Cogeneration is generating power and utilizable heat simultaneously in the same combined heat-power (CHP) system. Cogeneration provides higher efficiency in energy conversion compared to the systems that generate heat and power separately to a degree of 40%. CHP plants can be installed onsite thus allowing minimizing energy losses and maximizing distribution performance. Cogeneration is ideal for establishments that require a higher factor of safety and gas resource is high.



Benefits of Gas Engine CHP

Other than high efficiency, CHP plants offer;

- Installation on-site or near site,
- Reduced energy costs,
- Low emission rate compared to conventional electricity generators and boilers.

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There are 5 key points that generate heat in CHP:

     1. Engine jacket cooling water
     2. Engine lubrication oil cooling
     3. First stage air intake intercooler
     4. Engine exhaust gases
     5. Engine generator radiated heat, second stage intercooler

1,2 and 3 are in the form of recoverable flow based water and interfaced with heat exchanger plates.

CHP Applications
There are various different fuel types for Cogeneration. In CHP applications, natural gas, biogas, and coal gas are typically used.