Development and test of a high COP Rankine heat pump for generation of process steam. Phase 2: Fabrication and test
Abstract
The steps taken to assemble and test the Rankine-driven heat pump are described. The following were performed: component bench tests, skid assembly, skid tests, system assembly, preliminary (cold) tests, alarms and safeties checkout, and hot tests. The test configurations are presented. Results are discussed for performance, endurance, and special tests. The systems cost analysis is also included.
- Publication:
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Final Report Mechanical Technology
- Pub Date:
- October 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984mti..rept.....S
- Keywords:
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- Heat Pumps;
- Process Heat;
- Rankine Cycle;
- Steam Turbines;
- Waste Heat;
- Cost Analysis;
- Heat Exchangers;
- Life (Durability);
- Performance Tests;
- Safety;
- Structural Design Criteria;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer