LOW GWP 냉매 적용에 따른 멕시코 연안 OTEC 사이클 성능비교

Abstract

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion is a power generation system which evaporates the working fluid by heat exchange with the surface seawater, generates electricity by driving the turbine, and heat-exchanges with deep seawater to condense andcirculate the working fluid. According to the 28th Montreal Protocol, refrigerants with a high global warming potential will be prohibited gradually, and new working fluids should be studied in Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion. In this study, the performance of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion cycle using low global warming potential working fluid was compared by setting the Mexico coast as the application ground. As a result, ammonia showed the highest efficiency and highest net power.