Methodology for the evaluation of low-carbon fuels in power generation gas turbine applications
ガスタービン発電における低炭素燃料評価の方法論 (AI 翻訳)
Jon Runyon, Antonio Escamilla Perejón, Lorenzo Pilotti, Giuseppe Tilocca, Stefano Mori, Sandra Richter
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日本語
本論文は、制約理論（TOC）に基づく新規の方法論を提案し、ガスタービン発電所における代替燃料の採用可能性を評価する。従来の多基準意思決定法とは異なり、特定の状況で低炭素燃料の競争力を制限する最も重要な制約を特定する。定性・定量要因を単一の性能指標に統合し、不確実性が高い場合でも一貫した比較を可能にする。英国のOCGTピーキングプラントを事例に、HVO、FAME、バイオメタンが短期的に有望であることを示した。
English
This paper proposes a novel methodology based on the Theory of Constraints (TOC) to evaluate the adoption potential of alternative fuels in gas turbine power plants. Unlike conventional multi-criteria decision-making, it identifies the single most critical constraint limiting competitiveness. It consolidates qualitative and quantitative factors into a single performance indicator, enabling consistent comparisons under uncertainty. Applied to a UK OCGT peaking plant, it shows HVO, FAME, and biomethane as short-term viable, while hydrogen and ammonia face challenges.
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日本のGX文脈において
日本の電力部門では、既存ガスタービンへの低炭素燃料導入が注目されており、本手法は燃料選択の意思決定を支援する。特に、水素・アンモニア混焼の実証が進む中で、多基準を統合した評価は政策や投資判断に有用である。
In the global GX context
Globally, the methodology addresses the need for robust decision tools in the transition to low-carbon fuels in power generation. It aligns with TCFD/ISSB disclosure requirements by providing a structured assessment of fuel options, supporting transition planning and climate risk management.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Provides a novel TOC-based evaluation framework for low-carbon fuel adoption in gas turbines, useful for further methodological refinement.
🏢実務担当者:Offers a structured approach for power plant operators to compare low-carbon fuels, aiding investment and operational decisions.
🏛政策担当者:Highlights the dual-track strategy of drop-in biofuels and long-term hydrogen/ammonia, informing policy support for fuel transitions.
📄 Abstract（原文）
This paper introduces a novel methodology based on the Theory of Constraints (TOC) to evaluate the adoption potential of alternative fuels in gas turbine power plants. Unlike conventional multi-criteria decision-making approaches, this method identifies the single most critical constraint limiting the competitiveness of a low-carbon fuel in a specific context. By consolidating qualitative and quantitative factors into a single performance indicator, the methodology supports consistent and meaningful comparisons even when uncertainty is high. This capability is especially useful in early-stage assessments, where data gaps and evolving assumptions require adaptable decision tools. For end-users who must navigate operational, financial, and regulatory pressures while selecting viable low-carbon fuels, the framework provides a clear and structured way to evaluate options without oversimplifying the complexities of real-world gas turbine operation.To demonstrate its application, the methodology was applied to a single 150 MWe unit in a 600 MWe open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) peaking plant in Killingholme, UK, equipped with four Siemens V94.2 (SGT5-2000E) turbines. The evaluation considered six key parameters: ease of adoption, fuel availability, combustion technology readiness, levelized cost of fuel, safety, and greenhouse gas emissions.Results show that HVO, FAME, and biomethane scored highest, indicating strong short-term viability due to favorable emissions profiles, compatibility with existing infrastructure, and established safety standards. Hydrogen and ammonia scored lower due to unresolved challenges in combustion, infrastructure, and cost, while methanol and ethanol showed moderate, context-dependent performance. The findings support a dual-track strategy: deploying drop-in biofuels for immediate decarbonization, while advancing hydrogen and ammonia for long-term transformation.
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- openalex https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2026.140944first seen 2026-08-17 04:59:13
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