Distributed Energy Generation (DG)
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Department of Mechanical Science & Engineering 1
Distributed Energy Generation (DG)
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DG increases efficiency to 55% compared to 30% from conventional methods (Sen,2006)Smaller units ( e.g., wind mill < 100 KW, Energy generator with micro-combustion < 5-10 KW) can improve efficiency further
Wind Photovoltaic Energy generator
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Distributed Manufacturing for Distributed Energy Generation• Specific Challenge
– Reduce unit manufacturing and transportation cost, Improve energy efficiency
• Idea for Meeting the Challenge– Distributed manufacturing of small-scale renewable and non-conventional
energy generation process equipment and accessories• Approach
– Develop modular and autonomous systems including machines and factories to produce small energy generation units
• What is the Manufacturing Challenge?– Machining complex features in a variety of materials including metals,
ceramics and composites with a high relative accuracy – Developing smart plug-and-play architecture for distributed manufacturing
systems Utility requirements may best be provided through a “bus-like” structure expendable resources will need to be replenished with simple cartridge-based
refills, including tooling, materials, and packaging Sensor-based diagnostic systems with associated maintenance systems