SO-LNG-ORC · Integrated Organic Rankine Cycle system for simultaneous utilization of solar energy and LNG cold energy
Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- Duration
- 2020-12-01 → 2022-11-30
- EU contribution
- €207,312
- Participants
- 1
- Scheme
- MSCA-IF
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Results in brief
Integrated Organic Rankine Cycle system for simultaneous utilization of solar energy and LNG cold energy
Rising electricity demand, finite fossil fuel reserves and environmental concerns motivate the switch to renewable energy sources, increasing energy efficiency, and recovery of unused energy streams. Solar energy represents the most promising renewable energy source. However, the limitation of solar energy lies in intermittency and low energy density. Energy storage technology can resolve the intermittent character of solar energy. Among the technologies converting solar radiation into power, Organic Rankine cycle (ORC) presents significant advantages in terms of flexibility, modularity and downscaling potential, but the limited thermal efficiency is a barrier to its commercial deployment. This project will develop an integrated ORC system for the simultaneous utilization of LNG cold energy and solar energy. However, previous studies only focus on ONE or TWO factors since more factors require a more difficult multidisciplinary approach. Thus, the previous designs are probably either inefficient, impractical, high risky or unsustainable. Currently, there exists no literature on energy system design methodology considering system configuration, working fluid selection and operating conditions simultaneously, not to mention process uncertainties, risk analysis and environmental impact assessment due to a lack of multidisciplinary approach which is exactly what this project seeks to address. This project aims to develop a holistic systematic method for a future energy system design for an integrated Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) for simultaneous utilization of solar energy and LNG cold energy. Through various training during my Ph.D. research, I am equipped with good knowledge regarding (ORC), process integration and optimization.
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Project objective
Both renewable energy (e.g. solar energy) and conventional fuels (e.g. Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)) play an important role in the future energy market. Rising electricity demand, finite fossil fuel reserves and environmental concerns motivate the switch to renewable energy sources, increasing energy efficiency, and recovery of unused energy streams. I am determined to make my own contribution in dealing with these issues. This project aims to develop a holistic systematic method for a future energy system design for an integrated Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) for simultaneous utilization of solar energy and LNG cold energy. Through various training during my Ph.D. research, I am equipped with good knowledge regarding (ORC), process integration and optimization. As a postdoc at Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, I obtained experience in the field of Process Systems Engineering and energy system optimization. I would like to extend my knowledge and skills with the optimization under uncertainties, process risk analysis, and environmental impact assessment to design a combined renewable and conventional energy system based on an interdisciplinary approach. Therefore, I have decided to apply for a Marie Curie Individual Fellowship at the Process and Systems Engineering Center at DTU, which excels in the simulation-based optimization, process risk analysis, and environmental impacts assessment. In the future, I would like to continue focusing on future energy system design as well as greenhouse gas emissions and aim to deliver novel applicable energy systems featuring high efficiency and profitability, but low risk and low environmental impacts. The training I would get through a Marie Curie fellowship, would also bring me closer to a more permanent faculty position and job opportunities in LNG related industries.
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Participants
- DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITET · Kongens LyngbyCoordinatorDenmark
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