Power Generation Technologies for Low-Temperature and Distributed Heat

1st Edition - June 13, 2023
Editors: Christos N. Markides, Kai Wang
Language: English
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Power Generation Technologies for Low-Temperature and Distributed Heat presents a systematic and detailed analysis of a wide range of power generation systems for low-temperature (lower than 700-800°C) and distributed heat recovery applications. Each technology presented is reviewed by a well-known specialist to provide the reader with an accurate, insightful and up-to-date understanding of the latest research and knowledge in the field. Technologies are introduced before the fundamental concepts and theoretical technical and economic aspects are discussed, as well as the practical performance expectations. Cutting-edge technical progress, key applications, markets, as well as emerging and future trends are also provided, presenting a multifaceted and complete view of the most suitable technologies.

A chapter on various options for thermal and electrical energy storage is also included with practical examples, making this a valuable resource for engineers, researchers, policymakers and engineering students in the fields of thermal energy, distributed power generation systems and renewable and clean energy technology systems.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Overview of low-temperature distributed heat and fundamentals
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Definition and features of low-temperature and distributed heat
1.3 Pathways for heat recovery
1.4 Potential of low-temperature distributed heat
1.5 Thermodynamic fundamentals of power cycles
1.6 Conclusion
References
2. Rankine cycle and variants
2.1. Steam Rankine cycles
2.1.1 Introduction
2.1.2 Fundamentals
2.1.3 Theoretical and practical performance expectations
2.1.4 Comparison of technical/economic potential against conventional and other alternatives
2.1.5 Most recent developments and cutting-edge technical progress
2.1.6 Suitability
2.1.7 Key applications
2.1.8 Markets
2.1.9 Emerging and future trends
2.1.10 Cogeneration suitability
2.1.11 Conclusion
2.2. Organic Rankine cycles
2.2.1 Introduction
2.2.2 Fundamentals
2.2.3 Theoretical and practical performance expectations
2.2.4 Comparison of technical/economic potential against conventional and other alternatives
2.2.5 Most recent developments and cutting-edge technical progress
2.2.6 Suitability, advantages, and disadvantages
2.2.7 Key applications and markets
2.2.8 Emerging and future trends and research areas
2.2.9 Cogeneration suitability
2.2.10 Conclusion
2.3. Kalina cycles
2.3.1 Introduction
2.3.2 Basic KCSs
2.3.3 KCSs with accessories
2.3.4 Performance comparison on accessories to KCSs
2.3.5 Performance comparison of HTR and HRVG arrangements
2.3.6 Other Kalina cycle systems
2.3.7 Kalina cogeneration systems
2.3.8 Experimental work on KCSs
2.3.9 Conclusions
2.4. Two-phase expanders and their applications
2.4.1 Introduction and fundamentals
2.4.2 Positive displacement machines as two-phase expanders
2.4.3 Two-phase turbines
2.4.4 Applications
2.4.6 Concluding remarks and outlook
3. CO2 cycles
Abstract
3.1 Introduction and background
3.2 Fundamentals
3.3 Theoretical and practical performance
3.4 Comparison against conventional and other alternatives
3.5 State-of-the-art, recent developments, and progress
3.6 Suitability and applications
3.7 Emerging and future trends
3.8 Concluding remarks and outlook
References
4. Oscillatory flow power cycles
4.1. Stirling engines
4.1.1 Introduction and background
4.1.2 Fundamentals
4.1.3 Theoretical and practical performance
4.1.4 State-of-the-art, recent progress and developments, and emerging and future trends
4.1.5 Suitability, key applications, and markets
4.1.6 Concluding remarks and outlook
4.2. Thermoacoustic engines
4.2.1 Introduction and background
4.2.2 Fundamentals
4.2.3 Thermoacoustic heat engine components
4.2.4 Theoretical and practical performance expectations
4.2.5 Technoeconomic comparison with conventional and other alternatives
4.2.6 State-of-the-art, recent progress, and developments
4.2.7 Suitability, key applications, and markets
4.2.8 Combined heat and power generation
4.2.9 Emerging and future trends
4.2.10 Concluding remarks and outlook
4.3. Thermofluidic oscillators
4.3.1 Introduction and background
4.3.2 Fundamentals
4.3.3 Theoretical and practical performance
4.3.4 State-of-the-art, challenges, recent progress and developments, and emerging and future trends
4.3.5 Concluding remarks and outlook
5. Solid-state devices
5.1. Thermoelectric generators
5.1.1 Introduction and background
5.1.2 Fundamentals
5.1.3 Theoretical and practical performance
5.1.4 Technoeconomic comparison with conventional and other alternatives
5.1.5 State-of-the-art, recent progress and developments, and emerging and future trends
5.1.6 Suitability, key applications, and markets
5.1.7 Concluding remarks and outlook
5.2. Thermomagnetic generators
5.2.1 Introduction and background
5.2.2 Fundamentals
5.2.3 Theoretical and practical performance
5.2.4 Technoeconomic comparison with conventional and other alternatives
5.2.5 State-of-the-art, recent progress and developments, and emerging and future trends
5.2.6 Potential applications of thermomagnetic generators
5.2.7 Perspective and future trends of thermomagnetic generators
5.2.8 Concluding remarks and outlook
5.3. Pyroelectric generators
5.3.1 Introduction and background
5.3.2 Fundamentals
5.3.3 Theoretical and practical performance
5.3.4 Technoeconomic comparison with conventional and other alternatives
5.3.5 State-of-the-art, recent progress and developments, and emerging and future trends
5.3.6 Suitability, applications, and markets
5.3.7 Concluding remarks and outlook
6. Other technologies
Abstract
6.1 Thermoelectrochemical (thermogalvanic) systems
6.2 Thermally regenerative electrochemical cycles
6.3 Thermo-osmotic energy conversion
6.4 Polygeneration systems: membrane-based combined power generation and fresh-water production
6.5 Emerging technologies—hybrid devices and polymer thermoelectrics
6.6 Concluding remarks and outlook
References
7. Thermal energy storage options
Abstract
7.1 Introduction and background
7.2 Fundamentals of thermal energy storage materials
7.3 Theoretical and practical performance of different thermal energy storage options
7.4 Comparisons of different thermal energy storage options
7.5 State-of-the-art of thermal energy storage technology
7.6 Thermal energy storage devices and applications through system integration
7.7 LHS (PCM)-based technology for cogeneration plants
7.8 Emerging and future trends
7.9 Concluding remarks and outlook
References
8. Summary and future outlook
Abstract
Index

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Christos N. Markides

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