Power System Technology

BackgroundBiomass energy, often referred to as conversion-from-biomass-to-energy, has long been recognised as a renewable source particularly suitable for low-and medium-temperature power generation systems.Biomass resources are abundant and versatile, producing both electricity and heat from agricultural residues, forestry waste, and energy crops.The Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) has emerged as an effective technology for exploiting such resources, with applications ranging from small-scale decentralised rural electrification to large-scale industrial combined heat and power (CHP) systems.Despite these advantages, biomass-powered ORCs face limitations related to thermodynamic efficiency, economic viability, and…