System modeling and experimental study of thermal transport properties of pure alcohols and associated mixtures in novel regenerative transcritical power cycle for small modular reactors (SMR)

摘要

Since over 50% of the world's energy production is dissi-pated through exhausts and effluents, with a significant amount of energy expelled at temperatures in excess of 300°C [10], implementation of heat recovery systems that can productively utilize this heat are imperative. The mid-temperature energy conversion systems herein described have the capability to tap into heat recovery in addition to expanding small-scale power generation with sustainable sources.