Abstract
An organic Rankine cycle (ORC) system is an efficient technology for generating power from low-grade thermal sources. Twin screw expanders are widely used in ORC systems. Pressure loss caused by a suction port influences the suction process and the system performance. In this paper, the effects of suction ports on twin screw expander performance are experimentally investigated. The pressure loss value of R245fa is measured under different working conditions, and its effects on the suction coefficient are discussed. Results show that a lower rotation speed results in a lower pressure loss value and a higher suction coefficient under certain working conditions. Increasing the suction pressure leads to a higher pressure loss value but a lower pressure loss ratio. Discharge pressure has little effect on the suction process.
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