A review on technologies with electricity generation potentials using liquified natural gas regasification cold energy

Abstract

In modern times, worldwide requirements to curb greenhouse gas emissions, and increment in energy demand due to the progress of humanity, have become a serious concern. In such scenarios, the effective and efficient utilization of the liquified natural gas (LNG) regasification cold energy (RCE), in the economically and environmentally viable methods, could present a great opportunity in tackling the core issues related to global warming across the world. In this paper, the technologies that are widely used to harness the LNG RCE for electrical power have been reviewed. The systems incorporating, the Rankine cycles, Stirling engines, Kalina cycles, Brayton cycles, Allam cycles, and fuel cells have been considered. Additionally, the economic and environmental studies apart from the thermal studies have also been reviewed. Moreover, the discussion regarding the systems with respect to the regassification pressure of the LNG has also been provided. The aim of this paper is to provide guidelines for the prospective researchers and policy makers in their decision making.

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Keywords

liquified natural gas / cold energy / power generation

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Korea government (MSIT) (Grant Nos. 2020R1A5A8018822 and 2021R1C1C2009287), the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP), and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea (No. 20223030040120).

Competing interests

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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