ångvätskecykler

Ångvätskecykler, sometimes referred to as steam fluid cycles or Rankine cycles in a broader context, represent a thermodynamic process used to convert heat energy into mechanical work, typically for generating electricity. The fundamental principle involves the use of a working fluid, commonly water, which is heated to produce steam. This high-pressure steam then expands through a turbine, causing it to rotate. The rotating turbine is connected to a generator, which produces electrical energy.

After passing through the turbine, the steam is condensed back into a liquid state in a condenser. This condensation process typically occurs at a lower pressure and temperature than the steam entering the turbine. The condensed liquid, now at a lower pressure, is then pumped back to a higher pressure before being reintroduced into the heat source, completing the cycle. The efficiency of an ångvätskecykel is influenced by factors such as the temperature difference between the heat source and the condenser, as well as the internal efficiency of the turbine and pump. These cycles are widely employed in thermal power plants, including those fueled by coal, nuclear energy, and geothermal sources, as well as in some industrial processes.