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RECUPERATIVE COMBINED CYCLE [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydroelectric Power Stations
CONT

A combined cycle process combines two different power cycles in such a manner that the combined cycle operates over a larger temperature range than does either of the individual cycles. This produces a higher overall thermal efficiency. There are two basic categories of combined cycles: recuperative and high-efficiency .... A typical recuperative combined cycle employs an unfired heat recovery steam boiler which uses a gas turbine exhaust as its sole heat supply ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales hydro-électriques

Spanish

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