What is a tri-generation system?

Tri-Generation refers to the production of three useful forms of energy from a single energy input. The most often Tri-Generation system found, CCHP (combined cooling, heating and power), will simultaneously generate electricity, heating and cooling from the combustion of a fuel.

What is the difference between a Trigeneration System and a cogeneration system?

Trigeneration systems are often enhanced forms of cogeneration systems, in which the trigeneration systems produce both heating and cooling using thermal energy, whereas a cogeneration system produces either heating or cooling. Fig. 15.1.

What is a tri-generation CCHP facility?

“Tri-generation” or “Trigen”, traditionally a term used to describe a Combined Cooling Heat and Power (“CCHP”) facility, where a single fuel is used in power generation equipment to generate electricity, and then the byproduct waste heat is used to produce both useful heat and useful cooling.

What is the difference between a single generation and a Trigeneration System?

Fig. 15.1 compares and contrasts single generation, cogeneration, and trigeneration systems. Trigeneration systems are often enhanced forms of cogeneration systems, in which the trigeneration systems produce both heating and cooling using thermal energy, whereas a cogeneration system produces either heating or cooling.

How can trigeneration systems reduce environmental impact?

Apart from cost savings, trigeneration systems can significantly reduce environmental impact because, as with trigeneration systems, waste heat is used to produce cooling and heating which otherwise would be produced by either burning fossil fuel or consuming electricity.

What technologies can be integrated into a Trigeneration System?

One of the technologies that have the best performance for being integrated into a trigeneration system is the fuel cell. Systems working on fuel cell technology can transform the energy of a chemical reaction into electrical energy, heat and water.