A novel trigeneration energy system with two modes of operation
Integral to the functionality of this system is the implementation of an energy storage system, designed to ensure the availability of generated products even during times
Trigeneration is also known as CCHP (Combined Cooling, Heating and Power) or CHRP (Combined Heating, Refrigeration and Power). In essence, trigeneration systems are CHP (Combined Heat and Power) or co-generation systems, integrated with a thermally driven refrigeration system to provide cooling as well as electrical power and heating.
Trigeneration is one step ahead of cogeneration that is the residual heat available from a cogeneration system is further utilized to operate a vapor absorption refrigeration system to produce cooling; the resulting device thus facilitates combined heat power and cooling from a single fuel input.
An example of cogeneration with trigeneration applications in a major city is the New York City steam system. One of the technologies that have the best performance for being integrated into a trigeneration system is the fuel cell.
Large power plants can use cogeneration or trigeneration systems only when sufficient need exists in immediate geographic vicinity for an industrial complex, additional power plant or a city. An example of cogeneration with trigeneration applications in a major city is the New York City steam system.
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