Comparison of Conventional and Advanced Exergy Analysis for Dual-Loop Organic Rankine Cycle used in Engine Waste Heat Recovery

At present,the dual-loop organic Rankine cycle(DORC)is regarded as an important solution to engine waste heat recovery(WHR).Compared with the conventional exergy analysis,the advanced exergy analysis can better describe the interactions between system components and the irreversibility caused by economic or technical limitations.In order to systematically study the thermodynamic performance of DORC,the conventional and advanced exergy analyses are compared using an inline 6-cylinder 4-stroke turbocharged diesel engine.Meanwhile,the sensitivity analysis is implemented to further investigate the influence of operating parameters on avoidable-endogenous exergy destruction.The analysis result of conventional exergy analysis demonstrates that the priorities for the components that should be improved are in order of the high-temperature evaporator,the low-temperature turbine,the first low-temperature evaporator and the high-temperature condenser.The advanced exergy analysis result suggests that the avoidable exergy destruction values are the highest in the low-temperature turbine,the high-temperature evaporator and the high-temperature turbine because they have considerable endogenous-avoidable exergy destruction.The sensitivity analysis indicates that reducing the evaporation pinch point and raising the turbine efficiency can decrease the avoidable exergy destruction.

Quantification on the Effects of Liquid-Vapor Separation in Air-Conditioning System by using Advanced Exergy Analysis

Air-conditioning system consumes a large amount of electricity in residential sections,and its efficiency has drawn extensive concerns in energy-conscious era.Liquid-vapor separation is a heat transfer enhancement technology that can effectively improve the performance of the heat exchanger as well as the system.In this paper,a regular air-conditioning system as the baseline(system-A)and other two air-conditioning systems with liquid-vapor separation heat exchanger(system-B and system-C)are comparatively studied.The component behaviors and system performances are deeply explored by using advanced exergy analysis with a focus on quantifying how much consequences come from the variants,i.e.liquid-vapor separation.The results indicate that the system-B has large reduced exergy destruction from the compressor and condenser at cooling mode relative to the system-A.The system-C has mainly diminished exergy destruction in the compressor caused by other components relative to the system-B.At heating mode,the system-C has an enhanced system exergy efficiency of 9.6%over the system-A,and it also has the decreased avoidable exergy destruction which is dominantly contributed by the compressor and evaporator.Furthermore,it is found that liquid-vapor separation mainly benefits the compressor and outdoor heat exchanger where it locates,leading to the system performance improvements.

A comprehensive approach to understanding irreversibility in a turbojet

Regarding interest in and concerns about high efficiency in recent times,an irreversibility assessment of energy conversion systems is significant.Turbojets,a type of energy conversion system,are widely used to provide thrust for aerial vehicles,such as military aircraft missiles,commercial aircraft and so on.From this point of view,the current study aims to introduce a comprehensive irreversibility assessment methodology exemplification for a turbojet.First of all,a basic irreversibility assessment methodology is explained with an application.Following this,a comprehensive assessment is performed.Within this framework,a number of a novel measures are defined by derivations in addition to previously well-known indicators.These measures are beneficial for the decomposition of the irreversibility in a turbojet and its components.At the end of the study,the highest endogenous irreversibility is determined to be in the turbine component of the turbojet engine whereas the highest avoidable irreversibility is found to be in the compressor component of the turbojet engine.The current paper is considered to be of use for researchers and scientists interested in aero-engine performance,thermal engineering and aerospace engineering.