Small and Micro Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems

Advanced Design, Performance, Materials and Applications
Herausgegeben:Beith, R

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive reference on small- and micro-CHP (combined heat and power) systems suitable for buildings, commercial and industrial facilities, and local heat networks and microgrids.

Produktdetails

• Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy
• Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology / Woodhead Publishing
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: C2013-0-17394-1
• Seitenzahl: 560
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 155mm x 234mm
• Gewicht: 950g
• ISBN-13: 9781845697952
• Artikelnr.: 32864971

Autorenporträt

Mr Robert Beith is Managing Director of Beith & Associates Limited, and is an experienced energy and environment consultant. He holds Chartered Engineer status, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology, the Energy Institute, and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

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Preface

Part I: Introduction to small and micro combined heat and power (CHP) systems

Chapter 1: Overview of small and micro combined heat and power (CHP) systems

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction to cogeneration - a short history

1.2 Types of technology and potential applications

1.3 Energy efficiency improvement

1.4 Cost benefits and emissions reduction

1.5 Grid connection

1.6 Barriers to combined heat and power (CHP)

1.7 Future trends

Chapter 2: Techno-economic assessment of small and micro combined heat and power (CHP) systems

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 The economics of combined heat and power (CHP)

2.3 Techno-economics for onsite generation

2.4 A specific modelling methodology

2.5 Case study: micro combined heat and power (CHP)

2.6 Future trends

2.7 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 3: Thermodynamics, performance analysis and computational modelling of small and micro combined heat and power (CHP) systems

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Types of combined heat and power (CHP) systems

3.3 Thermodynamics of cogeneration

3.4 Performance analysis of cogeneration cycles

3.5 Theory of heat exchangers

3.6 Worked example

3.7 Computational modelling of a combined heat and power (CHP) cycle

3.8 Analysis of the computational model of the combined heat and power (CHP) system

3.9 Case study: system performance of a biogasdriven small combined heat and power (CHP) system in a sewage works

3.10 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 4: Integration of small and micro combined heat and power (CHP) systems into distributed energy systems

Abstract:

4.1 Distributed energy resources (DER)

4.2 The value of distributed generation

4.3 Conditions for profitable decentralized generation

4.4 Evaluating the 'full value' of being network connected

4.5 Recommendations to distribution system operators (DSO) and regulators

4.6 Acknowledgement

Chapter 5: Biomass fuels for small and micro combined heat and power (CHP) systems: resources, conversion and applications

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Characterisation of solid biomass fuels

5.3 Biomass conversion technologies

5.4 Current development of small and micro scale biomass combined heat and power (CHP) technologies

5.5 Conclusions

5.6 Acknowledgements

Part II: Development of small and micro combined heat and power (CHP) systems and technology

Chapter 6: Internal combustion and reciprocating engine systems for small and micro combined heat and power (CHP) applications

Abstract:

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Types, properties and design of engine

6.3 Engine operating characteristics and performance

6.4 Installation and practical aspects

6.5 Commercially available units

6.6 Conclusions

Chapter 7: Microturbine systems for small combined heat and power (CHP) applications

Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Cycle performance

7.3 Types and properties of microturbine components

7.4 Operation

7.5 Manufacturers and applications

7.6 Future trends

7.7 Sources of further information and advice

Chapter 8: Stirling engine systems for small and micro combined heat and power (CHP) applications

Abstract:

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Definition of a Stirling engine

8.3 Why Stirling engines are suited to micro combined heat and power (CHP)

8.4 The Stirling cycle

8.5 Types of Stirling engine

8.6 Development of Stirling engines for micro combined heat and power (CHP) applications

8.7 Micro combined heat and power (CHP) design and syste