A parametric optimization framework for the steam cycle of a typical pressurized water
reactor (PWR) nuclear power plants (NPP)(ie Daya Bay nuclear plant) is proposed. The …

A hybrid particle swarm optimization algorithm with a feasibility-based rule for solving
constrained optimization problems has been developed in this research. Firstly, the global …

The heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) is an important and critical equipment of a
combined cycle power plant that connects the gas turbine system to the steam cycle. The …

One of the best procedures to increase output power and decrease greenhouse gases in
power plants is integrated solar combined cycle (ISCC). Two main parts of ISCC which have …

From the review of literature conducted in recent years, it has become clear that, despite
extensive studies to obtain optimal parameters for a variety of thermodynamic systems and …

In this work, an optimized thermodynamic modelforthe secondary coolant loop of a VVER-
1200 reactor-based nuclear power plant isdeveloped. The values of some of the thermo …

In the present paper, a small cogeneration system including a gas microturbine and a fire
tube heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) is considered. The HRSG system is optimized …

In this work, an innovative design of an optimized Nuclear-Solar hybrid power plant with a
desalination system has been performed. The NuScale small modular reactor and …

Binary geothermal power plants (GPP) always attract researchers' attention as they are
renewable-energy operated, low-temperature, high-performance, environmentally-friendly …

Thermodynamic simulation programs are widely used for designing complex thermal
systems, but most of them do not incorporate second law optimization techniques. In this …