| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to a compact power generation apparatus for th e generation of energy for powering various appliances, such as domestic appliances, comprising a housing accommodating an air cooled internal combustion engine, generator driven by the engine for the generation of electrical power, an exhaust system, an inlet communicating with an outlet a nd flow generating means for circulating a cooling air flow through and around the generator, the engine and the exhaust, wherein heat exchanging means are provided for extracting heat from the exhaust system and from the circulatin g air flow and passing said extracted heat on to a utility medium, such as air or water for utility purposes. Moreover, the invention relates to a method o f generating energy, a method of automated power management of a compact power generation apparatus, and a power management system for carrying out this method. |
