Optimization of cyclic parameters of a supercritical cycle for geothermal power generation

Zhaolin Gu, Haruki Sato

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1409-1416
Number of pages8
JournalEnergy Conversion and Management
Volume42
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 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

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