CHP - Combined Heat and Power Plant

Our CHP’s (combined heat and power units) provide the ideal technology for renewable power and heat production. For special requirements an Absorption Cooler can be added to the unit for use of the heat from the engine for cooling –Tri Generation.

Relative low investment, high efficiency, minimal emissions and independence from conventional fossil fuel suppliers turn our system into one of the most effective units for renewable and remote energy production.

The energy: The calorific value of plant oil’s, used cooking oil’s and animal fat’s (tallow) are in the range of 32000-39000 kJ/kg. (e.g. Canola oil 35000kJ/kg)

The emission: Plant oil fuel Power Generation can be called CO2 neutral and does not add to the Green house effect.
Plant oil is stored sun energy!

The immediate combustion emissions behind the engine are minimized through appropriate emission systems including soot filter, SCR catalyst or oxidation catalyst. All international emission standards can be met.

The cost: Lowest investment cost per KW compare to any renewable technology. For example: Investment and service of a 360KWel CHP calculated over 10 years adds just approx. 3 US cents per kWh to the Power production bill.

Advantages:

Socioeconomic and Environmental Advantages

Locally produced plant oils (Coconut Oil, Palm Oil etc.) can be used as engine fuel, which means:

• Relative low investment (compare to Solar) makes a Community owned Power station possible.
• Money for Energy fuel stays within the community.
• Plant oil-fuel production for Power generation creates an additional source of income for rural communities and remote plant operations.
• CO2 neutral Power and Heat Generation.
• Low emissions through advanced exhaust systems.
• Plant oil is biodegradable if spilled into water or soil during transportation.

Used cooking oil or low grade fat (animal tallow) can be used at the site of production thereby avoiding transport and storage problems.

Technical Advantages

• Power and heat generation right at the spot where they are needed.
• Transmission losses can be prevented.
• State of the art control and grid feed safety.
• High Energy efficiency.
• Low Emission (CO2 Neutral).
• Reduction of environmental pollution through use of waste heat for heating / cooling.
• Low noise levels.
• Modular design is possible.
• Adjustment to variable power requirements is possible.
• Low maintenance expenditure.
• Engine can be used to drive other equipment like pumps

Flexibility and innovation

Flexibility and innovation combined with already established standards create a powerful tool in finding the optimal solution to your requirements. Such flexibility can also include the rebuilding of existing Diesel engines for plant oil use.

Retrofit of existing Diesel unit may be possible.

We can find our modules in many applications such as:

• Distributed Energy generation
• Hospitals
• Hotels
• Public baths
• Waste disposal plants
• Manufacturing plants
• ......

Sizes:
Multi fuel CHP units are available in of:
15 / 30 / 60 / 100 / 120 / 240 / 360 kW Electric standard sizes
Larger units are available on special request or as a combination of standard units.

   
Container and skid mounted CHP units