Abstract
A supercritical power cycle with a regenerative process is studied to reach the maximum thermal efficiency by the choice of an appropriate working fluid and optimization of the cyclic state parameters, especially the condensing temperature or pressure. For given geothermal resources, the thermodynamic state parameters are calculated to show the features of the supercritical power cycle compared to other design results. The criteria for the choice of working fluids are also set up.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1409-1416 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Energy Conversion and Management |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 Aug |
Keywords
- Geothermal resources
- Supercritical power cycle
- Working fluid
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering
- Fuel Technology
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology