Modeling and thermo-economic optimization of heat recovery heat exchangers using a multimodal genetic algorithm

• Published in: Energy conversion and management Vol. 58; pp. 149 - 156
• Main Authors: Ghazi, M., Ahmadi, P., Sotoodeh, A.F., Taherkhani, A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2012; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Combined cycle power plant; Energy; Exact sciences and technology; Exergy destruction; Genetic algorithm; Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG); Thermal modeling; Thermo-economic optimization; Thermal modeling; Exergy destruction; Combined cycle power plant; Genetic algorithm; Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG); Thermo-economic optimization

► Comprehensive thermodynamic modeling of a dual pressure HRSG with duct burners. ► Thermoeconomic performance assessment of the system. ► To find the best design parameters of the HRSG using a genetic algorithm. In the present study a comprehensive thermodynamic modeling of a dual pressure combined...