Difference between revisions of "Topping cycle"
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A '''topping cycle''' is a system which produces power and then uses waste heat or exhaust in an alternative way. | A '''topping cycle''' is a system which produces power and then uses waste heat or exhaust in an alternative way. | ||
| − | For example, a boiler produces steam to power a turbine-generator to produce electricity. The steam leaving the turbine is used in thermal applications such as space heating and/or cooling or delivered to other end user(s). | + | For example, a [[boiler]] produces [[steam]] to power a [[turbine]]-[[generator]] to produce [[electricity]]. The steam leaving the turbine is used in thermal applications such as [[space heating]] and/or cooling or delivered to other end user(s). |
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Revision as of 20:01, July 12, 2007
A topping cycle is a system which produces power and then uses waste heat or exhaust in an alternative way.
For example, a boiler produces steam to power a turbine-generator to produce electricity. The steam leaving the turbine is used in thermal applications such as space heating and/or cooling or delivered to other end user(s).