HEAT DECOUPLING FROM CONDENSATION UNITS - A THERMODYNAMIC ANALYSIS

The heat decoupling has repercussions on the irreversible course in th e system considered. When knowing these repercussions, the evaluation of the coupling product ''heat'' become clear. Furthermore, a statemen t on the quality of the coupling in dependence on the selected circuit ry and the process parameters is possible. Under this aspect, the comb ined heat and power porcess (KWK) at condensation units is analysed. W e see that the combined heat and power process, exceeds in general the quality of an ideal heat pump, as via decoupling the irreversibility is reduced. The outstanding importance of the combined heat and power process is emphasized.