heat-to-power efficiency
1Micro combined heat and power — or micro CHP is an extension of the now well established idea of cogeneration to the single/multi family home or small office building. Contents 1 Overview 2 Micro CHP systems 3 Engine types and technologies …
2Combined Heat and Power Association — Abbreviation CHPA Formation 1967 Legal status Non profit company Purpose/focus Cogeneration in the United Kingdom Location …
3Heat engine — Thermodynamics …
4Heat of combustion — The heat of combustion (ΔHc0) is the energy released as heat when a compound undergoes complete combustion with oxygen under standard conditions. The chemical reaction is typically a hydrocarbon reacting with oxygen to form carbon dioxide, water… …
5Power station — A power station (also referred to as generating station, power plant or powerhouse) is an industrial facility for the generation of electric power. [cite book|author=British Electricity International|title=Modern Power Station Practice:… …
6Power rating — In electrical engineering, the power rating of a device is a guideline set by the manufacturer as a maximum power to be used with that device. This limit is usually set somewhat lower than the level where the device will be damaged, to allow a… …
7Heat capacity — Thermodynamics …
8Power supply unit (computer) — Power supply unit with top cover removed A power supply unit (PSU) supplies direct current (DC) power to the other components in a computer. It converts general purpose alternating current (AC) electric power from the mains (110 V to… …
9Power scaling — of a laser is increasing its output power without changing the geometry, shape, or principle of operation. Power scalability is considered an important advantage in a laser design.Usually, power scaling requires a more powerful pump source,… …
10Power engineering — Power engineering, also called power systems engineering, is a subfield of electrical engineering that deals with the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power as well as the electrical devices connected to such systems… …
