Second law analysis of hydrogen liquefiers operating on the modified Collins cycle

Hydrogen liquefaction systems have been the subject of intense investigations for many years. Some established gas liquefaction systems, such as the precooled Linde–Hampson systems, are not used for hydrogen liquefaction in part because of their relatively low efficiencies. Recently, more promising systems employing the modified Collins cycle have been introduced. This paper reports on second law analyses of a hydrogen liquefier operating on the modified Collins cycle. Two different modifications employing the cycle in question were attempted: (1) a helium‐refrigerated hydrogen liquefaction system and (2) a hydrogen‐refrigerated hydrogen liquefaction system. Analyses were carried out in order to identify potential areas of development and efficiency improvement. A computer code capable of computing system and component efficiencies; exergy losses; and optimum number and operating conditions of compressors, expanders, aftercoolers, intercoolers, and Joule–Thomson valves was developed. Evaluation of the thermodynamic and transport properties of hydrogen at different temperature levels was achieved by employing a hydrogen property code developed by researchers at the National Bureau of Standards (currently NIST). A parametric analysis was carried out and optimal decision rules pertaining to system component selection and design were reached. Economic analyses were also reported for both systems and indicated that the helium‐refrigerated hydrogen liquefier is more economically feasible than the hydrogen‐refrigerated hydrogen liquefier. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Energy and exergy analyses of five conventional liquefied natural gas processes

In this paper, five conventional LNG processes were investigated by energy and exergy analysis methods. On the basis of the energy analysis, three‐stage process of Linde AG and Stat oil (mixed fluid cascade [MFC]) has less energy consumption than the other ones (0.254 kWh/kg liquefied natural gas). Also, coefficient of performance of the cycles of this process is higher compared with the other ones. Exergy analysis results showed that the maximum exergy efficiency is related to the MFC process (51.82%). However, performance of the MFC process in terms of quality and quantity of energy consumption is considerable. But using three cycles in this process needs more components and consequently more fixed costs. In this study, sensitivity of coefficient of performance, specific energy consumption, and indexes of exergy analysis were also analyzed versus important operating variables for all cases. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Two‐phase flow convective condensation of refrigerant mixtures under gas/liquid injection

The influence of gas/liquid injection on two‐phase flow condensation heat transfer characteristics of some refrigerant mixtures in horizontal enhanced surface tubing is presented. Correlations were proposed to predict the impact of the gas/liquid injection on the heat transfer characteristics such as average heat transfer coefficient of R‐507, R‐404A, R‐410A, and R‐407C in two‐phase flow condensation inside enhanced surface tubing. The data also revealed that gas, liquid and gas/liquid injection is beneficial at certain gas/liquid injection ratios to the heat transfer coefficient depending upon the Reynolds number and the condensation point of the refrigerant mixtures in question. It was also evident that the proposed condensation correlations and the experimental data were applicable to the entire heat and mass flux, investigated in the present study under gas/liquid injection conditions. The deviation between the experimental and predicted under gas/liquid injection were less than ± 10, for the majority of data. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

天然气热风冲击换热在织物干燥中的节能应用

对某保温材料生产企业的织物干燥系统进行了改造,将原电加热干燥系统改造为天然气热风干燥系统.采用天然气燃烧后产生的高温烟气与空气混合,形成干燥介质.通过高速热风冲击换热,加速织物中水分扩散传质过程.通过改造,热风温度可降低至110℃运行,并且使干燥系统产能增加24％,织物干燥成本降低39.1％,仅3个月即可回收改造成本,达到显著的节能效果.采用清洁燃料天然气代替电能,单条生产线每年可减少耗电量70.8万kWh.     

Influence of gas/liquid injection on two‐phase flow convective boiling of refrigerant mixtures

An analytical study on the influence of gas/liquid injection on heat transfer characteristics of two‐phase flow boiling of some refrigerant mixtures in horizontal enhanced surface tubing is presented. Correlations were proposed to predict the impact of the gas/liquid injection on the heat transfer characteristics such as average heat transfer coefficient of R‐507, R‐404A, R‐410A and R‐407C in two‐phase flow boiling inside enhanced surface tubing. The data also revealed that gas/liquid injection is beneficial at certain gas/liquid injection ratios to the heat transfer coefficient depending upon the Reynolds number and the boiling point. It was also evident that the proposed correlations and the experimental data that the gas/liquid injection has significant impact on the heat transfer coefficient. In addition, the proposed correlations were applicable to the entire heat and mass flux, investigated in the present study under gas/liquid injection conditions. The deviation between the experimental and predicted under gas/liquid injection were less than ±20, for the majority of data. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

大型天然气发电工程主机选用及配置

介绍了浙江半山天然气发电工程采用三套350MW级燃气—蒸汽联合循环发电机组，每套机组有四大主机：燃气轮机(GT)、余热锅炉(HRSG)、汽轮机(ST)及发电机(G)。由于气价较高，确定采用F级燃机及相应的余热锅铲与汽轮机；对主机配置进行比选，确定每套机组由一台F级燃机、一台余热锅铲、一台汽轮机组成单轴系统(燃机、汽轮机与发电机同轴)。     

天然气液化工艺的相平衡计算

天然气液化流程广泛采用的是丙烷预冷混合制冷剂液化流程.为了进一步优化流程,减少能源的消耗,需要对整个流程进行模拟,而模拟过程中热力学参数的计算便是整个流程计算的基础.使用两种状态方程（SRK和PR方程）对热力学参数进行相平衡计算,为后续计算焓、熵等参数提供相应的解决办法,并判断选择的状态方程是否符合要求.     

低压煤气储气罐采用可变喉部截面引射器引射利用研究

为结合上海市重大工程项目建设,进一步改善天然气引射调峰装置性能,围绕低压煤气储气罐在天然气榆配调峰中的应用问题开展低压煤气储气罐配套可变喉部截面引射器系统用于天然气储气调峰的模拟研究,为低压煤气储气罐的改造利用提供技术支撑。     

Heat transfer research on vapor‐gas mixture with condensation in a vertical tube

The convection‐condensation heat transfer of vapor‐gas mixtures in a vertical tube was studied theoretically and experimentally. The effects of the condensation of a small amount of water vapor (8 to 20%) on heat transfer in a vertical tube were discussed. Comparisons show that theoretical solutions obtained through modified film model and experimental results are in good agreement. The results show that the condensation heat transfer of a small amount of water vapor and single‐phase convection heat transfer in the vapor‐gas mixtures are of the same order of magnitude, and these two modes of heat transfer could not be neglected. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heat Trans Asian Res, 31(7): 531–539, 2002; Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ). DOI 10.1002/htj.10055     

从地域角度看燃气轮机发电在我国的发展及选型

把我国按地理位置分为六个大区,对每个大区从人口、经济、资源、环境污染等多方面进行综合评价。结合利用GT—PRO对采用不同级别燃气轮机的发电系统进行经济性分析,得出在未来一段时间内,基于F级燃气轮机联合循环仍将是我国华北、东北、东南沿海等大部份地区的首选燃机发电技术、中小型热电冷联产系统也将是燃气轮机应用的一个可行途径的结论。从长远来看,在富煤地区发展以燃气轮机发电为核心的煤基多联产系统有着更大的潜力。     

Exergy analysis of multistage cascade refrigeration cycle used for natural gas liquefaction

This paper provides an exergy analysis of the multistage cascade refrigeration cycle used for natural gas liquefaction. The equations of exergy destruction and exergetic efficiency for the main cycle components such as evaporators, condensers, compressors, and expansion valves are developed. The relations for the total exergy destruction in the cycle and the cycle exergetic efficiency are obtained. Also, an expression for the minimum work requirement for the liquefaction of natural gas is developed. It is shown that the minimum work depends only on the properties of the incoming and outgoing natural gas, and it increases with decreasing liquefaction temperature. The minimum work for a typical natural gas inlet and exit state is determined to be 456.8 kJ kg^?1 of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which corresponds to a coefficient of performance (COP) of 1.8. Using a typical actual work input value; the exergetic efficiency of the multistage cascade refrigeration cycle is determined to be 38.5% indicating a great potential for improvements. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

小型混合制冷剂天然气液化流程设计与分析

分析了IFP-Axens公司开发的混合制冷剂循环Liquefin工艺关键技术,在此基础上设计了一种全新的小型混合制冷剂液化流程。比较了三个流程的主要流程参数,综合分析了换热器冷热负荷曲线和温差曲线。结果表明,压缩机和换热器的损失是循环的主要损失,可以通过选用效率更高的压缩机,或者改变压缩系统结构减少损;提高返流轻组分节流后压力可有效降低换热温差,通过进一步优化制冷剂组成和运行压力,可使换热温差更加均匀,减少换热器损,提高流程的经济性。     

Exergy analysis of liquefied natural gas cold energy recovering cycles

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is known as ‘green fuel’ used in power plant, automobile and so forth due to its higher energy density and environmentally friendly advantages. LNG, besides its high quality chemical exergy, has plenty of physical exergy such as cold exergy and pressure exergy, which could be utilized further. Analysis of physical exergy and its affected factors has been conducted. Based on the analysis, several cycles used for recovering and applying the physical exergy of LNG, such as combined power cycle, gas turbine power generation cycle and automobile air‐conditioning system have been proposed. The parameters affecting the performance of the cycles are discussed. The recovery and utilization of physical exergy of LNG are the important measures to save energy and protect the environment. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

天然气汽车的储气技术

推广和应用天然气汽车是降低汽车排放污染的有效途径，天然气作为汽车燃料的一个技术关键是天然气贮气技术。文章介绍了目前车用天然气贮存方法的现状及研究中的贮气技术。     

Simulation and exergy‐method analysis of an industrial refrigeration cycle used in NGL recovery units

The behaviour of an industrial refrigeration cycle with refrigerant propane has been investigated by the exergy method. An natural gas liquid recovery unit with its refrigeration cycle has been simulated to prepare the exergy analysis. Using a typical actual work input value; the exergetic efficiency of the refrigeration cycle is determined to be 26.51% indicating a great potential for improvements. The obtained simulation results reveal that the exergetic efficiencies of the air cooler(s) and chilling sections get the lowest rank among the other compartments of refrigeration cycle. Refrigeration calculations have been carried out through the analysis of T–S and P–H diagrams where coefficient of performance (COP) was obtained as 1.8. The novelty of this article include the suggestions for increasing efficiencies, along with the discussion about the reasons for deviation from ideal cycles and also the effect and sensitivity analysis of pressure drops on the coefficient of performance of the cycle. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

天然气利用技术及其应用

天然气作为一种清洁的能源，开发和利用能够改善我国的能源结构。文章介绍了天然气利用的几种典型技术及其应用现状，如发电、燃料电池、天然气汽车、化工、城市燃气。文章还对国内的天然气利用动向和浙江省天然气利用途径进行了简单分析并对加快浙江省天然气利用提出了一些建议。     

Long term forecasting of natural gas production

Natural gas is an important energy source for power generation, a chemical feedstock and residential usage. It is important to analyse the future production of conventional and unconventional natural gas. Analysis of the literature determined conventional URR estimates of 10,700–18,300 EJ, and the unconventional gas URR estimates were determined to be 4250–11,000 EJ. Six scenarios were assumed, with three static where demand and supply do not interact and three dynamic where it does. The projections indicate that world natural gas production will peak between 2025 and 2066 at 140–217 EJ/y (133–206 tcf/y). Natural gas resources are more abundant than some of the literature indicates.     

A review of cryogenic power generation cycles with liquefied natural gas cold energy utilization

Liquefied natural gas (LNG), an increasingly widely applied clean fuel, releases a large number of cold energy in its regasification process. In the present paper, the existing power generation cycles utilizing LNG cold energy are introduced and summarized. The direction of cycle improvement can be divided into the key factors affecting basic power generation cycles and the structural enhancement of cycles utilizing LNG cold energy. The former includes the effects of LNG-side parameters, working fluids, and inlet and outlet thermodynamic parameters of equipment, while the latter is based on Rankine cycle, Brayton cycle, Kalina cycle and their compound cycles. In the present paper, the diversities of cryogenic power generation cycles utilizing LNG cold energy are discussed and analyzed. It is pointed out that further researches should focus on the selection and component matching of organic mixed working fluids and the combination of process simulation and experimental investigation, etc.     

Analysis of rationality of coal-based synthetic natural gas (SNG) production in China

To alleviate the problem of the insufficient reserves of natural gas in China, coal-based synthetic natural gas (SNG) is considered to be a promising option as a source of clean energy, especially for urban use. However, recent study showed that SNG will not accomplish the task of simultaneous energy conservation and CO₂ reduction. In this paper, life cycle costing is made for SNG use in three main applications in residential sector: heating, household use, and public transport. Comparisons are conducted between SNG and coal, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), diesel, and methanol. The results show that SNG is a competitive option only for household use. The use of SNG for heating boilers or city buses is not as cost-effective as expected. The biggest shortcoming of SNG is the large amount of pollutants generated in the production stage. At the moment, the use of SNG is promoted by the government. However, as shown in this paper, one can expect a transfer of pollution from the urban areas to the regions where SNG is produced. Therefore, it is suggested that well-balanced set of environmental damage-compensating policies should be introduced to compensate the environmental losses in the SNG-producing regions.     

混合制冷剂制冷工艺在石油伴生气液化上的应用

小型天然气液化装置的制冷循环以带膨胀机的制冷循环和单级混合制冷剂循环为主,目前随着单级混合制冷剂流程研究的深入和使用的增多,装置越来越简单,投资越来越少,相对于膨胀循环流程的劣势很小,而能耗比膨胀循环更是要低40%左右,可有效降低系统的运行费用。石油伴生气的组份特点使得烃类制冷剂容易获得,应该优先采用单级混合制冷剂循环。在液化系统中设置分离塔,利用混合制冷剂本身就是混合物质的特点,不需要将各种冷剂提纯,就可以组合成多种冷剂配制方法,还可以根据不同的气源条件进行优化设计,解决了以往采用混合冷剂制冷循环的冷剂配比、采购、储运问题。