Performance Assessment of External Source-Driven Binary Vapor Cycles with Ammonia-Water and Trans-Critical CO2: The Impact of Reheating and Pressure Variations

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 02 | Page : 42 49
    By

    Ayoushi Shrivastava,

  • Mayank Maheshwari,

  • Amrit Anand Dosar,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Allenhouse Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow,, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

This study examines the thermodynamic performance of binary vapor cycles, specifically analysing two working fluid combinations: ammonia-water mixtures and trans-critical carbon dioxide (CO2). The study aims to evaluate their efficiency, applicability, and potential for improving energy conversion systems in various thermal applications. The analysis investigates how incorporating reheating processes and adjusting operating pressures impact system performance. These two parameters play a critical role in enhancing cycle efficiency and maximizing energy recovery. By evaluating their influence, the study aims to identify optimal configurations that lead to improved thermal efficiency and betterresource utilization. Understanding the effects of these factorsis essential for designing advanced energy systems that are both cost-effective and environmentally sustainable, contributing to more efficient power generation and reduced energy losses. By utilizing external heat sources and investigating various cycle configurations, this research seeks to enhance the efficiency of industrial operations, power generation systems, and waste heat recovery processes. The study offers valuable insights into optimizing energy use by analysing the performance of these alternative cycles under a range of operating conditions. It contributes to the development of sustainable energy technologies by evaluating efficiency trade-offs, technical feasibility, and the potential benefits of integrating such configurations into existing energy systems.

Keywords: Trans critical cycle, reheating, absorber pressure, binary vapor cycle

[This article belongs to Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications ]

How to cite this article:
Ayoushi Shrivastava, Mayank Maheshwari, Amrit Anand Dosar. Performance Assessment of External Source-Driven Binary Vapor Cycles with Ammonia-Water and Trans-Critical CO2: The Impact of Reheating and Pressure Variations. Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications. 2025; 12(02):42-49.
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Ayoushi Shrivastava, Mayank Maheshwari, Amrit Anand Dosar. Performance Assessment of External Source-Driven Binary Vapor Cycles with Ammonia-Water and Trans-Critical CO2: The Impact of Reheating and Pressure Variations. Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications. 2025; 12(02):42-49. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jotea/article=2025/view=222963


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Volume 12
Issue 02
Received 02/04/2025
Accepted 07/04/2025
Published 08/07/2025
Publication Time 97 Days
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