An Introduction of MCHP An Introduction of MCHP Unit for Residential UseUnit for Residential Use

Bill Bezilla Honda R&D Americas, Inc. Manager/ Principal Engineer North Carolina Center

Mikio Imai Honda R&D Co., Ltd.Chief Engineer Asakahigashi R&D Center

National Micro-CHP TechnologyPathways Workshop

June 11th, 2003

Honda MCHP1.0 Gas Engine Micro CHP unitHonda MCHP1.0 Gas Engine Micro CHP unit

Fig. 2 External view of Honda Micro CHP

Honda MCHP1.0 Gas Engine Micro CHP unitHonda 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 )Energy Utilization Ratio ( conventional style )

Fig. 4 Comparison of total energy efficiency

Primary energy Coal / PetrolNatural gas

ElectricityElectricity Electricity Energy Energy utilization Ratioutilization Ratio

LHV(Data from JGA)

Energy utilized ratioEnergy utilized ratio

Waste Energy as heat

Transportation energy loss

◆Energy service system by thermal power station(Average of 9 Japan electricity service companies in 1998)

Primary energy ( City gas )

Electricity Electricity EnergyEnergy

LHVEnergy utilization ratioEnergy utilization ratio

Waste heat energy

◆Energy supply by using MCHP(by natural gas)

※ Calculation result with MCHP unit

N. Gas

Thermal Thermal EnergyEnergy

Elec.

Heat

Electricity Grid

Supply through gas pipe line

Honda MCHP1.0 unit

Gas tank

Fig. 4 Comparison of total energy efficiency

Energy Utilized Ratio ( MCHP model )Energy Utilized Ratio ( MCHP model )

Fig. 6 Heat Exchanger with built-in catalyzer

Exhaust gas inlet

Coolant outlet

Three way catalyzer

Exhaust gas outlet Coolant inlet

Fig. 5 Generator ( 27 poles )

Honda MCHP1.0 Electricity and heatHonda MCHP1.0 Electricity and heat

HondaHonda MCHP1.0 SpecificationsMCHP1.0 Specifications

Fuel Natural Gas ( Japan 13A)

Output1Φ 200V/100V 50/60Hz

1 kWHeat 3.25 kW

Power supply Grid interconnection

Heat recovery Max. 80℃ Hot coolantEfficiencies

(LHV)20%

Heat 65%Dimension （L X W X H) 640X380X940 mm

Operation Noise

Operation Weight

44 （ｄB（A）/１ｍ）

82 （ｋｇ）

Electricity

Table 1 Specifications

Emission ( NOx )

Electricity

380m

m

Starting system

Max. 60ppm

EngineDisplacement

TypeLiquid cooled 4-stroke OHC

vertical single cylinder

Starter Generator

163 cm3

Internal Structure of Honda MCHP1.0Internal Structure of Honda MCHP1.0

Ventilation outletVentilation outlet

ENG air intakeENG air intake

Exhaust mufflerExhaust muffler

Large Air filter box Large Air filter box

Cylinder HeadCylinder Head

NG InletNG Inlet

Heat Exch. with CATHeat Exch. with CAT

ＬＬongongＬＬifeifeＣＣoolantoolantoutout//inin

Condensing waterCondensing wateroutletoutlet

Electrical PartsElectrical PartsInterconnection Inv.Electric Control UnitStarter/generator DriverPower supply unit

Intake air SilencerIntake air Silencer

MultipoleMultipole GeneratorGenerator

Single Single CylCyl. Gas ENG. Gas ENG

Oil FilterOil Filter

Large oil ReservoirLarge oil Reservoir

Triple construction Triple construction RubberRubber ENG MountENG Mount

Exhaust TopExhaust Top

Fig. 3 internal structure

Honda MCHP1.0 Comparison of layoutHonda MCHP1.0 Comparison of layout

Conventional GeneratorConventional Generator New multiNew multi--pole Gen.pole Gen.

「「MCHP unit GeneratorMCHP unit Generator」」

Vertical crankshaft layout engineVertical crankshaft layout engine

MultiMulti--pole alternatorpole alternator

Big Engine oil tankBig Engine oil tank

Cylinder HeadCylinder Head

MultipoleMultipole alternatoralternator

Cylinder HeadCylinder HeadCylinder HeadCylinder Head

alternatoralternatorFly WheelFly Wheel

Fig. 7 comparison of layout

Honda MCHP1.0 Achievement TechniqueHonda MCHP1.0 Achievement Technique

●Installation in a typical house ( compact package )

●Reduction of operation noise

Measurement distance

７［ｍ］

６５

［ｄＢ(A)］

４０

４５

５０

５５

６０

０ １ ２ ４ ５

Air cond. outsideunit ＭＣＨＰ

Industrial levelIndustrial level

Boiler

３ ６

Portable generator

Residential levelResidential level

Portable levelPortable levelO

peration noise level

Width

Depth

０

２００

４００

６００

８００

１０００

［ｍｍ］

０

Boiler

ＭＣＨＰ

Fuel oiltank

For residentialFor residential

For Businessuse

For Businessuse

２００ ４００ ６００ ８００ １０００

［ｍｍ］

Air cond. Outside

unit

Current Business Model in Japan Current Business Model in Japan

MCHP Unit Makerlike Honda

Boiler andTank Maker

Gas Company

Boiler andTank

MCHP Unit

Total System

House MakersInstallers

End UsersIn Japan Gas Company has Distribution Channel and Service Division

General domestic use view of MCHP system General domestic use view of MCHP system

Current Market SituationCurrent Market Situation

•Beta Testing in Japan 20 sites test completed80 sites test ongoing – complete fall 2003

•Production/ Sales Started March 2003Aproximate 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 SituationCurrent Market Situation

The End

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