Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC) are systems that can effectively recover low-grade heat for electric power generation. For ORC to be a viable technology, it should operate safely and efficiently under variable operating conditions due to exogenous and operating specifications changes.

Additionally, ORCs eliminate the need for full-time plant operators because they operate at lower pressures and do not need water chemistry maintenance. However, working fluid cost, decomposition, temperature limits are an organic Rankine cycle's primary disadvantages.

Opteon™ MZ working fluid is the best choice for organic Rankine cycle systems.

The Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) is a thermodynamic process that generates electricity and heat even at lower temperatures: Instead of water, another organic process medium with a low evaporation temperature is used for the steam power process.