Dynamic Modeling of sCO₂ Power Cycles for Waste Heat Recovery
A practical case study in steady-state and transient simulation for sCO₂ research and development
November 12, 2026 | Start Time 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
With growing interest in flexible and efficient power generation, universities, researchers, and startups are increasingly investigating supercritical CO₂ (sCO₂) technology for advanced power cycles and waste heat recovery. For students and researchers studying these systems, understanding their response to changing operating conditions requires moving beyond steady-state analysis to dynamic modeling.
In this webinar, we will use an sCO₂ power cycle integrated with a gas turbine for waste heat recovery to demonstrate how AxSTREAM System Simulation can model thermal, fluid, and rotational inertia, component interactions, and transient operating conditions within a system-level simulation.
Join this session to learn how to:
- Establish the steady-state operating point of an sCO₂ power cycle as the basis for transient analysis
- Select appropriate modeling approaches for different component dynamics
- Define time-dependent boundary conditions and other inputs for transient studies
- Simulate load-following operation and evaluate ramp rates and component response
- Apply AxSTREAM System Simulation to academic research, engineering projects, and hands-on learning across a range of thermal-fluid systems
Through this practical case study, attendees will gain a better understanding of how system-level simulation can be incorporated into academic research and engineering development. The session will provide a useful framework for students and researchers studying advanced power cycles, as well as startups and engineering teams evaluating emerging sCO₂ technologies.
Who should attend:
- Industry professionals and startups evaluating simulation tools for sCO₂, waste heat recovery, and advanced energy-system development
- Graduate students and researchers working in power systems, turbomachinery, thermal-fluid systems, and energy conversion
- Faculty and educators looking to incorporate system simulation into coursework, research, or student projects
- Undergraduate students looking to gain practical experience with steady-state and transient system modeling
Meet the Presenter
Leonard Muke is a doctoral researcher at the University of Seville within the ISOP project and is currently completing his industrial secondment at SoftInWay Switzerland. His research focuses on system-level simulation of supercritical CO₂ power cycles for waste heat recovery, with particular emphasis on dynamic behavior and off-design operation. He also works on the design and optimization of sCO₂ compressors and turbines, combining thermodynamic modeling with CFD analysis.
