Calculating Energy Requirements for HRSG in Hydrogen Power Plants

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The discussion centers on calculating the energy requirements for Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) in hydrogen power plants. It emphasizes that HRSGs do not require a specific amount of power to operate; rather, they are designed to maximize energy recovery based on economic factors. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the operational parameters and the necessity of simulations for accurate energy calculations. Participants suggest that a foundational knowledge of power plant design is crucial for tackling this topic effectively.

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  • Understanding of Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG)
  • Knowledge of energy recovery systems in power plants
  • Familiarity with hydrogen power plant operations
  • Basic principles of thermodynamics and energy calculations
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  • Research the design and operational principles of Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG)
  • Explore energy recovery techniques in hydrogen power plants
  • Learn about simulation tools for energy calculations in power systems
  • Study the curriculum and resources from Power Plant Design courses
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Mechanical engineering students, energy system designers, and professionals involved in hydrogen power plant development will benefit from this discussion.

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Hi guys,

I’m a final-year student studying mechanical engineering. I’m doing my dissertation on hydrogen power plants.

I had a question….

How would I work out the energy needed to run a HRSG in my cycle.

I understand this depends on various parameters and needs testing and simulations but just needed a rough ball park.

Thanks, any help would be greatly appreciated!!
 
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What have you found so far in your reading? I did a Google search of your thread title and got lots of useful hits...
 
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engali said:
How would I work out the energy needed to run a HRSG in my cycle.
This question doesn't make a lot of sense as asked. The HRSG is recovering energy, it's not a device that needs a specific amount of power to run, you size it to recover as much energy as you economically can.

Did you take your university's Power Plant Design course? This question at this level is a little disconcerting...
 
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