Gas Turbine Fuels: Hydrogen vs. Natural Gas
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What is a key advantage of gas turbines that enables them to operate on different fuels including green hydrogen?

Inherent fuel flexibility

What are the two main differences between natural gas and hydrogen that need to be considered when using hydrogen as a gas turbine fuel?

Combustion properties and impact on all gas turbine systems and overall balance of plant

What is a potential benefit of using hydrogen as a gas turbine fuel, according to GE's experience?

The ability to run on 100% hydrogen

What are some of the components that may need to be modified or upgraded when configuring a gas turbine to operate on hydrogen?

<p>Fuel accessories, bottoming cycle components, and plant safety systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in determining the scope of modifications required to configure a gas turbine to operate on hydrogen?

<p>The initial configuration of the gas turbine and the overall balance of plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of GE's broad field experience in operating hydrogen-fueled turbines?

<p>It enables engineers to understand the impact of using hydrogen as a gas turbine fuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the price of hydrogen produced using electrolytic processes?

<p>The cost of the electricity used in the process and the utilization rate or capacity factor of the electrolyzers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common characteristic of hydrogen production methods classified as 'green' and 'pink'?

<p>Both use electrolysis of water, but 'green' uses renewable power while 'pink' uses nuclear power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hydrogen production is typically the least expensive?

<p>Grey (or black) hydrogen, produced through gasification of coal or reforming of natural gas without carbon capture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the by-product of the hydrogen production method classified as 'turquoise'?

<p>Solid carbon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary feedstock used in the production of 'white' hydrogen?

<p>100% biomass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color is associated with the reforming of methane with carbon capture and storage?

<p>Blue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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