ORC systems and wind energy can work together as complementary renewable energy solutions. While wind turbines generate electricity from wind, ORC systems can utilize waste heat from various sources, including engine cooling systems or industrial processes, to generate additional clean electricity. This creates a more comprehensive and efficient approach to renewable energy production.
This technology offers a unique solution for generating clean electricity: Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems that utilize waste heat sources as low as 70°C.
Imagine a closed loop filled with a working fluid, like Pentafluoropropane, which has a lower boiling point than water. The ORC system utilizes four key steps to convert heat into electricity:
Pumping and Preheating: The working fluid starts as a liquid at low pressure. A pump pressurizes it, and then it travels through a preheater, where it absorbs heat from the waste heat source.
Vaporization: The preheated fluid enters the evaporator, where it comes into contact with even higher temperatures from the waste heat source. This additional heat boils the working fluid, transforming it into a high-pressure vapor.
Expansion and Power Generation: The high-pressure vapor then travels through a special expander, typically a twin-screw design. As the vapor expands through the expander, it does work, spinning a shaft connected to a generator. This rotation generates electricity.
Condensation and Restart: Finally, the expanded vapor, now at a lower pressure and temperature, flows through a condenser. Here, it releases its remaining heat to a cooling medium (like air or water) and condenses back into a liquid state. The cooled liquid is then pumped again to begin the cycle anew.
By continuously circulating the working fluid through these steps, ORC systems effectively convert the thermal energy from waste heat sources into clean electricity. The efficiency of this process depends on factors like the available heat, flow rate, and the temperature difference between the heat source and the cooling medium.
We manufacture our turbines with robust materials and meticulous engineering. This translates to dependable power generation and a long lifespan for your investment, keeping your energy costs low and minimizing the need for replacements.
Our wind turbines leverage reliable horizontal and vertical axis designs, along with our innovative features like the HuraKan’s high-wind adaptability. This ensures you receive a well-established technology with our unique advancements for maximized performance.
At our core, we’re passionate about providing clean energy solutions. Our wind turbines help you reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to a greener future. By choosing Brio, you’re not just powering your needs, you’re making a positive environmental impact.
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