Comprehensive Study of Tri-generation System based on ClimatwWellTechnology for Canadian Residential Homes

A feasibility study will be conducted for a proposed tri-generation (generation of heat, electricity and cooling)

using a Stirling engine and a ClimateWell heat activated chiller. The Stirling engine will provide simultaneous

heat and electricity from burning natural gas. The heat from the engine will be transferred to either space

heating, domestic hot water heating, or to the heat activated chiller. The chiller will then be able to provide space

cooling. The ClimateWell chiller has been installed in commercial applications (hospitals, commercial building,

etc.) but has not yet been used for residential applications. The proposed study seeks to determine the

engineering and economic feasibility of the tri-generation for residential use. MITACS interns will be installing,

running, and testing a prototype system at the Archetype Sustainable House at the Toronto and Region

Conservation Authority. The data will be analyzed and design improvements/recommendations will be made

Faculty Supervisor:

Alan Fung;David Naylor;Seth Dworkin

Student:

Partner:

Union Gas Ltd (Toronto, ON);Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (Toronto, ON);Renteknik Group;Toronto Metropolitan University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Mining; Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Accelerate

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