Energy-environment-economic study and optimization: An advanced heat recovery method for improving gas turbine cycle efficiency

This study introduces an innovative system for combined cycle power plants that significantly enhances efficiency and sustainability through advanced heat recovery techniques. By integrating various cycles and units, including the Brayton, Rankine, and Kalina cycles, along with a thermoelectric gene...

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Main Authors: Chaoxin Ji, Azher M. Abed, Xiao Zhou, Guoliang Lei, Li He, T.H. AlAbdulaal, Barno Abdullaeva, Mohammad Sediq Safi
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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author Chaoxin Ji
Azher M. Abed
Xiao Zhou
Guoliang Lei
Li He
T.H. AlAbdulaal
Barno Abdullaeva
Mohammad Sediq Safi
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description This study introduces an innovative system for combined cycle power plants that significantly enhances efficiency and sustainability through advanced heat recovery techniques. By integrating various cycles and units, including the Brayton, Rankine, and Kalina cycles, along with a thermoelectric generator, proton exchange membrane electrolysis hydrogen production unit, and RO desalination unit, the proposed system optimizes performance across multiple dimensions. Multi-objective optimization, employing a genetic algorithm, ensures optimal system performance in terms of energy, exergy, economics, and environmental impact. The novelty of this research lies in its comprehensive approach to combining power generation with water desalination and hydrogen production, thereby addressing multiple energy and environmental challenges simultaneously. The thermodynamic analysis confirms the system's capability to deliver 1.45 MW of electrical power and produce 3.24 kg/h of hydrogen, with a unit cost of production (UCOP) of 10.24 cents/kWh. Key findings highlight the significant impact of gas turbine inlet temperature on system cost and efficiency, and the trade-offs involved in optimizing pressure ratios for peak performance. The optimized system demonstrates an exergy efficiency of 37. 6 % at a cost rate of 57. 2 $/h. The integrated approach not only increases power generation capacity but also enables the production of hydrogen fuel and fresh water, showcasing technological advancements with significant practical applications. The potential prospects of this research include its application in various industrial sectors, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and environmental conservation.
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spelling doaj-art-5e88eacf2aab4ceeb0f3eb9f3eba5d9c2025-08-20T02:37:25ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2024-12-016410551410.1016/j.csite.2024.105514Energy-environment-economic study and optimization: An advanced heat recovery method for improving gas turbine cycle efficiencyChaoxin Ji0Azher M. Abed1Xiao Zhou2Guoliang Lei3Li He4T.H. AlAbdulaal5Barno Abdullaeva6Mohammad Sediq Safi7School of Economics and Management, Hubei University of Automotive Technology, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, ChinaAir Conditioning and Refrigeration Techniques Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Technologies, Al-Mustaqbal University, Babylon, 51001, Iraq; Al - Mustaqbal Center for Energy Research, Al-Mustaqbal University, Babylon, 51001, Iraq; Corresponding author. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Techniques Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Technologies, Al-Mustaqbal University, Babylon, 51001, Iraq.School of Mathematics, Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Hubei University of Automotive Technology, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, ChinaSchool of Mathematics, Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Hubei University of Automotive Technology, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, ChinaCollege of Mechanical Engineering, Hubei University of Automotive Technology, Shiyan, 442002, Hubei, ChinaLaboratory of Nano-Smart Materials for Science and Technology (LNSMST),Physics Department, King Khalid University, P.O.Box 9004, Abha, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Mathematics and Information Technologies, Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs, Tashkent State Pedagogical University, Tashkent, UzbekistanFaculty of Computer Science, Department of IT, Allamah University, Kabul, Afghanistan; Corresponding author.This study introduces an innovative system for combined cycle power plants that significantly enhances efficiency and sustainability through advanced heat recovery techniques. By integrating various cycles and units, including the Brayton, Rankine, and Kalina cycles, along with a thermoelectric generator, proton exchange membrane electrolysis hydrogen production unit, and RO desalination unit, the proposed system optimizes performance across multiple dimensions. Multi-objective optimization, employing a genetic algorithm, ensures optimal system performance in terms of energy, exergy, economics, and environmental impact. The novelty of this research lies in its comprehensive approach to combining power generation with water desalination and hydrogen production, thereby addressing multiple energy and environmental challenges simultaneously. The thermodynamic analysis confirms the system's capability to deliver 1.45 MW of electrical power and produce 3.24 kg/h of hydrogen, with a unit cost of production (UCOP) of 10.24 cents/kWh. Key findings highlight the significant impact of gas turbine inlet temperature on system cost and efficiency, and the trade-offs involved in optimizing pressure ratios for peak performance. The optimized system demonstrates an exergy efficiency of 37. 6 % at a cost rate of 57. 2 $/h. The integrated approach not only increases power generation capacity but also enables the production of hydrogen fuel and fresh water, showcasing technological advancements with significant practical applications. The potential prospects of this research include its application in various industrial sectors, contributing to sustainable energy solutions and environmental conservation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X24015454Thermal analysisHeat re-processMulti-production systemHeat energyGas turbineThermoelectric
spellingShingle Chaoxin Ji
Azher M. Abed
Xiao Zhou
Guoliang Lei
Li He
T.H. AlAbdulaal
Barno Abdullaeva
Mohammad Sediq Safi
Energy-environment-economic study and optimization: An advanced heat recovery method for improving gas turbine cycle efficiency
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
Thermal analysis
Heat re-process
Multi-production system
Heat energy
Gas turbine
Thermoelectric
title Energy-environment-economic study and optimization: An advanced heat recovery method for improving gas turbine cycle efficiency
title_full Energy-environment-economic study and optimization: An advanced heat recovery method for improving gas turbine cycle efficiency
title_fullStr Energy-environment-economic study and optimization: An advanced heat recovery method for improving gas turbine cycle efficiency
title_full_unstemmed Energy-environment-economic study and optimization: An advanced heat recovery method for improving gas turbine cycle efficiency
title_short Energy-environment-economic study and optimization: An advanced heat recovery method for improving gas turbine cycle efficiency
title_sort energy environment economic study and optimization an advanced heat recovery method for improving gas turbine cycle efficiency
topic Thermal analysis
Heat re-process
Multi-production system
Heat energy
Gas turbine
Thermoelectric
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X24015454
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