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PhD Thesis - Energy Systems Research Unit - University of Strathclyde

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Figure 5.10 Use <strong>of</strong> Multiple Engine Generator Sets<br />

5.2.6 Heat to Electricity Ratio<br />

The heat to electricity ratio at partial loads may be calculated in a number <strong>of</strong><br />

ways. The options are available to estimate the ratio at partial loads using the<br />

assumptions outlined earlier, to input heat to electricity ratios at partial load<br />

percentages (e.g. 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%) if this information is available, or<br />

to keep the ratio constant at partial loads. If values are input for specific<br />

percentage loads, the heat to electricity ratio is interpolated using these values.<br />

If CHP is not desired, then the engine may be run to generate electricity only,<br />

and the heat to electricity ratio is set to 0.<br />

If the ratio is to be estimated, the calculations outlined below are used. If the<br />

specific fuel consumption is being used (liquid fuels), the maximum energy<br />

available from the fuel is given by<br />

Max = CV (5.24)<br />

3610.3<br />

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