Assessment of micro-combined heat and power system based on an organic Rankine Cycle coupled to a boiler for residual biomass valorization

Abstract

Energy from biomass obtained in rural areas provides a sustainable alternative for heat and power production. In particular, the combustion of biomass in boilers represents the most widely used valorization route for the production of thermal energy. Furthermore, cogeneration has proven to be an efficient and clean way of simultaneous production of electricity and useful heat in the place of consumption, with the consequent saving of primary energy and emissions. The specific aim of this experimental work is to study the feasibility of employing forestry wastes as feedstock for microcogeneration (electrical power