This chapter aims to present the key components installed in an ORC and the main cycle layouts used in commercial power plants, as proposed in the literature.

This technology is a new opportunity for industries and alternative solution for clean power generation. This paper recalls ORC principles, outlines challenges ...

PDF | This paper presents an overview of current R&D in the field of small and middle scale Organic Rankine Cycles (ORC's). Major ORC's applications are.

\This chapter presents an overview of the current state of the art in the ORC technology and exposes the main target applications. The modelling of such a cycle ...

An in-depth analysis of the technical challenges related to the technology, such as working fluid selection and expansion machine issues is then reported.

PDF | The organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is commonly accepted as a viable technology to convert low temperature heat into electricity. Furthermore, ORCs.

Provides a thorough introduction to ORC power systems Contains detailed chapters on ORC plant components Includes a section focusing on ORC design and ...