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WO2024062384A1
WO2024062384A1 PCT/IB2023/059276 IB2023059276W WO2024062384A1 WO 2024062384 A1 WO2024062384 A1 WO 2024062384A1 IB 2023059276 W IB2023059276 W IB 2023059276W WO 2024062384 A1 WO2024062384 A1 WO 2024062384A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01K—STEAM ENGINE PLANTS; STEAM ACCUMULATORS; ENGINE PLANTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; ENGINES USING SPECIAL WORKING FLUIDS OR CYCLES
    • F01K23/00—Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids
    • F01K23/02—Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
    • F01K23/06—Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
    • F01K23/10—Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with exhaust fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01K—STEAM ENGINE PLANTS; STEAM ACCUMULATORS; ENGINE PLANTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; ENGINES USING SPECIAL WORKING FLUIDS OR CYCLES
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  • the present invention relates to a cogeneration plant.
  • cogeneration refers to the combined production of electrical and thermal energy from a single primary energy source.
  • a cogeneration plant therefore, provides both electrical energy and heat that may be used for heating buildings or water, or for manufacturingindustrial processes.
  • the field in which the present invention falls is that of cogeneration plants used in domestic and industrial settings for generating electrical energy and heating water.
  • the present invention is aimed in particular at those areas where it is difficult to deliver electrical energy and hot water with known devices and plants.
  • Such territories are, for example, represented by remote, isolated areas, or those lacking a sufficiently developed and broad water and energy system.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a cogeneration plant in which the aforesaid problems typical of the prior art are addressed and solved .
  • Fig . 1 is a schematic representation of the cogeneration plant covered by the present invention in accordance with a first embodiment
  • Fig . 2 is a schematic representation of the cogeneration plant covered by the present invention in accordance with a second embodiment ;
  • Fig . 3 is a schematic representation of the cogeneration plant covered by the present invention in accordance with a third embodiment .
  • the cogeneration plant 1 comprises a generation group 2 for producing oxyhydrogen .
  • oxyhydrogen also called Brown' s gas
  • HHO diatomic molecule
  • the generation group 2 comprises electric generation means 20 for producing electrical energy and an electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 powered by the electrical energy produced by the electric generation means 20 .
  • the electric generation means 20 are used for the production of electrical energy needed to operate the electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 .
  • the electric generation means 20 comprise photovoltaic panels 200 and/or at least one auxiliary battery 210 .
  • the generation group 2 comprises electrical supply means and an electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 powered by the electrical energy transported by the electrical supply means .
  • the electrical supply means are used for the delivery of electrical energy, which comes from an additional energy-generating source ; said electrical energy is necessary for the operation of the electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 .
  • the electrical supply means are an electrical grid that enables the trans fer of electrical energy from suppliers to users .
  • the electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 comprises a tank 250 containing water mixed with a catalyst , and an anode and a cathode also inserted into the tank 250 and immersed in the water .
  • the catalyst is suitable for increasing the electrical energy of the water contained in the tank 250 .
  • the electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 produces oxyhydrogen through the process of water electrolysis .
  • water electrolysis is an electrolytic process in which the passage of electric current causes the breakdown of water into oxygen and hydrogen gas .
  • the cogeneration plant 1 comprises an actuator 3 supplied at the input by the oxyhydrogen produced by the generation group 2 , preferably by the electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 .
  • the actuator 3 uses the oxyhydrogen to generate mechanical energy .
  • the oxyhydrogen is the fuel of the actuator 3 .
  • the actuator 3 is an electrical actuator, and more preferably it is a fuel-inj ected internal combustion engine .
  • the actuator 3 is supplied exclusively during ignition with a fossil fuel, such as gasoline. Excluding the ignition phase, the actuator 3 is supplied with oxyhydrogen.
  • the actuator 3 is equipped with a fossil fuel tank, preferably gasoline, solely dedicated to the ignition phase.
  • this tank has a small capacity .
  • the actuator 3 produces exhaust gases at the output at high temperatures, preferably about 200°C.
  • the cogeneration plant comprises an electric generator 4 positioned downstream and controlled by the actuator 3, and suitable for transforming the mechanical energy produced by the actuator 3 into electrical energy.
  • the term "electric generator” refers to an electrical device suitable for producing electrical energy from various forms of energy.
  • the cogeneration plant comprises a first user device 5 and a second user device 6.
  • the first user device 5 uses the electrical energy produced by the electric generator 4, while the second user device 6 uses the exhaust gases produced by the actuator 3, preferably the heat from these exhaust gases.
  • the first user device 5 comprises a first user group 50 and at least one electric utility 51.
  • the first user group 50 is suitable for storing electrical energy produced by the electric generator 4 and transport it to at least one electric utility 51.
  • the first user group 50 comprises an inverter group 55 and at least one storage battery 56.
  • the inverter group 55 performs the functions of filtering and stabilizing the electrical energy generated.
  • the inverter group 55 and the storage battery 56 are connected in series so as to store electrical energy and supply it to the at least one electric utility 51.
  • the storage battery 56 supplies, at least in part, the electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21.
  • the storage battery 56 is comprised in the electric generation means 20.
  • the inverter group 55 comprises an inverter
  • inverter refers to an electronic input/output device capable of converting a direct current into an alternating current and varying its amplitude and frequency parameters.
  • the stabilizer is a device that stabilizes the electrical voltage, solving problems caused by undervoltage and/or overvoltage.
  • the electric stabilizer 555 is connected to the storage battery 56 and the inverter 550, and the storage battery 56 is also connected to the inverter 550; finally, the inverter 550 is connected to at least one electric utility 51.
  • a primary electric utility 51a there are two electric utilities 51: a primary electric utility 51a and a secondary electric utility 51b.
  • the primary electric utility 51a is represented by a mains outlet
  • the secondary electric utility 51b consists of at least one battery for supplying the primary electric utility 51a.
  • the inverter group 55 supplies the electrical energy produced by the electric generator 4 directly to the at least one electric utility 51.
  • the second user device 6 comprises a second user group 60, at least one water utility 61 and water supply means 62 suitable for supplying water to the second user group 60 .
  • the second user group 60 is suitable for heating said water and transport it to the at least one water utility 61 .
  • the second user assembly 60 comprises at least one heat exchanger 65 suitable for collecting the exhaust gases coming out from the actuator 3 .
  • the second user group 60 also comprises a tank 66 containing water supplied from the water supply means 62 and heated by the at least one heat exchanger 65 .
  • the at least one heat exchanger 65 comprises a first heat exchanger 67 comprising a heatable fluid, and suitable for collecting the exhaust gases from the actuator 3 to heat this fluid .
  • said fluid is a liquid, more preferably an oil .
  • the at least one heat exchanger 65 further comprises a tank heat exchanger 68 , fluidly connected to the first heat exchanger 67 , to heat the water contained in the tank 66 .
  • the tank heat exchanger 68 comprises a coil 680 through which the heated fluid from the first heat exchanger 67 passes , so that its heat is transmitted to the water contained in the tank 66.
  • the coil 680 is, at least in part, inserted in the tank 66.
  • the fluid contained in the first heat exchanger 67 is heated by the exhaust gases coming out from the actuator 3, and passes through the coil 680 of the tank heat exchanger 68 so as to heat the water contained in the tank 66. Subsequently, the fluid, having released the exploitable heat, returns to the first heat exchanger 67 so as to be reheated to begin the cycle again.
  • the tank 66 comprises a tank inlet 66a for the introduction of water, connected to the water supply means 62, and a tank outlet 66b for the outflow of heated water, connected to at least one water utility 61.
  • the cogeneration plant 1 is, therefore, suitable for producing electrical energy and supply hot water.
  • the second user device 6 produces exhaust gases at the outlet, preferably comprising a mixture of condensed water and nitrogen monoxide.
  • the cogeneration plant 1 comprises a third user device 7 located downstream of the second user device 6 and suitable for using these exhaust gases.
  • the third user device 7 comprises a third user group 70 and an exhaust outlet 71 .
  • the third user group 70 is able to exploit the condensed water contained in the exhaust gases to derive additional heat .
  • an exhaust mixture consisting mainly of nitrogen monoxide flows from the exhaust outlet 71 .
  • the present invention also covers the method of energy cogeneration .
  • the energy cogeneration method comprises the steps of :
  • the method also comprises the steps of:
  • the method also comprises the steps of:
  • the cogeneration plant forming the subject of the present invention fully achieves the proposed object whilst overcoming the drawbacks discussed above in reference to the prior art.
  • the cogeneration plant makes it possible to supply both electrical energy and hot water even to buildings that are located in areas where these resources are difficult to provide.
  • the actuator is supplied with oxyhydrogen, it is necessary for the system to be supplied with water, which is readily available, and with an amount of electrical energy that may be replenished by a periodically recharged battery or by photovoltaic panels .
  • Brown's gas since Brown's gas has a very high calorific value, it allows the exhaust gases coming out from the actuator to have a high temperature, above 200°C, so that its heat may be utilized.
  • the cogeneration plant since oxyhydrogen is used as the fuel for the actuator, the cogeneration plant does not depend on fossil sources.
  • the exhaust mixture consists mainly of condensed water and nitrogen monoxide, and therefore there is no emission of carbon dioxide.
  • the cogeneration plant has very little environmental impact and instead has a strong ecological component.

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Abstract

The invention consists of a cogeneration plant comprising a generation group (2) for producing oxyhydrogen, an actuator (3) which is supplied at the input by means of said produced oxyhydrogen and produces exhaust gases, an electric generator (4) positioned downstream and controlled by the actuator (3) and suitable for producing electrical energy, a first user device (5) which uses said electrical energy, and a second user device (6) which uses said exhaust gases.

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"COGENERATION PLANT"
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[0001] The present invention relates to a cogeneration plant. The term "cogeneration" refers to the combined production of electrical and thermal energy from a single primary energy source. A cogeneration plant, therefore, provides both electrical energy and heat that may be used for heating buildings or water, or for manufacturingindustrial processes.
[0002] Specifically, the field in which the present invention falls is that of cogeneration plants used in domestic and industrial settings for generating electrical energy and heating water.
[0003] The present invention is aimed in particular at those areas where it is difficult to deliver electrical energy and hot water with known devices and plants. Such territories are, for example, represented by remote, isolated areas, or those lacking a sufficiently developed and broad water and energy system.
[0004] In such areas, it is thus not always possible to supply electrical energy and hot water to buildings.
[0005] Therefore, there is a strong need to devise a cogeneration plant solution that may also be used in those areas that are difficult to serve by existing means.
[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a cogeneration plant in which the aforesaid problems typical of the prior art are addressed and solved .
[ 0007 ] This obj ect is achieved through the cogeneration plant claimed in claim 1 . The claims dependent thereon describe preferred embodiment variants involving further advantageous aspects .
[ 0008 ] The subj ect matter of the present invention is described in detail hereinafter, with the help of the accompanying drawings , wherein :
Fig . 1 is a schematic representation of the cogeneration plant covered by the present invention in accordance with a first embodiment ;
Fig . 2 is a schematic representation of the cogeneration plant covered by the present invention in accordance with a second embodiment ;
Fig . 3 is a schematic representation of the cogeneration plant covered by the present invention in accordance with a third embodiment .
[ 0009 ] In reference to the aforesaid figures , the cogeneration plant covered by the present invention has been denoted in its entirety with the number 1 .
[ 00010 ] According to the invention, the cogeneration plant 1 comprises a generation group 2 for producing oxyhydrogen .
[ 00011 ] In particular, oxyhydrogen, also called Brown' s gas , is a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen in a diatomic molecule HHO .
[ 00012 ] Preferably, the generation group 2 comprises electric generation means 20 for producing electrical energy and an electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 powered by the electrical energy produced by the electric generation means 20 .
[ 00013 ] In other words , the electric generation means 20 are used for the production of electrical energy needed to operate the electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 .
[ 00014 ] Preferably, the electric generation means 20 comprise photovoltaic panels 200 and/or at least one auxiliary battery 210 .
[ 00015 ] In accordance with an additional embodiment variant (not shown) , the generation group 2 comprises electrical supply means and an electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 powered by the electrical energy transported by the electrical supply means .
[ 00016 ] In other words , the electrical supply means are used for the delivery of electrical energy, which comes from an additional energy-generating source ; said electrical energy is necessary for the operation of the electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 .
[ 00017 ] Preferably, the electrical supply means are an electrical grid that enables the trans fer of electrical energy from suppliers to users .
[ 00018 ] In accordance with a preferred embodiment , the electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 comprises a tank 250 containing water mixed with a catalyst , and an anode and a cathode also inserted into the tank 250 and immersed in the water . In particular, the catalyst is suitable for increasing the electrical energy of the water contained in the tank 250 .
[ 00019 ] The electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 produces oxyhydrogen through the process of water electrolysis .
[ 00020 ] In particular, water electrolysis is an electrolytic process in which the passage of electric current causes the breakdown of water into oxygen and hydrogen gas .
[ 00021 ] According to the invention, the cogeneration plant 1 comprises an actuator 3 supplied at the input by the oxyhydrogen produced by the generation group 2 , preferably by the electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21 . The actuator 3 uses the oxyhydrogen to generate mechanical energy . In other words , the oxyhydrogen is the fuel of the actuator 3 .
[ 00022 ] Preferably, the actuator 3 is an electrical actuator, and more preferably it is a fuel-inj ected internal combustion engine . [00023] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the actuator 3 is supplied exclusively during ignition with a fossil fuel, such as gasoline. Excluding the ignition phase, the actuator 3 is supplied with oxyhydrogen.
[00024] Advantageously, the use of fossil fuel during ignition makes the actuator less hazardous and avoids gas overloads during ignition.
[00025] Preferably, the actuator 3 is equipped with a fossil fuel tank, preferably gasoline, solely dedicated to the ignition phase. Preferably, this tank has a small capacity .
[00026] The actuator 3 produces exhaust gases at the output at high temperatures, preferably about 200°C.
[00027] Furthermore, the cogeneration plant comprises an electric generator 4 positioned downstream and controlled by the actuator 3, and suitable for transforming the mechanical energy produced by the actuator 3 into electrical energy.
[00028] Preferably, the term "electric generator" refers to an electrical device suitable for producing electrical energy from various forms of energy.
[00029] The cogeneration plant comprises a first user device 5 and a second user device 6. The first user device 5 uses the electrical energy produced by the electric generator 4, while the second user device 6 uses the exhaust gases produced by the actuator 3, preferably the heat from these exhaust gases.
[00030] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the first user device 5 comprises a first user group 50 and at least one electric utility 51. The first user group 50 is suitable for storing electrical energy produced by the electric generator 4 and transport it to at least one electric utility 51.
[00031] According to a preferred embodiment, the first user group 50 comprises an inverter group 55 and at least one storage battery 56. In particular, the inverter group 55 performs the functions of filtering and stabilizing the electrical energy generated.
[00032] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the inverter group 55 and the storage battery 56 are connected in series so as to store electrical energy and supply it to the at least one electric utility 51.
[00033] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the storage battery 56 supplies, at least in part, the electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator 21. Preferably, the storage battery 56 is comprised in the electric generation means 20.
[00034] In accordance with a preferred embodiment (shown in Fig. 3) , the inverter group 55 comprises an inverter
550 and an electric stabilizer 555. [00035] The term "inverter" refers to an electronic input/output device capable of converting a direct current into an alternating current and varying its amplitude and frequency parameters.
[00036] The stabilizer, on the other hand, is a device that stabilizes the electrical voltage, solving problems caused by undervoltage and/or overvoltage.
[00037] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the electric stabilizer 555 is connected to the storage battery 56 and the inverter 550, and the storage battery 56 is also connected to the inverter 550; finally, the inverter 550 is connected to at least one electric utility 51.
[00038] Preferably, there are two electric utilities 51: a primary electric utility 51a and a secondary electric utility 51b. For example, the primary electric utility 51a is represented by a mains outlet, while the secondary electric utility 51b consists of at least one battery for supplying the primary electric utility 51a.
[00039] Preferably, when the storage battery 56 is fully charged, the inverter group 55 supplies the electrical energy produced by the electric generator 4 directly to the at least one electric utility 51.
[00040] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the second user device 6 comprises a second user group 60, at least one water utility 61 and water supply means 62 suitable for supplying water to the second user group 60 .
Preferably, the second user group 60 is suitable for heating said water and transport it to the at least one water utility 61 .
[ 00041 ] According to a preferred embodiment , the second user assembly 60 comprises at least one heat exchanger 65 suitable for collecting the exhaust gases coming out from the actuator 3 .
[ 00042 ] Preferably, the second user group 60 also comprises a tank 66 containing water supplied from the water supply means 62 and heated by the at least one heat exchanger 65 .
[ 00043 ] In accordance with a preferred embodiment , the at least one heat exchanger 65 comprises a first heat exchanger 67 comprising a heatable fluid, and suitable for collecting the exhaust gases from the actuator 3 to heat this fluid . Preferably, said fluid is a liquid, more preferably an oil .
[ 00044 ] According to a preferred embodiment , the at least one heat exchanger 65 further comprises a tank heat exchanger 68 , fluidly connected to the first heat exchanger 67 , to heat the water contained in the tank 66 .
[ 00045 ] In accordance with a preferred embodiment , the tank heat exchanger 68 comprises a coil 680 through which the heated fluid from the first heat exchanger 67 passes , so that its heat is transmitted to the water contained in the tank 66. Preferably, the coil 680 is, at least in part, inserted in the tank 66.
[00046] In other words, the fluid contained in the first heat exchanger 67 is heated by the exhaust gases coming out from the actuator 3, and passes through the coil 680 of the tank heat exchanger 68 so as to heat the water contained in the tank 66. Subsequently, the fluid, having released the exploitable heat, returns to the first heat exchanger 67 so as to be reheated to begin the cycle again. [00047] Preferably, the tank 66 comprises a tank inlet 66a for the introduction of water, connected to the water supply means 62, and a tank outlet 66b for the outflow of heated water, connected to at least one water utility 61. [00048] In a preferred embodiment (depicted in Fig. 2 and 3) , the cogeneration plant 1 is, therefore, suitable for producing electrical energy and supply hot water.
[00049] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the second user device 6 produces exhaust gases at the outlet, preferably comprising a mixture of condensed water and nitrogen monoxide.
[00050] Preferably, the cogeneration plant 1 comprises a third user device 7 located downstream of the second user device 6 and suitable for using these exhaust gases. [00051] In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the third user device 7 comprises a third user group 70 and an exhaust outlet 71 . Preferably, the third user group 70 is able to exploit the condensed water contained in the exhaust gases to derive additional heat . Preferably, an exhaust mixture consisting mainly of nitrogen monoxide flows from the exhaust outlet 71 .
[ 00052 ] The present invention also covers the method of energy cogeneration .
[ 00053 ] The energy cogeneration method comprises the steps of :
- providing a cogeneration plant 1 , as described above ;
- producing oxyhydrogen by means of the generation group 2 ;
- supplying the actuator 3 with the oxyhydrogen produced by the generation unit 2 ;
- producing mechanical energy and exhaust gases by means of the actuator 3 ;
- powering the electric generator 4 with the mechanical energy produced by the actuator 3 ;
- producing electrical energy by means of the electric generator 4 ;
- powering the f irst user device 5 with the electrical energy produced by the electric generator 4 ;
- supplying the second user device 6 with the exhaust gases produced by the actuator 3 . [00054] According to a preferred embodiment, the method also comprises the steps of:
- storing the electrical energy in the first user group 50;
- powering the at least one electric utility 51 with the electrical energy stored in the first user group 50.
[00055] According to a preferred embodiment, the method also comprises the steps of:
- supplying water to the second user group 60 through the water supply means 62;
- heating the water by means of the second user group 60;
- supplying the heated water to the at least one water utility 61.
[00056] Innovatively, the cogeneration plant forming the subject of the present invention fully achieves the proposed object whilst overcoming the drawbacks discussed above in reference to the prior art.
[00057] Advantageously, the cogeneration plant makes it possible to supply both electrical energy and hot water even to buildings that are located in areas where these resources are difficult to provide.
[00058] Advantageously, since the actuator is supplied with oxyhydrogen, it is necessary for the system to be supplied with water, which is readily available, and with an amount of electrical energy that may be replenished by a periodically recharged battery or by photovoltaic panels .
[00059] Advantageously, since Brown's gas has a very high calorific value, it allows the exhaust gases coming out from the actuator to have a high temperature, above 200°C, so that its heat may be utilized.
[00060] Advantageously, since oxyhydrogen is used as the fuel for the actuator, the cogeneration plant does not depend on fossil sources.
[00061] Advantageously, the exhaust mixture consists mainly of condensed water and nitrogen monoxide, and therefore there is no emission of carbon dioxide.
[00062] Advantageously, therefore, the cogeneration plant has very little environmental impact and instead has a strong ecological component.
[00063] A person skilled in the art, in order to meet specific needs, may make several changes to the embodiments of the cogeneration plant or substitutions of elements with other functionally equivalent ones. These variants are also contained within the scope of protection as defined by the following claims. Moreover, each variant described as belonging to a possible embodiment may be implemented independently of the other variants described.

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1. A cogeneration plant (1) comprising: a) a generation group (2) for producing oxyhydrogen; b) an actuator (3) supplied at the input with said oxyhydrogen, wherein said actuator (3) uses the oxyhydrogen to generate mechanical energy and produces exhaust gases; c) an electric generator (4) positioned downstream and controlled by the actuator (2) , and suitable for transforming said mechanical energy into electrical energy; d) a first user device (5) which uses said electrical energy; e) a second user device (6) which uses said exhaust gases.
2. Cogeneration plant (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first user device (5) comprises a first user group
(50) and at least one electric utility (51) , wherein the first user group (50) is suitable for storing electrical energy and convey it to the at least one electric utility
(51) .
3. Cogeneration plant (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second user device (6) comprises a second user group (60) , at least one water utility (61) and water supply means (62) suitable for supplying water to the second user group (60) , wherein the second user group (60) is suitable for heating said water and convey it to the at least one water utility (61) .
4. Cogeneration plant (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the generation group (2) comprises electric generation means (20) and an electrolytic oxyhydrogen generator (21) powered by the electrical energy produced by the electric generation means (20) .
5. Cogeneration plant (1) according to claim 4, wherein the electric generation means (20) comprise photovoltaic panels (200) and/or at least one auxiliary battery (210) .
6. Cogeneration plant (1) according to claim 2, wherein the first user group (50) comprises an inverter group (55) and at least one storage battery (56) , connected in series so as to store electrical energy and supply it to the at least one electric utility (51) .
7. Cogeneration plant (1) according to claim 6, wherein the inverter group (55) comprises an inverter (550) and an electric stabilizer (555) .
8. Cogeneration plant (1) according to claim 3, wherein the second user group (60) comprises at least one heat exchanger (65) suitable for collecting the exhaust gases coming out from the actuator (3) , and a tank (66) containing water supplied by the water supply means (62) and heated by the at least one heat exchanger (65) .
9. Cogeneration plant (1) according to claim 8, wherein the at least one heat exchanger (65) comprises a first heat exchanger (67) and a tank heat exchanger (68) , fluidly connected to the first heat exchanger (67) , wherein the first heat exchanger (67) comprises a heatable fluid, and is suitable for collecting the exhaust gases from the actuator (3) to heat this fluid, and the tank heat exchanger (68) is fluidly connected to the first heat exchanger (67) to heat the water contained in the tank (66) .
10. Cogeneration plant (1) according to claim 9, wherein the tank (66) comprises a tank inlet (66a) for the introduction of water, connected to the water supply means (62) , and a tank outlet (66b) for the outflow of the heated water, connected to the at least one water utility (61) .
11. Cogeneration plant (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a third user device (7) positioned downstream of the second user device (6) and wherein the second user device (6) produces exhaust gases used by said third user device (7) .
12. A method of energy cogeneration comprising the steps of :
- providing a cogeneration plant (1) comprising: a) a generation group (2) ; b) an actuator (3) ; c) an electric generator (4) positioned downstream and controlled by the actuator (3) ; d) a first user device (5) ; e) a second user device (6) ;
- producing oxyhydrogen by means of the generation group (2) ;
- supplying the actuator (3) with the oxyhydrogen produced by the generation group (2) ;
- producing mechanical energy and exhaust gases by means of the actuator (3) ;
- powering the electric generator (4) with the mechanical energy produced by the actuator (3) ;
- producing electrical energy by means of the electric generator ( 4 ) ;
- powering the first user device (5) with the electrical energy produced by the electric generator (4) ;
- supplying the second user device (6) with the exhaust gases produced by the actuator (3) .
13. Method of energy cogeneration according to claim 12, wherein the first user device (5) comprises a first user group (50) and at least one electric utility (51) , and wherein the method comprises the steps of:
- storing the electrical energy in the first user group (50) ;
- powering the at least one electric utility (51) with the electrical energy stored in the first user group (50) .
14. Method of energy cogeneration according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the second user device (6) comprises a second user group (60) , at least one water utility (61) and water supply means (62) , and wherein the method comprises the steps of:
- supplying water to the second user group (60) through the water supply means (62) ; - heating the water by means of the second user group (60) ;
- supplying the heated water to the at least one water utility ( 61 ) .
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