起猛了？二氧化碳居然不是"温室背锅侠"，而是发电界的"新晋牛马"？ 夏天开空调怕遇到"电费刺客"，工厂烟囱里的热气却白白飘走，而中国直接把这些"废热"变"现金"—— 全球首台商用超临界二氧化碳发电机组"超碳一号" 在贵州正式投运，效率狂超85%，以前发电靠"烧开 水"，现在靠"吹气旋"！ 未来你家里的电，有一部分就可能来自工厂烟囱里那些"白白溜走"的热气。 这不是科幻片，而是一项中国刚投运的黑科技。它不进能把工业废热的发电效率拉到85%以上，还能让 发电设备"瘦身"30%-50%。 这波"变废为宝"的操作，直接颠覆全球能源规则！ 今天咱们就来聊聊这台"超碳一号"。 它可不是简单升级，而是一场发电原理革命，把传统发电的"老套路"直接扔进历史课本！ 但问题来了！蒸汽推动完轮机，得冷却变回水，这一冷一热的相变过程，能量直接"跑路"大半，理论效 率天花板才40%，这不是纯纯"摸鱼"嘛。 但"超碳一号"直接开挂，它的核心秘诀就是：不用水，改用超临界二氧化碳当"能量搬运工"！ 把二氧化碳加热加压到31℃、73个大气压以上，它就会变身神奇的"超临界态"——既不是气也不是液， 却有气体般顺滑的流动性，还有液体般强悍的推动力， ...

"二氧化碳怎么能发电，你可真是个'大忽悠'！"类似的质疑，中核集团首席科学家、"超碳一号"总设计 师黄彦平听过无数次。 超临界是物质的一种特殊状态。当工作压力超过73个大气压，工作温度超过31℃时，二氧化碳就会进入 超临界态，化身为"超碳"。 超临界二氧化碳发电技术就是用超碳作为能量传递和热功转换工质，替代传统蒸汽动力发电机组中的水 蒸气，实现从热能到电能的转换。 "相比于水蒸气，超碳密度高、黏度低，且不会发生气液相变，既能提高发电效率，又能缩小设备体 积。"黄彦平告诉科技日报记者。但当时，这项技术尚处于理论阶段，国内还无人问津。 与传统的蒸汽余热发电机组相比，"超碳一号"机组设备占地面积缩减一半，发电效率提升85%以上，年 发电量增长50%以上。这些成就的背后是研发团队历时17年矢志攻关，先后破解设计、制造、集成应用 等方面一系列技术难题，通过自主创新改写人类"烧开水"发电的历史。 "微雕"换热道 2009年的一天，黄彦平接到中国工程院院士孙玉发托人转来的一张小纸条：美国正在研究超临界二氧化 碳发电技术，很多人觉得不可能，你是否愿意试试？ 可就在前不久，全球首台商用超临界二氧化碳发电机组——"超碳一号"在贵 ...

Group 1 - The company has supercritical carbon dioxide compressor products, which are currently mainly applied in the heat pump sector [2] - There are no products directly applied to supercritical power generation projects at this time [2]

Core Viewpoint - The successful operation of the world's first commercially running supercritical carbon dioxide power generation unit ("Super Carbon No. 1") presents new business opportunities for the company in the field of advanced thermal cycle technologies [1] Group 1: Technology Capabilities - The company's DCS system, compressor CCS control system, and gas turbine DEH control system are capable of adapting to new efficient thermal cycle technologies such as supercritical carbon dioxide power generation [1] Group 2: Business Opportunities - The company will continue to monitor and actively seize business opportunities and market chances brought by new technologies [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the successful implementation of the world's first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power generation system, named "Super Carbon No. 1," at the Shougang Steel Plant in Liupanshui, Guizhou, which utilizes sCO2 as a heat transfer medium for efficient power generation [2][30]. Group 1: Technology Overview - The sCO2 power generation technology represents the forefront of 21st-century power generation technology, offering significant advantages over traditional steam turbine systems, including higher efficiency, smaller size, faster response, and environmental benefits [6][12]. - The "Super Carbon No. 1" project has achieved over 85% efficiency improvement and more than 50% increase in net power generation compared to conventional steam power generation systems [12]. Group 2: Development Journey - The development of sCO2 technology began in 2009, with initial research focusing on its potential in power generation, which was previously uncharted [12][14]. - After years of research and overcoming significant challenges, the technology reached the laboratory testing phase in 2016, followed by small-scale power generation validation in 2019, marking a critical breakthrough [20][22][24]. Group 3: Commercialization and Impact - In August 2022, a partnership with Jisco International was established, leading to the construction of the "Super Carbon No. 1" demonstration project, which commenced in late 2023 [28][30]. - The project is expected to generate over 70 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, resulting in an additional revenue of nearly 30 million yuan for the company [30].

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, utilizing supercritical carbon dioxide as a new working medium, which has broad commercial prospects [1][3]. Group 1: Technology and Performance - "Super Carbon No. 1" has transitioned from traditional steam power generation to using supercritical carbon dioxide, enhancing power generation performance metrics [1]. - 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 [3]. - The supercritical carbon dioxide power generation process involves compressing, heating, expanding, and cooling, which allows for a more efficient energy conversion compared to conventional methods [15]. Group 2: Economic Impact - The project is expected to generate an annual cash flow increase of nearly 50 million yuan, allowing for investment cost recovery within three years [5]. - The market potential for retrofitting existing waste heat recovery systems in the steel metallurgy industry is estimated to be around 100 billion yuan, with over 300 sets of traditional sintering machines eligible for modification [23]. Group 3: Future Applications - Future applications of supercritical carbon dioxide power generation technology include integration with molten salt energy storage systems, particularly in wind and solar energy scenarios, with a demonstration project set to begin in Xinjiang in 2026 [19]. - The technology is also anticipated to be beneficial in offshore oil and gas drilling platforms and large vessels, where space-saving equipment is crucial, potentially reducing equipment size to one-fourth of conventional systems [21].

Core Viewpoint - Supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power generation is recognized as a strategic frontier technology in the energy sector by the U.S. Department of Energy and has been under research in China since 2009 [1] Group 1: Technology Overview - The sCO2 power generation process involves raising carbon dioxide to a supercritical state at approximately 31 degrees Celsius and 74 atmospheres of pressure, which enhances efficiency by 5 to 8 percentage points compared to traditional steam [3] - In its supercritical state, carbon dioxide has a high density, allowing it to store more energy, and its low viscosity reduces flow resistance, enabling a simpler and faster response in the power generation process [5] - The sCO2 power generation consists of four steps: compression, heating, expansion, and cooling, which collectively create a high-temperature, high-pressure environment to drive a turbine for electricity generation [11] Group 2: Industry Impact - The adoption of sCO2 technology is expected to revolutionize power generation models, equipment forms, operational modes, and overall efficiency, leading to disruptive changes in power plant processes [13] - The unique working advantages of carbon dioxide make it a preferred choice among various working fluids, as it is humorously referred to as the "chosen one" for its superior performance [7]

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]. Group 1: Technology Overview - "Super Carbon No. 1" generates electricity by heating and pressurizing liquid carbon dioxide to a supercritical state, which allows it to store more energy and reduces flow resistance compared to traditional steam generation methods [3][4]. - The supercritical carbon dioxide power generation process involves four steps: compression, heating, expansion, and cooling, which enhances energy efficiency [4]. Group 2: Efficiency and Output - The efficiency of "Super Carbon No. 1" can improve by over 85% compared to existing sintering waste heat steam power generation technologies, resulting in an additional annual electricity output of over 70 million kilowatt-hours [4]. Group 3: Future Applications - A new energy storage and power generation demonstration project combining molten salt storage and supercritical carbon dioxide power generation is expected to commence construction in Xinjiang in the first half of 2026 [5]. - 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 [6]. - Supercritical carbon dioxide technology can effectively utilize industrial waste heat, contributing to energy conservation and carbon reduction efforts in traditional industries like steel and cement [6].