Experiment on composition-adjustable combined cooling and power cycle with CO2-based zeotropic mixture: An off-design performance investigation

Key Points

• The investigation reveals enhanced thermal efficiency through the use of a CO2-based zeotropic mixture, highlighting a promising approach.
• Key metrics indicate improved energy recovery in off-design conditions, demonstrating effectiveness across various compositions of the cooling cycle.
• Assessment involved a comprehensive off-design performance analysis of combined cooling and power cycles using CO2 mixtures, optimizing process configurations.
• Results suggest significant implications for energy systems, emphasizing the need for further exploration in real-world applications.