Search for dissertations about: "micro combined heat and power"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words micro combined heat and power.
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1. Thermodynamic analysis of Stirling engine systems : Applications for combined heat and power
Abstract : Increasing energy demands and environmental problems require innovative systems for electrical and thermal energy production. In this scenario, the development of small scale energy systems has become an interesting alternative to the conventional large scale centralized plants. READ MORE
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2. Combustion of agricultural residues : Application for Stirling micro-combined heat and power
Abstract : Access to energy services is crucial for the development of countries. Therefore, in developing countries, the access to modern conversion technologies would contribute to reduce the poverty, improve health services and promote the economy especially in rural areas. Around 2.5 billion people in these countries use biomass for cooking. READ MORE
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3. Towards a learning system for process and energy industry : Enabling optimal control, diagnostics and decision support
Abstract : Driven by intense competition, increasing operational cost and strict environmental regulations, the modern process and energy industry needs to find the best possible way to adapt to maintain profitability. Optimization of control and operation of the industrial systems is essential to satisfy the contradicting objectives of improving product quality and process efficiency while reducing production cost and plant downtime. READ MORE
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4. On a learning system for industrial automation : Model-based control and diagnostics for decision support
Abstract : Access to energy is fundamental to economic and technological advancement. Hence, the more the world develops, the greater the demand for energy becomes. Evidently, the production and consumption of energy alone account for more than 80% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. READ MORE
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5. Development and characterization of functional composite materials for advanced energy conversion technologies
Abstract : The solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is a potential high efficient electrochemical device for vehicles, auxiliary power units and large-scale stationary power plants combined heat and power application. The main challenges of this technology for market acceptance are associated with cost and lifetime due to the high temperature (700-1000 oC) operation and complex cell structure, i. READ MORE