Core Viewpoint - The successful operation of the world's first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide power generation unit, "Super Carbon No. 1," marks a significant advancement in transitioning supercritical carbon dioxide power generation technology from laboratory to commercial application [1][3]. Group 1: Technology Overview - "Super Carbon No. 1" utilizes supercritical carbon dioxide to generate electricity, differing from traditional methods that rely on steam from heated water [3]. - The efficiency of "Super Carbon No. 1" is over 85% higher than existing waste heat steam power generation technologies, with an additional annual output of over 70 million kilowatt-hours [3]. Group 2: Future Application Prospects - A new energy storage and power generation demonstration project combining molten salt storage and supercritical carbon dioxide power generation is expected to begin construction in Xinjiang in the first half of 2026 [4]. - The technology has broad application prospects in offshore oil and gas drilling platforms and large vessels, offering advantages such as high efficiency, compact systems, fewer auxiliary systems, and a 50% reduction in space requirements [4]. - The supercritical carbon dioxide technology can effectively utilize industrial waste heat, which is crucial for energy conservation and carbon reduction in traditional industries like steel and cement [4].

Core Viewpoint - The successful operation of the world's first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide power generation unit, "Super Carbon No. 1," marks a significant advancement in efficient power generation technology, with promising commercial prospects [1] Group 1: Technology and Innovation - "Super Carbon No. 1" utilizes supercritical carbon dioxide as a new working fluid for thermal cycles, replacing traditional steam generation methods [1] - The project has achieved over 85% improvement in waste heat utilization compared to existing sintering waste heat steam power generation technologies [1] - The net power generation capacity has increased by more than 50% due to the properties of supercritical carbon dioxide [1] Group 2: Development and Implementation - The project is a result of over a decade of research and development, focusing on key technologies such as diffusion welding industrial mother machines and high-efficiency compact heat exchangers [1] - The successful operation took place at the Shougang Water City Steel Plant in Liupanshui, Guizhou [1]

Core Viewpoint - The world's first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide power generation unit, "Super Carbon No. 1," has been successfully put into operation at the Shougang Water City Steel Plant in Liupanshui, Guizhou, marking a significant advancement in efficient power generation technology with broad commercial prospects [1][2]. Group 1: Technology and Performance - "Super Carbon No. 1" replaces traditional steam power generation with supercritical carbon dioxide, enhancing power generation performance metrics [2]. - The technology achieves over 85% improvement in waste heat utilization and more than 50% increase in net power generation compared to existing steam power generation technologies [4]. - The supercritical carbon dioxide's properties allow for higher energy storage capacity and lower flow resistance, resulting in a more efficient and faster response power generation process [13][15]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The project is expected to generate nearly 50 million yuan in cash flow annually under favorable operating conditions, with a payback period of three years [6]. - The potential market size for retrofitting traditional sintering machines in the steel metallurgy industry is estimated to be around 100 billion yuan [26]. Group 3: Future Applications and Market Potential - The technology is anticipated to drive a market worth hundreds of billions, with applications in offshore oil and gas drilling platforms and large vessels due to its compact equipment requirements [20][24]. - A new energy storage power generation demonstration project combining molten salt storage and supercritical carbon dioxide power generation is set to begin construction in Xinjiang in the first half of 2026, targeting the utilization of surplus wind and solar power [22].

Core Viewpoint - The successful operation of the world's first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide power generation unit, "Super Carbon No. 1," marks a significant advancement in efficient power generation technology with promising commercial prospects [1][3]. Group 1: Technology Overview - "Super Carbon No. 1" utilizes supercritical carbon dioxide as a new working fluid, replacing traditional steam in power generation, leading to improved performance metrics [3]. - The technology has achieved over 85% in waste heat utilization and a net power generation increase of over 50% compared to existing steam generation methods [5]. - The supercritical carbon dioxide state allows for higher energy storage capacity and lower flow resistance, enhancing the efficiency of the power generation process by 5-8 percentage points compared to traditional methods [11][13]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The project is expected to generate an annual cash flow increase of nearly 50 million yuan, with a payback period of approximately three years [7]. - The potential market size for retrofitting traditional sintering machines in the steel metallurgy industry is estimated to be around 100 billion yuan, with over 300 units available for modification [25]. Group 3: Future Applications - Future projects, such as the "molten salt storage + supercritical carbon dioxide power generation" demonstration project, are set to begin construction in Xinjiang in mid-2026, utilizing surplus wind and solar power [21]. - The technology has broad application prospects in offshore oil and gas drilling platforms and large vessels, significantly reducing equipment size to about one-fourth of conventional units [23]. - The successful demonstration of this technology is seen as a milestone that could drive the adoption of similar projects in the future [9].

"超碳一号"有助于突破世界范围内中小功率规模、中高温热源高效利用的技术瓶颈。本次商运也意味着 全球首次将超临界二氧化碳发电技术从实验室推向商业落地，具有里程碑式意义。 "超碳一号"示范工程是中核集团中国核动力研究设计院与济钢集团国际工程技术有限公司、首钢水城钢 铁(集团)有限责任公司共同推进的全球首套2×15兆瓦超临界二氧化碳烧结余热发电工程。相比现役烧结 余热蒸汽发电技术，"超碳一号"发电效率提升85%以上，净发电量提升50%以上，同时系统简化、设备 减少、运维便利，场地需求减小50%。 作为一种革新型热电转换技术，"超碳一号"以超临界二氧化碳作为循环工质，通过构建闭式布雷顿循环 实现高效稳定做功。得益于超临界二氧化碳的物质属性，"超碳一号"具有效率高、系统紧凑、辅助系统 少和机动性强的核心优势，且未来有望向更大功率、更高温应用场景拓展。 除了该示范项目，中核集团还于2024年启动了"熔盐储能+超临界二氧化碳发电"示范项目，已入选国家 能源领域第五批首台(套)重大技术装备，预计2028年完成示范应用。此外，超临界二氧化碳还在光热发 电等多个领域拥有广阔应用前景。(完) 中新社北京12月20日电 (记者庞无忌 ...

转自：北京日报客户端 记者从中核集团获悉，12月20日，全球首台商用超临界二氧化碳发电机组在贵州六盘水首钢水钢集团成 功商运，这也是超临界二氧化碳余热发电技术"超碳一号"的全球示范工程。 作为一种新型发电技术，"超碳一号" 有助于突破世界范围内中小功率规模、中高温热源高效利用的技 术瓶颈，加速形成新质生产力，本次商运也意味着全球首次将超临界二氧化碳发电技术从实验室推向商 业落地，标志其向政产学研用结合的技术创新体系转进，具有里程碑式的意义。 超临界二氧化碳发电技术实验装置 来源：北京日报客户端 "超碳一号"示范工程是中核集团中国核动力研究设计院与济钢集团国际工程技术有限公司、首钢水城钢 铁（集团）有限责任公司共同推进的全球首套2×15兆瓦超临界二氧化碳烧结余热发电工程。相比现役 烧结余热蒸汽发电技术，"超碳一号"发电效率提升85%以上，净发电量提升50%以上，同时系统简化、 设备减少、运维便利，场地需求减少50%。 作为一种革新型热电转换技术，"超碳一号"以超临界二氧化碳作为循环工质，具有效率高、系统紧凑、 辅助系统少和机动性强的核心优势，且未来有望向更大功率、更高温应用场景拓展。 据了解，美国能源局2017 ...

Core Viewpoint - The world's first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide power generation unit, "Super Carbon No. 1," has successfully commenced operation in Guizhou, marking a significant advancement in utilizing waste heat from steel production for electricity generation [1][3]. Group 1: Technology and Innovation - "Super Carbon No. 1" utilizes supercritical carbon dioxide instead of steam, achieving over 50% improvement in net power generation and reducing water consumption by over 50% compared to traditional steam power generation [3][4]. - The technology operates under specific conditions where carbon dioxide transitions to a supercritical state, allowing for more efficient energy transfer [3][4]. - The project represents a shift towards energy conservation and low-carbon development for Jinan Steel Group, which has pivoted from its main business to focus on energy-efficient technologies [4]. Group 2: Project Development and Impact - The total investment for the project was nearly 300 million yuan, with no prior global experience to draw from, highlighting the project's innovative nature and the challenges of transitioning from laboratory to industrial application [4]. - The project team successfully collaborated with Shougang Water City Steel Group, implementing the project under a contract energy management model, which included investment, design, construction, and operation responsibilities [4]. - The "Super Carbon No. 1" unit has achieved a net power generation of approximately 21 degrees per ton of sintered ore, significantly higher than the industry average of 13.5 degrees, resulting in an annual power output of about 120 million degrees, equivalent to a medium-sized hydropower station [5]. Group 3: Strategic Importance - The project is a pilot for Jinan Steel Group's strategic transformation and cross-industry integration, addressing over 200 technical issues and overcoming 88 key technical challenges during the engineering process [5]. - The successful implementation of this technology is expected to pave the way for commercial-scale applications and breakthroughs in efficient utilization of medium and high-temperature heat sources globally [5].

" 超 碳 一 号 " 来 了！全 球 首 台 商 用 超 临 界 二 氧 化 碳 发 电 机 组 商 运 。 End 欢迎分享给你的朋友！ 出品 | 中国能源报（c n e n e rg y） 现役烧结余热蒸汽发电技术，类似于"烧开水"，用热量将水变为水蒸气，推动汽轮机转 动发电。"超碳一号"不再"烧开水"，而是采用超临界二氧化碳为循环工质，发电效率提 升85%以上，净发电量提升50%以上。 本次商运意味着全球首次将超临界二氧化碳发电技术从实验室推向商业落地。超临界二氧 化碳还在光热发电等多个领域拥有广阔应用前景。 来源： 新华社 12 月 20 日 ， 全 球 首 台 商 用 超 临 界 二 氧 化 碳 发 电 机 组 在 贵 州 六 盘 水 首 钢 水 钢 集 团 成 功 商 运，这也是超临界二氧化碳余热发电技术"超碳一号"的全球示范工程。 记者从中核集团了解到，"超碳一号"示范工程是全球首套15兆瓦超临界二氧化碳烧结余 热发电工程。 编辑丨闫志强 ...

川观新闻记者 宁宁 以电为代表的能源是人类文明进步的基础和动力。我们所获得的电，70%以上来自传统蒸汽发电技术。这一过程中，水是能量传递和热功转换的工质，但在 系统复杂度、效率、响应速度等方面已难以满足新时代需求。于是，科学家们将目光投向了超临界二氧化碳。 正式商运现场 宁宁 摄 12月20日，全球首台商用超临界二氧化碳发电机组在贵州六盘水首钢水城钢铁（集团）有限责任公司成功商运。这是全球首个超临界二氧化碳余热发电技 术"超碳一号"示范工程，相比现役烧结余热蒸汽发电技术，能将发电效率提升85%以上，净发电量提升50%以上。 这种神奇的新技术如何实现更高效的能量转换？川观新闻记者采访了中国核动力研究设计院项目团队。 正式商运现场 宁宁 摄 在国外，2015年美国将该技术列为国家能源领域战略性前沿技术，累计投入数亿美元用于开展工业验证和示范，日本、法国、韩国、加拿大、捷克等国也持 续跟进。 目前，我国已将该技术列入《"十四五"能源领域科技创新规划》，国内各大高校、研究机构、企业共同参与攻关。 此前，超临界二氧化碳热功转换关键技术项目成果荣获四川省技术发明奖一等奖。核动力院供图 用"二氧化碳"发电，全球竞逐的新赛道 ...

二氧化碳也能用来发电了？12月20日，全球首台商用超临界二氧化碳发电机组在贵州六盘水成功商 运，这也是超临界二氧化碳余热发电技术"超碳一号"的全球示范工程，成为发电技术的进步例证。 "招侦 飛了! "," 这也是超临界二氧化碳余热发电技术 "超碳一号"的全球示范工程 人类对发电技术的研究从未停止，但不论是传统的火力发电还是先进的核电技术，以及各类余热蒸 汽发电，原理都类似于"烧开水"，就是用热量将水变为水蒸气，推动汽轮机转动来发电。但超临界二氧 化碳发电技术则是告别"烧开水"的一种革新型热电转换技术。 "超碳一号"总设计师黄彦平介绍，这一技术是把温度超过31摄氏度、压力升高至73个大气压以上环 境中的超临界二氧化碳作为循环工质，将其送进发电系统里，再通过压缩机和换热器提高超临界二氧化 碳的压力和温度，让高温高压的二氧化碳推动透平旋转，进而产生电能。 此次投运的"超碳一号"示范工程，是中核集团中国核动力研究设计院与济钢集团国际工程技术有限 公司、首钢水城钢铁（集团）有限责任公司共同推进的15兆瓦超临界二氧化碳烧结余热发电工程。 2025年12月20日 全球首台 商用超临界二氧化碳发电机组 在贵州六盘水首钢水钢集 ...