This chapter aims at presenting the basic definitions and classifications for polygeneration systems by especially focusing on the type of layout, fuel, type of by-product, and energy vectors. The chapter provides a comprehensive and detailed discussion on the state of the art of the polygeneration system concept, fueled by fossil fuels and/or renewable energy sources, by presenting the innovative layouts designed to maximize the utilization of the input fuels. Polygeneration systems allow one to simultaneously generate energy vectors (power, heating, and cooling) as well as other valuable products (hydrogen, syngas, biodiesel, fertilizers, drinking water, etc.) by converting one or multiple energy sources. In this framework, different energy fuels can be considered as the supply source of polygeneration systems: fossil fuels (natural gas, coal, hydrogen, etc.) and renewable sources (geothermal, solar, biomass, wind, hydro). The contribution of polygeneration to the development of both centralized and decentralized systems is presented. The pros and cons of these plants are discussed in detail.
Polygeneration / Calise, F.; Vicidomini, M.; Cappiello, F. L.; Dentice D'Accadia, M.. - (2022), pp. 1-33. [10.1016/B978-0-12-820625-6.00008-6]
Polygeneration
Calise F.;Vicidomini M.;Cappiello F. L.;Dentice D'Accadia M.
2022
Abstract
This chapter aims at presenting the basic definitions and classifications for polygeneration systems by especially focusing on the type of layout, fuel, type of by-product, and energy vectors. The chapter provides a comprehensive and detailed discussion on the state of the art of the polygeneration system concept, fueled by fossil fuels and/or renewable energy sources, by presenting the innovative layouts designed to maximize the utilization of the input fuels. Polygeneration systems allow one to simultaneously generate energy vectors (power, heating, and cooling) as well as other valuable products (hydrogen, syngas, biodiesel, fertilizers, drinking water, etc.) by converting one or multiple energy sources. In this framework, different energy fuels can be considered as the supply source of polygeneration systems: fossil fuels (natural gas, coal, hydrogen, etc.) and renewable sources (geothermal, solar, biomass, wind, hydro). The contribution of polygeneration to the development of both centralized and decentralized systems is presented. The pros and cons of these plants are discussed in detail.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
