SINGLE-WORKING-MEDIUM VAPOR COMBINED CYCLE

Abstract

The single-working-medium vapor combined cycle is provided in this invitation and belongs to the field of energy and power technology. A single-working-medium vapor combined cycle method consisting of eleven processes which are conducted with M.sub.1 kg of working medium and M.sub.2 kg of working medium separately or jointly: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (2) to (3) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (7) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (7) to (4) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (6) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (8) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

Claims

1. A single-working-medium vapor combined cycle method consisting of eleven processes which are conducted with M.sub.1 kg of working medium and M.sub.2 kg of working medium separately or jointly: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (2) to (3) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (7) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (7) to (4) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (6) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (8) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

2. A single-working-medium vapor combined cycle method consisting of fourteen processes which are conducted with M.sub.1 kg of working medium, M.sub.2 kg of working medium and H kg of working medium separately or jointly: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (2) to (3) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (9) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (9) to (4) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (8) of the X kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (6) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (8) to (9) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (9) to (c) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (c) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

3. A single-working-medium vapor combined cycle method consisting of fourteen processes which are conducted with M.sub.1 kg of working medium, M.sub.2 kg of working medium and and H kg of working medium separately or jointly: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (2) to (b) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (b) to (3) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (7) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (7) to (a) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (a) to (b) of the M kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (a) to (4) of the (M.sub.2−M) kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (6) to (7) of the H kg of working medium and (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (8) to (1) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium.

4. A single-working-medium vapor combined cycle method consisting of seventeen processes which are conducted with M.sub.1 kg of working medium, M.sub.2 kg of working medium and H kg of working medium separately or jointly: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (2) to (b) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (b) to (3) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (9) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (9) to (a) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (a) to (b) of the M kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (a) to (4) of the (M.sub.2−M) kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (8) of the X kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (6) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (8) to (9) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (9) to (c) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (c) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium

5. A single-working-medium vapor combined cycle method consisting of twelve processes which are conducted with M.sub.1 kg of working medium, M.sub.2 kg of working medium and H kg of working medium separately or jointly: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (2) to (3) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (7) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (7) to (4) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing process to set a state (6) to (f) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (f) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (8) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

6. A single-working-medium vapor combined cycle method consisting of fifteen processes which are conducted with M.sub.1 kg of working medium, M.sub.2 kg of working medium and H kg of working medium separately or jointly: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (2) to (3) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (9) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (9) to (4) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (8) of the X kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (6) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing process to set a state (7) to (f) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (f) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (8) to (9) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (9) to (c) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (c) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

7. A single-working-medium vapor combined cycle method consisting of fifteen processes which are conducted with M.sub.1 kg of working medium, M.sub.2 kg of working medium and H kg of working medium separately or jointly: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (2) to (b) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (b) to (3) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (7) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (7) to (a) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (a) to (b) of the M kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (a) to (4) of the (M.sub.2−M) kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing process to set a state (6) to (f) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (f) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (8) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

8. A single-working-medium vapor combined cycle method consisting of eighteen processes which are conducted with M.sub.1 kg of working medium, M.sub.2 kg of working medium and H kg of working medium separately or jointly: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (2) to (b) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (b) to (3) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (9) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (9) to (a) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (a) to (b) of the M kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (a) to (4) of the (M.sub.2−M) kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (8) of the X kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (6) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing process to set a state (7) to (f) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (f) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (8) to (9) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (9) to (c) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (c) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0015] FIG. 1 is a type 1 example general flow chart of a single-working-medium vapor combined cycle provided in the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a type 2 example general flow chart of a single-working-medium vapor combined cycle provided in the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 3 is a type 3 example general flow chart of a single-working-medium vapor combined cycle provided in the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 4 is a type 4 example general flow chart of a single-working-medium vapor combined cycle provided in the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a type 5 example general flow chart of a single-working-medium vapor combined cycle provided in the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a type 6 example general flow chart of a single-working-medium vapor combined cycle provided in the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 7 is a type 7 example general flow chart of a single-working-medium vapor combined cycle provided in the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 8 is a type 8 example general flow chart of a single-working-medium vapor combined cycle provided in the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The first thing to note is that, when describing the cycle's structures and processes, the processes will not be repeatedly described if not necessary, and the obvious processes will not be described. The detailed description of the present invention is as follows:

[0024] The T-s diagram of the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle in FIG. 1 works as follows:

[0025] (1) From the perspective of the cycle's processes.

[0026] The working medium conducts eleven processes: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (2) to (3) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (7) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (7) to (4) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (6) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (8) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

[0027] (2) From the perspective of energy conversion.

[0028] {circle around (1)} Heat absorption processes. The heat of the process e-7 of H kg of working medium is provided by the heat-releasing of the process 6-7 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium or by an external heat sources at the same time. The heat of the process 2-3 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium and the process 4-5 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium are provided by the external heat source.

[0029] {circle around (2)} Heat-releasing processes. In mixing process 6-7, the heat of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, where temperature is lowered to sate 7, is released to the H kg of working medium. The heat released by (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium in process 8-1 is usually released to the low-temperature heat sink, or be supplied to the heat user when cogeneration is applicable.

[0030] {circle around (3)} Energy conversion processes. The pressurization process 1-2 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium and the pressurization process 1-e of H kg of working medium are usually achieved by pumps. The pressurization process 7-4 of M.sub.2 kg of working medium is usually achieved by a compressor. The depressurization (and expansion) process 3-4 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium, the depressurization (and expansion) process 5-6 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and the depressurization (and expansion) process 7-8 of (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium are usually achieved by expanders. The total expansion work output is greater than the total pressurization work input; therefore, thermal energy is converted into power (the cycle's net work), and the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle is completed.

[0031] The T-s diagram of the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle in FIG. 2 works as follows:

[0032] (1) From the perspective of the cycle's processes.

[0033] The working medium conducts fourteen processes: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (2) to (3) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (9) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (9) to (4) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (8) of the X kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (6) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (8) to (9) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (9) to (c) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (c) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

[0034] (2) From the perspective of energy conversion.

[0035] {circle around (1)} Heat absorption processes. The heat of the process e-9 of H kg of working medium is provided by the heat-releasing of the process 7-8 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and the heat-releasing of the process 8-9 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, or by an external heat sources at the same time. The heat of the process 2-3 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium, the process 4-5 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and the heat-releasing process 5-6 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium are provided by the external heat source.

[0036] {circle around (2)} Heat-releasing processes. In mixing process 7-8, the heat of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, where temperature is lowered to sate 8, is released to the H kg of working medium. In mixing process 8-9, the heat of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, where temperature is lowered to sate 9, is released to the H kg of working medium. The heat released by (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium in process c-1 is usually released to the low-temperature heat sink, or be supplied to the heat user when cogeneration is applicable.

[0037] {circle around (3)} Energy conversion processes. The pressurization process 1-2 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium and the pressurization process 1-e of H kg of working medium are usually achieved by pumps. The pressurization process 9-4 of M.sub.2 kg of working medium is usually achieved by a compressor. The depressurization (and expansion) process 3-4 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium, the depressurization (and expansion) process 5-8 of X kg of working medium, the depressurization (and expansion) process 6-7 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and the depressurization (and expansion) process 9-c of (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium are usually achieved by expanders. The total expansion work output is greater than the total pressurization work input; therefore, thermal energy is converted into power (the cycle's net work), and the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle is completed.

[0038] The T-s diagram of the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle in FIG. 3 works as follows:

[0039] (1) From the perspective of the cycle's processes.

[0040] The working medium conducts fourteen processes: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (2) to (b) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (b) to (3) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (7) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (7) to (a) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (a) to (b) of the M kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (a) to (4) of the (M.sub.2−M) kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (6) to (7) of the H kg of working medium and (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (8) to (1) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium.

[0041] (2) From the perspective of energy conversion.

[0042] {circle around (1)} Heat absorption processes. The heat of the process e-7 of H kg of working medium is provided by the heat-releasing of the process 6-7 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium or by an external heat sources at the same time. The heat of the process 2-b of M.sub.1 kg of working medium is provided by the mixing heat of M kg of superheated steam or by an external heat sources at the same time. The heat of process b-3 of (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium and process 4-5 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium are provided by the external heat source.

[0043] {circle around (2)} Heat-releasing processes. In mixing process 6-7, the heat of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, where temperature is lowered to sate 7, is released to the H kg of working medium. The heat released by (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium in process 8-1 is usually released to the low-temperature heat sink, or be supplied to the heat user when cogeneration is applicable.

[0044] {circle around (3)} Energy conversion processes. The pressurization process 1-2 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium and the pressurization process 1-e of H kg of working medium are usually achieved by pumps. The pressurization process 7-a of M.sub.2 kg of working medium and the pressurization process a-4 of (M.sub.2−M) kg of working medium are usually achieved by a compressor. The depressurization (and expansion) process 3-4 of (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, the depressurization (and expansion) process 5-6 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, and the depressurization (and expansion) process 7-8 of (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium are usually achieved by expanders. The total expansion work output is greater than the total pressurization work input; therefore, thermal energy is converted into power (the cycle's net work), and the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle is completed.

[0045] The T-s diagram of the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle in FIG. 4 works as follows:

[0046] (1) From the perspective of the cycle's processes.

[0047] The working medium conducts seventeen processes: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (2) to (b) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (b) to (3) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (9) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (9) to (a) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (a) to (b) of the M kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (a) to (4) of the (M.sub.2−M) kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (8) of the X kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (6) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (8) to (9) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (9) to (c) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (c) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

[0048] (2) From the perspective of energy conversion.

[0049] {circle around (1)} Heat absorption processes. The heat of the process e-9 of H kg of working medium is provided by the heat of the process 7-8 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and the heat of the process 8-9 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium or by an external heat sources at the same time. The heat of the process 2-b of M.sub.1 kg of working medium is provided by the mixing heat of M kg of superheated steam or by an external heat sources at the same time. The heat of process b-3 of (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, process 4-5 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and process 5-6 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium are provided by the external heat source.

[0050] {circle around (2)} Heat-releasing processes. In mixing process 7-8, the heat of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, where temperature is lowered to sate 8, is released to the H kg of working medium. In mixing process 8-9, the heat of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, where temperature is lowered to sate 9, is released to the H kg of working medium. The heat released by (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium in process c-1 is usually released to the low-temperature heat sink, or be supplied to the heat user when cogeneration is applicable.

[0051] {circle around (3)} Energy conversion processes. The pressurization process 1-2 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium and the pressurization process 1-e of H kg of working medium are usually achieved by pumps.

[0052] The pressurization process 9-a of M.sub.2 kg of working medium and the pressurization process a-4 of (M.sub.2−M) kg of working medium are usually achieved by a compressor. The depressurization (and expansion) process 3-4 of (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, the depressurization (and expansion) process 5-8 of X kg of working medium, the depressurization (and expansion) process 6-7 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and the depressurization (and expansion) process 9-c of (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium are usually achieved by expanders. The total expansion work output is greater than the total pressurization work input; therefore, thermal energy is converted into power (the cycle's net work), and the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle is completed.

[0053] The T-s diagram of the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle in FIG. 5 works as follows:

[0054] (1) From the perspective of the cycle's processes.

[0055] The working medium conducts twelve processes: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (2) to (3) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (7) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (7) to (4) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing process to set a state (6) to (f) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (f) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (8) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

[0056] (2) From the perspective of energy conversion.

[0057] {circle around (1)} Heat absorption processes. The heat of the process e-7 of H kg of working medium is provided by the heat of the process f-7 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium or by an external heat sources at the same time. The heat of the process 2-3 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium and the process 4-5 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium are provided by the external heat source or by an external heat source and the heat-releasing process 6-f of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium (regeneration).

[0058] {circle around (2)} Heat-releasing processes. The heat released by (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium in process 6-f can be sent externally or used for the heat absorption demand of other processes in the combined cycle to meet the corresponding heat demand. In heat-releasing process f-7, the heat of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, where temperature is lowered to state 7, is released to the H kg of working medium. The heat released by (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium in process 8-1 is usually released to the low-temperature heat sink, or be supplied to the heat user when cogeneration is applicable.

[0059] {circle around (3)} Energy conversion processes. The pressurization process 1-2 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium and the pressurization process 1-e of H kg of working medium are usually achieved by pumps. The pressurization process 7-4 of M.sub.2 kg of working medium is usually achieved by a compressor. The depressurization (and expansion) process 3-4 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium, the depressurization (and expansion) process 5-6 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and the depressurization (and expansion) process 7-8 of (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium are usually achieved by expanders. The total expansion work output is greater than the total pressurization work input; therefore, thermal energy is converted into power (the cycle's net work), and the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle is completed.

[0060] The T-s diagram of the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle in FIG. 6 works as follows:

[0061] (1) From the perspective of the cycle's processes.

[0062] The working medium conducts fifteen processes: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (2) to (3) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (9) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (9) to (4) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (8) of the X kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (6) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing process to set a state (7) to (f) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (f) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (8) to (9) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (9) to (c) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (c) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

[0063] (2) From the perspective of energy conversion.

[0064] {circle around (1)} Heat absorption processes. The heat of the process e-9 of H kg of working medium is provided by the process f-8 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and the process 8-9 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium or by an external heat sources at the same time. The heat of the process 2-3 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium, the process 4-5 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and the process 5-6 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium are provided by the external heat source or by an external heat source and the heat-releasing process 7-f of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium (regeneration).

[0065] {circle around (2)} Heat-releasing processes. The heat released by (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium in process 7-f can be sent externally or used for the heat absorption demand of other processes in the combined cycle to meet the corresponding heat demand. In heat-releasing process f-8, the heat of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, where temperature is lowered to state 8, is released to the H kg of working medium. In heat-releasing process 8-9, the heat of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, where temperature is lowered to state 9, is released to the H kg of working medium. The heat released by (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium in process c-1 is usually released to the low-temperature heat sink, or be supplied to the heat user when cogeneration is applicable.

[0066] {circle around (3)} Energy conversion processes. The pressurization process 1-2 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium and the pressurization process 1-e of H kg of working medium are usually achieved by pumps. The pressurization process 9-4 of M.sub.2 kg of working medium is usually achieved by a compressor. The depressurization (and expansion) process 3-4 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium, the depressurization (and expansion) process 5-8 of X kg of working medium. the depressurization (and expansion) process 6-7 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and the depressurization (and expansion) process 9-c of (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium are usually achieved by expanders. The total expansion work output is greater than the total pressurization work input; therefore, thermal energy is converted into power (the cycle's net work), and the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle is completed.

[0067] The T-s diagram of the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle in FIG. 7 works as follows:

[0068] (1) From the perspective of the cycle's processes.

[0069] The working medium conducts fifteen processes: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (2) to (b) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (b) to (3) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (7) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (7) to (a) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (a) to (b) of the M kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (a) to (4) of the (M.sub.2−M) kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing process to set a state (6) to (f) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (f) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (7) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (8) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

[0070] (2) From the perspective of energy conversion.

[0071] {circle around (1)} Heat absorption processes. The heat of the process e-7 of H kg of working medium is provided by the process f-7 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium or by an external heat sources at the same time. The heat of the process 2-b of M.sub.1 kg of working medium is provided by the mixing heat of M kg of superheated steam or by an external heat sources at the same time. The process b-3 of (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium and the process 4-5 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium are provided by the external heat source or by an external heat source and the heat-releasing process 6-f of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium (regeneration).

[0072] {circle around (2)} Heat-releasing processes. The heat released by (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium in process 6-f can be sent externally or used for the heat absorption demand of other processes in the combined cycle to meet the corresponding heat demand. In heat-releasing process f-7, the heat of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, where temperature is lowered to state 7, is released to the H kg of working medium. The heat released by (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium in process 8-1 is usually released to the low-temperature heat sink, or be supplied to the heat user when cogeneration is applicable.

[0073] {circle around (3)} Energy conversion processes. The pressurization process 1-2 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium and the pressurization process 1-e of H kg of working medium are usually achieved by pumps. The pressurization process 7-a of M.sub.2 kg of working medium and the pressurization process a-4 of (M.sub.2−M) kg of working medium are usually achieved by compressors. The depressurization (and expansion) process 3-4 of (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, the depressurization (and expansion) process 5-6 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and the depressurization (and expansion) process 7-8 of (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium are usually achieved by expanders. The total expansion work output is greater than the total pressurization work input; therefore, thermal energy is converted into power (the cycle's net work), and the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle is completed.

[0074] The T-s diagram of the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle in FIG. 8 works as follows:

[0075] (1) From the perspective of the cycle's processes.

[0076] The working medium conducts eighteen processes: performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (2) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (2) to (b) of the M.sub.1 kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption and vaporization process to set a state (b) to (3) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (3) to (4) of the (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (1) to (e) of the H kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (e) to (9) of the H kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (9) to (a) of the M.sub.2 kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (a) to (b) of the M kg of working medium, performing a pressurization process to set a state (a) to (4) of the (M.sub.2−M) kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (4) to (5) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (5) to (8) of the X kg of working medium, performing a heat-absorption process to set a state (5) to (6) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (6) to (7) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing process to set a state (7) to (f) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (f) to (8) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a mixed heat-releasing process to set a state (8) to (9) of the (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and H kg of working medium, performing a depressurization process to set a state (9) to (c) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium, performing a heat-releasing and condensation process to set a state (c) to (1) of the (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium.

[0077] (2) From the perspective of energy conversion.

[0078] {circle around (1)} Heat absorption processes. The heat of the process e-9 of H kg of working medium is provided by the process f-8 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and the process 8-9 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium or by an external heat sources at the same time. The heat of the process 2-b of M.sub.1 kg of working medium is provided by the mixing heat of M kg of superheated steam or by an external heat sources at the same time. The process b-3 of (M.sub.1+M) kg of working medium, the process 4-5 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium and the process 5-6 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium are provided by the external heat source or by an external heat source and the heat-releasing process 7-f of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium (regeneration).

[0079] {circle around (2)} Heat-releasing processes. The heat released by (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium in process 7-f can be sent externally or used for the heat absorption demand of other processes in the combined cycle to meet the corresponding heat demand. In heat-releasing process f-8, the heat of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium, where temperature is lowered to state 8, is released to the H kg of working medium. In heat-releasing process 8-9, the heat of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, where temperature is lowered to state 9, is released to the H kg of working medium. The heat released by (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium in process c-1 is usually released to the low-temperature heat sink, or be supplied to the heat user when cogeneration is applicable.

[0080] {circle around (3)} Energy conversion processes. The pressurization process 1-2 of M.sub.1 kg of working medium and the pressurization process 1-e of H kg of working medium are usually achieved by pumps. The pressurization process 9-a of M.sub.2 kg of working medium and the pressurization process a-4 of (M.sub.2−M) kg of working medium are usually achieved by compressors. The depressurization (and expansion) process 3-4 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2) kg of working medium, the depressurization (and expansion) process 5-8 of X kg of working medium, the depressurization (and expansion) process 6-7 of (M.sub.1+M.sub.2−X) kg of working medium and the depressurization (and expansion) process 9-c of (M.sub.1+H) kg of working medium are usually achieved by expanders. The total expansion work output is greater than the total pressurization work input; therefore, thermal energy is converted into power (the cycle's net work), and the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle is completed.

[0081] The technical effects of the present invention invention: The single-working-medium vapor combined cycle proposed by the present invention has the following effects and advantages:

[0082] (1) A basic theory of thermal energy (temperature difference) utilization has been created.

[0083] (2) The present invention greatly reduces the amount of heat absorbed in the phase-change region, and correspondingly increases the amount of heat absorbed in the high-temperature region. Therefore, the single-working-medium vapor combined cycle can achieve high efficiency.

[0084] (3) The present invention possesses simple methods, reasonable processes and good applicability. It is a common technology to realize the effective utilization of temperature differences.

[0085] (4) The present invention only uses a single working medium, which is easy to produce and store; The present invention can also reduce the operation cost and improve the flexibility of cycle regulation.

[0086] (5) The processes in the present invention are shared and reduced, which provides a theoretical basis for reducing equipment investment and improves efficiency.

[0087] (6) In the high temperature region or the variable temperature region, both the cycle's working medium and the heat source medium conduct variable-temperature processes; therefore, the temperature difference loss is reduced and the efficiency is improved.

[0088] (7) The present invention adopts the low-pressure and high-temperature operation mode in the high-temperature region; therefore, the contradiction among thermal efficiency, the working medium's parameters and the material's temperature resistance and pressure resistance abilities, which is common in traditional vapor power devices, can be resolved.

[0089] (8) Under the precondition of achieving a high thermal efficiency, the vapor power device provided in the present invention can operate at a low pressure. The present invention provides theoretical support for improving the safety of device operation.

[0090] (9) The present invention possesses a wide range of applicable working media. The present invention can match energy supply with demand well. It is flexible to match the working medium and the working parameters.

[0091] (10) The present invention expands the range of thermodynamic cycles for temperature difference utilization, and contributes to a higher-efficiency power generation of high-temperature heat sources and variable-temperature heat sources.