Emerging Technologies: Using Internal-Combustion Engines for Distributed Generation

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Much attention is lavished on using novel technologies such as microturbines and fuel cells in distributed generation (DG) applications. While using internal-combustion engines (ICEs) for DG applications receives comparatively little press, ICEs’ technology maturity, proven performance in DG applications, rapid start-up and shutdown, relatively high efficiencies, and low costs make them competitive with newer technologies for many DG applications. ICEs are, in fact, the dominant prime-mover technology used in DG applications under 1000 kW generation capacity.

Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 49, no. 3, March 2007

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Published:
2007
Number of Pages:
3
File Size:
1 file , 360 KB
Product Code(s):
D-AJ07Mar01