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In the conceptual design of trigeneration systems, which combine the p
roduction of chemicals, power, and heat, an energy conversion device i
s considered a chemical plant's unit operation. A method is presented
whereby options can be identified for the integration of such devices
in chemical plants. Firstly, all functions of the energy conversion de
vice must be described. Secondly, the functions of the auxiliary equip
ment present in a stand-alone power system must be summarised. Third,
a chemical process has to be selected which can perform some of the fu
nctions of the power system's auxiliary equipment. The integration of
a fuel cell in a methanol plant illustrates the application of the met
hod.