Fundamentals of the procedure of a comparative analysis of the thermodynamic effectiveness for power generation facilities in a multigeneration complex with various combinations of their main equipment items

Abstract

A problem is examined of improving the efficiency of power generation facilities during their operation in a multi-generation complex. The efficiency of operation is raised by proper distribution of additional power and heat generating capacities used to cover the consumers’ demand for additional (except for electricity and heat) utilities, among various main equipment items of generation facilities. In this case, electricity and heat generated with a higher efficiency is delivered to the consumers, and electricity and heat with no demand, which have also been generated with a higher efficiency, are utilized at the generation facility to produce other utilities (for example, hydrogen, compressed air, cold, etc.) that are centrally delivered to industrial and social facilities.