BEST PRACTICES FOR SMALL SCALE MICROCOGENERATION SYSTEMS FOR RESIDENCES AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

摘要

The adaptation of small scale combined heat and power (microCHP) systems into the North American marketplace is relatively new and fraught with many barriers. In order to overcome those challenges, it is important that these systems be utilized for the best applications in order to overcome the resistance to this new technology. The focus of this paper will be to explain the concept of small scale heat and power generation and to outline the criteria used for these applications. In addition, a discussion of the advantages and challenges of microCHP and how those can be used to help solve the energy issues facing this country.