Multi-objective evolutionary optimization and thermodynamics performance assessment of a novel time-dependent solar Li-Br absorption refrigeration cycle

This research paper aims to perform dynamics analysis,3E assessment including energy,exergy,exergoeconomic,and the multiobjective evolutionary optimization on a novel solar Li-Br absorption refrigeration cycle.The research is time-dependent,owing to solar radiation variability during different timelines.Theoretically,all the necessary thermodynamic,energy,and exergy equations are applied initially.This is followed by the thermoeconomic analysis,which takes place after defining the designing variables during the thermoeconomic optimization process and is presented together with the economic relations of the system and its thermoeconomic characteristics.Furthermore,the sensitivity analysis is undertaken,the source of system inefficiency is determined,the multi-objective evolutionary optimization of the whole system is carried out,and the optimal values are compared with the primary stage.Engineering Equation Solver(EES)software has been used to accomplish comprehensive analyses.As part of the validation process,the results of the research are compared with those published previously and are found to be relatively consistent.

不同工况和应用场景下CAES-CFP三联产系统特性分析

To meet the goal of worldwide decarbonization,the transformation process toward clean and green energy structures has accelerated.In this context,coal-fired power plant(CFPP)and large-scale energy storage represented by compressed air energy storage(CAES)technology,are tasked with increasing renewable resource accommodation and maintaining the power system security.To achieve this,this paper proposes the concept of a CFPP-CAES combined cycle and a trigenerative system based on that.Considering the working conditions of the CFPP,thermal characteristics of three typical operation modes were studied and some general regularities were identified.The results of various potential integration schemes discussion indicated that extracting water from low-temperature points in the feedwater system to cool pressurized air and simultaneously increase the backwater temperature is beneficial for improving performance.In addition,preheating the pressurized air before the air expanders via lowgrade water in the feedwater system as much as possible and reducing extracted steam contribute to increasing the efficiency.With the optimal integration scheme,2.85 tonnes of coal can be saved per cycle and the round-trip efficiency can be increased by 2.24%.Through the cogeneration of heat and power,the system efficiency can reach 77.5%.In addition,the contribution degree of the three compression heat utilization methods to the performance improvement ranked from high to low,is preheating the feedwater before the boiler,supplying heat,and flowing into the CFPP feedwater system.In the cooling energy generation mode,the system efficiency can be increased to over 69%.Regardless of the operation mode,the benefit produced by integration is further enhanced when the CFPP operates at higher operating conditions because the coupling points parameters are changed.In addition,the dynamic payback period can be shortened by 11.33 years and the internal rate of return increases by 5.20%under a typical application scenario.Regarding the effect of different application scenarios in terms of economics,investing in the proposed system is more appropriate in regions with multiple energy demands,especially heating demand.These results demonstrate the technical advantages of the proposed system and provide guiding principles for its design,operation,and project investment.

Thermodynamic Performance of Three-Terminal Hybrid Quantum Dot Thermoelectric Devices

We propose four different models of three-terminal quantum dot thermoelectric devices. From general thermodynamic laws, we examine the rew;rsible efficiencies of the four different models. Based on the master equation, the expressions for the efficiency and power output are derived and the corresponding working regions are determined. Moreover, we particularly analyze the performance of a three-terminal hybrid quantum dot refrigerator. The performance characteristic curves and the optimal performance parameters are obtained. Finally, we discuss the influence of the nonradiative effects on the optimal performance parameters in detail.

Thermodynamic Performance Comparison and Optimization of sCO_(2)Brayton Cycle,tCO_(2)Brayton Cycle and tCO_(2)Rankine Cycle

In this paper,to further improve thermodynamic performance of supercritical carbon dioxide cycle,simple/recompression transcritical carbon dioxide Brayton cycle(STBC/RTBC)and simple/recompression transcritical carbon dioxide Rankine cycle(STRC/RTRC)are proposed.Thermal and exergy performance analysis and optimization for the above four transcritical CO_(2)cycles and simple/recompression supercritical cycle(SSBC/RSBC)are conducted.The effect of key thermodynamic parameters on those CO_(2)cycle performance is studied.Results indicate that the improvements of thermodynamic performance of CO_(2)cycle are obvious when transcritical Brayton and Rankine cycle are applied in it.Within the same range of optimization variables,the maximum thermal efficiency improvements of RTRC and RTBC are 4.98%and 3.6%,and maximum exergy efficiency improvements of RTRC and RTBC are 7.08%and 5.13%when compared with RSBC.Moreover,the thermodynamic performances of STBC and STRC are also outstanding than that of SSBC.This work provides a way to further improve the thermodynamic performance of CO_(2)power cycle.

Thermodynamic and Techno-economic Analysis of a Triple-pressure Organic Rankine Cycle: Comparison with Dual-pressure and Single-pressure ORCs

Investigation of a triple-pressure organic Rankine cycle(TPORC) using geothermal energy for power generation with the net power output of the TPORC analyzed by varying the evaporation pressures, pinch temperature differences(tpp) and degrees of superheat(tsup) aimed to find the optimum operation conditions of the system. The thermodynamic performance of the TPORC was compared with a dual-pressure organic Rankine cycle(DPORC) and a single-pressure ORC(SPORC) for geofluid temperatures ranging from 100°C to 200°C, with particular reference to the utilization of a hot dry rock(HDR) geothermal resource. Thermodynamic performances of the TPORC system using eight different organic working fluids have also been investigated in terms of the net power outputs. Results show that a higher geofluid mass flow rate can make a considerable contribution to shortening the payback period(PBP) as well as to decreasing the levelized electricity cost(LEC), especially when the geofluid temperature is low. For the temperature range investigated, the order from high to low based on thermodynamic and techno-economic performances is found to be TPORC > DPORC > SPORC. In terms of using geothermal resources within the given temperatures range(100°C–200°C), the TPORC system can be a better choice for geothermal power generation so long as the wellhead geofluid temperature is between 140°C and 180°C.

Analysis of the thermodynamic performance limits of the organic Rankine cycle in low and medium temperature heat source applications

In this paper,an exploration of the practical thermodynamic performance limits of the organic Rankine cycle(ORC)under working fluid and cycle parameter restrictions is presented.These performance limits are more realistic benchmarks for the thermodynamic cycle than the efficiency of the Carnot cycle.Subcritical ORC configuration with four typical case studies that are related to temperature ranging from 373.15 to 673.15 K is taken into account.The ORC is defined by its cycle parameters and working fluid characteristic properties.The cycle parameters involve evaporation temperature(T_(eva)),condensation temperature(T_(con))and superheat degree(ΔT_(sup)),while the working fluids are represented by the characteristic properties including critical temperature(T_(c)),critical pressure(p_(c)),acentric factor(ω),and molar ideal gas isobaric heat capacity based on the principle of corresponding states.Subsequently,Pareto optimum solutions for obtained hypothetical working fluids and cycle parameters are achieved using multi-objective optimization method with the consideration of both thermal efficiency(η_(th))and volumetric power output(VPO).Finally,sensitivity analysis of the working fluid characteristic properties is conducted,and the second law of thermodynamics analysis,especially the applicability of entropy generation minimization,is performed.The results show that the current commonly used working fluids are widely scattered below the Pareto front that represents the tradeoff betweenη_(th) and VPO for obtained hypothetical fluids.T_(eva) and T_(con) are the most dominant cycle parameters,while T_(c) and ωtend to be the most dominant characteristic property parameters.The entropy generation minimization does not give the same optimal results.

Integration of a thermochemical energy system driven by solar energy and biomass for natural gas and power production

Energy systems with multi-energy product outputs driven by renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly popular.To satisfy the diversification of energy use forms in China,this study proposes a new thermochemical energy system driven by solar energy and biomass for natural gas and power production.In this system,syngas from solar-driven biomass gasification is used to synthesize natural gas,whereas the unreacted syngas is burned directly in a combined cycle for power generation.To adjust the production capacity of the system,a shift reaction was used to change the H_(2)/CO ratio in the syngas.The biomass gasification model was experimentally verified,and the thermodynamic performance of the system was studied numerically.The results showed that the production rate of natural gas,with a heat value of 714.88 k J/mol,was approximately 0.306 m^(3)-SNG/kg-bio,and the primary energy efficiency was 47%.The new system showed a good energy-saving potential of 15.29%.Parametric analysis indicated that an increase in the gasification temperature led to a reduction in the natural gas production and an increase in the power output of the system,with a maximum energy efficiency of 66.72%at gasification temperature of 1050°C.With an increase in the syngas share entering the transfer reactor,the natural gas production rate and energy efficiency of the system were improved with an optimum share of approximately 0.55,thereby facilitating the development and optimization of operation strategies.This study provides a promising way to increase the share of renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.

Power Generation Enhancement in a Solar Energy and Biomass-Based Distributed Energy System using H_(2)O/CO_(2)Hybrid Gasification

A new solar energy and biomass-based distributed energy system using H_(2)O/CO_(2)hybrid gasification is proposed,and their complementarity to enhance the system's energy efficiency is investigated and shown.In the system,concentrated solar energy is used to provide heat for biomass gasification;two gasifying agents(H_(2)O and CO_(2))are adopted to enhance syngas yields,and the produced solar fuel is further burned for power production in a combined cycle plant.Results show that CO share in gasification products is remarkably increased with the increment of CO_(2)/H_(2)O mole ratio caused by the boudouard reaction with the consumption of fixed carbon,while the H_(2)share is decreased;the optimal solar-to-fuel efficiency,27.88%,is achieved when the temperature and CO_(2)/H_(2)O mole ratio are 1050℃and 0.45,respectively.The emission reduction rate of CO_(2)in the system under design conditions is reduced by 2.31%compared with that using only H_(2)O agent.The annual power production of the system is increased by 1.39%,and the thermodynamic and environmental performances are significantly improved.Moreover,an economic assessment is conducted to forecast the technical feasibility of the hybrid gasification technology.This work provides a promising route to improving the thermochemical utilization efficiency of solar energy and solid fuel.