Modelling and numerical optimization of dual- and triple-pressure combined cycles

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy

Volumn 218, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 97-110

  Bassily, A M ^a  

^a Gharian University   (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya)

Author keywords

Combined cycle; Dual pressure; Gas steam combined cycle; Improving efficiency; Optimized cycle; Optimum combined cycle; Optimum efficiency

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; FEEDWATER ANALYSIS; GAS DYNAMICS; OPTIMIZATION; PRESSURE EFFECTS; REHEAT CYCLE; THERMAL EFFECTS;

DRYNESS FRACTIONS; PRESSURE COMBINED CYCLES; TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES;

STEAM TURBINES;

EFFICIENCY; GAS TURBINE; OPTIMIZATION; STEAM TURBINE;

EID: 1942466336     PISSN: 09576509     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/095765004773644102     Document Type: Article

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