Maisotsenko power cycle technologies: Research, development and future needs

The Maisotsenko cycle is a revolutionary breakthrough in thermodynamics, which utilizes the energy available in the air from the latent heat of water evaporation. Atmospheric air is also a clean renewable energy source like solar energy, and many power generation cycles can apply this renewable energy through the Maisotsenko cycle. This cycle was first applied in air-conditioning systems with 10 times more efficient compared with conventional vapor compressor chiller, but potentially workable in power generation systems and other applications such as water production and heat recovery. The M-power cycle, which integrates the Maisotsenko cycle with the mature power cycle, naturally emerged. Previous reviews on the Maisotsenko cycle were either general in-troductions or simply focused on air conditioning applications. Differently, this article, for the first time, provides an overview of the M-power cycle and its application potentials in various power generation systems from the perspectives of both industry and academics. The basic theory and development timeline were first explained, followed by a comprehensive review of the tactful applications. It was reported that the Maisotsenko cycle could serve as the efficient inlet air cooler, heat recuperator, and humidifier for the power generation system. From our literature review, the previous findings have fully illustrated the advantages of the M-power cycle in the thermal, economic, and ecological efficiencies enhancement of any power system. Furthermore, its integrations with renewable energy systems for achieving carbon-neutral is promising. New advanced achievements are possible with the implementation of Maisotsenko cycle technology as well as the Sub-atmospheric M-power cycle and Maisotsenko cycle water evaporative heat recuperation at temperatures exceeding the water boiling point. Last but not least, our views about the future research and development of the M-power cycle are given as the closing remark, which guides the future development of the M-power cycle and can be used to serve the carbon-neutral policies.

Automated summary

The Maisotsenko cycle is a revolutionary breakthrough in thermodynamics that effectively utilizes the energy available in the air from water evaporation. It can be applied in various fields such as air conditioning, power generation, water production, and heat recovery. The integration of the Maisotsenko cycle with a mature power cycle forms the M-power cycle, which offers advantages in terms of thermal, economic, and ecological efficiencies. Future research should focus on implementing Maisotsenko cycle technology, the Sub-atmospheric M-power cycle, and high-temperature water evaporative heat recuperation.