Impact of the use of a hybrid turbine inlet air cooling system in arid climates

Cooling the air entering the compressor section of gas turbine power plants is a proven method of increasing their power output, especially during peak summer demand, and it is increasingly being used in power plants worldwide. Two turbine inlet air cooling (TIAC) systems are widely used: evaporative cooling and mechanical chilling. In this work, the prospects of using a hybrid turbine inlet air cooling (TIAC) system are investigated. The hybrid...