H2NG (hydrogen-natural gas mixtures) effects on energy performances of a condensing micro-CHP (combined heat and power) for residential applications: An expeditious assessment of water condensation and experimental analysis

H2NG (hydrogen-natural gas mixtures) effects on energy performances of a condensing micro-CHP (combined heat and power) for residential applications: An expeditious assessment of water condensation and experimental analysis

Type	Journal Article
Author	Gianluigi Lo Basso
Author	Livio de Santoli
URL	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544215002893
Volume	84
Pages	397-418
Publication	Energy
Date	May 1, 2015
Abstract	In order to accomplish significant primary energy saving and GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions reduction, CHP (combined heat and power) technology can be adopted for industrial and civil sectors. Waiting for the cutting-edge appliances (i.e. Fuel Cell) wide deployment, ICEs (internal combustion engines) fueled with an environmentally-friendly fuel, such as H2NG (hydrogen-natural gas mixtures) offers a potential bridge technology to a pure hydrogen economy. Authors present the results of an experimental campaign carried out on a Single Cylinder ICE, fueled with NG (natural gas) and H2NG at 15% vol.