Current utilization of microturbines as a part of a hybrid system in distributed generation technology

Microturbines are a relatively new distributed generation technology. Combined heat and power, known as cogeneration, can be considered the most economical attractive investment in microturbines. Latest technologies and increasing energy prices are propelling this technology to the forefront. This s...

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Main Authors: Ismail, M.S., Moghavvemi, Mahmoud, Mahlia, T.M.I.
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Published: Elsevier 2013
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2012.12.006
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Mahlia, T.M.I.
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description Microturbines are a relatively new distributed generation technology. Combined heat and power, known as cogeneration, can be considered the most economical attractive investment in microturbines. Latest technologies and increasing energy prices are propelling this technology to the forefront. This study aims to review the current state of utilization of microturbines in distributed generation as a standalone system or within a hybrid system to supply loads. It is found that more research and development effort is needed to improve the performance of microturbines, integrate them with other energy sources and adopt standards and regulations to connect them with the utility grid. These standards shall be developed to serve all parties and take into account regional and international requirements. Furthermore, complete mathematical modeling, especially for fuel consumption is still required. The development of small scale units within the range of kilowatts for in-house use as a backup source of residential PV system is also needed.
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spelling my.um.eprints-96752019-11-08T08:59:45Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/9675/ Current utilization of microturbines as a part of a hybrid system in distributed generation technology Ismail, M.S. Moghavvemi, Mahmoud Mahlia, T.M.I. TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) Microturbines are a relatively new distributed generation technology. Combined heat and power, known as cogeneration, can be considered the most economical attractive investment in microturbines. Latest technologies and increasing energy prices are propelling this technology to the forefront. This study aims to review the current state of utilization of microturbines in distributed generation as a standalone system or within a hybrid system to supply loads. It is found that more research and development effort is needed to improve the performance of microturbines, integrate them with other energy sources and adopt standards and regulations to connect them with the utility grid. These standards shall be developed to serve all parties and take into account regional and international requirements. Furthermore, complete mathematical modeling, especially for fuel consumption is still required. The development of small scale units within the range of kilowatts for in-house use as a backup source of residential PV system is also needed. Elsevier 2013 Article PeerReviewed Ismail, M.S. and Moghavvemi, Mahmoud and Mahlia, T.M.I. (2013) Current utilization of microturbines as a part of a hybrid system in distributed generation technology. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 21. pp. 142-152. ISSN 1364-0321, DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2012.12.006 <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2012.12.006>. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2012.12.006 doi:10.1016/j.rser.2012.12.006
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Ismail, M.S.
Moghavvemi, Mahmoud
Mahlia, T.M.I.
Current utilization of microturbines as a part of a hybrid system in distributed generation technology
title Current utilization of microturbines as a part of a hybrid system in distributed generation technology
title_full Current utilization of microturbines as a part of a hybrid system in distributed generation technology
title_fullStr Current utilization of microturbines as a part of a hybrid system in distributed generation technology
title_full_unstemmed Current utilization of microturbines as a part of a hybrid system in distributed generation technology
title_short Current utilization of microturbines as a part of a hybrid system in distributed generation technology
title_sort current utilization of microturbines as a part of a hybrid system in distributed generation technology
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
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