Waste heat recovery from potential heat sinks in the combined cycle power plant in Infraleuna GmbH

Abstract

Waste heat recovery is the most prominent development in businesses aiming to lower their carbon footprint. Instead of allowing the excess heat generated as a by-product to be lost into the atmosphere, businesses in any type of industry are starting the practice of recycling this heat and putting it to better use. Not only does it reduce their overall energy consumption, but it also curtails their contribution to global warming. Infraleuna GmbH, an exemplar in this endeavour, actively employs WHR technologies. However, heat always manages to escape in some form. In order to do its part in combatting global warming, Infraleuna GmbH is always trying to optimize its efficiency. This research delves into identifying heat loss sources within Infraleuna’s operations and devising a system to minimize them. The study proposes diverse models tailored to specific heat sources, accounting for available thermal potential and varying parameters. To facilitate calculations of enthalpies and construct pressure-enthalpy (p-H) diagrams, the Solkane 8.0.0 application will be employed. This investigation contributes valuable insights to the field of sustainable energy practices, emphasizing the critical role of WHR in combatting global warming. By bridging theory and practical implementation, we pave the way for more efficient industrial processes and a greener future.