A novel tri-generation electrogasdynamic converter system (TRI-GEN EGD)

Objective

Many buildings require simultaneous electricity, heating and cooling. The proposed regeneration EGD system could meet this requirement. This system is based on the integration of an ejector refrigeration cycle and an electro gasdynamic (EGD)converter. The former is used to produce cooling and heating and the latter are employed to convert thermal energy into electrical energy. The key component of the system is an EGD ejector and the electrodes of the EGD converter are mounted on the ejector. The system is therefore simple compared with conventional CHP sytems. The system could employ ''ozone-friendly" refrigerants such as water, methanol, ethanol, hydrocarbons, hydrofluoroethers (HFEs) or hydro fluorocarbons(HFCs). The system may be driven by solar energy, waste heat geothermal energy or hybrid heat source. Use of this system will be a contribution to the reduction of CO2 emission. This study will benefit European relevant industries.

Programme(s)

• FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.4.-6. - Key action Economic and Efficient Energy for a Competitive Europe

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF PORTO

Address

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias
4200-465 Porto
Portugal

Participants (5)

TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY

Israel

Address

Ramat Aviv
69978 Ramat - Aviv

THERMACORE EUROPE LTD

United Kingdom

Address

Wansbeck 12, Business Park
NE63 8QW Newcastle Upon Tyne

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

United Kingdom

Address

University Park
NG7 2RD Nottingham

University of Patras

Greece

Address

Rion
26500 Patras

VENTURI JET PUMPS LTD

United Kingdom

Address

Venturi House, Edensor Road, Longton, Stoke On Tre
ST3 2QE Stoke-on-trent