Development of Small-Scale and Micro-Scale Biomass-Fuelled CHP Systems – A literature review

Leilei Dong , Hao Liu , Saffa Riffat

A review is carried out on the development of small- and micro- scale biomass-fuelled combined heat and power (CHP) systems. Discussions have been concentrated on the current application of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) in small- and micro-scale biomass-fuelled CHP systems. Comparisons have been made between ORC and other technologies such as biomass gasification and micro-turbine based biomass-fuelled CHP systems. The advantages and disadvantages of each technology have been discussed. Recommendations have been made on the future development of small- and micro- scale biomass-fuelled CHP.

Mots clés: Biomass CHP; Organic Rankine Cycle

Leilei Dong, Hao Liu, Saffa Riffat. Development of Small-Scale and Micro-Scale Biomass-Fuelled CHP Systems – A literature review. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2009, 29 (11-12), pp.2119. ⟨10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2008.12.004⟩. ⟨hal-00521087⟩