| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 648568 | Applied Thermal Engineering | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Theoretical performances as well as thermodynamic and environmental properties of few fluids have been comparatively assessed for use in low-temperature solar organic Rankine cycle systems. Efficiencies, volume flow rate, mass flow rate, pressure ratio, toxicity, flammability, ODP and GWP were used for comparison. Of 20 fluids investigated, R134a appears as the most suitable for small scale solar applications. R152a, R600a, R600 and R290 offer attractive performances but need safety precautions, owing to their flammability.
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Authors
Bertrand Fankam Tchanche, George Papadakis, Gregory Lambrinos, Antonios Frangoudakis,