ORC Power & Absorption Cooling
Convert low-grade waste heat into electricity and cooling energy
Overview
Low-Temperature Waste Heat to Electricity and Cooling
Many industrial processes generate low-temperature waste heat (typically below 250°C) that is difficult to utilize directly. IsoTES® stores this waste heat and transforms it into high-quality heat for Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) generators for electricity production and absorption refrigerators for residential cooling.
Background & Challenges
Background
Numerous low-temperature waste heat sources exist
- Many industrial processes generate waste heat below 250°C
- This low-grade heat is often difficult to utilize directly
Multiple utilization pathways available
- ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) electricity generators can convert low-temperature heat to power
- Absorption refrigerators can utilize heat from IsoTES® to produce cold energy for residential cooling
Challenges
Upgrading waste heat to meet ORC requirements
- ORC generators require high-quality heat input
- Constant temperature is essential for efficient operation
- Steady flow is required for optimal power generation
Solution and Values delivered by IsoTES®
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IsoTES® can store the waste heat and transform it into high-quality heat satisfying the requirements
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This solution is effective when the waste heat is relatively low-temperature and low-amount
How It Works
IsoTES® low-temperature waste heat storage system for ORC power generation and absorption cooling
Key Values
Features and benefits of this solution
Key Features
- Low-temperature waste heat capture and storage
- Transformation to high-quality heat with constant temperature
- ORC integration for power generation
- Absorption chiller integration for cold energy production
Benefits
- Generate electricity from previously wasted heat
- Produce cold energy for residential cooling
- Effective for low-temperature and low-amount waste heat sources
- Improve overall plant energy efficiency
Technical Highlights
Engineering details and specifications
Glycerol-based TESM for optimal temperature range
Dual output heat exchangers
Smart load balancing between ORC and absorption systems
Status & Plan
This case is part of the Multi-Purpose Demonstration Facility Project
Demonstration will validate low-temperature waste heat recovery capabilities
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