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Thermal energy storage can help cogeneration meet the energy generatio
n challenges of the 21st century by increasing the flexibility and per
formance of cogeneration facilities. Thermal energy storage (TES) allo
ws a cogeneration facility to: (1) provide dispatchable electric power
while providing a constant thermal lend, and (2) increase peak capaci
ty by providing economical cooling of the combustion turbine inlet air
The particular systems that are considered in this paper are high-tem
perature diurnal TES, and TES for cooling the combustion turbine inlet
air. The paper provides a complete assessment of the design, engineer
ing, and economic benefits of combining TES technology with new or exi
sting cogeneration systems, while also addressing some of the issues i
nvolved.