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TTEThermoTech EngineeringWaste Heat Recovery / Cogeneration / CHP Waste heat recovery or cogeneration, also known as Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is the production of two kinds of energy - usually electricity and heat - from a single source of fuel. Cogeneration often replaces the traditional method of supplying multiple forms of energy such as purchasing electricity from the power grid and separately burning natural gas or oil in a furnace to produce heat or steam. While the traditional method of delivering energy is convenient, it is very inefficient and wastes up to two - thirds of the energy in the original fuel. Utility customers pay for those losses in their electrical rates - and always have. On-site cogeneration systems not only generate electricity more efficiently than central power stations, they capture and use most of the heat that is normally wasted. Depending on your application, the integration of power and heat production into one on-site cogeneration system can generate savings of up to 35% for total energy expenditures. And if you're a big energy user, these savings can go right to your profits.THe principles of cogneration have long been known and put to use in a wide variety of applications. Today, advances in diesel, lean-burn gas reciprocating engine technology, micro turbines, heat exchangers and system controls, make cogeneration both practical and economical for applications as small as 30 kW. A cogeneration system normally consists of a prime mover turning an alternator to produce electricity, and a waste recovery system to capture heat from the exhaust and cooling jacket water. The prime mover can be a diesel engine, a lean-burn gas reciprocating engine or a gas turbine. Nearly 90% of the energy in the original fuel is put to productive use.Energy savings and payback - if energy for power, heating or cooling is a big component of your costs, your energy savingswill be proportionalyelly large. Savings can lead to a quick payback on CHP systems investments when combined with tax credits, excess energy sales and cogeneration gas discounts offered by some utilities. Industry is moving towards cogeneration Continuing changes in economics, technology and energy policies are combining to make cogeneration a smart, cost-effective choice.High electric power ratesMajor advances in lean-burn gas reciprocating enginesthe most efficient and proven cogeneration technology have made cogeneration systems viable for a wider range of applications. FeasibilityA cogeneration system may be feasible for your facility.Many factors determine whether the installation of a cogeneration system is feasible.First, there must be a simultaneous need for electric power and thermal energy.The thermal energy can be used for space or water heating, process heating, low-pressure steam production or cooling using an absorption chiller.Second, your facility should have relatively constant electrical and thermal loads for most of the year. Finally, the prospective site should have centralized equipment systems and an available source of fuel service.If your facility meets all of these requirements, it may be a good candidate for cogeneration. The final decision is often driven by economics, the so-called "spark spread" - the cost differential between electricity and natural gas. The greater the differential, the greater the potential cost savings - and the quicker the payback on your cogeneration investment.Today, thanks to improvements in gas reciprocating engines, system controls and prepheral equipment facilities with combined electrical and thermal loads as small as 30 KW or up to 30 MW are excellent candidates. TTE Provides complete congeneration solutionsWhether your facility is commercial, institutional or industrial if it requires electrical and thermal energy, Thermo Tech Engineering can provide a comprehensive cogeneration solution that fits your needs. Call us today!