Participation in IEA Annex 42 FC-COGEN-SIM: The Simulation of Building-integrated Fuel Cells and Other Cogeneration Systems

在英国和世界其他大部分地区，微型热电联产（微型CHP）的概念，即从小型节能源提供热量和电力，正逐渐获得动力。在英国，《能源白色》将微型热电联产列为英国可大幅减少碳排放的手段之一。然而，目前尚不清楚微型热电联产是否能够满足最终用户的需求，同时减少国内部门的碳排放。这项提议是旅费，使斯特拉斯克莱德大学能够继续参加国际能源机构的附件42，该附件正在其建筑和社区系统节能方案下运行。附件42的基本目标是利用实验室测试和实地试验支持的模拟模型，对微型热电联产技术进行技术、环境和经济评估。联合国大学对附件42的主要贡献是领导模型开发和测试活动。资助将使大学能够充分参与附件，并协助提供经过验证的内燃机微型热电联产设备模型，并评估微型热电联产技术在典型英国住宅中的性能。资助还将使大学能够向研究界和行业团体传播附件的成果（特别是模型开发和评估结果）。

In the UK and much of the rest of the world the concept of micro-combined heat and power (micro-CHP), the provision of heat and power from small, energy efficient sources is gradually gaining momentum. In the UK, the Energy White Paper cited micro-CHP as one of the means by which UK carbon emissions could be significantly reduced. However, it is still unclear whether micro-CHP can meet the twin demands of meeting end-user requirements while also reducing domestic sector carbon emissions. This proposal is for travel funds to enable the University of Strathclyde to continue its participation in the International Energy Agency's Annex 42, which is being run under its Energy Conservation in Building and Community Systems programme (ECBCS). The fundamental objective of Annex 42 is to undertake technical, environmental and economic assessments of micro-CHP technologies using simulation modelling backed-up by laboratory testing and field trials. The major contribution of the University to Annex 42 is to lead activities in model development and testing. Funding will allow the University to participate fully within the Annex and assist in the delivery of a validated model of an internal combustion engine micro-CHP device and assessment of the performance of micro-CHP technologies in typical UK dwellings.Funding will also allow the University to disseminate the outcomes of the Annex (particularly model development and assessment results) to the research community and industry groups.