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EP1328760A1 - Method for introducing fuel into a premix burner - Google Patents

Method for introducing fuel into a premix burner

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EP1328760A1
EP1328760A1 EP01969118A EP01969118A EP1328760A1 EP 1328760 A1 EP1328760 A1 EP 1328760A1 EP 01969118 A EP01969118 A EP 01969118A EP 01969118 A EP01969118 A EP 01969118A EP 1328760 A1 EP1328760 A1 EP 1328760A1
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premix
burner
gas
pilot
feed
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Adnan Eroglu
Andreas Schmid
Peter Stuber
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GE Vernova GmbH
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Alstom Technology AG
Alstom Schweiz AG
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
    • F23RGENERATING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OF HIGH PRESSURE OR HIGH VELOCITY, e.g. GAS-TURBINE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS
    • F23R3/00Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel
    • F23R3/28Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the fuel supply
    • F23R3/34Feeding into different combustion zones
    • F23R3/343Pilot flames, i.e. fuel nozzles or injectors using only a very small proportion of the total fuel to insure continuous combustion
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F23COMBUSTION APPARATUS; COMBUSTION PROCESSES
    • F23RGENERATING COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OF HIGH PRESSURE OR HIGH VELOCITY, e.g. GAS-TURBINE COMBUSTION CHAMBERS
    • F23R3/00Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel
    • F23R3/28Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the fuel supply
    • F23R3/286Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the fuel supply having fuel-air premixing devices

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  • the invention relates to a method and a device for introducing fuel into a premix burner with a pilot gas and a premix gas feed for the operation of a gas turbine for the entire load range, the pilot gas feed being carried out via a burner lance provided in the premix burner and the premix gas feed via side wall shells of the premix burner become.
  • Premix burners for operating gas turbine systems are operated in a manner known per se with different fuel feed systems in order to be able to cover the entire load range of a gas turbine, ie from the ignition and start phase to the full load range of the gas turbine.
  • premix burners are supplied with pilot gas by gas turbines at the start and also in the lower load ranges, which gas is usually fed into the interior of the premix burner via a central burner lance.
  • a pilot premix changeover takes place, in which, in order to increase the burner output and thus the increased supply of fuel required, premix gas through perforated channels provided in the interior of the burner shells including the premix burner flows into the interior of the premix burner.
  • the burner lance protruding into the interior of the premix burner, via which pilot gas is fed in is designed in such a way that, at low loads, the combustion process is carried out exclusively via the pilot gas supply, with the premix stage out of operation remains.
  • Burner lances with such a large line cross section are, however, not suitable for mixed operation, since this increases the irritation in the incoming combustion air described above and can generate the undesired combustion chamber pulsations in a reinforcing manner.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a method for introducing fuel into a premix burner with a pilot gas and a premix gas feed for the operation of a gas turbine in the entire load range, in which the pilot gas feed is carried out via a burner lance provided in the premix burner and the premix gas feed via burner shells of the premix burner to further develop such that a feed of pilot gas and premix gas while avoiding the disadvantages mentioned above, in particular while avoiding combustion chamber pulsations and the disruptive influence on the Flow conditions of the combustion air supply is possible.
  • the method according to the invention is intended to simplify the operation of conventional premix burners, in particular a corresponding device is to be created with which the above-described mode of operation can be implemented without incurring any additional constructional and cost-related expenses.
  • claim 9 is a device according to the invention.
  • Features which advantageously further develop the inventive concept are the subject matter of the subclaims and the description with reference to the drawing.
  • a method according to the preamble of claim 1 is formed in that the premix gas and the pilot gas feed are carried out in a combined manner such that an infinitely variable mixing ratio between premix gas and pilot gas can be set within the premix burner and that the burner lance, via which the pilot gas feed takes place, alternatively, ie If the pilot gas supply is completely cut off, liquid fuel is fed into the premix burner.
  • pilot gas is supplied via the supply line within the premix burner via which liquid fuel is usually supplied to the central nozzle which is positioned in the burner mouth.
  • a combination namely the alternative supply of pilot gas or liquid fuel through a common supply line, which opens centrally in the burner mouth, helps to avoid the disadvantages associated with the conventional pilot gas supply via a separate burner lance, as explained in the introduction to the description.
  • the axial pilot gas supply axially to the longitudinal extension of the premix burner can realize the ignition process and the operation in the lower load range of the premix burner, but it is also possible to make a continuous transition to the full load range by premix gas in a metered manner into the interior of the burner shells Premix burner is additionally fed.
  • the combination of central pilot gas feed and premix gas feed allows, among other things, to keep the axially directed gas flow small, which can effectively counteract negative influences with regard to the formation of combustion chamber pulsations.
  • the burner trays are divided into different sections, which are connected separately from one another with premix gas feed lines, so that the individual burner tray sections can be operated with different premix gas feeds.
  • At least the burner trays are divided into two sections, each of which can be fed individually using premix gas.
  • the exemplary embodiment shown in the figure shows a premix burner 1, the burner shells 2 of which are divided into two different sections 3 and 4.
  • the first of the two sections 3 is supplied with premix gas via a feed line 5.
  • a corresponding supply line is also provided for section 4 for the targeted premix gas supply.
  • gas in the form of pilot gas can be fed via a branch line 7 and a corresponding throttle valve 8 into the burner mouth 9 of the premix burner 1, which serves for the purposes of starting and the lower load range of the burner.
  • a further throttle valve 10 is provided downstream within the burner lance 6, via which a targeted supply of liquid fuel via the burner lance 6 is possible.
  • the throttle valves 8 and 10 are each to be set such that either the supply of pilot gas is possible or the exclusive supply of liquid fuel.
  • the throttle valve 8 is opened when the throttle valve 10 is closed, as a result of which pilot gas axially enters the premix burner 1 and is mixed there with air to form an ignitable mixture which, after exiting the premix burner 1, is ignited in a combustion chamber (not shown) brought. If the part-load range of the combustion is reached, at least a first stage or section 1 of the burner shells is opened, via which premix gas is specifically fed into the interior of the premix burner 1.
  • the premix gas supply and the supply of the pilot gas are controlled continuously, so that any mixing ratios between the premix gas and the pilot gas can be set inside the premix burner 1.
  • the pilot gas supply being switched off completely. Opening the throttle valve 10 ensures that liquid fuel enters the interior of the premix burner to further increase the combustion process.
  • the combined operation of the axial pilot gas injection with the premix gas injection by means of the staged premix gas supply via the sections 1 and 2 shown in the exemplary embodiment - it is of course also possible to split the burner shells of the premix burner into several sections than shown in the exemplary embodiment, to subdivide - to keep the axial pilot gas flow small, as a result of which the line cross section required for the axial pilot gas supply can be greatly reduced and does not require the large line cross sections known from the prior art.
  • the axial pilot gas supply makes it possible to use the fuel supply line, which is already small in cross-section and through which liquid fuel is supplied.
  • the invention is associated with the advantage of using a single, centrally positioned fuel pipe which is oriented axially to the premix burner, through which, depending on the position of the throttle valves 8 and 9, liquid fuel or pilot gas can be fed to the combustion process.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method and to a device for introducing fuel into a premix burner, with a pilot gas and a premix gas inlet, for operating a gas turbine across the entire load range. The pilot gas is introduced via a burner lance provided in the premix burner and the premix gas is introduced via the lateral wall shells of the premix burner. The invention is further characterized in that the premix gas and the pilot gas are introduced into the burner in a combined manner so that an infinitely variable mixture ratio between the premix gas and the pilot gas inside the premix burner can be adjusted.

Description

Verfahren zur Brennstoffeinleitung in einen Vormischbrenner Process for introducing fuel into a premix burner

Technisches GebietTechnical field

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren sowie eine Vorrichtung zur Brennstoffeinleitung in einen Vormischbrenner mit einer Pilotgas- sowie einer Premixgaseinspeisung für den Betrieb einer Gasturbine für den gesamten Lastbereich, wobei die Pilotgaseinspeisung über eine, im Vormischbrenner vorgesehene Brennerlanze sowie die Premixgaseinspeisung über Seitenwandschalen des Vormischbrenners vorgenommen werden.The invention relates to a method and a device for introducing fuel into a premix burner with a pilot gas and a premix gas feed for the operation of a gas turbine for the entire load range, the pilot gas feed being carried out via a burner lance provided in the premix burner and the premix gas feed via side wall shells of the premix burner become.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Vormischbrenner zum Betrieb von Gasturbinenanlagen werden in an sich bekannter Weise mit unterschiedlichen Brennstoffeinspeisungssystemen betrieben, um den gesamten Lastbereiches einer Gasturbine abdecken zu können, d.h. von der Zünd- und Startphase bishin zum Vollastbereich der Gasturbine. So werden Vormischbrenner beim Start sowie auch in unteren Lastbereichen von Gasturbinen mit Pilotgas versorgt, das meist über eine zentrale Brennerlanze in den Innenraum des Vormischbrenners eingespeist wird. Nach erfolgtem Start und Anlaufen des Verbrennungsvorganges innerhalb des Vormischbrenners erfolgt eine Pilot-Premix- Umschaltung, bei der zur Steigerung der Brennerleistung und einer damit erforderlichen erhöhten Zuführung von Brennstoff, Premixgas durch Lochkanäle, die im Inneren der, den Vormischbrenner einschließenden Brennerschalen vorgesehen sind, in den Innenraum des Vormischbrenners einströmt. Bei der Umschaltung auf Premixbetrieb treten jedoch starke Pulsationen im Sinne von oszillierenden Druckschwankungen auf, die die Lebensdauer der sich an dem Vormischbrenner anschließenden Brennkammer sowie der stromab nachfolgenden Gasturbine deutlich reduzieren. Auch im Falle eines Mischbetriebes, d.h. eine gleichzeitige Einspeisung von Pilot- und Premixgas in das Innere des Vormischbrenners treten nur unbefriedigende Verbrennungsresultate auf, zumal die während der Premixgaseinspeisung aufrechterhaltene Pilotgaszugabe den Wirbelkern der in den Vormischbrenner einströmenden Verbrennungsluft erheblich stört. Ein zufriedenstellendes Aufeinanderabstimmen zwischen Pilotgas- und Premixgaszufuhr ist mit den herkömmlichen Anordnungen nicht möglich.Premix burners for operating gas turbine systems are operated in a manner known per se with different fuel feed systems in order to be able to cover the entire load range of a gas turbine, ie from the ignition and start phase to the full load range of the gas turbine. For example, premix burners are supplied with pilot gas by gas turbines at the start and also in the lower load ranges, which gas is usually fed into the interior of the premix burner via a central burner lance. After the start and start of the combustion process within the premix burner, a pilot premix changeover takes place, in which, in order to increase the burner output and thus the increased supply of fuel required, premix gas through perforated channels provided in the interior of the burner shells including the premix burner flows into the interior of the premix burner. When switching to premix operation, however, there are strong pulsations in the sense of oscillating pressure fluctuations, which affect the life of the premix burner subsequent combustion chamber and the downstream gas turbine significantly reduce. Even in the case of a mixed operation, ie simultaneous feeding of pilot and premix gas into the interior of the premix burner, only unsatisfactory combustion results occur, especially since the pilot gas addition maintained during the premix gas feeding considerably disturbs the vortex core of the combustion air flowing into the premix burner. A satisfactory coordination between pilot gas and premix gas supply is not possible with the conventional arrangements.

Um dennoch annehmbare Verbrennungsqualitäten, insbesondere im niedrigen Lastbereich, zu erzielen, ist die in das Innere des Vormischbrenners hineinragende Brennerlanze, über die eine Pilotgaseinspeisung erfolgt, derart ausgelegt, dass bei niedrigen Lasten der Verbrennungsvorgang ausschließlich über die Pilotgaszufuhr gefahren wird, wobei die Premixstufe außer Betrieb bleibt. Um eine derartige Betriebsweise jedoch zu ermöglichen, ist es erforderlich, den Leitungsquerschnitt der Brennerlanze entsprechend groß zu wählen, so dass eine Pilotgaszufuhr auch für den unteren Lastbereich in ausreichendem Maße dem Vormischbrenner zur Verfügung gestellt werden kann. Brennerlanzen mit einem derart großen Leitungsquerschnitt eignen sich jedoch nicht für einen Mischbetrieb, da dieser die vorstehend beschriebene Irritation in der einströmenden Verbrennungsluft verstärkt hervorruft sowie die unerwünschten Brennkammerpulsationen in verstärkender Weise zu erzeugen vermag.In order to nevertheless achieve acceptable combustion qualities, especially in the low load range, the burner lance protruding into the interior of the premix burner, via which pilot gas is fed in, is designed in such a way that, at low loads, the combustion process is carried out exclusively via the pilot gas supply, with the premix stage out of operation remains. However, in order to enable such a mode of operation, it is necessary to select the line cross section of the burner lance appropriately large, so that a pilot gas supply can also be made available to the premix burner to a sufficient extent for the lower load range. Burner lances with such a large line cross section are, however, not suitable for mixed operation, since this increases the irritation in the incoming combustion air described above and can generate the undesired combustion chamber pulsations in a reinforcing manner.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung liegt darin, ein Verfahren zur Brennstoffeinleitung in einen Vormischbrenner mit einer Pilotgas- sowie einer Premixgaseinspeisung für den Betrieb einer Gasturbine im gesamten Lastbereich, bei dem die Pilotgaseinspeisung über eine, im Vormischbrenner vorgesehene Brennerlanze sowie die Premixgaseinspeisung über Brennerschalen des Vormischbrenners vorgenommen wird, derart weiterzubilden, dass eine Einspeisung von Pilotgas sowie Premixgas unter Vermeidung der vorstehend genannten Nachteile, insbesondere unter Vermeidung von Brennkammerpulsationen sowie des störenden Einflusses auf die Strömungsverhältnisse der Verbrennungszuluft, möglich wird. Insbesondere soll das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren den Betrieb herkömmlicher Vormischbrenner vereinfachen, insbesondere soll eine entsprechende Vorrichtung geschaffen werden, mit der die vorstehend beschriebene Betriebsweise realisiert werden kann, ohne dabei einen konstruktiven und kostenmäßigen Mehraufwand zu verursachen.The object of the invention is to provide a method for introducing fuel into a premix burner with a pilot gas and a premix gas feed for the operation of a gas turbine in the entire load range, in which the pilot gas feed is carried out via a burner lance provided in the premix burner and the premix gas feed via burner shells of the premix burner to further develop such that a feed of pilot gas and premix gas while avoiding the disadvantages mentioned above, in particular while avoiding combustion chamber pulsations and the disruptive influence on the Flow conditions of the combustion air supply is possible. In particular, the method according to the invention is intended to simplify the operation of conventional premix burners, in particular a corresponding device is to be created with which the above-described mode of operation can be implemented without incurring any additional constructional and cost-related expenses.

Die Lösung der der Erfindung zugrundeliegenden Aufgabe ist im Anspruch 1 angegeben. Gegenstand des Anspruchs 9 ist eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung. Den Erfindungsgedanken vorteilhaft weiterbildende Merkmale sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche sowie der Beschreibung unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung zu entnehmen.The solution to the problem on which the invention is based is specified in claim 1. The subject matter of claim 9 is a device according to the invention. Features which advantageously further develop the inventive concept are the subject matter of the subclaims and the description with reference to the drawing.

Erfindungsgemäß ist ein Verfahren gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 dadurch ausgebildet, dass die Premixgas- sowie die Pilotgaseinspeisung derart kombiniert durchgeführt werden, dass ein stufenloses Mischungsverhältnis zwischen Premixgas und Pilotgas innerhalb des Vormischbrenners einstellbar ist und dass über die Brennerlanze, über die die Pilotgaseinspeisung erfolgt, alternativ, d.h. bei vollständig unterbundener Pilotgaszufuhr, flüssiger Brennstoff in den Vormischbrenner eingespeist wird.According to the invention, a method according to the preamble of claim 1 is formed in that the premix gas and the pilot gas feed are carried out in a combined manner such that an infinitely variable mixing ratio between premix gas and pilot gas can be set within the premix burner and that the burner lance, via which the pilot gas feed takes place, alternatively, ie If the pilot gas supply is completely cut off, liquid fuel is fed into the premix burner.

Die der Erfindung zugrundeliegende Idee geht davon aus, dass die Pilotgaszufuhr über jene Zuleitung innerhalb des Vormischbrenners vorgenommen wird, über die üblicherweise Flüssigbrennstoff der zentralen Düse, die im Brennermund positioniert ist, zugeführt wird. Eine derartige Kombination, nämlich die alternative Zufuhr von Pilotgas oder Flüssigbrennstoff durch eine gemeinsame Zuleitung, die zentral im Brennermund mündet, hilft die bei der üblichen Pilotgaszufuhr über eine getrennte Brennerlanze verbundenen Nachteile, wie in der Beschreibungseinleitung dargelegt, zu vermeiden. Die axiale Pilotgaszufuhr axial zur Längserstreckung des Vormischbrenners vermag den Zündvorgang sowie den Betrieb im unteren Lastbereich des Vormischbrenners zu realisieren, es ist darüber hinaus jedoch auch möglich, einen kontinuierlichen Übergang zum Volllastbereich zu fahren, indem Premixgas über die Brennerschalen in dosierter Weise in das Innere des Vormischbrenners zusätzlich eingespeist wird. Die Kombination zwischen zentraler Pilotgaseinspeisung und Premixgaseinspeisung erlaubt es unter anderem, den axialen gerichteten Gasstrom klein zu halten, wodurch negativen Einflüssen hinsichtlich dem Ausbilden von Brennkammerpulsationen effektiv entgegengetreten werden kann.The idea on which the invention is based assumes that the pilot gas is supplied via the supply line within the premix burner via which liquid fuel is usually supplied to the central nozzle which is positioned in the burner mouth. Such a combination, namely the alternative supply of pilot gas or liquid fuel through a common supply line, which opens centrally in the burner mouth, helps to avoid the disadvantages associated with the conventional pilot gas supply via a separate burner lance, as explained in the introduction to the description. The axial pilot gas supply axially to the longitudinal extension of the premix burner can realize the ignition process and the operation in the lower load range of the premix burner, but it is also possible to make a continuous transition to the full load range by premix gas in a metered manner into the interior of the burner shells Premix burner is additionally fed. The combination of central pilot gas feed and premix gas feed allows, among other things, to keep the axially directed gas flow small, which can effectively counteract negative influences with regard to the formation of combustion chamber pulsations.

Von besonderem Vorteil ist es, die Premixgaseinspeisung über die Brennerschalen in gestufter Weise vorzunehmen, d.h. die Brennerschalen sind in unterschiedliche Sektionen aufgeteilt, die getrennt voneinander mit Premixgaszuleitungen verbunden sind, so dass die einzelnen Brennerschalensektionen mit unterschiedlicher Premixgaszufuhr betrieben werden können. Wenigstens sind die Brennerschalen in zwei Sektionen unterteilt, die sich jeweils individuell mittels Premixgas anspeisen lassen.It is particularly advantageous to carry out the premix gas feed via the burner trays in a graded manner, i.e. the burner trays are divided into different sections, which are connected separately from one another with premix gas feed lines, so that the individual burner tray sections can be operated with different premix gas feeds. At least the burner trays are divided into two sections, each of which can be fed individually using premix gas.

Kurze Beschreibung der ErfindungBrief description of the invention

Die Erfindung wird nachstehend ohne Beschränkung des allgemeinen Erfindungsgedankens anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung exemplarisch beschrieben.The invention is described below by way of example without limitation of the general inventive concept using an exemplary embodiment with reference to the drawing.

Das in der Figur ausgeführte Ausführungsbeispiel zeigt einen Vormischbrenner 1 , dessen Brennerschalen 2 in zwei unterschiedliche Sektionen 3 und 4 aufgeteilt sind. Die erste der beiden Sektionen 3 wird über eine Zuleitung 5 mit Premixgas versorgt. Selbstverständlich ist auch eine entsprechende, nicht dargestellte Zuleitung für die Sektion 4 zur gezielten Premixgaszuspeisung vorgesehen. Über eine mittig und axial in den Vormischbrenner 1 hineinragende Brennerlanze 6 kann über eine Abzweigungsleitung 7 und einem entsprechenden Drosselventil 8 Gas in Form von Pilotgas in den Brennermund 9 des Vormischbrenners 1 eingespeist werden, das zu Zwecken des Starts sowie des unteren Lastbereiches des Brenners dient. Zusätzlich ist stromab innerhalb der Brennerlanze 6 ein weiteres Drosselventil 10 vorgesehen, über das eine gezielte Zuleitung von Flüssigbrennstoff über die Brennerlanze 6 möglich ist. Die Drosselventile 8 und 10 sind jeweils derart einzustellen, dass entweder die Zufuhr von Pilotgas möglich ist oder die ausschließliche Zufuhr von Flüssigbrennstoff. Während der Startphase sowie im kleinen Lastbereich ist das Drosselventil 8 bei geschlossenem Drosselventil 10 geöffnet, wodurch Pilotgas axial in den Vormischbrenner 1 gelangt und dort mit Luft zu einem zündfähigen Gemisch vermengt wird, das nach Austritt aus dem Vormischbrenner 1 in einer nicht dargestellten Brennkammer zur Zündung gebracht wird. Wird der Teillastbereich der Verbrennung erreicht, so wird zumindest eine erste Stufe bzw. die Sektion 1 der Brennerschalen geöffnet, über die gezielt Premixgas in das Innere des Vormischbrenners 1 eingespeist wird. Die Premixgaszufuhr sowie auch die Zufuhr des Pilotgases erfolgt geregelt kontinuierlich, so dass beliebige Mischungsverhältnisse zwischen Premixgas und Pilotgas im Inneren des Vormischbrenners 1 eingestellt werden können. Beim Erreichen der Vollast werden alle Sektionen des Vormischbrenners mit Premixgas versorgt, wobei die Pilotgaszufuhr vollständig abgeschaltet wird. Ein Öffnen des Drosselventils 10 sorgt für den Eintritt von Flüssigbrennstoff in das Innere des Vormischbrenners zur weiteren Steigerung des Verbrennungsvorganges.The exemplary embodiment shown in the figure shows a premix burner 1, the burner shells 2 of which are divided into two different sections 3 and 4. The first of the two sections 3 is supplied with premix gas via a feed line 5. Of course, a corresponding supply line, not shown, is also provided for section 4 for the targeted premix gas supply. Via a burner lance 6 projecting centrally and axially into the premix burner 1, gas in the form of pilot gas can be fed via a branch line 7 and a corresponding throttle valve 8 into the burner mouth 9 of the premix burner 1, which serves for the purposes of starting and the lower load range of the burner. In addition, a further throttle valve 10 is provided downstream within the burner lance 6, via which a targeted supply of liquid fuel via the burner lance 6 is possible. The throttle valves 8 and 10 are each to be set such that either the supply of pilot gas is possible or the exclusive supply of liquid fuel. During the start phase and in the small load range, the throttle valve 8 is opened when the throttle valve 10 is closed, as a result of which pilot gas axially enters the premix burner 1 and is mixed there with air to form an ignitable mixture which, after exiting the premix burner 1, is ignited in a combustion chamber (not shown) brought. If the part-load range of the combustion is reached, at least a first stage or section 1 of the burner shells is opened, via which premix gas is specifically fed into the interior of the premix burner 1. The premix gas supply and the supply of the pilot gas are controlled continuously, so that any mixing ratios between the premix gas and the pilot gas can be set inside the premix burner 1. When the full load is reached, all sections of the premix burner are supplied with premix gas, the pilot gas supply being switched off completely. Opening the throttle valve 10 ensures that liquid fuel enters the interior of the premix burner to further increase the combustion process.

Im Gegensatz zu an sich bekannten Pilotsystemen erlaubt der kombinierte Betrieb der axialen Pilotgaseindüsung mit der Premixgaseindüsung im Wege der gestuften Premixgaszuführung über die im Ausführungsbeispiel gezeigten Sektionen 1 und 2 - selbstverständlich ist es auch möglich, die Brennerschalen des Vormischbrenners in mehrere Sektionen als im Ausführungsbeispiel gezeigt, zu unterteilen - den axialen Pilotgasstrom klein zu halten, wodurch der notwendige Leitungsquerschnitt für die axiale Pilotgaszuführung stark reduziert werden kann und nicht die beim Stand der Technik bekannten großen Leitungsquerschnitte erfordert. Durch die axiale Pilotgaszuführung wird es erst möglich, auch die ohnehin im Querschnitt klein dimensionierte Brennstoffzuleitung, durch die Flüssigbrennstoff zugeführt wird, zu nutzen. Die Erfindung ist im Moment mit dem Vorteil verbunden, ein einziges zentral positioniertes Brennstoffrohr zu verwenden, das axial zum Vormischbrenner orientiert ist, durch das je nach Stellung der Drosselventile 8 und 9 flüssiger Brennstoff oder Pilotgas dem Verbrennungsvorgang zugeführt werden kann. BezugszeichenlisteIn contrast to pilot systems known per se, the combined operation of the axial pilot gas injection with the premix gas injection by means of the staged premix gas supply via the sections 1 and 2 shown in the exemplary embodiment - it is of course also possible to split the burner shells of the premix burner into several sections than shown in the exemplary embodiment, to subdivide - to keep the axial pilot gas flow small, as a result of which the line cross section required for the axial pilot gas supply can be greatly reduced and does not require the large line cross sections known from the prior art. The axial pilot gas supply makes it possible to use the fuel supply line, which is already small in cross-section and through which liquid fuel is supplied. At the moment, the invention is associated with the advantage of using a single, centrally positioned fuel pipe which is oriented axially to the premix burner, through which, depending on the position of the throttle valves 8 and 9, liquid fuel or pilot gas can be fed to the combustion process. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

Vormischbrennerpremix

Brennerschalenburner shells

Sektionsection

Sektionsection

Zuleitungsupply

Brennerlanzeburnerlance

Abzweigungsleitungbranch line

Drosselventilthrottle valve

Brennermundburner mouth

Drosselventil throttle valve

Claims

Patentansprüche claims 1. Verfahren zur Brennstoffeinleitung in einen Vormischbrenner (1 ) mit einer Pilotgas- sowie einer Premixgaseinspeisung für den Betrieb einer Gasturbine im gesamten Lastbereich, bei dem die Pilotgaseinspeisung über eine, im Vormischbrenner (1) vorgesehene Brennerlanze (6) sowie die Premixgaseinspeisung über Seitenwandschalen (2) des Vormischbrenners (1) vorgenommen werden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Premixgas- sowie die Piltogaseinspeisung derart kombiniert durchgeführt werden, dass ein stufenloses Mischungsverhältnis zwischen Premixgas und Pilotgas innerhalb des Vormischbrenners (1) einstellbar ist, und dass über die Brennerlanze (6), über die die Pilotgaseinspeisung erfolgt, alternativ, d.h. bei vollständig unterbundener Pilotgaszufuhr, flüssiger Brennstoff in den Vormischbrenner (1 ) eingespeist wird.1.Method for introducing fuel into a premix burner (1) with a pilot gas and a premix gas feed for operating a gas turbine in the entire load range, in which the pilot gas feed via a burner lance (6) provided in the premix burner (1) and the premix gas feed via side wall shells ( 2) of the premix burner (1), characterized in that the premix gas and the piltogas feed are carried out in such a way that an infinitely variable mixing ratio between premix gas and pilot gas can be set within the premix burner (1), and that the burner lance (6) , via which the pilot gas is fed in, alternatively, ie If the pilot gas supply is completely cut off, liquid fuel is fed into the premix burner (1). 2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Premixgas- sowie die Piltogaseinspeisung über ein gemeinsames Gaszuleitungssystem durchgeführt werden.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the premix gas and the piltogas feed are carried out via a common gas supply system. 3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Premixgaseinspeisung derart gestuft vorgenommen wird, dass die Brennerschalen (2) des Vormischbrenners in Sektionen (3, 4) unterteilt sind, über die eine räumlich getrennte Premixgaseinspeisung entlang der Brennerschalen (2) möglich ist.3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the premix gas feed is carried out in stages such that the burner shells (2) of the premix burner are divided into sections (3, 4) via which a spatially separated premix gas feed along the burner shells (2) is possible. 4. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Piltogaseinspeisung axial zur Vormischbrennerlängsachse erfolgt, wobei sich das Pilotgas stromab mit dem Premixgas vermischt und zur Zündung gebracht wird. 4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the piltogas are fed axially to the premix burner longitudinal axis, the pilot gas being mixed downstream with the premix gas and brought to ignition. 5. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass unter Voll-Lastbedingungen die Premixgaseinspeisung über alle Sektionen (3, 4) der Brennerschalen (2) des Vormischbrenners (1) erfolgt und dass durch die Brennerlanze (6) flüssiger Brennstoff eingespeist wird.5. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that under full load conditions, the premix gas feed over all sections (3, 4) of the burner shells (2) of the premix burner (1) and that liquid fuel is fed through the burner lance (6) , 6. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass bei Teillastbedingungen eine oder mehrere Sektionen (3) der Brennerschalen des Vormischbrenners zur Premixgaseinspeisung reduziert oder abgeschaltet werden, und dass wahlweise eine reduzierte Zugabe von flüssigen Brennstoff oder Pilotgas über die Brennerlanze (6) in den Vormischbrenner (1 ) eingespeist wird.6. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that one or more sections (3) of the burner shells of the premix burner for premix gas feed are reduced or switched off under partial load conditions, and that optionally a reduced addition of liquid fuel or pilot gas via the burner lance (6) is fed into the premix burner (1). 7. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass bei kleinen Lasten eine oder keine Sektion der Brennerschalen (2) des Vormischbrenners (1 ) zur Premixgaseinspeisung eingesetzt wird und/oder ein reduzierter Pilotgasstrom durch die Brennerlanze (6) in den Vormischbrenner (1) eingespeist wird.7. The method according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that at low loads one or no section of the burner shells (2) of the premix burner (1) is used for the premix gas feed and / or a reduced pilot gas flow through the burner lance (6) into the premix burner ( 1) is fed. 8. Vorrichtung zur Brennstoffeinleitung in einen Vormischbrenner (1 ) mit einer Pilotgas- sowie einer Premixgaseinspeisung für den Betrieb einer Gasturbine im gesamten Lastbereich, bei dem die Pilotgaseinspeisung über eine axial im Zentrum (9) des Vormischbrenners (1) vorgesehene Brennerlanze (6) sowie die Premixgaseinspeisung über Brennerschalen (2) des Vormischbrenners (1) erfolgt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein gemeinsames Gaszuleitungssystem (5) vorgesehen ist, über das das Premixgas sowie das Pilotgas in den Vormischbrenner (1 ) einspeisbar sind, und dass wenigstens eine Regeleinheit (8) vorgesehen ist, die die Einspeisung des Pilotgases durch die Brennerlanze regelt.8.Device for introducing fuel into a premix burner (1) with a pilot gas and a premix gas feed for the operation of a gas turbine in the entire load range, in which the pilot gas feed via a burner lance (6) provided axially in the center (9) of the premix burner (1) and the premix gas is fed in via burner shells (2) of the premix burner (1), characterized in that a common gas supply system (5) is provided, via which the premix gas and the pilot gas can be fed into the premix burner (1), and that at least one control unit (8 ) is provided, which regulates the feed of the pilot gas through the burner lance. 9. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Regeleinheit ein Drosselventil (8) ist, durch das die Zufuhr von Pilotgas zur Brennerlanze (6) vollständig unterbindbar ist. 9. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that the control unit is a throttle valve (8) through which the supply of pilot gas to the burner lance (6) can be completely prevented.
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