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Abstract

Technologies and techniques for converting thermal energy into mechanical and/or electric energy using an integrated thermal energy recovery system. This system employs an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) with a propellant heat exchanger, an expander, and a condenser, coupled with heat exchangers for transferring waste heat from an engine to ORC propellant. Sensors generate data reflecting environmental and operational conditions. A control circuit, incorporating a predictive module trained on a neural network, identifies non-linear relationships and sequences for optimizing ORC performance. The control circuit analyzes sensor data to determine if target operational values for waste heat recovery and power generation can be achieved within a specific timeframe. If not, the circuit dynamically adjusts the system via control signals to optimize net power by managing heat flow between thermal fluids, engine jacket water, engine exhaust, and/or ORC propellant to maintain target values.

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