusion and the future of energy generation

The Science of Supercritical CO2:

Discover the unique properties of sCO2 and why it's garnering so much attention in the energy sector.

The STEP CO2 Facility in Texas:

Get an exclusive look at this state-of-the-art facility leading the charge in supercritical CO2 turbine research and development.

Tesla Turbines and sCO2:

Dive into how Tesla's groundbreaking turbine designs can be incorporated into supercritical CO2 systems to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

💡 Key Takeaways:

The advantages of sCO2 turbines over traditional steam-based systems.

Potential environmental benefits and the pathway towards a greener future.

How the integration of Tesla turbine technology can potentially revolutionize sCO2 systems.

🌱 Why it Matters:

As we move towards more sustainable energy solutions, understanding and harnessing the power of supercritical CO2 turbines becomes essential.

Combining this with the genius of Nikola Tesla's designs might just be the innovation push we need.

For those passionate about renewable energy and sustainable technologies, this video offers a comprehensive look into the future possibilities of turbine tech.

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🔗 Resources and Further Reading:

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[thomashewitt]

So if I understand this correctly, the supercritical CO2 would replace steam as the driving fluid for power generating turbines?

[karlswanson]

Supercritical CO2 critical temp 304.1K critical pressure 7.38MPa, density 467 kg/m3. 31c
Supercritical SF6 critical temp 318.6K critical pressure 3.76MPa, density 736 kg/m3. 45.5c

I know you would not want to release SF6 into air. SF6 is known for its high global warming potential (GWP)
Xenon is more expensive but might be a good choice when a smaller footprint is needed.

If you could increase efficiency or expand operating range maybe it would be worth exploring as well.

[nicholasbates]

I was JUST thinking about this when I first came across your videos because I follow Flibe energy who is doing research specifically on multen salt reactors. They have been set on CO2 turbine systems for a few years now, so I'm really excited to see this.

[karlswanson]

I read an article titled "Preliminary Design and Off-Design Analysis of a Radial Outflow Turbine for Organic Rankine Cycles" by Jun-Seong Kim and Do-Yeop Kim, published in April 2020. The article claimed that a 400 kW Radial Outflow Turbine generator for sCO₂ could operate at 85% efficiency. For reference, 400 kW is equivalent to 536 horsepower. For an EV hybrid this system could potentially offer a much lower weight burden compared to relying entirely on batteries, while at the same time dramatically increasing range.

[millanferende]

Thank you so much for doing this! Love your "Tesla look" with the mustache and a good looking vest as well haha. You said that we could ask you any question in another comment. May I please ask you if you are ever going to sell a book, on the exact mathematics of different sizes and amount of blades for Tesla turbines and details of other systems, so communities around the world who are capable, could build it themselves? For example when your business goes well and you won't need this "small scale" stuff anymore?

[gregorymalchuk]

Was the performance data from the 10 megawatt pilot project ever published? I wanted the initial CO2 conditions, the temperature at the gas cooler, and an efficiency figure. I think it was only ever loaded at 1 megawatt accodding to one other video I saw.

[GeoffHou]

I read a few years ago and that siemens had a prototype turbine running on superctrical co2 and the results showed that at start temperatures above 800°C the efficiency is quite a bit higher than with steam

[KyleDunnIt]

How long until you can strap one of your turbines to an off-the-shelf CO2 oil extraction setup?

[coextractiontech]

Where can I learn more/see this equipment in action. I really like this project and see potential.

[whiskeytango]

What is the energy source? What heats and pressurizes the CO2?

[mateomangoplaysstw]

Is supercritical co2 in itself renewable???

[naijacreditcards]

Fact is when steam is heated to very high temperature after a while the steam become gaslike and if Co2 is infused into the water before heating tye temperature will real extraordinary temperature fast and more powerful to rotate engine or turbine.

[theGoldyMan]

I don't get it. where goes the liquified CO2? In the atmosphere? And second - you need energy to make that pressure and temperature, no? They said efficiency. This means that they are still struggling to make more output then input. And they are already wondering who is gonna use it and how the things will balance?

[cosmiccrunch]

Nice!! How much of a power generation increase are we looking at with CO2 vs cold steam under vacuum?
Will the turbine need to be redesigned to work with SC-CO2? I'm guessing disc spacing might need to change to account for the increased viscosity of the working fluid.
Keep up the great work Charlie!