Abstract
This paper will review the technology of three methods for estimating the power recovery potential
from fluid streams. The ideal gas law formula for
expanding gases will be discussed in detail. Each
term in the equation will be considered in English
units. Secondly, the use of Mollier diagrams to
estimate the enthalphy change between the initial
and final conditions will be considered. The last
method, specific to steam, will be the use of the
ASTM Theoretical Steam Rate Tables.
In addition, the author's experience regarding
the minimum size for power recovery units that are
economic in a Gulf Coast plant will be presented.
Murray, F. (1986). Power Recovery. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu). Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /92970.