Against the backdrop of the "dual carbon" goals, in this study we aimed to achieve efficient recovery and reuse of low-grade waste heat generated by high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter valves. Using R515b as the system refrigerant, thermodynamic models and economic models were established. Through experimental testing, the thermodynamic performance variations and economic analysis of evaporative compression heat pumps versus ejector compression heat pumps were compared at different evaporation and condensation temperatures. The results indicate that the COP of the injection compression heat pump was, on average, 8.75% higher than that of the vapor compression heat pump, with the compressor power consumption reduced by 4.78% and the system heating capacity increased by 3.50%. The total friction losses in the injection compression heat pump were primarily concentrated in the condenser and injector, accounting for 32.6% and 27%, respectively. Economically, the net present value of the injection compression heat pump system increased by approximately 10.9% compared to traditional systems, with a dynamic payback period of 4.08 years. The results show that injection compression heat pumps effectively recover expansion losses, enhance the system energy efficiency and economic performance, and provide an efficient and economical solution for recovering waste heat from inverter valves.
Gao Hong . Improving the energy efficiency of heating is of great significance to the carbon peak and neutral targets [J]. Energy of China , 2021 , 43 ( 5 ): 13 - 16 .
Chen Shuyi , Zhang Quan , Zhu Yiqun , et al . Performance optimization and uncertainty analysis of data center cooling and waste heat recovery system [J/OL]. Journal of Refrigeration , 1 - 12 . [ 2025-11-10 ]. https://link.cnki.net/urlid/11.2182.TB.20251020.1646.002 https://link.cnki.net/urlid/11.2182.TB.20251020.1646.002 .
Zhou Jianhui , Zhang Xingjuan , Hou Junyi , et al . A new converter valve cooling system based on residual heat recovery [J]. Southern Power System Technology , 2019 , 13 ( 6 ): 16 - 23 .
Lian Hongkui , Li Yan , Shu Guangyangzi , et al . An overview of domestic technologies for waste heat utilization [J]. Energy Conservation Technology , 2011 , 29 ( 2 ): 123 - 128 .
Xiao Tongtong . Modeling and economic analysis of low-temperature waste heat recovery system with heat pump for cogeneration units [D]. Jinan : Shandong University , 2020 .
Niu Qingyu , Guan Xin , Qin Tao , et al . Performance analysis of trans-critical CO 2 heat pump system with ejector [J]. Fluid Machinery , 2022 , 50 ( 12 ): 93 - 100 .
Theisinger L , Kohne T , Borst F , et al . Modeling approach and simulation study to assess the utilization potential of industrial waste heat in district heating systems [J]. Procedia CIRP , 2022 , 105 : 339 - 344 .
Ou Jingsai , Liu Xiong , Han Ximing . Analysis of summer performance of a CO 2 ground-water air conditioning system with an ejector [J]. Journal of Engineering for Thermal Energy and Power , 2021 , 36 ( 6 ): 94 - 99 .
Minea V . Heat recovery with commercial, institutional, and industrial heat pumps [M]. USA : CRC Press: 2024-03-30 .
Liu Yefeng , Yu Jun , Wu Qi . Research status of CO 2 heat pump/refrigeration system with ejector [J]. Building Energy EFFICIENCY , 2018 , 46 ( 9 ): 64 - 69 .
Jin Menghan , Zhang Xingjuan , Zhou Jianhui , et al . Performance analysis of an ejector-enhanced heat pump system for low-temperature waste heat recovery using UHVDC converter valves [J]. Energies , 2024 , 17 ( 14 ): 3589 .
Li Guozhu , Liu Hongtao , Ju Fujun , et al . Theoretical evaluation of cycle performance of heating heat pump for waste heat recovery with R32/R1234ze(E) [J]. Journal of Zhongyuan University of Technology , 2022 , 33 ( 3 ): 41 - 48 .
Luo Jinglun . Design and research of high temperature injection compression heat pump system and two-phase injection for waste heat recovery in converter station [D]. Beijing : Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture , 2024 .