On the optimal location and number of intercoolers in a real compression process

Peter Vadasz, Jossef Pugatsch, Dan Weiner

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Abstract

In this paper the optimal location and number of intercoolers in a real compression process, including pressure losses, is derived by minimizing the compression specific work. Consequently the series of intermediate pressure values where the system intercoolers should be located is evaluated. As a result a solution different from the classical-isothermal compression process is obtained. The ideal process is evaluated and verified as a particular case by assuming no pressure losses. In reality, minimizing the compression work is only a partial criterion of optimization and the final decision regarding the optimal number of intercoolers should be obtained by using technoeconomic criteria.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHeat Transfer; Electric Power; Industrial and Cogeneration
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791879214
DOIs
StatePublished - 1988
EventASME 1988 International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, GT 1988 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: Jun 6 1988Jun 9 1988

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo
Volume4

Other

OtherASME 1988 International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exposition, GT 1988
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period6/6/886/9/88

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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