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HRSG design method optimizes power plant efficiency

Journal Article · · Power Engineering; (United States)
OSTI ID:5428769

Heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) are widely used in cogeneration and combined-cycle power plants. simulating the performance of the HRSG system at design and off-design conditions helps the designer optimize the overall plant efficiency. It also helps in the selection of major auxiliary equipment. Conventional simulation of HRSG design and off-design performance is a tedious task, since there are several variables involved. However, with the simplified approach presented in this article, the engineer can acquire information on the performance of the HRSG without actually doing the mechanical design. The engineer does not need to size the tubes or determine the fin configuration. This paper reports that the method also can be used for heat balance studies and in the preparation of the HRSG specification.

OSTI ID:
5428769
Journal Information:
Power Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Power Engineering; (United States) Vol. 95:5; ISSN POENA; ISSN 0032-5961
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English