Micro-CHP Systems for Residential Applications

DeValve, Timothy; Olsommer, Benoît

doi:10.2172/921640

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“…Material handling is done by the owner of the individual household. Table 7 shows the cost range based on the type of prime mover that drives the CHP system [29,[50][51][52][53][54]. The results of the technical and economic calculation are presented in Table 8.…”

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Technical and Economic Assessment of Micro-Cogeneration Systems for Residential Applications

Atănăsoae

2020

Sustainability

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The benefits of cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP) of large power systems are well proven. The technical and economic viability of micro-cogeneration systems is discussed in this paper as it compares to the separate production of electricity and heat. A case study for an individual household is also provided to better understand the benefits of small power cogeneration from renewable energy sources. Two micro-CHP systems are considered for analysis: the first with Stirling engine, and the second with Rankine Organic Cycle. The reference scenario is an individual household with a gas boiler and electricity from the public network. The results show that it is possible that the payback period for the micro-CHP from renewable energy sources will fall below the accepted average value (<15 years) without the support schemes. The economic and environmental benefits of small power cogeneration systems compared to the traditional scenario are highlighted.

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