Overview of international R and D programs on ORC systems

Conference · Sun Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5411972

Streicher, A; Kapner, M

The use of organic fluids in Rankine cycles has the potential for economically generating electric power from waste heat sources at lower temperatures than would be practical using steam systems. This paper reviews the current status of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) research and development in the United States, Europe, and Japan. Some of the problems being addressed are optimal working fluid selection, design of the nozzle/turbine assembly, and design of the vaporizer. Commercially available ORC engines range in size from 300 kW to 1,500 kW, while demonstration units start in the 30-40 kW range. Most applications to date have utilized the waste heat available in the exhaust gas of diesel engines and oil refinery furnaces. Although the focus of R and D work to date has been the technological aspects of ORCs, the economics must also be proven attractive if the systems are to penetrate the market.

• Research Organization: Hagler, Bailly and Company, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5411972
• Report Number(s): CONF-820814-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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