Energy integration of mechanical heat pumps with process fluid as working fluid.

Author(s) : KRAJNC M., GLAVIC P.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The paper discusses the heat integration of mechanical heat pumps which use process fluid as the working fluid. A compressor is integrated in the same way as an exothermal reactor: the heat pump is presented in the temperature-enthalpy flow rate diagram as a subsystem consisting of a compressor, heater and cooler. The heater is integrated below pinch temperature and below grand composite curve whereas the cooler is placed above them. A systematic thermodynamic approach has been tested by studying different process configurations of a heat pump fractionator.

Details

  • Original title: Energy integration of mechanical heat pumps with process fluid as working fluid.
  • Record ID : 1993-3571
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Chem. Eng. Res. Des. - vol. 70 - n. A4
  • Publication date: 1992

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