COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ENERGY GENERATION IN MICROTURBINES USING BIOGAS, BIOMETHANE, AND GREEN HYDROGEN

Resumo

Biofuels play a key role in the energy transition and decarbonization of the planet. This study evaluates the performance of a 200 kW micro gas turbine (MGT) fueled by biogas, biomethane, and green hydrogen. We model and compare the mass flow rates required for each biofuel, highlighting their lowest calorific values (LHV). Biogas, with its lowest methane content, requires the highest mass flow, while hydrogen, with its highest energy density, requires the least. The analysis supports MGTs as a sustainable alternative to diesel generators, especially in rural areas. Future work will focus on implementing demonstration systems for practical applications