Muffler and catalytic converters for combined heating and power systems
A combined heating and power system is configured to generate energy as well capture a large percentage of energy that would otherwise be lost using components, including heat transfer components, embedded within a vessel to transfer energy in the form of heat to liquid within the vessel.
1. A method for generating electricity and heat comprising:
generating electricity and heat from an energy generation sub-system comprising a replaceable engine connected to one or more generators and a turbo-generator;
positioning the turbo-generator at a position between the engine and a catalytic converter to protect the catalytic converter from extremely high temperatures emitted from the engine,
embedding the catalytic converter in a vessel at a distance from the engine for optimizing the operation of the catalytic converter,
storing liquid heated by the heat from the engine in the vessel;
circulating heated coolant received from the energy generation sub-system using coils; and
directing air over the coils to heat the directed air, and distributing the heated air.
2. The method as in claim 1 further comprising an energy storage sub-system comprising a battery, and the method further comprises discharging stored energy to an energy distribution sub-system or to an electrical utility grid from the battery.
3. The method as in claim 1 further comprising receiving exhaust gases from the engine at the turbo-generator and converting the exhaust gases to the electricity.
4. The method as in claim 3 further comprising embedding a muffler in the vessel and reducing a level of sound from the engine and the exhaust gases.
5. The method as in claim 1 further comprising receiving and storing energy from the energy generation sub-system in an energy storage sub-system.