Enhancing the efficiency of power generation through the utilisation of LNG cold energy by a dual-fluid condensation rankine cycle system

Wang, F, Li, P, Gai, L, Chen, Y, Zhu, B, Chen, X, Tao, H, Varbanov, PS, Sher, F ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2890-5912 and Wang, B, 2024. Enhancing the efficiency of power generation through the utilisation of LNG cold energy by a dual-fluid condensation rankine cycle system. Energy, 305: 132113. ISSN 0360-5442

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Abstract

As a clean energy source with high calorific value and low pollution, liquefied natural gas (LNG) has gained much attention and increased fast in the current energy market. It also has considerable cold energy resources that can be used to generate electricity during the regasification process. To fully utilise the cold energy of LNG, a double-Rankine cycle power generation system that incorporates heat exchange between LNG cold energy utilisation and a propane-ethylene cycle working medium is proposed and optimised. The optimisation is based on the Process Integration method, which uses Pinch Analysis to develop a Heat Exchange Network. Upon a specified LNG flow rate of 15.6 kg/s and natural gas delivery pressure of 7.85 MPaG, a retrofit case of the optimised LNG cold energy system generates a power of 1917.21 kW. A 28.6 % increase in power generation efficiency compared with the existing case. The result showed that by employing the Process Integration method, this study maximises the use of LNG cold energy through heat exchange with various working media, effectively addressing power generation efficiency issues. This approach is important in reducing power generation costs, minimising environmental impact, and advancing resource sustainability. Furthermore, it serves as a valuable reference for enhancing power generation efficiency by utilising LNG cold energy.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Energy
Creators:	Wang, F., Li, P., Gai, L., Chen, Y., Zhu, B., Chen, X., Tao, H., Varbanov, P.S., Sher, F. and Wang, B.
Publisher:	Elsevier BV
Date:	1 October 2024
Volume:	305
ISSN:	0360-5442
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1016/j.energy.2024.132113 DOI S0360544224018875 Publisher Item Identifier 2556425 Other
Rights:	This accepted manuscript is shared under a CC-BY-NC-ND license after a 24-month embargo.
Divisions:	Schools > School of Science and Technology
Record created by:	Melissa Cornwell
Date Added:	29 Jan 2026 10:27
Last Modified:	29 Jan 2026 10:27
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/55143

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