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Dynamic Simulation and Performance Enhancement Analysis of a Renewable Driven Trigeneration System

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ENERGIES
Volume 15, Issue 10, Pages -

Publisher

MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/en15103688

Keywords

combined cooling heating power; renewable energy; energy storage; dynamic simulation; lithium-ion battery; Dymola; Modelica

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  1. European Union [824342]
  2. H2020 Societal Challenges Programme [824342] Funding Source: H2020 Societal Challenges Programme

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Research on combined cooling heating power (trigeneration) systems with high renewable energy source contributions has increased rapidly, aligned with the European Union legislation. This study examines the operation of a trigeneration system in Greece and proposes design and control measures to optimize renewable energy generation. Simulation and validation results show significant improvements in solar and renewable energy contributions.
Research activity in the field of combined cooling heating power (or trigeneration) systems with high renewable energy source (RES) contributions has increased rapidly over the last few years, in line with the European Union legislation about energy communities. However, technical challenges arise regarding the synergetic, sustainable and optimal integration of RES in local energy systems. In the present study, the operation of a trigeneration system located in the student residences of Democritus University of Thrace in Greece is examined. The system involves a combination of highly promising renewable and storage technologies, including solar thermal energy and biomass for heat generation, hot water tanks for thermal energy storage, absorption refrigeration for cooling, along with Organic Rankine Cycle and photovoltaic systems for electricity generation. System modeling and simulation have been implemented in Dymola environment with the use of Modelica equation-based modeling language. The accuracy of the model response has been validated against available measurements. Specific design and control measures have been proposed, simulated in a transient fashion and evaluated in terms of (i) RES generation, (ii) solar fraction and (iii) temporal flexibility. The measures examined, including the placement of a Li-ion battery, resulted in an increase of 24.6% in the heating demand solar contribution and of 7.9% in the renewable energy generated for the electricity demand, over the examined periods.

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