A Polygeneration Process Concept for Hybrid Solar and Biomass Power Plant

Chapter 6Modeling, Simulation, Optimization and Cost Analysis of a Polygeneration Hybrid Solar Biomass System

The term “polygeneration process” provides a generalized idea of the integration of heat management of an energy system which simultaneously generates several outputs, like electricity generation, cooling, water desalination, and, in some cases, process heat. The polygeneration system effectively reduces the installation cost of each system and improves overall efficiency, reliability, and economical aspects for energy conversion applications. The development of the polygeneration system with an internal combustion engine results in the simultaneous production of electricity, cooling, and domestic hot water to meet a complete set of demands in the tourism sector [1].

A polygeneration process with an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) has been analyzed for MEHD water desalination from renewable energy, which generates both electricity and water desalination [2]. Theoretical and experimental investigations have been conducted on microtrigeneration systems. The system is saving energy up to 28% and reducing CO₂ emissions up to 36%, as compared to conventional systems [3]. A comparative study of the energetic performance of three systems, i.e. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) trigeneration, solar trigeneration, and biomass trigeneration, has been carried out on different output parameters like electrical power, heating to cooling, and reduction of greenhouse gas emission. From this ...