An Introduction of MCHP Unit for Residential Use National Micro-CHP Technology Pathways Workshop June 11th, 2003 Bill Bezilla Manager/ Principal Engineer
Honda R&D Americas, Inc. North Carolina Center
Mikio Imai Chief Engineer
Honda R&D Co., Ltd. Asakahigashi R&D Center
Honda MCHP1.0 Gas Engine Micro CHP unit
Fig. 2 External view of Honda Micro CHP
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Honda MCHP1.0 Gas Engine Micro CHP unit
Development Concept 1: Utilizing the primary energy with minimal waste. • High energy utilization efficiency • Reduce discharge of CO2 and NOx 2: Installation to general residence. • Compact package • Low operation noise • High quality power supply • Connection with hot water supply and heating system
Energy Utilization Ratio ( conventional style )
â—†Energy service system by thermal power station
(Average of 9 Japan electricity service companies in 1998)
Primary energy Coal / Petrol Natural gas
Electricity Energy utilization Ratio
Electricity
Transportation energy loss Energy utilized ratio LHV
(Data from JGA)
Waste Energy as heat Fig. 4 Comparison of total energy efficiency
Energy Utilized Ratio ( MCHP model )
â—†Energy supply by using MCHP (by natural gas)
Gas tank
Electricity Grid
Elec. Heat
Honda MCHP1.0 unit Supply through gas pipe line
N. Gas
Electricity Energy
Primary energy ( City gas )
Thermal Energy
Waste heat energy Fig. 4 Comparison of total energy efficiency
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Energy utilization ratio
LHV
Calculation result with MCHP unit
Honda MCHP1.0
Electricity and heat
Exhaust gas inlet Coolant outlet
Three way catalyzer Exhaust gas outlet Fig. 5 Generator ( 27 poles )
Coolant inlet
Fig. 6 Heat Exchanger with built-in catalyzer
Honda MCHP1.0 Specifications Fuel Output
1Φ 200V/100V 50/60Hz Electricity 1 kW Heat 3.25 kW
Power supply
Grid interconnection
Heat recovery Efficiencies Electricity (LHV) Heat Dimension （L X W X H)
Max. 80℃ Hot coolant 20%
Operation Weight 38 0m
m
Operation Noise Emission ( NOx ) Engine
Table 1 Specifications
Natural Gas ( Japan 13A)
Type Displacement
Starting system
65% 640X380X940 mm 82 （ｋｇ） 44 （ｄB（A）/１ｍ） Max. 60ppm Liquid cooled 4-stroke OHC vertical single cylinder 163 cm3 Starter Generator
Internal Structure of Honda MCHP1.0 Exhaust Top
Ventilation outlet
Electrical Parts Interconnection Inv.
ENG air intake
Electric Control Unit Starter/generator Driver Power supply unit
Large Air filter box Exhaust muffler
Intake air Silencer
Cylinder Head
Multipole Generator
NG Inlet
Single Cyl. Gas ENG
Condensing water outlet
Oil Filter Large oil Reservoir
ＬongＬifeＣoolant out/in
Triple construction Rubber ENG Mount
Fig. 3 internal structure
Heat Exch. with CAT
Honda MCHP1.0 Comparison of layout Conventional Generator
New multi-pole Gen.
Cylinder Head
Cylinder Head
Fly Wheel alternator
Multipole alternator
ă€ŒMCHP unit Generatoră€? Multi-pole alternator
Cylinder Head Vertical crankshaft layout engine
Fig. 7 comparison of layout
Big Engine oil tank
Honda MCHP1.0 Achievement Technique ●Installation in a typical house ( compact package ) ●Reduction of operation noise
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Fuel oil tank
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Current Business Model in Japan In Japan Gas Company has Distribution Channel and Service Division End Users MCHP Unit Maker MCHP Unit like Honda House Makers Installers
Gas Company Boiler and Tank Maker
Boiler and Tank
Total System
General domestic use view of MCHP system
Current Market Situation •Beta Testing in Japan 20 sites test completed 80 sites test ongoing – complete fall 2003 •Production/ Sales Started March 2003 Aproximate Retail cost *$6400 * Final price set by Gas Company depending on each installation •1000 unit 1st year sales goal ( initial sales ahead of plan) •Conducting feasibility study for USA market
Current Market Situation
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