Analysis of the backpressure effect of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) evaporator on the exhaust line of a turbocharged heavy duty diesel power generator for marine applications

From the engine side point of view, a VGT turbocharger is the most favorable solution to withstand increased backpressure, while, regarding the ORC side, between the considered fluids and layouts, acetone and a recuperated cycle show the most promising performance.