Power generation system and method

摘要

A method is disclosed for generating and distributing electric power for localized use. The method entails providing an enclosed building having an air conditioning and ventilation unit for supplying cooled air within the building, the unit including a closed loop circuit configured to operate a closed loop refrigeration cycle, including a compressor operable to compress a working fluid of the closed loop circuit. The method further includes engaging an internal combustion engine with the compressor and operating the internal combustion engine to drive the compressor, thereby transferring energy to the refrigeration cycle. The method may also involve engaging an electric motor with the compressor and operating the electric motor to drive the compressor, thereby transferring energy to the refrigeration cycle.

主权项

1. A method of generating and distributing electric power to meet localized demand, said method comprising:
providing a local environment having an air conditioning unit for supplying cooled air within the local environment, the unit including a loop circuit configured to operate a loop refrigeration cycle, including a compressor operable to compress a working fluid of the closed loop circuit; engaging an internal combustion engine with the compressor; operating the internal combustion engine to drive the compressor, thereby transferring energy to the refrigeration cycle; engaging an electric motor generator unit with the compressor; and operating the electric motor generator unit to drive the compressor, thereby transferring energy to the refrigeration cycle.