低温地热发电有机朗肯循环的优化

采用(火用)分析方法及PR状态方程,建立了低温地热发电有机朗肯循环的工质优选及主要参数优化热力学方法.比较计算了以10种干流体有机工质为循环工质的低温地热发电有机朗肯循环的输出功率、(火用)效率及其余主要热力性能.结果表明,低温地热发电有机朗肯循环的性能极大地受工质的物性及蒸发温度的影响.总体来看,随着工质临界温度的升...     

Optimum design criteria for an Organic Rankine cycle using low-temperature geothermal heat sources

A cost-effective optimum design criterion for Organic Rankine power cycles utilizing low-temperature geothermal heat sources is presented. The ratio of the total heat exchanger area to net power output is used as the objective function and was optimized using the steepest descent method. Evaporation and condensation temperatures, geothermal and cooling water velocities are varied in the optimization method. The optimum cycle performance is evaluated and compared for working fluids that include ammonia, HCFC123, n-Pentane and PF5050. The optimization method converges to a unique solution for specific values of evaporation and condensation temperatures and geothermal and cooling water velocities. The choice of working fluid can be greatly affect the objective function which is a measure of power plant cost and in some instances the difference could be more than twice. Ammonia has minimum objective function and maximum geothermal water utilization, but not necessarily maximum cycle efficiency. Exergy analysis shows that efficiency of the ammonia cycle has been largely compromised in the optimization process than that of other working fluids. The fluids, HCFC 123 and n-Pentane, have better performance than PF 5050, although the latter has most preferable physical and chemical characteristics compared to other fluids considered.     

Regenerative vapor cycle with isobutane as working fluid

One of the methods of generating geothermal power is to use a suitable working fluid which extracts heat from geothermal fluids and generates power in a closed cycle. This paper presents a discussion of an improvement of the basic closed cycle with isobutane as a working fluid. A regenerative heat exchanger is added for heating the cold condensate of isobutane with the highly superheated exhaust. The addition of this heat exchanger can result in a significant reduction in the size of heat rejection equipment. Furthermore, the waste brine of the improved system is at such a high temperature that the waste heat can be economically utilized for desalting water for industrial uses.     

基于回热器温度滑移匹配的以CO2为工质的布雷顿循环优化分析

以CO_2为工质的高温闭式布雷顿循环具有高效、简单和紧凑的特点。其高效率的实现有赖于回热器内良好的温度滑移匹配以充分回收乏气的热量。提高回热器温度滑移匹配性的关键是使流经回热器的高低压力流体的热容相接近。本文从超临界CO_2的热物性特点出发,分析了部分冷却的再压缩超临界CO_2布雷顿循环对温度滑移匹配的优化效果。根据对物性的分析结果,提出了流量调节应该覆盖高低压流体物性变化剧烈的所有温区,通过模拟计算对其进行了优化分析,认为对于一定的高低温热源,存在最优的透平进、出口压力。     

Thermodynamic Evaluation of Transcritical CO_2 Heat Pump Considering Temperature Matching under the Constraint of Heat Transfer Pinch Point

The non-linear temperature glide in the supercritical CO_2 cooling process makes the heat transfer pinch point of heat exchanger show multiplicity,like size,location distribution and quantity,which makes the thermodynamic performance of the CO_2 transcritical cycle more complex and eventually affects the evaluation of the optimal operating state of the system.Based on the second law of thermodynamics and the constraints of heat transfer pinch,a thermodynamic evaluation method of CO_2 transcritical heat pump system was proposed according to the degree of temperature matching.The influence mechanism of multi-characteristic change of heat transfer pinch point on temperature matching degree and the effect of temperature matching degree on thermodynamic performance of CO_2 transcritical heat pump system were discussed.The relationship between temperature matching degree,COP and exergy efficiency of the system was analyzed.It is considered that the change of temperature matching index value can clearly characterize the change trends of COP and exergy efficiency.That is,the smaller the temperature matching degree is,the closer the temperature distribution of heat transfer fluids on both sides of the heat exchanger is to Lorenz cycle,and the greater the COP and exergy efficiency are.Furthermore,by monitoring the outlet temperature of the CO_2 cooler,which has an essential relationship with the temperature matching degree during the heat exchange process,the deviation between actual and optimal working condition can be judged online,which is beneficial to real-time evaluation of the working state of the system.     

A model to predict the behaviour at part load operation of once-through heat recovery steam generators working with water at supercritical pressure

This paper describes a one-dimensional mathematical model that allows simulating the heat exchange in a steam generator working with water at supercritical pressure. The model has been developed in order to simulate the full and part load behaviour of heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) of combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants. It takes into account the strong variation of some of the thermal and transport properties of fluids at supercritical pressure and discusses what parameters may be considered as constant along the heat exchanger.On the one hand, the model is useful because going supercritical is considered a way to further improve the efficiency of CCGT power plants and, on the other hand, because part load operation is the most usual operation mode in power plants.     

超临界有机朗肯循环低温余热发电系统的分析

当采用朗肯循环方式回收低温余热（350℃以下）的动力时,不宜采用水作工质,而使用一些低沸点有机物的有机朗肯循环（ORCs）,则能获得较高的能量转换效率。有机朗肯循环可分为亚临界条件下的动力循环与超临界条件下的动力循环,超临界条件下的动力循环在热端换热器中（余热加热蒸汽发生器）能获得较好的温度匹配和较高的[火用]效率。     

Performance analysis in near-critical conditions of organic Rankine cycle

According to fluid critical temperature and heat source temperature, organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is recognized in two categories: subcritical ORC and supercritical ORC. For a given heat source, some organic fluids not only can be used in subcritical ORC, but also can be used in supercritical ORC. For heat source with temperature of 90 °C, HFC125, HFC143a and HF218 can be used in both ORCs. Performance of the three substances in both cycles, especially in near-critical conditions is studied with expander inlet temperature of 85 °C and hot water mass flow rate of 1 kg/s. The results show that when fluids go in supercritical ORC from subcritical ORC, cycle thermal efficiency varies continuously, while mass flow rate and net power generation vary discontinuously. Maximum net power generation in near-critical conditions of subcritical ORC is higher than that of supercritical ORC. For HFC125 and HFC143a, outlet temperature of hot water decreases with the increase of heating pressure ratio. For HF218, outlet temperature of hot water increases firstly and decreases secondly with the increase of heating pressure ratio, which leads to an increase of net power generation with the increase of heating pressure ratio in high heating pressure ratio conditions.     

Maximising the working fluid flow as a way of increasing power output of geothermal power plant

This paper presents a method of increasing the power output of a geothermal power plant based on organic working fluid. The power is raised by increasing the flow of geothermal water supplied to the evaporator by means of returning the stream of geothermal water from downstream of the evaporator for a repeated passage through that heat exchanger. Such arrangement increases the flow of the working fluid in the circuit. Analyses have been conducted for a power plant using several types of organic fluids. The results obtained show that there is one optimum evaporation temperature of the working fluid, which depends on the quantity of the recycled geothermal water, at which the capacity of the Clausius–Rankine is the highest.     

Energy utilisation in a combined geothermal and organic Rankine power cycles

This study involves the design of a single flash cycle which comprises a separator, steam turbine, condenser and pump combined with Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC). The ORC has a three-stage heat exchanger. The mass flow rate of the organic fluid varies depending on the type of organic fluid. The system is heated by geothermal water. The effect of changing the geothermal water temperature [200–260°C] on performance parameters including the power output and overall efficiency has been studied. Four working fluids (n-Butane, Isobutane, R11 and R123) were chosen depending on their properties. The results show that a drop in the source temperature (T₁) by 10% will result in 9.7% and 25.3% drop in overall efficiency and net power output for Isobutane. Also, Isobutane has a drop of 4.2% in both; overall efficiency and net power output for a 10% drop in pressure ratio (r_p). R11 shows the highest overall efficiency and net power output (18.76% and 24.887 MW) respectively at the design point.     

换热器压降对ORC发电系统的影响

在考虑换热器压降及散热损失的情况下建立中低温地热驱动的有机朗肯循环(ORC)发电系统模型并通过500 kW示范工程进行验证。模型选取5种有机工质,研究换热器压降在不同热源温度、蒸发温度和冷凝温度下对系统性能的影响。研究结果表明随着热源温度以及蒸发温度的升高,压降对系统净发电量以及净发电效率的影响逐渐降低,但随着冷凝温度的升高,压降对系统净发电量的影响逐渐升高。其中,采用R227ea的系统受换热器压降影响最小,采用R123的系统受影响最大。     

A review of thermodynamic cycles and working fluids for the conversion of low-grade heat

This paper presents a review of the organic Rankine cycle and supercritical Rankine cycle for the conversion of low-grade heat into electrical power, as well as selection criteria of potential working fluids, screening of 35 working fluids for the two cycles and analyses of the influence of fluid properties on cycle performance. The thermodynamic and physical properties, stability, environmental impacts, safety and compatibility, and availability and cost are among the important considerations when selecting a working fluid. The paper discusses the types of working fluids, influence of latent heat, density and specific heat, and the effectiveness of superheating. A discussion of the 35 screened working fluids is also presented.     

Thermodynamic analysis and performance optimization of organic rankine cycles for the conversion of low‐to‐moderate grade geothermal heat

The present study considers a thermodynamic analysis and performance optimization of geothermal power cycles. The proposed binary‐cycles operate with moderately low temperature and liquid‐dominated geothermal resources in the range of 110°C to 160°C, and cooling air at ambient conditions of 25°C and 101.3 kPa reference temperature and atmospheric pressure, respectively. A thermodynamic optimization process and an irreversibility analysis were performed to maximize the power output while minimizing the overall exergy destruction and improving the First‐law and Second‐law efficiencies of the cycle. Maximum net power output was observed to increase exponentially with the geothermal resource temperature to yield 16–49 kW per unit mass flow rate of the geothermal fluid for the non‐regenerative organic Rankine cycles (ORCs), as compared with 8–34 kW for the regenerative cycles. The cycle First‐law efficiency was determined in the range of 8–15% for the investigated geothermal binary power cycles. Maximum Second‐law efficiency of approximately 56% was achieved by the ORC with an internal heat exchanger. In addition, a performance analysis of selected pure organic fluids such as R123, R152a, isobutane and n‐pentane, with boiling points in the range of ?24°C to 36°C, was conducted under saturation temperature and subcritical pressure operating conditions of the turbine. Organic fluids with higher boiling point temperature, such as n‐pentane, were recommended for non‐regenerative cycles. The regenerative ORCs, however, require organic fluids with lower vapour specific heat capacity (i.e. isobutane) for an optimal operation of the binary‐cycle. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Exergy based fluid selection for a geothermal Organic Rankine Cycle for combined heat and power generation

In this study the option of combined heat and power generation was considered for geothermal resources at a temperature level below 450 K. Series and parallel circuits of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) and an additional heat generation were compared by second law analysis. Depending on operating parameters criteria for the choice of the working fluid were identified. The results show that due to a combined heat and power generation, the second law efficiency of a geothermal power plant can be significantly increased in comparison to a power generation. The most efficient concept is a series circuit with an organic working fluid that shows high critical temperatures like isopentane. For parallel circuits and for power generation, fluids like R227ea with low critical temperatures are to be preferred.     

Performance evaluation of a geothermal based integrated system for power,hydrogen and heat generation

In the present study, an integrated system is proposed and thermodynamically analyzed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while improving overall system performance. The integrated system is comprised of a supercritical carbon dioxide (CO₂) Rankine cycle cascaded by an Organic (R600) Rankine cycle, an electrolyzer, and a heat recovery system. It is designed to utilize a medium-to-high temperature geothermal energy source for power and hydrogen production, and thermal energy utilization for space heating. Therefore, parametric studies for the supercritical CO₂ cycle, the Organic (R600) cycle, and the overall system are conducted. In addition, the effect of various operational conditions, such as geothermal source, ambient and cooling water temperatures on the performance of each cycle and the integrated system, is illustrated. It is found that increasing geothermal source temperature results in slight increases of the exergetic efficiency of the overall system. The energy efficiencies of the CO₂ and Organic Rankine cycles do not considerably vary with source temperature changes. The decay of the cooling water temperature leads to a decrease in the overall system exergetic efficiency. The system configuration, which is introduced, is capable of producing about 180 kg/h for the geothermal source of mass flow rate of 40 kg/s and a temperature of 473 K.     

竖直U型管地热换热器的准三维传热模型

在地热换热器原有研究工作的基础上，进一步考虑流体工质在钻孔深度方向上的温度分布，分析竖直埋管地热换热器钻孔内的传热过程，导出了竖直埋管地热换热器效能的解析式。由此，可以抛弃以往简化模型当中的不合理假设，为地热换热器的设计和模拟提供了更加精确合理的理论基础和计算方法。     

Performance comparison and parametric optimization of subcritical Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) and transcritical power cycle system for low-temperature geothermal power generation

Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) is a promising technology for converting the low-grade energy to electricity. This paper presents an investigation on the parameter optimization and performance comparison of the fluids in subcritical ORC and transcritical power cycle in low-temperature (i.e. 80–100 °C) binary geothermal power system. The optimization procedure was conducted with a simulation program written in Matlab using five indicators: thermal efficiency, exergy efficiency, recovery efficiency, heat exchanger area per unit power output (APR) and the levelized energy cost (LEC). With the given heat source and heat sink conditions, performances of the working fluids were evaluated and compared under their optimized internal operation parameters. The optimum cycle design and the corresponding operation parameters were provided simultaneously. The results indicate that the choice of working fluid varies the objective function and the value of the optimized operation parameters are not all the same for different indicators. R123 in subcritical ORC system yields the highest thermal efficiency and exergy efficiency of 11.1% and 54.1%, respectively. Although the thermal efficiency and exergy efficiency of R125 in transcritical cycle is 46.4% and 20% lower than that of R123 in subcritical ORC, it provides 20.7% larger recovery efficiency. And the LEC value is relatively low. Moreover, 22032L petroleum is saved and 74,019 kg CO₂ is reduced per year when the LEC value is used as the objective function. In conclusion, R125 in transcritical power cycle shows excellent economic and environmental performance and can maximize utilization of the geothermal. It is preferable for the low-temperature geothermal ORC system. R41 also exhibits favorable performance except for its flammability.     

A Study on Characteristics of Cooling Heat Transfer of Supercritical Pressure Fluids in a Plate Heat Exchanger

For the development of industrial heat pump systems supplying a high-temperature heat source over 130°C, experiments were carried out on cooling heat transfer of supercritical pressure fluids flowing in a plate heat exchanger (PHE). Using two refrigerants of HFC134a and HCFC22 as the test fluids, heat transfer coefficient data were obtained at different pressure, flow rate, and heat load conditions. The heat transfer coefficient generally had a maximum in the vicinity of the pseudocritical point and showed seven- to ninefold values compared with tube flow. Based on the measurements, characteristics of cooling heat transfer of supercritical pressure fluids in the PHE were clarified and a correlation of heat transfer coefficient was developed.     

Carbon Dioxide as Working Fluids in Transcritical Rankine Cycle for Diesel Engine Multiple Waste Heat Recovery in Comparison to Hydrocarbons

In consideration of the high-temperature characteristic of engine's waste heat and stricter environmental regulations, natural substance, including CO_2 and hydrocarbons, have been treated as promising working fluid for diesel engine waste heat recovery due to its environment friendly and excellent physical and chemical properties. This paper presented a comprehensive performance analysis on transcritical Rankine cycles for diesel engine multiple waste heat recovery using hydrocarbons and CO_2 as working fluid. The optimal turbine inlet pressures corresponding to maximum net power output, maximum exergy efficiency and minimum electricity production cost(EPC) were obtained. The effect of working fluid on these optimal pressures has been discussed. For fluids with low critical temperature, the optimal pressure corresponding to maximum net power output is lower than the one for maximum exergy efficiency, while the opposite results can be found for fluid with high critical temperature. Then, the effect of various working fluid properties in transcritical cycle performance is discussed. Comparison results show that CO_2 obtains only more power output than Ethane, Propane and Propene, but CO_2 is capable of absorbing more energy from engine coolant and regeneration heat with comparable total heat transfer areas and has an advantage in turbine size, particularly for hydrocarbons with high critical temperature.     

集成小型堆和可再生能源的超临界CO2循环发电系统

  [目的]  小型模块化压水堆(小型堆)核电站由于温度参数低,其发电效率不到30%,为了提高小型堆的核能利用效率,可将小型堆与可再生能源组合,并以先进的超临界CO₂循环作为热能转换为电能的装置。  [方法]  基于简单回热模式的超临界CO₂循环,并在此基础上增加一次间冷和一次再热,将小型堆与太阳能、生物质能热源集成为新型混合发电系统,对其发电效率进行了分析。  [结果]  结果表明:对于高压透平入口温度390 ℃的系统,发电效率34.13%,对于高压透平入口温度550 ℃的系统,发电效率41.22%。此外,对系统的安全性分析表明:CO₂本身是具备核安全属性的工质,并且超临界CO₂循环还可以作为反应堆的非能动余热排出系统,确保在严重事故工况下,反应堆持续排出衰变热。  [结论]  集成小型堆和可再生能源的超临界CO₂循环发电系统具备良好的发电效率和核安全性。