State-of-the-Art Technologies on Low-Grade Heat Recovery and Utilization in Industry

Janie Ling Chin, Huashan Bao, Zhiwei Ma, Wendy Taylor and Anthony Paul Roskilly

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Abstract: To improve energy efficiency in industry, low-grade heat recovery technologies have been advanced continuously. This chapter aims to provide a basic understanding of state-of-the-art technologies for low-grade heat recovery and utilization in industry, which are developed based on the concept of thermodynamic cycles. The technologies include adsorption, absorption, liquid desiccant, organic Rankine cycles (ORC), and Kalina cycles. The definition of low-grade heat sources, the working principle, recent advances in research and development (R&D), and commercial applications of the technologies (if any) will be discussed, followed by concluding remarks on advantages and disadvantages, future outlook, barriers, and opportunities.

Keywords: industrial low-grade heat; adsorption; absorption; liquid desiccant; organic Rankine cycle; Kalina cycle (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q20 Q40 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.78701

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