Multi-objective thermo-economic optimization of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) power systems in waste-heat recovery applications using computer-aided molecular …

LMT van Kleef, OA Oyewunmi, CN Markides - Applied Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
In this paper, we develop a framework for designing optimal organic Rankine cycle (ORC)
power systems that simultaneously considers both thermodynamic and economic objectives …

[HTML][HTML] Industrial waste-heat recovery through integrated computer-aided working-fluid and ORC system optimisation using SAFT-γ Mie

MT White, OA Oyewunmi, AJ Haslam… - Energy Conversion and …, 2017 - Elsevier
A mixed-integer non-linear programming optimisation framework is formulated and
developed that combines a molecular-based, group-contribution equation of state, SAFT-γ …

Multi-objective thermo-economic optimization strategy for ORCs applied to subcritical and transcritical cycles for waste heat recovery

S Lecompte, S Lemmens, H Huisseune… - Energies, 2015 - mdpi.com
Organic Rankine cycles (ORCs) are an established technology to convert waste heat to
electricity. Although several commercial implementations exist, there is still considerable …

[HTML][HTML] Towards improvement of waste heat recovery systems: A multi-objective optimization of different organic Rankine cycle configurations

YAA Laouid, C Kezrane, Y Lasbet… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
In industrial processes, a significant amount of waste heat is produced. However, most of the
low-grade waste heat is directly dismissed into the environment without being used. With the …

[HTML][HTML] Computer-aided working-fluid design, thermodynamic optimisation and thermoeconomic assessment of ORC systems for waste-heat recovery

MT White, OA Oyewunmi, MA Chatzopoulou… - Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
The wider adoption of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) technology for power generation or
cogeneration from renewable or recovered waste-heat in many applications can be …

Superstructure-based mixed-integer nonlinear programming framework for hybrid heat sources driven organic Rankine cycle optimization

Z Liang, Y Liang, X Luo, J Chen, Z Yang, C Wang… - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is a promising technology capable of harnessing low-grade
energy, eg renewable energy and waste heat, and converting it into electricity. Conventional …

Thermodynamic and technoeconomic optimization of Organic Rankine Cycle systems

M Astolfi, E Martelli, L Pierobon - Organic Rankine cycle (ORC) power …, 2017 - Elsevier
The optimization of an organic Rankine cycle is a challenging task that cannot be tackled
without the aid of numerical tools for plant simulation and optimization. The large availability …

Organic Rankine Cycle system performance targeting and design for multiple heat sources with simultaneous working fluid selection

MZ Stijepovic, AI Papadopoulos, P Linke… - Journal of cleaner …, 2017 - Elsevier
This work presents a systematic approach toward the design of Organic Rankine Cycles
(ORC) for the generation of power from multiple heat sources available at different …

Integrated working fluid-thermodynamic cycle design of organic Rankine cycle power systems for waste heat recovery

S Cignitti, JG Andreasen, F Haglind, JM Woodley… - Applied Energy, 2017 - Elsevier
Today, some established working fluids are being phased out due to new international
regulations on the use of environmentally harmful substances. With an ever-increasing cost …

Assessment of working fluids, thermal resources and cooling utilities for Organic Rankine Cycles: State-of-the-art comparison, challenges, commercial status, and …

MA Qyyum, A Khan, S Ali, MS Khurram, N Mao… - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents state-of-the-art review on organic Rankine cycle (ORC) by assessing
the working fluids, thermal resources, cooling utilities, and commercial status with future …