Combined cycle and waste heat recovery power systems based on a novel thermodynamic energy cycle utilizing low-temperature heat for power generation
A new thermodynamic energy cycle has been developed, using a multicomponent working agent. Condensation is supplemented with absorption, following expansion in the turbine. Several combined power systems based on this cycle have been designed and cost-estimated. Efficiencies of these new systems are 1.35 to 1.5 times higher than the best Rankine Cycle system, at the same border conditions. Investment cost per unit of power output is about two-thirds of the cost of a comparable Rankine Cycle system. Results make cogeneration economically attractive at current energy prices. The first experimental installation is planned by Fayette Manufacturing Company and Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors.
- Research Organization:
- Energy Inc., Houston, Texas
- OSTI ID:
- 5246514
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-830905-
- Journal Information:
- Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States), Vol. 83-JPGC-GT-3; Conference: Joint power generation conference, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 25 Sep 1983
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Comparative evaluation of three alternative power cycles for waste heat recovery from the exhaust of adiabatic diesel engines
Thermal-economic analysis of organic Rankine combined cycle cogeneration. ITT Energy management report TR-82-3
Related Subjects
COMBINED-CYCLE POWER PLANTS
CAPITALIZED COST
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
DESIGN
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
EFFICIENCY
HEAT RECOVERY
THERMODYNAMIC CYCLES
TURBINES
WASTE HEAT UTILIZATION
RANKINE CYCLE POWER SYSTEMS
ABSORPTION
COGENERATION
EXPANSION
VAPOR CONDENSATION
WORKING FLUIDS
COST
DEUS
ECONOMICS
ENERGY RECOVERY
ENERGY SYSTEMS
FLUIDS
MACHINERY
POWER GENERATION
POWER PLANTS
POWER SYSTEMS
RECOVERY
STEAM GENERATION
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
TURBOMACHINERY
WASTE PRODUCT UTILIZATION
200100* - Fossil-Fueled Power Plants- Power Plants & Power Generation