Performance Assessment of a Shell Tube Evaporator for a Model Organic Rankine Cycle for Use in Geothermal Power Plant
Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=50384#.VDy94VfHRK0 Author(s) Haile Araya Nigusse , Hiram M. Ndiritu , Robert Kiplimo Affiliation(s) Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya . ABSTRACT The global energy demand increases with development and population rise. Most electrical power is currently generated by conventional methods from fossil fuels. Despite the high energy demand, the conventional energy resources such as fossil fuels have been declining and harmful combustion byproducts are causing global warming. The Organic Rankine Cycle power plant is a very effective option for utilization of low grade heat sources for ...