Numerical study of heterogeneous condensation in the de Laval nozzle to guide the compressor performance optimization in a compressed air energy storage system

G Zhang, Y Yang, J Chen, Z **, S Dykas - Applied Energy, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Compressed air energy storage technology (CAES) has an enormous possibilities in terms
of energy conversation, environmental protection, and economic benefits. Air compressor …

A novel carbon dioxide capture technology (CCT) based on non-equilibrium condensation characteristics: Numerical modelling, nozzle design and structure …

G Zhang, Y Li, Z **, S Dykas, X Cai - Energy, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The carbon capture technology (CCT) is widely studied to decrease carbon emissions and
improve the global climate. Supersonic separation is becoming a new strategy for …

Supersonic nozzle performance prediction considering the homogeneous-heterogeneous coupling spontaneous non-equilibrium condensation

G Zhang, X Wang, J Chen, S Tang, K Smołka, M Majkut… - Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Supersonic nozzles are widely applied in steam turbines and other industrial fields.
Condensation occurs due to rapid expansion of steam flowing through a sonic nozzle. The …

Numerical study of the loss and power prediction based on a modified non-equilibrium condensation model in a 200 MW industrial-scale steam turbine under different …

G Zhang, X Wang, Z **, S Dykas, K Smołka - Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Condensation is a very prevalent phenomenon both in nature and technology. It has a
significant influence on the power and losses of the steam turbine for instance. Therefore, it …

Reduction of water droplets effects in steam turbine blade using Multi-objective optimization of hot steam injection

SE Hosseinizadeh, E Ghamati, A Jahangiri… - International Journal of …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
As one of the most important equipment for energy conversion, steam turbine plays an
irreplaceable role in industry. Due to the high velocity, the non-equilibrium condensation will …

Energy separation and condensation effects in pressure energy recovery process of natural gas supersonic dehydration

Y Liu, X Cao, J Yang, Y Li, J Bian - Energy Conversion and Management, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Pressure energy recovery is one of the main advantages of a supersonic separator.
However, the pressure energy recovery process can cause droplet evaporation in the …

Prediction of supersonic condensation process of methane gas considering real gas effects

J Bian, X Cao, W Yang, D Guo, C **ang - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2020‏ - Elsevier
To clarify the condensation characteristics of natural gas under a high pressure and obtain
accurate nucleation parameters, traditional Internal Consistent Classical Nucleation Theory …

Experimental and numerical research on the effect of the inlet steam superheat degree on the spontaneous condensation in the IWSEP nozzle

G Zhang, S Dykas, M Majkut, K Smołka, X Cai - International Journal of …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The spontaneous condensation process takes place in many power engineering machines
and devices, such as steam turbines, supersonic separators, ejectors etc. In the paper, the …

Prediction of the non-equilibrium condensation characteristic of CO2 based on a Laval nozzle to improve carbon capture efficiency

G Zhang, Y Li, Z **, S Dykas - Fuel, 2025‏ - Elsevier
The supersonic separator is considered as a more efficient and environmentally friendly
technology within the field of decarbonization. The flow state of the vapor and the operating …

Effect of relative humidity on the nozzle performance in non-equilibrium condensing flows for improving the compressed air energy storage technology

G Zhang, Y Yang, J Chen, Z **, M Majkut, K Smołka… - Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Compressed air energy storage (CAES) is now becoming the focus of a lot of research as it
offers broad application possibilities and enormous economic benefits in terms of …