Specific power optimization for Carnot combined power plants
- Naval Academy of Engineering, Wuhan (China)
- Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD (United States). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Performance optimization of a combined cycle formed by two endoreversible Carnot cycles in series without intermediate reservoirs is investigated using finite-time thermodynamics in this paper. The fundamental relation between work and efficiency of the combined cycle is derived for the combined cycle. Relations are found between optimal specific power (average power per unit of total heat-transfer surface area) and the efficiency for reciprocating and steady flow heat engine combined cycles. The maximum specific power and the corresponding efficiency relationship are also carried out. The results can be extended to an endoreversible, combined power plant formed by more than two endoreversible Carnot cycles.
- OSTI ID:
- 419469
- Journal Information:
- International Journal of Energy-Environment-Economics, Vol. 4, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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