A simple and highly accurate semi-analytical method, called the differential transformation method(DTM), was used for solving the nonlinear temperature distribution equation in solid and porous longitudinal fin with t...A simple and highly accurate semi-analytical method, called the differential transformation method(DTM), was used for solving the nonlinear temperature distribution equation in solid and porous longitudinal fin with temperature dependent internal heat generation. The problem was solved for two main cases. In the first case, heat generation was assumed variable by fin temperature for a solid fin and in second heat generation varied with temperature for a porous fin. Results are presented for the temperature distribution for a range of values of parameters appearing in the mathematical formulation(e.g. N, εG, and G). Results reveal that DTM is very effective and convenient. Also, it is found that this method can achieve more suitable results in comparison to numerical methods.展开更多
This paper presents an extensive study of the heat pump cycle and associated working fluids to generate electricity from low temperature industrial waste heat. An Aspen Plus simulation has been developed to evaluate t...This paper presents an extensive study of the heat pump cycle and associated working fluids to generate electricity from low temperature industrial waste heat. An Aspen Plus simulation has been developed to evaluate the effect of various working fluids on the net heat pump efficiency over a wide range of turbine inlet temperatures between 50℃ and 250℃. One hundred eight （108） refi＇igerants were investigated from the environmental classifications of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons （HCFC）, Hydrofluorocarbons （HFC）, Chlorofluorocarbons （CFC） and Hydrocarbons （HC） with boiling points between -88.65 ℃ and 110.65℃. Net efficiency, which ranged from 0.1% to 25.8% in this work tends to increases with the temperature of the waste heat. Results of the present study demonstrate that working fluid R41 （with source temperature of 44 ℃） provides the maximum efficiency among those evaluated. Refrigerants R13B1 and R32 provide the best efficiency for waste heat source temperatures ranges 60 - 67 ℃ and 68 - 78℃ respectively. Ammonia shows the highest efficiency from 79℃ to 132 ℃. Refrigerants R31, R21, 17,30 and benzene perform well in the temperature ranges 133-151 ℃, 152-178 ℃, 179-236℃ and 237-250 ℃respectively. The optimal heat pump systems are applied to the hybrid copper sulfate-copper oxide thermochemical cycle for hydrogen production from water. 100.8 MW of electrical energy is produced, which increased the efficiency from 24.1% to 25.9%.展开更多
Unlike other types of renewable energy resources, geothermal energy provides a stable source of energy as it can be exploited regardless of meteorological conditions. Using organic cycle, geothermal energy can be util...Unlike other types of renewable energy resources, geothermal energy provides a stable source of energy as it can be exploited regardless of meteorological conditions. Using organic cycle, geothermal energy can be utilized for power generation. In such systems, the heat is exchanged between the surrounding rock mass and transport fluid. Consequently, the temperature of extracted geofluid from the well decreases with the time in accordance with the working parameters. Those parameters includeenergy extraction rate, temperature difference between inlet and outlet of the well, and the thermal conductivity of the ground. Current work, aims to develop a reliable computer model to specify the optimal working parameters so that the geofluid temperature will not reach a low value that is not acceptable for electricity generation, and the energy availability of geothermal resource is maximized. In the current study the ground thermal properties, the geothermal gradient and well dimensions are based on realistic data in Qatar and neighboring countries. The proposed model was developed for different heat extraction rate, different ground thermal properties, and for varied temperature difference between inlet and outlet of the well. Simulation shows that selecting the optimal working parameters can increase the availability of geothermal resource significantly.展开更多
It is promising to simultaneously develop multiple products through the combined utilization of seawater by solar chimney technology. A small scale experimental system was set up. The collector temperature, the seawat...It is promising to simultaneously develop multiple products through the combined utilization of seawater by solar chimney technology. A small scale experimental system was set up. The collector temperature, the seawater temperature, and the temperature and humidity of the airflow under the collector were measured. Thermal network analysis of the system was carried out. The results show that the airflow is nearly saturated at the entrance of the chimney, and the mean dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures of the airflow have increased by 8.4 ℃ and 9.6 ℃, respectively. The radiation heat transfer between the collector and the sky is the biggest heat loss in the system, which is up to 29.1% on average of the solar energy. However, the water evaporation heat is about 23.6% on average of the solar energy. To reduce the heat loss and enhance the water evaporation, it is necessary to reduce the emissivity and thermal conductivity of the collector and increase the evaporation areas.展开更多
文摘A simple and highly accurate semi-analytical method, called the differential transformation method(DTM), was used for solving the nonlinear temperature distribution equation in solid and porous longitudinal fin with temperature dependent internal heat generation. The problem was solved for two main cases. In the first case, heat generation was assumed variable by fin temperature for a solid fin and in second heat generation varied with temperature for a porous fin. Results are presented for the temperature distribution for a range of values of parameters appearing in the mathematical formulation(e.g. N, εG, and G). Results reveal that DTM is very effective and convenient. Also, it is found that this method can achieve more suitable results in comparison to numerical methods.
文摘This paper presents an extensive study of the heat pump cycle and associated working fluids to generate electricity from low temperature industrial waste heat. An Aspen Plus simulation has been developed to evaluate the effect of various working fluids on the net heat pump efficiency over a wide range of turbine inlet temperatures between 50℃ and 250℃. One hundred eight （108） refi＇igerants were investigated from the environmental classifications of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons （HCFC）, Hydrofluorocarbons （HFC）, Chlorofluorocarbons （CFC） and Hydrocarbons （HC） with boiling points between -88.65 ℃ and 110.65℃. Net efficiency, which ranged from 0.1% to 25.8% in this work tends to increases with the temperature of the waste heat. Results of the present study demonstrate that working fluid R41 （with source temperature of 44 ℃） provides the maximum efficiency among those evaluated. Refrigerants R13B1 and R32 provide the best efficiency for waste heat source temperatures ranges 60 - 67 ℃ and 68 - 78℃ respectively. Ammonia shows the highest efficiency from 79℃ to 132 ℃. Refrigerants R31, R21, 17,30 and benzene perform well in the temperature ranges 133-151 ℃, 152-178 ℃, 179-236℃ and 237-250 ℃respectively. The optimal heat pump systems are applied to the hybrid copper sulfate-copper oxide thermochemical cycle for hydrogen production from water. 100.8 MW of electrical energy is produced, which increased the efficiency from 24.1% to 25.9%.
文摘Unlike other types of renewable energy resources, geothermal energy provides a stable source of energy as it can be exploited regardless of meteorological conditions. Using organic cycle, geothermal energy can be utilized for power generation. In such systems, the heat is exchanged between the surrounding rock mass and transport fluid. Consequently, the temperature of extracted geofluid from the well decreases with the time in accordance with the working parameters. Those parameters includeenergy extraction rate, temperature difference between inlet and outlet of the well, and the thermal conductivity of the ground. Current work, aims to develop a reliable computer model to specify the optimal working parameters so that the geofluid temperature will not reach a low value that is not acceptable for electricity generation, and the energy availability of geothermal resource is maximized. In the current study the ground thermal properties, the geothermal gradient and well dimensions are based on realistic data in Qatar and neighboring countries. The proposed model was developed for different heat extraction rate, different ground thermal properties, and for varied temperature difference between inlet and outlet of the well. Simulation shows that selecting the optimal working parameters can increase the availability of geothermal resource significantly.
基金Supported by Tianjin Technological Development Program Project of China (No05YFGZSF02800 and No06YFSZSF04600)the Key Research Program of the National Eleventh Five-Year Plan of China (No 2006BAA04B03-03)
文摘It is promising to simultaneously develop multiple products through the combined utilization of seawater by solar chimney technology. A small scale experimental system was set up. The collector temperature, the seawater temperature, and the temperature and humidity of the airflow under the collector were measured. Thermal network analysis of the system was carried out. The results show that the airflow is nearly saturated at the entrance of the chimney, and the mean dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures of the airflow have increased by 8.4 ℃ and 9.6 ℃, respectively. The radiation heat transfer between the collector and the sky is the biggest heat loss in the system, which is up to 29.1% on average of the solar energy. However, the water evaporation heat is about 23.6% on average of the solar energy. To reduce the heat loss and enhance the water evaporation, it is necessary to reduce the emissivity and thermal conductivity of the collector and increase the evaporation areas.
