Titre : First optimization approach of a solar Organic Rankine Cycle Auteurs : Michel Feidt, Hamza Semmari, Revue : Entropy: Thermodynamics – Energy – Environment – Economy Numéro : Issue 1 Volume : 1 Date : 2020/03/4 DOI : 10.21494/ISTE.OP.2020.0495 ISSN : 2634-1476 Résumé : This work presents a first optimisation approach based on Finite physical Dimensions Optimal thermodynamics - FDOT-. The optimisation approach is applied for an organic Rankine cycle activated by a solar loop. Consequently, the heat received by the solar collectors is transmitted to the thermodynamic cycle in order to produce useful work during the expansion step of the working fluid. Therefore, a detailed analytical development of the optimisation method carried out for the energy system aiming to maximise the output mechanical power. This approach mainly target the optimisation in terms of temperature, heat exchanger efficiencies and heat flow rates. Éditeur : ISTE OpenScience