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In this study, a simulation model is developed to design and analyze a five-step Cu–Cl cycle using the Aspen PlusTM chemical process simulation package. Based on the developed simulation results, an exergy analysis is conducted of a Cu–Cl cycle and its relevant chemical reactions. The reaction heat, exergy destruction, and efficiencies for each chemical reaction vary with the reaction temperature and reference-environment temperature. Energy and exergy parameters and the yield effectiveness are examined for the process, based on five-step cycle. The overall energy efficiency of the cycle varies from 42 to 44 % and exergy efficiency from 72 to 75 %. Sensitivity analyses are performed to determine the effects of various operating parameters on the efficiencies and yields. A parametric study is conducted and possible efficiency improvements are discussed.
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The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by the Ontario Research Fund and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited.
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Orhan, M.F., Dincer, I., Rosen, M.A. (2014). Simulation and Exergy Analysis of a Copper–Chlorine Thermochemical Water Decomposition Cycle for Hydrogen Production. In: Dincer, I., Midilli, A., Kucuk, H. (eds) Progress in Exergy, Energy, and the Environment. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04681-5_11
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