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Optimization Study on the Open-Loop Rankine Cycle for Cold Heat Power Generation Using Liquefied Natural Gas

액화천연가스를 활용한 개방형 랭킨 사이클에 적용한 냉열 발전의 최적화에 대한 연구

  • Received : 2017.05.09
  • Accepted : 2017.06.30
  • Published : 2017.06.30
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Abstract

In this study, computer simulation and optimization works have been performed for an open-loop Rankine cycle to generate power using five cases of liquefied natural gas compositions. PRO/II with PROVISION V9.4 from Schneider electric company was used, and the Soave-Redlich-Kwong equation of the state model was utilized for the design of the power generation cycle. It was concluded that more power was obtained from less molecular weight liquefied natural gas since there was more volumetric flow rate with less molecular weight.

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