Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Multi-objective approach for a combined heat and power geothermal plant optimization. |
| Authors: |
Marty, Fabien, Sochard, Sabine, Serra, Sylvain, Reneaume, Jean-Michel |
| Source: |
Chemical Product & Process Modeling; 2021, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p205-228, 24p |
| Subject Terms: |
GEOTHERMAL power plants, PROBLEM solving, COGENERATION of electric power & heat, RANKINE cycle, INTEGER programming, WORKING fluids |
| Abstract: |
This paper presents the simultaneous optimization of the design and operation in nominal conditions of a geothermal plant where the geothermal fluid is split into two streams to feed an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) and a District Heating Network (DHN). The topology of the DHN is also investigated. A Mixed Integer Non-Linear Programming (MINLP) optimization problem is formulated and solved using the GAMS software in order to determine the ORC sizing and the DHN topology. In this study, only R-245fa is used as ORC working fluid, an optional Internal Heat Exchanger (IHE) is considered in the ORC and consumers in DHN can be definite or optional. A multi-objective optimization is performed by maximizing the annual net profit and minimizing the total exergy losses in the plant. The weighted sum of objective functions is used to solve the problem. By varying the weight factor, a Pareto front is obtained and the distance to the ideal, but infeasible, solution enabled to choose the best compromise. Four different DHN topologies are observed depending on the weight factor. Using a suitable criterion to make a decision, the selected configuration corresponds to the most expanded DHN with the smallest value of profit. A sensitive analysis shows that, in case of lower geothermal temperature, it is possible to obtain a unique DHN topology whatever the weight factor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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