An advanced cycle for the thermodynamic conversion of energy, which is part
icularly relevant in applications involving the use of cryogenic fuels and
oxidants, is analysed by an exergy balance approach. This allows a check on
which component are responsible for the largest irreversibilities and open
s the way to Further plant optimisation. (C) 1999 International Association
for Hydrogen Energy. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserve
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