Combined micro-systems

Abstract

This chapter presents the technologies for achieving Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and micro-Combined Cooling Heat and Power (mCCHP) microgeneration systems. Section 1 presents based on the relevant data from literature the main primary thermal motors used in CHP micro systems. A comparative analysis of cogeneration technologies based on performance indicators is presented in Sect. 2. Section 3 describes the mCCHP systems from the points of view of architectural achievement and operation modes in order to satisfy the residential consumers’ energy needs.