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Multi-Objective Optimization of a Geothermal Steam Turbine Combined With Reverse Osmosis and Multi-Effect Desalination for Sustainable Freshwater Production
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: A novel geothermal desalination system is proposed and optimized in terms of maximizing the exergy efficiency and minimizing the total cost rate of the system. The system includes a geothermal steam turbine with a flash ...
Comparison of Thermodynamic Performances in Three Geothermal Power Plants Using Flash Steam
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Three geothermal systems, including single-flash, double-flash, and double-flash connected turbine flash geothermal power plants, are compared in terms of electrical power production and exergy efficiency. In the double-flash ...
Performance Assessment of a Novel Solar and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Based Multigeneration System for Coastal Areas
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: A new multigeneration system based on an ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) system equipped with flat plate and PV/T solar collectors, a reverse osmosis (RO) desalination unit to produce fresh water, a single effect ...
Investigation of a Hybrid Photovoltaic Biomass System With Energy Storage Options
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: A hybrid photovoltaic (PV)biomass system with energy storage options is investigated based on energy and exergy analyses. The hybrid system consists of a photovoltaic system, an electrolyser, and a biomass gasifier, which ...
Analysis and Assessment of a Gas Turbine Modular Helium Reactor for Nuclear Desalination
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: A thermodynamic analysis of the coupling of a reverse osmosis (RO) process with the gas turbinemodular helium reactor (GTMHR) is presented in which the waste heat is utilized for the generation of steam as it is expanded ...
Assessing Cogeneration Activity in Extraction–Condensing Steam Turbines: Dissolving the Issues by Applied Thermodynamics
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Extraction–condensing steam turbines mix coldcondensing and cogeneration activities making the respective power and fuel flows not directly observable. A flawed assessment of the flows is causing confusion and bias. A ...
Heat Transfer and Thermodynamic Analyses of a Novel Solid–Gas Thermochemical Strontium Chloride–Ammonia Thermal Energy Storage System
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: A novel solid–gas thermochemical sorption thermal energy storage (TES) system for solar heating and cooling applications operating on four steady-state flow devices and with two transient storage tanks is proposed. The TES ...
Influence of Selected Gasification Parameters on Syngas Composition From Biomass Gasification
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: In this study, the syngas composition exiting a biomass gasifier is investigated to determine the effect of varying selected gasification parameters. The gasification parameters considered are the mass flow rate of steam, ...
Design of a Multigenerational System With Absorption Cooling for a Residential Community: A Case Study
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: In this paper, a multigeneration system is proposed, which utilizes geothermal energy and a lithium-bromide absorption cooling cycle. The proposed system is capable of providing electricity, heating, cooling, and domestic ...