How Cogeneration (CHP) Lowers Costs and Increases Efficiency

The problem with generating electricity is that fuel loses much of its power during combustion.  Only about 18% to 37% of the fuel’s chemical energy translates into useful electricity.  The rest of the energy dissipates as heat.  That means roughly 60% to 80% of the fuel you pay for gets wasted.

The Solution: Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

Cogeneration, also referred to as CHP (Combined Heat and Power), solves the problem of losing the fuel’s energy to heat.  CHP recovers heat and delivers it to a useful thermal application, typically heating water or air.  In practice, the heat is mostly applied to ventilation systems in buildings or water tanks.

Cogeneration systems work like generators; alternators produce electricity from combustion.  However, the addition of a heat recovery system reclaims thermal energy from the exhaust and water cooling system.  Thus, your fuel source now produces heat in addition to electric power.

Benefits of CHP

CHP can result in a substantial savings financially because you’re getting more from the fuel you’ve paid for.  Additionally, you’re no longer using the generated electricity itself to produce heat.  Therefore, you also save because less electric power is used.  This double benefit means a higher energy efficiency and a greater savings on fuel costs.
CHP Range Natural Gas Generators

While you have choices for purchasing generators operating on CHP, EvoHeat brings you the most convenient and cost effective solution for cogeneration.  Our CHP Range natural gas generator sets are designed for the maximum power efficiency, least maintenance costs, and reliable power generation you can count on.

Key Features & Benefits

• Full output range from 13kW to 2MW – ensures there is a CHP solution available for your needs
• Cummins Engines (40kw and above) – for rugged reliability, worldwide service, and available spare parts
• Marathon Alternators (40kw and above) Faraday (Below 40kW) – brushless alternators for extended low maintenance service life
• Swep and Airec Swedish Heat Exchangers – world-leading heat exchange systems recover the most heat
• ComAp CHP Advanced Control Systems – lowest cost operability, intuitive simple control interface, and extensive operating parameter options
• Acoustic Cabinets – for Optimum Sound Attenuation and quieter operation
• Lowest cost unit service and maintenance available

Invest in natural gas CHP generators that will provide the greatest return.  Contact EvoHeat today to learn more about how our CHP Range generators can give you greater natural gas efficiency while lowering your electric power expense.