BioFuel-Powered All-In-One Energy System

Aug-06-14 A prototype Biofuel Micro Trigeneration system fueled by unrefined plant oils could provide a new source of power for homes in remote, off-grid areas.

The small-scale system is designed for use in homes, and is able to provide cooling, heating and electrical power. The BMT system works with a diesel generator that has been adapted to run on plant fuels and is coupled to the electrical storage system, enabling the system to respond to peaks in demand. Waste heat is captured and stored for use heating and hot water, and that same stored heat can be used to run an absorption chiller for cooling and refrigeration.

In fact, according to Professor Tony Roskilly, "Energy storage unlocks the key to the most efficient use of the trigeneration system."

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