Mass-produced truck diesel adapted for cogeneration
According to West Germany's Maschinenfabrik Augsberg-Nuenberg AG, the mass-produced natural-gas-fueled diesel truck engine can provide a reliable energy-saving driving force for heat pumps or cogeneration plants. The engine's relatively low power output (100-300 kW) is ideal for cogenerating electricity and heat for multi-unit housing, institutional buildings, and commercial and public facilities. Compared with a boiler heating system, a heat pump driven by a natural-gas engine offers a 50% saving in fuel consumption. The benefits to be gained from the use of adapted truck engines for these applications include long service between overhauls, low maintenance costs, and readily available spare parts. The engine's eventual conversion to dual-fuel operation will permit diesel-fuel usage during peak gas-consumption hours.
- OSTI ID:
- 6944559
- Journal Information:
- Diesel Gas Turbine Prog. Worldwide; (United States), Journal Name: Diesel Gas Turbine Prog. Worldwide; (United States) Vol. 10; ISSN DGTWD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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