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ORC MODULE ZE - 30 - ULH

ORC MODULE ZE - 30 - ULH

ORC MODULE ZE - 30 - ULH

Product catalog summary
Overview of ORC Module ZE-30-ULH
The ORC Module ZE-30-ULH utilizes a low-temperature organic Rankine cycle (LT-ORC) for energy production. The system is designed to convert low-grade heat sources into electrical energy efficiently.

Plant Technology
The plant operates using a closed-loop system where a heat source transfers energy to a working fluid via primary heat exchangers. The working fluid, a low-boiling, biodegradable liquid, vaporizes at low temperatures, driving a turbine connected to a generator to produce electricity. Excess heat is managed through a condenser and can be repurposed or dissipated using cooling systems.

Innovation and Environmental Impact
The ZE turbogenerators are designed for low operational temperatures, high reliability, and minimal maintenance. They operate with low pressures, ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness. The system is environmentally friendly, utilizing non-toxic, biodegradable fluids and recyclable materials.

Technical Specifications
  • Working Fluid: Environment-friendly HFCs, operating between 60-165°C, with a condensation temperature of ~33°C at 1 bar.
  • Heat Exchanger: Brazed plate type, with a maximum working temperature of 195°C.
  • Turbine: Single-stage radial inflow, operating at 85°C input and ~60°C output, with a speed of 13,000 Rpm.
  • Generator: Synchronous, permanent magnet, with a power output of 30 kWE and voltage of 503-577 VAC at 500Hz.
  • Inverter: IGBT-mains synchronized, with a power output of 30 kWE and frequency range of 50/60Hz.
  • Condenser: Thermal dissipation power of 310 kWT, with a cooling water temperature range of 26°C to 31°C.
  • Preheater + Evaporator: Total thermal power input of 350 kWt, using hot water as the vector fluid.

Design and Customization
The ORC module is mounted on a self-supporting skid, suitable for installation in small plants (<1MWe). It can be customized to fit specific client needs and is capable of being housed in a standard 20” container for shipping. The system requires at least 1.5 meters of free space around the skid for maintenance access.

Field Testing and Monitoring
The technology has been successfully tested in various global locations, including biomass and solar-assisted plants. It features telecontrol and telediagnostic systems for real-time monitoring and intervention.
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Catalog excerpts

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Product Sheet Energy Production

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PLANT TECHNOLOGY The structure of the proposed plant is based on the so-called low-temperature organic Rankine cycle (LT-ORC), and may be summed up by the diagram in Figure 1 1. A heat source [1] generates heat, which is conveyed through a vector fluid circulating into a closed loop to one or more primary heat exchangers, usually a preheater and an evaporator [2], where said heat is transferred from the vector fluid to the working fluid fluid. The working fluid - a low-boiling, biodegradable, non toxic liquid when at room temperature - boils in the evaporator at a temperature far lower than that...

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INNOVATION Independently designed and manufactured using the most advanced technologies in finite elements and fluid-dynamics analysis (CFD/CFX), the ZE turbogenerators are designed from scratch to operate in a low-temperature organic Rankine cycle which uses a special working fluid that offers better performances and several advances over traditional steam turbines: • Low operational temperature which allow our systems to tap even low-grade heat sources; • High condensation temperature which may allow the use of simple air-cooled condensers; • Totally dry working fluid which means no turbine...

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CIRCUIT COMPONENTS Recirculation Pump High-Speed Turbine Synchronous Electric Generator Power Converter Main Grid PROCESS DATA WORKING FLUID Type Mixture of environment-friendly, non-toxic, non-flammable HFCs Working Temperature Condensation Temperature Working Pressure HEAT EXCHANGER Type Brazed plate 30 bar (Nominal) / 39 bar (Test) /225 bar (Burst)

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PREHEATER + EVAPORATOR Total Thermal Power Input Vector Fluid Vector Fluid Temperature (input/output) Vector Fluid Flow Rate Power Output CONDENSER Thermal Dissipation Power Condenser Cooling Water Temperature (in/out) Condenser Circuit Flow TURBINE Type Single-stage radial inflow turbine w/fixed nozzles, directly coupled to the generator shaft Operating Temperature (input/output) Stage Pressure Machined steel (body) / Aluminium alloy (impeller) Speed Control Feedback loop on the generator current output Sealed labyrinth on impeller back and optionally at generator interface. Environmental seal...

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ZE-30-ULH DIMENSIONI SKID The ORC module is supplied mounted on a self-supporting frame (“skid”) hosting all module components, ready to be connected to heat source and heatsink. Where necessary, this skid is capable of fitting inside a standard 20” container for shipping. Skid weight and dimensions are listed on the left and below. Please keep in mind that the skid ideally requires at least 1.5 meters of free space on all sides for easy maintenance access. Zuccato Energia, as system developer and manufacturer, may also upon request design and build the module with custom dimensions and working...

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