Optimal design of CHP systems for housing complexes involving weather and electric market variations

摘要: Abstract This paper presents a methodology based on multi-objective optimization techniques for designing residential cogeneration systems. There is proposed an integrated system to provide hot water and electricity domestic use in complex. The accounted objective functions are the minimization of total annual cost generated greenhouse gas emissions. As decisions considered operating regime sizing central generation power equipment (in this case, internal combustion engine) thermal storage tank. model takes into account time variation energy demands, different rates purchase – sale seasonal temperature changes. Two complexes from Mexico with weather demands were as case studies. Significant economic environmental benefits identified by applying methodology.