Method for Generating Electrical Current and/or Heat

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This invention provides a method and apparatus for generating electricity and/or heat by burning a gaseous fuel consisting primarily of dimethyl ether (DME). The process involves supplying DME in liquid form, vaporizing it directly before combustion, and burning it in special burners without converting it to another hydrogen carrier. Additionally, the system enables efficient capture and recycling of CO2 released during combustion, potentially closing the carbon loop by reusing the captured CO2 in DME production, thereby minimizing net CO2 emissions.

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• Electricity generation in power plants (e.g., gas turbines, combined cycle plants) using DME as a primary fuel.
• Heat production for industrial processes such as glass or cement manufacturing with reduced CO2 emissions.
• Integration in fuel cell systems as a clean-burning alternative to traditional hydrocarbons.
• Decentralized or backup power generation where liquid fuel storage and clean combustion are desirable.
• Industrial sites aiming to implement closed-loop carbon recycling and minimize carbon footprint.

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• Significantly lowers or eliminates net CO2 emissions due to the closed carbon cycle by capturing and recycling CO2.
• Enables clean and flexible operation for power and heat generation using DME—a fuel producible from renewable sources.
• Simplifies infrastructure and reduces capital costs by eliminating the need for reforming or conversion of DME before combustion.
• Compatibility with existing liquid fuel logistics: DME is easy to transport and store in liquid form.
• Enhances process efficiency by reusing captured CO2 and waste heat within the system.
• Reduces reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to decarbonization goals and sustainability initiatives.

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The invention relates to an electricity and/or heat generation method in which a gaseous fuel is burnt, the fuel used containing or consisting of DME.