Title: Micro combined heat and power technologies and control for residential applications

Authors: Omar A. Shaneb, Graham Coates, Phil C. Taylor

Addresses: School of Engineering, Science Laboratories, Durham University, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK. ' School of Engineering, Science Laboratories, Durham University, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK. ' School of Engineering, Science Laboratories, Durham University, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK

Abstract: Residential applications are considered among the most important areas for substantial reduction of CO₂ emissions because they represent a major part of the total consumed energy in those countries. In order to achieve a significant CO₂ reduction, many initiatives must be adopted in the policy of these countries. One of these initiatives is to introduce micro combined heat and power (μCHP) systems into residential energy systems, since they offer several advantages such as the ability to burn not just natural gas but renewable fuels (Taylor, 2005). This paper summarises key points that outline the trend of previous research carried out in the field of μCHP systems in residential energy systems, especially for single dwellings. The reviewed areas include: residential energy demand and μCHP, technologies and auxiliary components used in residential μCHP systems, and control strategies and techniques for these systems.

Keywords: energy management; emissions; micro CHP systems; residential energy systems; sustainable housing; control strategy; energy flow; combined heat and power; sustainability; sustainable development; CO2 emissions; carbon emissions; renewable energy; single dwellings; sustainable houses.

DOI: 10.1504/IJRET.2010.032187

International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology, 2010 Vol.1 No.3, pp.325 - 347

Published online: 15 Mar 2010 *

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