Essays about: "Thermo-economic analysis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Thermo-economic analysis.

1. 1. Azelio’s Thermal Battery for Combined Heat and Power : A Thermo-economic and Market Research Study

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Martin Lantz; [2020]
   Keywords : Carnot battery systems; thermal energy storage; techno economic analysis; market review;

   Abstract : The objective of this thesis was to assess the market opportunities for two novel Carnot battery system solutions, one supplying power and low temperature heat as well as a system supplying medium temperature heat exclusively. To fulfill the objective, a methodology was developed and implemented to investigate the market potential, further two techno-economic models were developed and utilized to investigate the performance of such Carnot battery solutions. READ MORE

3. 2. Comparative Study of Different Organic Rankine Cycle Models: Simulations and Thermo-Economic Analysis for a Gas Engine Waste Heat Recovery Application

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Tihomir Rusev; [2015]
   Keywords : ORC; Waste Heat Recovery; Aspen Plus; Cascaded Cycle; Thermo-Economic; ORC Simulations; ORC Models; ORC Model Comparisons; Gas Engine Waste Heat Recovery; Hot Exhaust Gases; Multiple Waste Heat Sources; ORC Waste Heat Power Generation; Heat and Power; Combined Cycle; Siloxane;

   Abstract : Increasing the efficiency of conventional power plants is a crucial aspect in the quest of reducing the energy consumption of the world and to having sustainable energy systems in the future. Thus, within the scope of this thesis the possible efficiency improvements for the Wärtsilä 18V50DF model gas engine based combine power generation options are investigated by recovering waste heat of the engine via Organic Rankine cycle (ORC). READ MORE

4. 3. Thermo-Economic Analysis of Solar Cooling/Heating Systems for Mediterranean Climates

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Atahan Riza Kizikoglu; [2015]
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   Abstract : This study focuses on the efficient use of solar energy for a certain region in the Mediterranean basin. Solar thermal energy becomes increasingly popular and the available solar market is investigated with the aim of selecting and assessing a pilot region for a promising solar application. READ MORE

5. 4. Evaluation and Sensitivity Analysis of Cost Calculations in the Thermo-Economic Modeling of CSP Plants

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Arvid Rönnberg; [2015]
   Keywords : Solar Power; Computer Modeling; Cost Estimation; Sensitivity Analysis;

   Abstract : Thermo-economic modeling refers to the process of estimating the cost and performance of a power plant using cost oriented equations and reference data. In this thesis the fundamentals of cost and performance modeling as well as sensitivity analysis is researched and applied to an existing model in the field of concentrated solar power. READ MORE

6. 5. Thermo-economic Analysis of Retrofitting an Existing Coal-Fired Power Plant with Solar Heat

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

   Author : Surafel Shimeles; [2014]
   Keywords : Hybrid; coal power plant; solar thermal system; Thermo-economic analysis;

   Abstract : At a time when global environmental change is posing a growing challenge to the world’s economy and creating uncertainties to livelihood of its inhabitants, Coal thermal power plants are under pressure to meet stringent environmental regulations into achieving worldwide set millennial goals for mitigating the effect of emission gases on the atmosphere. Owing to its abundance, it is unlikely to see the use of coal completely missing from the global energy mix within the next hundred years to come. READ MORE