Advances in Waste Heat Utilization Systems
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "J1: Heat and Mass Transfer".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 18 July 2025 | Viewed by 3036
Special Issue Editors
Interests: turbomachinery; organic rankine cycle; heat pump; optimization; machine learning
Interests: organic rankine cycle; waste heat; working fluid
Interests: gas turbine; cogeneration; thermal stress; organic rankine cycle; waste heat; working fluid
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The effective utilization of waste heat has emerged as a pivotal objective in global efforts to enhance energy efficiency and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. This imperative is driven by the urgent need to reduce the environmental impact of human activities, particularly in industrial and energy sectors. Waste heat recovery systems, particularly Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technologies and High-Temperature Heat Pumps (HTHPs), represent state-of-the-art approaches in this field. These innovative systems demonstrate remarkable efficacy in converting low-grade heat, typically discarded as a byproduct of various processes, into valuable forms of energy. By doing so, they not only enhance overall energy efficiency but also significantly contribute to the reduction in carbon footprints across multiple industries. The development of these technologies represents a significant advancement in the field of sustainable energy solutions, offering promising pathways to a more environmentally conscious and resource-efficient future.
The objective of this Special Issue is to present the latest research and developments in technologies that utilize waste heat from industrial processes, power generation, and other sources. We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews that address recent developments, challenges, and future prospects in this rapidly evolving field.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Novel cycle architectures for waste heat recovery.
- Advanced modelling and simulation techniques for system design and optimization.
- Advancements in ORC and HTHP technologies for industrial processes.
- Component design and optimization.
- Innovative working fluids with improved environmental and safety profiles.
- Integration of thermal energy storage in waste heat recovery systems.
- Techno-economic assessment of emerging waste-to-energy technologies.
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in system control and optimization.
- Machine learning algorithms for design, analysis, and performance prediction of waste heat recovery systems.
- Environmental impact and sustainability.
- Advanced control strategies.
- Case studies and industrial applications of waste heat recovery.
We welcome submissions that advance the frontiers of waste heat utilization, showcasing enhanced efficiencies, expanded temperature ranges, and innovative applications. We encourage papers that address the challenges of implementing these technologies in real-world contexts.
By convening the latest research in this field, our objective is to facilitate the development and deployment of more efficient and effective waste heat utilization systems, thereby contributing to global energy conservation efforts and industrial sustainability.
Dr. Łukasz Witanowski
Dr. Piotr Klonowicz
Dr. Paweł Ziółkowski
Dr. Marcin Jankowski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- waste heat recovery (WHR)
- organic Rankine cycle (ORC)
- high-temperature heat pumps (HTHP)
- energy efficiency
- optimization
- compressor
- turbine
- novel cycles
- machine learning
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