Difference between revisions of "Topping cycle"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
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).<ref>[http://www.eia.doe.gov/glossary/glossary_t.htm Energy Information Administration] - Energy Glossary</ref> |
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.naturalgas.org/overview/combinedheat_powersystems.asp NaturalGas.org] - Combined Heat and Power Systems | *[http://www.naturalgas.org/overview/combinedheat_powersystems.asp NaturalGas.org] - Combined Heat and Power Systems | ||
[[category:energy]] | [[category:energy]] | ||
Revision as of 20:04, 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).[1]
References
- ↑ Energy Information Administration - Energy Glossary
External links
- NaturalGas.org - Combined Heat and Power Systems