Analysis of integrated energy system coupling small modular reactor with renewable energy sources

Koca G., SÖZEN A.

International Journal of Global Warming, cilt.37, sa.1, ss.81-96, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 37 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1504/ijgw.2025.148437
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Global Warming
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, INSPEC, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.81-96
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: efficiency, energy, hybrid system, nuclear energy, renewable energy, renewable energy systems, RESs, small modular reactor, solar energy, wind energy
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

As renewable energy systems (RESs) are highly variable and depend on geographical conditions, they are considered along with thermal energy systems as hybrid systems. In the study, small modular nuclear reactor (SMR), parabolic trough collector (PTC), and wind energy are integrated to produce more reliable electricity. PTC is used to heat the main flow, while wind energy is used for the self-consumption of the proposed system. Total increments of 8.8% in the electricity generation, and between 17–51 MW wind energy are achieved. The efficiency of the proposed system is 33.48%. The proposed system is 2.7% more efficient than the SMR system.