New study reveals key to maximizing efficiency in power systems.
This article discusses experiments conducted to understand how fluid spreads in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) power system. The researchers built a test rig and used sensors to measure the fluid distribution. They found that the amount of fluid in the system is closely linked to the temperature in the heat exchangers. The evaporator controls the conditions of the low-pressure parts, and adjusting the system charge and liquid receiver size can improve overall performance.