Comparison and analysis of performance using Low Temperature Power Cycles

H Öhman, P Lundqvist - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2013 - Elsevier
H Öhman, P Lundqvist
Applied Thermal Engineering, 2013Elsevier
Low Temperature Power Cycles have become increasingly interesting means of increasing
energy efficiency of processes as well as for base load power generation from solar, and
geothermal, heat. Theoretical understanding of the various processes, components and
limitations is constantly increasing through extensive research. Practical utilisation of this
knowledge is also increasing steadily though properly published field data is scarce. In this
article a number of different solutions for power generation from low temperature heat …
Low Temperature Power Cycles have become increasingly interesting means of increasing energy efficiency of processes as well as for base load power generation from solar, and geothermal, heat. Theoretical understanding of the various processes, components and limitations is constantly increasing through extensive research. Practical utilisation of this knowledge is also increasing steadily though properly published field data is scarce. In this article a number of different solutions for power generation from low temperature heat sources have been gathered and analysed. Some of the studied units have not previously been described. A method for general evaluation of LTPC's is proposed and the outcome of the analysis is discussed as well as how to use it for practical purposes. By separating thermodynamic potential from irreversibilities the analysis indicates that the irreversibilities show limited dependency on temperature, size, thermodynamic cycle or working fluid. Instead performance of the studied units follows a relatively simple correlation with utilisation of the thermal potential. This correlation is defined and discussed. One conclusion is that the correlation allows for a possibility to express the maximum expected real power generation with knowledge of the characteristics of the heat source and heat sink only.
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