POWER SYSTEMS

Creare addresses critical issues across a breadth of power systems and related technologies based on our fundamental skills in fluid flow, heat transfer, combustion, cryogenics, machine design, and power electronics. Our focus can range from detailed design and prototyping of a specific component to overall thermodynamic analysis of alternative system configurations. We can work to improve the efficiency or increase the performance of an existing power system, or we can develop an innovative new system to meet challenging specifications.

Creare’s experience in power systems encompasses scales ranging from large power plants to compact portable units and applications from deep oceans to outer space. We work in generation of power as well as its efficient transmission, storage, and ultimate usage. While some of our assignments simply result in reports and studies, most culminate in the construction and testing of laboratory or fieldable prototypes.

Examples of our work include:

• Design, construction, and testing of an ammonia/water bottoming cycle for gas turbines based on a recuperated Rankine cycle.
• Development of evaporators and condensers for alkali metal thermal-to-electric conversion cells.
• Evaluation of a pressure-recovery concept for gas turbine power plant exhaust.
• Development of heat exchanger technology for a pressurized-air energy storage system.

For more information on Power Systems e-mail us at power@creare.com.