Rekayasa Mesin
Vol. 17 No. 1 (2026)

Validation of Experimental Study and SimulationOTEC Power Plant using Shell-Tube Heat Exchanger Materials with Copper, Tin, and Working Fluid Ammonia

Mawardi, Mawardi (Unknown)
Siregar, Zufri Hasrudy (Unknown)
Nugraha, Yoga Tri (Unknown)
Rida, Rizkha (Unknown)
Fahri , Tengku Muhammad (Unknown)
Irwanto, Muhammad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 May 2026

Abstract

The results of experimental research on marine thermal power plants using a shell and tube heat exchanger made of copper-tin (Cu-Sn) alloy are the main focus of this study. This study uses a heat exchanger Scale Model measuring 60 mm wide x 1 meter long. The system operated using a closed cycle and Organic Rankin cycle. A simulation study has been carried out using Ansys CFD software to model new heat exchangers, namely models A and B. The interaction between ammonia and hot water produces thermodynamic values in the form of an evaporator outlet temperature of 28°C in models A and B 260C. The weakness of model B is that the turbulent flow is divided into left and right sides so that heat loss occurs in the flow corner area. The seawater inlet temperature of 29°C can heat the working fluid from the ammonia flow inlet from 5°C to 28°C, resulting in saturated steam reaching 5-6 bar.

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Journal Info

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Subject

Mechanical Engineering

Description

Rekayasa Mesin is published by Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Brawijaya, Malang-East Java-Indonesia. Rekayasa Mesin is an open-access peer reviewed journal that mediates the dissemination of academicians, researchers, and practitioners in mechanical engineering. Rekayasa ...