Investigation of the thermodynamic performance of an existing steam power plant via energy and exergy analyses to restrain the environmental repercussions: A simulation study

Exergy analysis is an important tool to identify the improvements in various industrial processes. In this study, existing steam power plant examined based on energy and exergy analyses. The network comprised of two sections, one them used for paddy drying, while other portion operate turbine in-house electricity production. Mass, energy, balances are applied individual equipment plant. modeled simulated using Aspen HYSYS® V10. calculated thermodynamic values in-depth Case-studies included study show effect operational parameters process efficiency. shows that boiler major source destruction, because incomplete combustion process, inappropriate insulations. remedial actions also suggested study.