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Study on Kalina Cycle Performance Under Operating Temperature Variations for Ship Waste Heat Recovery Fajri Ashfi Rayhan; Thashya Nabila Aqeela
International Journal of Marine Engineering Innovation and Research Vol. 11 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Department of Marine Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12962/j25481479.v11i2

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Energy inefficiency in marine diesel engines remains a significant challenge due to substantial waste heat losses. This study aims to evaluate the thermodynamic performance of a Kalina cycle for waste heat recovery from a low-speed marine diesel engine under varying operating temperature and ammonia-H2O compositions. A thermodynamic model is developed based on mass and energy balance principles to analyze system behavior across different conditions. The analysis focuses on key performance aspects, including evaporator heat input (Qin), pump work, expander work, thermal efficiency, and energy losses for ammonia concentrations of 30%, 45%, and 60%. The results show that increasing ammonia concentration significantly reduces the required heat input, while expander work decreases with rising condenser temperature due to a reduced enthalpy drop. Thermal efficiency is found to decrease with increasing evaporator temperature, as additional heat input is not effectively converted into useful work, leading to higher irreversibility. The highest efficiency of 11.9% is achieved at 60% ammonia concentration under lower temperature conditions. In contrast, energy losses increase consistently with higher heat input, particularly at elevated temperatures. Overall, the findings demonstrate that optimal system performance depends on a balanced combination of operating temperatures and working fluid composition.
Thermo-Environmental Performance Analysis of Cascade Refrigeration System on Cruise Ship Applications Deva Natasya; Fajri Ashfi Rayhan
International Journal of Marine Engineering Innovation and Research Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Department of Marine Engineering, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

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This study analyzes the thermo-environmental performance of cascade refrigeration systems applied to cruise ships to support energy efficiency improvement and emission reduction in accordance with MARPOL Annex VI regulations. Cruise ships have high energy demands, particularly in cooling systems that significantly contribute to overall energy consumption and environmental impact. This research aims to evaluate the effect of operating parameters and refrigerant selection on system performance using exergy efficiency, Ecological Coefficient of Performance (ECOP), and Total Equivalent Warming Impact (TEWI) as evaluation indicators. A thermodynamic model based on mass, energy, and exergy balance equations is applied, with simulations conducted under various operating temperatures and refrigerant combinations. The results indicate that increasing operating temperature from 275 K to 295 K reduces exergy efficiency and ECOP due to increased irreversibility, while TEWI rises significantly as a result of higher energy consumption. Hydrocarbon refrigerants such as R600a/R290 and R152a/R290 show the best performance in terms of both energy efficiency and environmental impact. In contrast, CO₂-based combinations tend to exhibit lower efficiency and higher environmental impact under certain conditions. Overall, selecting appropriate refrigerants and optimizing operating conditions are essential to achieve a balance between system efficiency and environmental sustainability in marine refrigeration systems.