Practical feasibility and assessment model for combined heat and power
International Journal of Energy Sector Management
ISSN: 1750-6220
Article publication date: 28 June 2011
Abstract
Purpose
This paper seeks to set out opportunities for the development of a UK‐focused feasibility and sizing model utilising linear programming.
Design/methodology/approach
Optimisation of the model is conducted using integer linear programming developed using Excel Solver.
Findings
When compared with comparable alternatives, the model is shown to be particularly useful as its functionality is embedded in resource intensive prime mover specifications obtained from seven real industrial cases.
Research limitations/implications
The study acknowledges the limitation of utilising sizing data primarily obtained from secondary sources to develop the model.
Originality/value
The practical usefulness of this model is that it has been built using “real”, as opposed to simulated‐data. When compared with comparable alternatives, the model is shown to be articularly useful as its functionality is embedded in resource intensive prime mover specifications obtained from seven real industrial cases.
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Citation
Nock, A., Ojiako, U., Bektas, T. and Chipulu, M. (2011), "Practical feasibility and assessment model for combined heat and power", International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 242-255. https://doi.org/10.1108/17506221111146002
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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