Feasibility study of using organic Rankine and reciprocating engine systems for supplying demand loads of a residential building

ABSTRACT In this paper, the potentials of the combined use of organic Rankine cycle (ORC) and reciprocating engine for supplying electric power, as well as heating and cooling loads of a residential building in Tehran, are discussed. The studied building is a 10-floor building with a total area of 8000 m2. The type of reciprocating engine and ORC was selected based on CHP (cooling, heating and power) data and consequently, the number of required engines and ORC systems was calculated. It was concluded that, at most, three reciprocating engines with a rated power of 145 kW and three ORCs with a nominal power of 35 kW should be used to meet all loads of studied building. The cost of electricity is about 0.18 (US$/kWh). This system is not economical in comparison with electricity cost incurred by IC (internal combustion) engine employing natural gas as a fuel, but it is more economical than using micro gas turbine.

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