6. Glossary

HEAT EXCHANGER :

A device that transfers heat from one flow (hot smoke from an engine) to another (water or air for heating), without the substances mixing directly.

polygeneration system :

A system that simultaneously generates mechanical and electrical energy, as well as heat or cooling, from a single fuel source. Waste heat from an electrical process can also be partially recovered for heating and steam generation.

industrial heat pumps :

Pump capable of raising the temperature level of recovered heat for use in applications requiring higher temperatures.

steam turbine, gas turbine and combined cycle :

Turbines expand superheated steam or combustion products to generate electricity.

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