
Designed using the most advanced technologies, the ULH-Series ORC power generation modules by Zuccato Energia are a compact, high-performance solution to exploit low temperature heat sources. Available in a range of power outputs from 30 a 50 kWE, they find their optimal application in fields such as heat recovery from engines, gasifiers and other industrial processes, as well as a primary power generation system in the exploitation of geothermal heat and concentration-type thermal solar systems
Technical Specifications
General Specifications | |||
Model | ZE-30-ULH | ZE-40-ULH | ZE-50-ULH |
Thermal power input | 350kWT | 450kWT | 550 kWT |
Electric power output | 30 kWE | 40 kWE | 50 kWE |
System efficiency | 8.50% | 8.90% | 9.10% |
Vector fluid |
Hot water | ||
Vector fluid input temperature | ≥94 °C | ||
Vector fluid output temperature | 86°C | ||
Vector fluid nominal flowrate | 10.20 kg/s | 13.40 kg/s | 16.42 kg/s |
Working fluid |
Environment-friendly HFC mix | ||
Skid dimensions (L x W x H) | 4.0m x 1.35m x 2.50m | ||
Weight (incl. working fluid) | ~ 3100 Kg | ||
Condensation Stage Specifications | |||
Type | Brazed plate heat exchanger in AISI 316 stainless steel and 99.9% copper | ||
Thermal power dissipation | 310 kWT | 390 kWT | 470 kWT |
Cooling water input temperature | 26 °C | ||
Cooling water output temperature | 31 °C | ||
Cooling water nominal flowrate | 14.81 Kg/s | 18.65 Kg/s | 22.46 Kg/s |
Generator Specifications | |||
Type | Synchronous, permanent magnets, water cooled | ||
Output power | 30 kWE | 40 kWE | 50 kWE |
Rotation speed | 15 000 rpm (12...18 Krpm) | ||
Output voltage | 533 VAC | ||
Required water cooling | 5 kWT | ||
Cooling water temperature | < 40°C | ||
Cooling water flowrate | 10 l/min | ||
Additional cooling (opt.) | Working fluid injection | ||
Gastight up to | PN 6 bar | ||
Power Converter Specifications | |||
Type | IGBT, grid-synchronized, air cooled, braking chopper equipped. | ||
Output power | 30 kWE | 40 kWE | 50 kWE |
Output voltage |
400 V AC +5% tol. | ||
Output frequency | 50 Hz +0.5% tol. | ||
Environment temperature | <40 °C | ||
Braking chopper | built-in, resistor-type | ||
Turbine Specifications | |||
Type | Radial inflow single-stage turbine with fixed nozzles, directly coupled to generator | ||
Working fluid input temperature | 85°C | ||
Working fluid output temperature | ∼60 °C | ||
Stage pressure | PS 4,42 bar (tested up to 10 bar) | ||
Turbine body material | Machined, nickel-plated carbon steel | ||
Impeller material | Aluminium alloy | ||
Speed control | DC bus voltage feedback loop | ||
Impeller seal | Sealed labyrinth seal on impeller back | ||
Generator seal | Sealed axial labyrinth at generator interface (opt.) | ||
Environmental seal | Static seals and O-rings | ||
Working Fluid Specifications | |||
Working temperature range | 60°C < T <165 °C | ||
Condensation temperature | ≤ 33 °C | ||
Operating pressure | ≤ 20 bar | ||
Toxicity | Non-toxic | ||
Biodegradability | 100% | ||
Impact on Ozone Layer | None ("ozone friendly") |
Images
The following are some images of stand-alone ORC modules and their construction details.
If you wish, you may find images of complete, installed ORC systems under the "References" menu of this site.









Documentation
In this page you can download commercial brochures and technical datasheets for the ULH-Series ORC modules in PDF format: just click on the "Download" button.
ULH Series brochure
English Language
PDF format, ≈3.2 Mb
ZE-30-ULH Datasheet
English Language
PDF format, ≈1.2 Mb
ZE-40-ULH Datasheet
English Language
PDF format, ≈1.2 Mb
ZE-50 ULH Datasheet
Lingua Italiana
PDF format, ≈800Kb
ZE-100-ULH Datasheet
English Language
PDF format, ≈400Kb
Referenze
Several modules belonging to this series of products are already up and operating in several locations around the world.
A few examples:
Although everything possible has been done to ensure that the data shown here are up to date and correct, they must be considered indicative, non-binding and subject to change without notification.
In particular, regarding downloadable content, we advise you to contact our offices to make sure you receive the latest version.
This project received financing from the European Regional Development Fund - POR Veneto
