This document proposes using shape memory alloys in power plants to generate additional power from exhaust heat. Shape memory alloys like nitinol exhibit pseudoelasticity and shape memory effects, transitioning between martensite and austenite phases near 100°C. The document suggests using nitinol wires in the exhaust of power plants, which would contract and relax as they heat up and cool down, converting thermal energy to mechanical energy. This mechanism could potentially reuse exhaust heat to increase overall plant efficiency.
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This document proposes using shape memory alloys in power plants to generate additional power from exhaust heat. Shape memory alloys like nitinol exhibit pseudoelasticity and shape memory effects, transitioning between martensite and austenite phases near 100°C. The document suggests using nitinol wires in the exhaust of power plants, which would contract and relax as they heat up and cool down, converting thermal energy to mechanical energy. This mechanism could potentially reuse exhaust heat to increase overall plant efficiency.
This document proposes using shape memory alloys in power plants to generate additional power from exhaust heat. Shape memory alloys like nitinol exhibit pseudoelasticity and shape memory effects, transitioning between martensite and austenite phases near 100°C. The document suggests using nitinol wires in the exhaust of power plants, which would contract and relax as they heat up and cool down, converting thermal energy to mechanical energy. This mechanism could potentially reuse exhaust heat to increase overall plant efficiency.
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This document proposes using shape memory alloys in power plants to generate additional power from exhaust heat. Shape memory alloys like nitinol exhibit pseudoelasticity and shape memory effects, transitioning between martensite and austenite phases near 100°C. The document suggests using nitinol wires in the exhaust of power plants, which would contract and relax as they heat up and cool down, converting thermal energy to mechanical energy. This mechanism could potentially reuse exhaust heat to increase overall plant efficiency.
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IN POWER PLANTS AKHIL A R 081ME103 III MECHANICAL-A What is a SMA? Arne Olander’s two very unique properties- Pseudo-elasticity, Shape memory effect. The most effective and widely used alloys include NiTi (Nickel - Titanium), CuZnAl, and CuAlNi. Working of a SMA In most shape memory alloys, a temperature change of only about 100 C is necessary to initiate this phase change. The two phases- Martensite, Austenite. Martensite relatively soft and easily deformed phase exists at lower temperatures. Austenite the stronger phase occurs at higher temperatures. SHAPE MEMORY EFFECT Below Mf temperature PSUEDO –ELASTICITY Above Af temperature. Applications Bio-compatibility Diverse Fields of Application Good Mechanical Properties (strong, corrosion resistant) Inspiration ! Technology emerging in the field of automobile -GM My Idea ! Energy generation from the exhaust of power plants SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS Ag-Cd 44/49 at.% Cd Au-Cd 46.5/50 at.% Cd Cu-Al-Ni 14/14.5 wt.% Al and 3/4.5 wt.% Ni Cu-Sn approx. 15 at.% Sn Cu-Zn 38.5/41.5 wt.% Zn Cu-Zn-X (X = Si, Al, Sn) Mn-Cu 5/35 at.% Cu Ni-Ti (~55% Ni) Ni-Ti-Nb Ni-Mn-Ga WHY NITINOL? It has very good electrical and mechanical properties, long fatigue life, high corrosion resistance. A Nitinol wire 0.6 mm in diameter can lift as much as 7.2 kgs. Nitinol also has the resistance properties which enable it to be actuated electrically by joule heating. In most cases, the transition temperature of the SMA is chosen such that room temperature is well below the transformation point of the material. actuator, sensor, and heater all in one material. NITINOL
Physical Properties of Nitinol
• Density: 6.45gms/cc • Melting Temperature: 1240-1310° C • Resistivity (hi-temp state): 82 µohm-cm • Resistivity (lo-temp state): 76 µohm-cm • Thermal Conductivity: 0.1 W/cm-° C • Heat Capacity: 0.077 cal/gm-° C • Latent Heat: 5.78 cal/gm; 24.2 J/gm Mechanical Properties of Nitinol • Ultimate Tensile Strength: 754 - 960 Mpa • Typical Elongation to Fracture: 15.5% • Typical Yield Strength (hi-temp): 560 MPa, • Typical Yield Strength (lo-temp): 100 MPa, • Approximate Elastic Modulus (hi-tem): 75 GPa, • Approximate Elastic Modulus (low-temp): 28 Gpa, • Approximate Poisson's Ratio: 0.3 Operational conditions Pulling starts at 68o C Pulling finishes at 78o C Relaxation starts at 52o C Relaxation finishes at 42o C Effective transition temperature at 70o C Conclusion . Method of energy conservation. Re-utilization of the exhaust temperature. Increasing the overall efficiency of the plant.