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Research progress on waste heat utilization technology in thermal power units
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Weiqi LIU1, Qingchuan YANG1, Xiaobing YU1, Tingshan MA1, Xinshan ZHAO2, Tao ZHOU2, Peng SUN3, Dongye WANG1, Chenxi XUE1, Li YANG1
Thermal Power Generation | 2025, 54(10) : 51 - 62
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Thermal Power Generation | 2025, 54(10): 51-62
Thermal energy science research
Research progress on waste heat utilization technology in thermal power units
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Weiqi LIU1, Qingchuan YANG1, Xiaobing YU1, Tingshan MA1, Xinshan ZHAO2, Tao ZHOU2, Peng SUN3, Dongye WANG1, Chenxi XUE1, Li YANG1
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  • 1.Xi’an Thermal Power Research Institute Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710054, China
  • 2.Huaneng Liaocheng Thermal Power Co., Ltd., Liaocheng 252000, China
  • 3.Huaneng Shandong Power Generation Co., Ltd., Jinan 250014, China
Published: 2025-10-25 doi: 10.19666/j.rlfd.202501052
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Thermal power units, as a cornerstone of conventional electricity generation, release considerable quantities of waste heat during their operation. If not effectively harnessed, this waste heat will result in substantial energy inefficiency and exacerbate environmental challenges. Consequently, the efficient recovery and utilization of waste heat from thermal power units represents a pivotal strategy for optimizing energy use and mitigating carbon emissions. The energy-saving and carbon-reduction potential of various cycle components in thermal power units should be thoroughly explored. Conducting parameter matching to enable the efficient and comprehensive utilization of waste heat at different grades in thermal power units holds significant importance for achieving deep energy conservation and emission reductions in China’s thermal power industry. A comprehensive examination of waste heat recovery in thermal power units is provided. It begins by identifying the primary sources and distinctive characteristics of waste heat. Subsequently, it delves into specific recovery methodologies and their technical principles, encompassing low-pressure turbine exhaust heat utilization, flue gas heat recovery, boiler blowdown and continuous blowdown heat recovery. For each method, the system configuration, current deployment status, economic feasibility, and environmental benefits are analyzed in detail. The strengths and limitations of these approaches are critically evaluated. Finally, the future prospects and developmental trajectories of waste heat recovery technologies in the thermal power sector are thoroughly explored and anticipated.

thermal power units  /  waste heat utilization  /  low-pressure cylinder exhaust steam  /  boiler flue gas
Weiqi LIU, Qingchuan YANG, Xiaobing YU, Tingshan MA, Xinshan ZHAO, Tao ZHOU, Peng SUN, Dongye WANG, Chenxi XUE, Li YANG. Research progress on waste heat utilization technology in thermal power units[J]. Thermal Power Generation, 2025 , 54 (10) : 51 -62 . DOI: 10.19666/j.rlfd.202501052
  • National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFC3802402)
  • Science and Technology Projects of Xi’an Thermal Power Research Institute Co., Ltd.(ZC-24-TZK53)
Year 2025 volume 54 Issue 10
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doi: 10.19666/j.rlfd.202501052
  • Receive Date:2025-01-15
  • Online Date:2026-03-05
  • Published:2025-10-25
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  • Received:2025-01-15
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National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFC3802402)
Science and Technology Projects of Xi’an Thermal Power Research Institute Co., Ltd.(ZC-24-TZK53)
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    1.Xi’an Thermal Power Research Institute Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710054, China
    2.Huaneng Liaocheng Thermal Power Co., Ltd., Liaocheng 252000, China
    3.Huaneng Shandong Power Generation Co., Ltd., Jinan 250014, China
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