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International Journal of Engineering Research in Computer Science and Engineering (IJERCSE)

Monthly Journal for Computer Science and Engineering

Open Access Journal

International Journal of Engineering Research in Computer Science and Engineering (IJERCSE)

Monthly Journal for Computer Science and Engineering

ISSN : 2394-2320 (Online)

Thermodynamic Analysis of Kalina Cycle

Author : Kaushalendra Kumar Dubey 1

Date of Publication :21st September 2017

Abstract: Kalina Cycle is a demonstrated thermodynamic cycle. It improves the productivity of regular Rankine cycle at low source temperatures. Ammonia-water parallel blend is utilized as working substance in the Kalina cycle systems. The proficiency of Kalina cycle system relies for the most part upon the ammonia mass portion in fundamental arrangement other than separator parameters and material stream disposed devices through the system segments. Another arrangement of low temperature Kalina cycle system is structured with a push to build the cycle productivity. The alkali grouping of the emission mixture in the separator is upgraded by consolidating a helper separator. Heat load in the heat healing steam generator is lessened by altering the progression of working liquid. Parametric research of the system has been completed and working parameters of the system have been advanced. A greatest cycle effectiveness of 13.06% is come about for an ideal alkali mass portion of 0.5 in essential arrangement working at 128℃. The consequences of examination are introduced as outlines and are helpful for deciding ideal working parameters of low temperature Kalina cycle system working at temperatures up to 140℃. Proficient use of the low temperature heat is a test. Kalina cycle was proposed to reuse the chance of separating this second rate energy as the traditional Rankine is exceptionally extravagant for low temperature applications. The most extreme temperature for cycle is fluctuated between run 100-200°C and the sink temperature for the cycle is accepted as 27°C at the exit of the condenser.

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