TITLE:
Feasibility Study of Optimal Sizing of Micro-Cogeneration System for Convenience Stores in Bangkok
AUTHORS:
Suapphong Kritsanawonghong, Weijun Gao, Pawinee Iamtrakul
KEYWORDS:
Convenience Stores, Micro-Cogeneration System, Energy Efficiency, Economic Assessment, Thailand
JOURNAL NAME:
Energy and Power Engineering,
Vol.6 No.5,
April
30,
2014
ABSTRACT: In this paper, the optimization
of micro-cogeneration (μ-CHP) system
sizing for convenience stores in Thailand is conducted under the present
condition of fuel prices and tariff rates. The assessment of (μ-CHP) system performance is analyzed by
using Primary Energy Saving (PES) Ratio for evaluating the energy performance.
Also, the Annual Cost Saving Ratio (CSR) and Payback Period (PBP) are used
for evaluating the economic performance of μ-CHP
system. The analysis results show the optimal size of μ-CHP system under possible conditions including the operating
schedule and system’s efficiency were conducted.