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Modular System for Production of Heating, Cooling and
Electricity using Ejector-Boosted Absorption (TRIGEN)-132401
Funded by Innovate UK
October 2016 to September 2017
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Project Idea
TIGEN system in the range of 50-100 kW for decentralized
applications of energy production.
TRIGEN is a Combined Cooling, Heating and Power (CCHP)
system
The TRIGEN project addresses the three “trilemma” targets of
cost reduction, reduction of emissions and security of supply.
Power Heating
Cooling
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The TRIGEN project addresses the three “trilemma” targets of
cost reduction, reduction of emissions and security of supply.
Novel concept design which will take advantage of the direct
generation of vapour
TRIGEN will allow a non-renewable primary energy consumption
reduction of 30% if compared to conventional generation.
Project Scope
Ability to operate in a broader operating window due to its
collector design, ejector booster and possibility of using
alternative heat sources
Estimated potential emissions reduction is about 885 M– 1,294 M
ton of CO2 only for EU-29.
Estimated cost reduction of 30%, costs of thermal fluid circuit
are avoided
The technology is flexible to integrate with the biomass CHPs;
increasing the uptake of biomass and integrated gasification
combined cycle (IGCC) systems
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Market solution
Electricity production
Presence of
external engine
Type of collectors
Use of Biomass
Type of
absorption machine
Use of
natural refrigerant
TRIGEN Integrated expander
No Linear Trough integrated to
absorption machine
Yes NH3 based cycle single
or double
effect with
ejector-booster
Yes
Congenra Solar
Concentrated photovoltaics
No Linear Trough segregated
from
absorption machine
Possible,
not extended
State of the
art: NH3-H2O
cycles
(simple or GAX effect)
Yes
Organic
Rankine Cycle
Integrated expander
No Linear Trough segregated
from power cycle
Possible,
not extended
No, vapour
compression
heat pump used instead
No
Micro-
CHP & Solar
Photovoltaics & engine
Yes Flat plate or Evacuated,
segregated
from
absorption machine
Possible,
not extended
State of the
art: NH3-H2O
or H2O-LiBr
cycles
(simple effect)
Yes
What’s Innovative about it?
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Next Actions!
Manufacturing process developments for solar thermal collectors,
absorption heat
pump, cooling and thermal storage offering an cost-effective
solution to achieve an
integrated compact Tri-generation system at pilot-scale
Expansion of solar thermal technology to wider application
ranges, both domestic
and commercial solar heating, cooling and thermal storage
Large absorption machines manufacturing, Thermo-solar power
plant design
Potential partnership involving National energy agency and
public/private operators,
for instance airports in south East UK, occupying high solar
irradiation fields
Research and product developments: Green buildings and community
projects
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United Kingdom Design Hub, Office DC.1.4
Coventry University Technology Park
Puma Way, Coventry, CV1 2TT
+44 (0) 2476236151
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