Published March 1, 2019
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Thermodynamic study and analysis of thermohydraulic cycle for power generation
Authors/Creators
- 1. Institut of Sciences and Technology, El Wancharissi University Center, Tissemsilt, Algeria
- 2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ibn Khaldoun University, Tiaret, Algeria
Description
This paper is devoted to the study and analysis of the thermohydraulic process used for power generation from low potential heat sinks as thermal-solar and geothermal resources. The machine studied operates according to the thermohydraulic process "CAPILI" in engine operation mode with mechanical work generation. Moreover, the thermodynamic analysis of the different working fluids has revealed that n-butane R600 is most suitable for the cycle. The study also shows that thermal, Carnot and second law efficiencies have maximum values equal to 20.3%, 23% and 88% respectively for condenser and evaporator temperatures equal to 30 ° C and 120 °C respectively.