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Method of optimizing performance of Rankine cycle power plants

Patent ·
OSTI ID:864395
 [1];  [2];  [3];  [4]
  1. Walnut Creek, CA
  2. El Cerrito, CA
  3. Oakland, CA
  4. Richmond, CA
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A method for efficiently operating a Rankine cycle power plant (10) to maximize fuel utilization efficiency or energy conversion efficiency or minimize costs by selecting a turbine (22) fluid inlet state which is substantially in the area adjacent and including the transposed critical temperature line (46).
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4358930
OSTI ID:
864395
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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