HCT
Advantages HYGROSCOPIC CYCLE
ADVANTAGES FOR
ENVIRONMENT
100% SAVINGS IN COOLING WATER CONSUMPTION
It is estimated that about 53 billion cubic meters of freshwater are used for thermoelectric production worldwide.
EMISSIONS REDUCTION
Reduction of CO2 and other gases (NOx, SOx…) per kWh produced.
REDUCTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
By minimizing the visual impact on the natural environment by avoiding large water vapor plumes (plumes) and large structures such as ACCs.
ECOSYSTEM PROTECTION
This dry technology avoids effluents, protecting the environment, flora and fauna as well as eliminating the emission of microorganisms and bacteria such as legionella.
FREEDOM OF LOCATION
It allows the location of generation plants based on thermodynamic cycles, in areas of H2O scarcity or where a low environmental impact may be required.
ADVANTAGES OF
efficiency
IMPROVES NET ELECTRICAL EFFICIENCY
The steam turbine operates at full load with the lowest possible condensing pressures for more hours per year, with lower average annual self-consumption of electricity.
RELIABILITY
Increases plant life, reliability and availability.
The implemented equipment is standard without any modifications, and very easy to operate and maintain.
COMPATIBILITY
Compatible with all Rankine Cycle improvements. Possibility of implementation in both new and existing plants.
BETTER COOLING CONDITIONS
Savings in cooling water consumption.
ADVANTAGES OF
COSTS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Reduction of O&M costs.
LOWER INVESTMENT IN STEAM CYCLE
Decrease in steam cycle investment costs.
FUEL CONSUMPTION REDUCTION
The operation of this technology allows substantial savings in fuel consumption.
INCREASED COMPETITIVENESS
Lower O&M costs coupled with improved net electrical performance increase the plant’s competitiveness.
SAVINGS IN WATER CONSUMPTION
Savings in the consumption of demi-water and additives for the water cycle in cooling circuits.
LOWER COST OF IMPLEMENTATION
Reduced implementation and start-up costs compared to other traditional systems.
