2. Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Waste Heat Recovery — Quiz

Test your understanding of waste heat recovery with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following components is primarily responsible for capturing heat from exhaust gases in a marine Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system?

Question 2

What is the main principle behind the operation of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) in marine Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) systems?

Question 3

A marine engine produces $150 \text{ kW}$ of waste heat. If a Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system is installed with an efficiency of $60\%$ in converting this heat into useful power, how much useful power is generated?

Question 4

Which of the following is a key advantage of using Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) systems in terms of operational costs for a marine vessel?

Question 5

What is the primary function of a waste heat recovery boiler in a marine engine system?