Designing of micro-cogeneration systems in the Portuguese scenario

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2008

Authors

Moreira, NA (Author) Other; Monteiro, E (Author) Other; Ferreira, S (Author) Other; Rego, R (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: WMSCI 2008 - The 12th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Jointly with the 14th International Conference on Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis, ISAS 2008 - Proc.

Pages: 164-169

12th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, WMSCI 2008, Jointly with the 14th International Conference on Information Systems Analysis and Synthesis, ISAS 2008

Orlando, FL, 29 June 2008 through 2 July 2008

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Authenticus ID: P-00F-JH6

Abstract (EN): High efficiency cogeneration is seen by the European Commission as part of the solution to increase energy efficiency and improve security of supply in the internal energy markets. The Portuguese residential sector has an estimated technical market potential of around 500 MWe for cogeneration of less than 150 kWe in size. In addition, Portugal has a specific law for power production in low voltage where at least 50% of the produced electric energy must be own consumed and the maximum power which can be delivered to the power utility is 150 kWe. Therefore, generic simulation tools can not be applied in this regard. In this article, we develop the MicroG model for designing micro-CHP plants in agreement with the Portuguese energy policy. The model is able to design, evaluate and optimize from the techno-economic point of view any micro CHP plant. A practical case in a gym is considered to show all the potentialities of the model. The developed model has proven that is a reliable tool and extremely useful from the practical point of view. This model could help the exploitation of the Micro-CHP Portuguese market, which in turns contributes for accomplish the targets of Kyoto protocol and EU cogeneration Directive, as well.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific