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Theoretical evaluation of different high-temperature heat pump configurations for low-grade waste heat recovery

2018; Elsevier BV; Volume: 90; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2018.04.017

1879-2081

Carlos Mateu-Royo, Joaquín Navarro-Esbrí, Adrián Mota-Babiloni, Marta Amat-Albuixech, Franciscó Molés,

Thermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling Systems

The introduction of high-temperature heat pumps for waste heat recovery with low GWP refrigerants can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial sector. This article evaluates the energy performance and the volumetric heating capacity of five vapour compression system configurations using n-Pentane, Butane, HCFO-1233zd(E) and HFO-1336mzz(Z) as HFC-245fa low GWP alternative fluids for heating production at temperatures of 110, 130 and 150°C and different temperature lifts. The selected architectures and the equations are presented, and the most appropriate method to calculate the intermediate pressure is selected. The results of the simulation show that single-stage cycle with an internal heat exchanger (IHX) becomes the most efficient configuration at lower temperature lifts whereas two-stage cycle with IHX at higher lifts. While n-Pentane provides the highest energy performance values, Butane (only up to 130°C) and HCFO-1233zd(E) highlight in the heating volumetric capacities. HFO-1336mzz(Z) provides intermediate values in both parameters. Consequently, the working fluid selection is highly dependent on the specifications and the energetic and installation costs.