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Benefits from power and heat cogeneration.

Authors :
Bonin, Bernard
Safa, Henri
Source :
EPJ Nuclear Sciences & Technologies; 2023, Vol. 9, p1-13, 13p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

A large fraction of heat production from power sources is wasted in the environment, despite its numerous potential energy uses, for example, district heating, seawater desalination, or hydrogen production. In this paper, we use the MIXOPTIM methodology to evaluate performance indicators of mixes of electric power sources with and without cogeneration of heat to assess the benefits it entails. It appears from the study that the cogeneration option is highly interesting for mixes with a large nuclear share. The case of France is analyzed in detail, with an evaluation of the overall potential of cogeneration in terms of economic competitiveness as well as in terms of greenhouse gas emission reduction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24919292
Volume :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
EPJ Nuclear Sciences & Technologies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176129414
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjn/2023012