State-of-the-art survey of diesel bottoming cycles. Final report
The objective of this study was to develop a data base of both bbottoming cycle systems compatible with utility diesel engines as well as to gather operating information on actual installations in the continental United States. A survey was taken of bottoming cycle manufacturers including factory visits of current and recent manufacturers of these systems. A comprehensive body of data including size, cost, availability, and recommended operating and maintenance practices was developed. On-site visits were made to operating utilities with bottoming cycle installations on diesel engines. Meaningful data on actual operations, performance, and system attitudes toward the bottoming cycles were collected. Although interest has been very high on these systems, only three manufacturers have actually built operating systems for diesels, and only one of those still offers these systems. Of the five systems that became operational, three remain in various stages of operation. The technology exists and has been proven; however, present power generation economics do not support the selection of bottoming cycles for utility diesels.
- Research Organization:
- Kirkwood (A.C.) and Associates, Kansas City, MO (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6312883
- Report Number(s):
- EPRI-AP-4420; ON: TI86920165
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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