Comparison of Technological Options for Distributed Generation-Combined Heat and Power in Rajasthan State of India

Table 2

Heat-to-power ratio (HPR) values.

DG-CHP technology outputs	HPR
Microturbines	2.6
Reciprocating diesel engines	1.6
Reciprocating gas engines	2.1
Low-temperature fuel cells	1.4
Small gas turbines	2.0
Biodiesel CI engine	1.6

Note: heat distribution losses are not included in this table.
Source: [10].