Exergy destruction analysis of a power generation system utilizing the cold energy of LNG
The purpose of this research is in-depth understanding of the internal causes of exergy destruction in various parts of the system and to identify potential improvements for the components. The focus is on a combined cycle power generation system that utilizes the organic Rankine cycle (ORC) and dir...
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| description | The purpose of this research is in-depth understanding of the internal causes of exergy destruction in various parts of the system and to identify potential improvements for the components. The focus is on a combined cycle power generation system that utilizes the organic Rankine cycle (ORC) and direct expansion cycle (DEC). To investigate the primary sources of exergy destruction in each component, advanced exergy analysis (AEA) is utilized. The result demonstrates that the net out power of the proposed system can reach 106.64 kW with energy efficiency of 11.22%, and exergy efficiency of 21.40%. The heat exchanger is identified as the primary contributor to exergy destruction, constituting 81.70% of the total ratio. Specifically, the condenser exhibits the highest exergy destruction ratio at 59.82%, indicating a need for prioritized optimization efforts. The findings of AEA reveal that the primary source of component irreversibility stems from the endogenous part. This shows that, while most exergy destruction is unavoidable, there remains room for system improvement. Regarding the turbine, its exergy destruction is primarily attributed to inefficiencies, leading to irreversibility. Nevertheless, there is exergy destruction that may be avoidable and can be reduced by 25.93 kW, which is 2.5 times greater than that of the heat exchanger. This finding underscores the high potential for improvement in ORC and DEC turbines, making them a priority for optimization efforts. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d2ca6ef2aba747ccbf2309063b43ee952023-10-01T05:59:27ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-09-0199e19393Exergy destruction analysis of a power generation system utilizing the cold energy of LNGTeng Wan0Bin Bai1Weihong Zhou2School of Civil Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, 114051, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, 114051, ChinaCorresponding author.; School of Civil Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Anshan, 114051, ChinaThe purpose of this research is in-depth understanding of the internal causes of exergy destruction in various parts of the system and to identify potential improvements for the components. The focus is on a combined cycle power generation system that utilizes the organic Rankine cycle (ORC) and direct expansion cycle (DEC). To investigate the primary sources of exergy destruction in each component, advanced exergy analysis (AEA) is utilized. The result demonstrates that the net out power of the proposed system can reach 106.64 kW with energy efficiency of 11.22%, and exergy efficiency of 21.40%. The heat exchanger is identified as the primary contributor to exergy destruction, constituting 81.70% of the total ratio. Specifically, the condenser exhibits the highest exergy destruction ratio at 59.82%, indicating a need for prioritized optimization efforts. The findings of AEA reveal that the primary source of component irreversibility stems from the endogenous part. This shows that, while most exergy destruction is unavoidable, there remains room for system improvement. Regarding the turbine, its exergy destruction is primarily attributed to inefficiencies, leading to irreversibility. Nevertheless, there is exergy destruction that may be avoidable and can be reduced by 25.93 kW, which is 2.5 times greater than that of the heat exchanger. This finding underscores the high potential for improvement in ORC and DEC turbines, making them a priority for optimization efforts.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240584402306601XLNGExergy analysisAdvanced exergyExergy destruction ratio |
| spellingShingle | Teng Wan Bin Bai Weihong Zhou Exergy destruction analysis of a power generation system utilizing the cold energy of LNG Heliyon LNG Exergy analysis Advanced exergy Exergy destruction ratio |
| title | Exergy destruction analysis of a power generation system utilizing the cold energy of LNG |
| title_full | Exergy destruction analysis of a power generation system utilizing the cold energy of LNG |
| title_fullStr | Exergy destruction analysis of a power generation system utilizing the cold energy of LNG |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exergy destruction analysis of a power generation system utilizing the cold energy of LNG |
| title_short | Exergy destruction analysis of a power generation system utilizing the cold energy of LNG |
| title_sort | exergy destruction analysis of a power generation system utilizing the cold energy of lng |
| topic | LNG Exergy analysis Advanced exergy Exergy destruction ratio |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240584402306601X |
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