Comparison between the combined cycle and the HAT cycle.

摘要

In this report the combined cycle and the HAT cycle have been compared systematically using the same assumptions in both cycle calculations. The study is mainly based on a parametric study of the two cycles which was done by the author for this purpose. The parametric study of the combined cycle and the HAT cycle are done in separate chapters where the methods of calculation as well as boundary conditions and assumptions are described. The results from the calculation are then presented in diagrams and commented. Finally, a comparison is done of the two cycles. The final results show that the combined cycle is the better cycle in this study mainly because it has the highest efficiency.