Resumen
In buildings, multi-generation systems are a promising technology that can replace discrete traditional energy production methods. A multi-generation system makes it possible to efficiently produce electricity, cooling, heating, and freshwater simultaneously. This study involved the numerical analysis of a modified proposed novel solar-driven multi-generation system (MGS-II) integrated with the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), Humidification?Dehumidification Desalination System (HDH), and Desiccant Cooling System (DCS) by using heat recovery and thermal energy storage (TES) units. In addition, a comparison study with the basic multi-generation system (MGS-I) is performed. The proposed system is designed to supply electricity, air conditioning, domestic heating, and fresh water to small/medium-sized buildings. How operating conditions affect system productivity and performance metrics have been investigated. The results show that the proposed multi-generation system (MGS-II) can produce electrical power, space cooling, domestic heating and fresh water while maintaining comfortable conditions inside the conditioned space. Moreover, the MGS-II outperforms the MGS-I system, and the maximum MGS-II system productivity; electricity production (?????????
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