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Characterization and planning of small-scale multigeneration systems
01LGSRV
A.A. 2020/21
Course Language
Inglese
Degree programme(s)
Doctorate Research in Ingegneria Elettrica, Elettronica E Delle Comunicazioni - Torino
Course structure
| Teaching | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lezioni | 19 |
| Esercitazioni in aula | 6 |
Lecturers
| Teacher | Status | SSD | h.Les | h.Ex | h.Lab | h.Tut | Years teaching |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicco Gianfranco | Professore Ordinario | IIND-08/B | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Co-lectures
Context
| SSD | CFU | Activities | Area context |
|---|---|---|---|
| *** N/A *** |
PERIOD: 1 WEEK in SEPTEMBER
The course deals with the main aspects related to the characterization, evaluation and planning of multi-generation energy systems for small-scale (< 1 MW) applications. The adoption of multi-generation plants suitably designed and managed can outperform, from an energy saving and economic point of view, the traditional systems in which various forms of energy (e.g., electricity, heat, and cooling) are produced or purchased separately. The focus is on assessing the performance of distributed cogeneration prime movers, such as microturbines and internal combustion engines, coupled to various equipment for heating and cooling power production (trigeneration systems). Specific aspects concern the interactions with external energy networks (e.g., electricity, gas, district heating and cooling) and the economic assessment of the solutions in a competitive energy market framework. In particular, new techniques and indicators for the characterization, evaluation and planning of multi-generation plants are introduced and discussed. All course activities will be in English.
The course is organized to be followed by students who have basic engineering knowledge. The main concepts are recalled at the beginning of the course. Preliminary knowledge on power and energy systems, thermodynamics and energy networks will be useful but is not mandatory. The long-lasting experience on this course indicates that students with different backgrounds have successfully attended the course.
Introduction to cogeneration and trigeneration: generalities on components, schemes and applications.
- Components, models and characterization of small-scale cogeneration plants for distributed generation (in particular, microturbines and internal combustion engines).
- Components, models and characterization of small-scale cooling power and thermal power generation plants: combustion heat generators; electric and absorption chillers; electric and absorption heat pumps; engine-driven chillers and heat pumps; heat recovery within cooling plants.
- Characterization and planning aspects of cogeneration and trigeneration plants: input/output characterization; operational planning process; equipment regulation strategies; cogeneration and trigeneration load duration curve analysis; cogeneration ratio analysis; trigeneration lambda analysis; generation/load time-domain characterization, interaction and constraints; suitability of trigeneration solutions to load configurations; comprehensive matrix characterization of multi-generation systems; black-box equipment models for implementation in time-domain simulations.
- Performance techniques, indicators and criteria for multi-generation energy systems: generalities on energy system and equipment performance indicators; unified theory of single and manifold energy vector production evaluation; reference models for the separate production of electricity, heat and cooling power; classical criteria for cogeneration and trigeneration system evaluation; energy saving and incremental indicators for cogeneration and trigeneration system evaluation.
- Performance evaluation of cogeneration and trigeneration plants: current practices and issues in the energy system evaluation; comparison of different technologies for multiple energy vector production; energy saving and incremental evaluation of heat-and-electricity cogeneration; energy saving and incremental evaluation of cooling-and-electricity cogeneration; energy saving and incremental evaluation of combined trigeneration schemes; CO2 and pollutant emission characterization, global and local environmental impact assessment of distributed multi-generation systems.
- Economic evaluation of cogeneration and trigeneration plants: costs involved in energy system planning; structure of the energy markets; economic assessment of energy systems: profitability indicators; uncertainty modelling: multiscenario analysis and risk analysis; multi-generation system evaluation within a competitive market framework; market-oriented techniques for electricity production from multi-generation plants.
- Case study applications and practical works.
On line synchronous mode
Multiple choice test
P.D.2-2 - September