Performance Evaluation and Design Optimization of Micro Combined Heat & Power (mCHP) System for Mixed-use Buildings

The carbon intensity of Alberta’s grid electricity is the highest in Canada. The partner, BM Homes Ltd, designed and is building a low carbon solution for small mixed-use commercial buildings using advanced micro combined heat & power (mCHP) technology, aiming to reduce annual energy consumption by 22.7% compared to a reference building, designed according to the current building code requirements, and reduce GHC emissions by 43%. The purpose of this research is to monitor and evaluate the actual energy performance of the mCHP system and provide potential system optimizations. The outcome of this research will provide Alberta’s building industry with an example of mCHP application and help to develop a mCHP design procedure and a feasibility assessment tool for mCHP implementation in Alberta and will facilitate future adoption of mCHP technology in small commercial buildings.

Faculty Supervisor:

Yuxiang Chen

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Partner:

BM Homes Ltd.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of Alberta

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