Multi-functional residential diesel fuel energy system for combined heat and power generation

Abstract

The disclosed invention presents a novel residential energy conversion system designed to retrofit existing heating oil tanks for use with diesel fuel, enabling both heating and electricity generation within a home. This system includes a cleaned and modified oil tank to store diesel, a diesel generator connected to this tank for electrical power production, and a fuel transmission assembly for diesel transfer. The system uniquely incorporates a manual or gravity-fed fuel transmission line and utilizes the home's existing chimney infrastructure for exhaust ventilation. By converting traditional heating oil systems to utilize readily available diesel fuel, the invention offers a more environmentally friendly, efficient, and versatile solution for residential energy needs. The integrated approach allows for the manual addition of diesel by homeowners, supports the original oil burner with diesel fuel, and connects the diesel generator's output to the home's electrical system or storage batteries, significantly enhancing energy autonomy and reliability.

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