SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF A 150KWE ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE POWER CONVERSION MODULE.

Abstract

An organic Rankine cycle power conversion system was studied to determine the best working fluid and system configuration for a 150 KWe terrestrial application. The working fluid chosen is CP-32, a Monsanto developmental synthetic fluid. The power conversion module consists of a turbo-alternator-pump supported by working fluid lubricated bearings, a cyclo-converter, a regenerator, an air cooled condenser, a hot well, a non-condensable gas separator-diffuser, a jet pump, a fan, a startup system, and a -65F thawing and preheat system. The module weighs less than 2000 lb., occupies less than 175 cu. ft. and the system efficiency is greater than 20% with a 700F maximum boiler temperature. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0835502

Entities

People

  • Richard E. Niggermann

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Cooled
  • Alternators
  • Conversion
  • Converters
  • Cycles
  • Diffusers
  • Efficiency
  • Jet Pumps
  • Pumps
  • Rankine Cycles
  • Separators

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.