The demand for electricity and power has been increasing with the increase of the population of the world. The Covid-19 Pandemic has affected the way of life of human beings starting last year. The pandemic and economic downturn also affected the electricity demand of the world, but this is only short-term. Once the lockdowns around the world ease and back to normal situation begin, demand for power and electricity shall continue to grow. The century-old Rankine cycle has been the basis for power plants widely used today. However, a modified Rankine cycle known as the Kalina cycle has been proving more efficient than the standard Rankine cycle and might be able to provide the additional power needed in medium and low-temperature sources and waste heat recovery. This paper look into the development of the Kalina cycle and the trends that might be of use for the global electricity requirement.
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