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A turbine power system that includes a compressor for compressing a first medium, and an electrochemical converter in communication with the compressor and adapted to receive the first medium and a second medium. The converter is configured to allow an electrochemical reaction between the first and

A turbine power system that includes a compressor for compressing a first medium, and an electrochemical converter in communication with the compressor and adapted to receive the first medium and a second medium. The converter is configured to allow an electrochemical reaction between the first and second mediums, thereby generating electricity and producing exhaust having a selected elevated temperature. The power system further includes a turbine in fluid communication with the electrochemical converter and adapted to receive the converter exhaust, such that the turbine converts the electrochemical converter exhaust into rotary energy and electricity. The system can further include a steam generator and a steam turbine that produces electricity. The electrochemical converter is utilized herein as an electrochemical combustor-replacement (ECCR) or as a fuel cell for combustor-replacement (FCCR).

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A gas turbine power system for producing electricity, comprising a compressor for compressing a first medium, an electrochemical converter in fluid communication with the compressor and being adapted to receive the first medium and a second medium, the converter being configured to allow electrochem

A gas turbine power system for producing electricity, comprising a compressor for compressing a first medium, an electrochemical converter in fluid communication with the compressor and being adapted to receive the first medium and a second medium, the converter being configured to allow electrochemical reaction between the first and second mediums and to produce exhaust which is a combination of the first and second mediums having a selected elevated temperature, and a turbine in fluid communication with the electrochemical converter and adapted to receive directly the converter exhaust, wherein the turbine converts the electrochemical converter exhaust into rotary energy. The gas turbine power system of claim 1 wherein the electrochemical converter is adapted to operate at an elevated temperature and at atmospheric pressure, and wherein said power system further comprises heat exchanger means in thermal association with the electrochemical converter for extracting waste heat from the converter exhaust and for transferring the waste heat to the turbine.