Abstract:
A hybrid ambient-air conditioning plant (1) comprising a first thermal device (2) having a burner (3) which is adapted to heat a first working fluid (Fi) contained in a circuit (6) placed in an environment (A) to be air-conditioned and a chimney (8) for ejecting combustion products (E). The chimney (8) comprises a condenser (9) for recovering evaporation heat from the combustion products (E) and a second thermal device (11) is provided in the environment (A). The condenser (9) comprises a first secondary circuit (14) containing a first secondary fluid (F2) and operably connected to the second thermal device (11) for returning the recovered heat to the environment (A) by means of the first secondary fluid (F2). The plant (1) comprises a heat pump (17) which is adapted to operate in the heating or cooling mode and having a second secondary circuit (18) containing a second secondary fluid (F3) and operably connected to the second thermal device (11). Connection means (19) are provided for selectively connecting the second thermal device (11) with the first secondary circuit (14) and/or with the heat pump (17) for ambient heating in combination with the first device (2), and with the heat pump (17) in the cooling mode.
Abstract:
A device (1) for heating, generating electric power and cooling enclosed spaces, which is connected to at least one closed-circuit pipe (2) which acts by thermal radiation and comprises at least one turbine or microturbine (4) of the axial or tangential type or of the type that merges into the closed-circuit pipe (2), placed in partial vacuum by means of a first fan (12). An alternator (22) for generating electric power and means for feeding the power to the grid or to user devices, and an absorber (25) for generating cool air or refrigerated water, are connected to the turbine or microturbine (4).