CHP (Combined Heat and Power)

2015 Mechanical Xchange Special Supplement

December 1, 2018

This special publication will help commercial contractors stay on top of all the important trends in the HVAC industry. In this publication, we will cover items like predicting the future of rooftop units, showcasing energy savings achieved through retrofits, and how schools are saving energy with combined heat and power (CHP).

CHP: Old Technology Sparks a New Interest in HVAC Industry

These projects are sustainable in more ways than one

Robert Beverly

October 29, 2018

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A one-paragraph, simple overview of the basic CHP approach reads like this: A building’s (or campus’) system uses fuel to make its own electricity, and then it applies the waste heat from that process toward its HVAC needs.

Hotel HVAC: Room to Improve

Facility Little Things Add Up! Help Hotels Manage Their Reservationsmanagers want seamless integration for smarter, more efficient operation

August 20, 2018

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Energy represents the single fastest-growing operating cost in the lodging industry, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Decisions on guest room equipment amplify by dozens or hundreds in a single property. The mechanical systems work on such a scale that any amount of waste can add up to a significant financial loss or missed opportunity while, on the other hand, minor savings in one area can accumulate to an appreciable gain.

Project Files: Grand Efficiency

April 24, 2017

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Over the last several years, the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa has been replacing outmoded electrical and mechanical equipment with new, more energy-efficient equipment that saves money and decreases carbon footprint.

Many Industries Using CHP to Improve Energy Efficiency

It’s a way to reduce wasted heat and increase industrial efficiency

December 19, 2016

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Combined heat and power (CHP) systems are being used by a wide range of applications to reduce the overall energy intensity of industrial systems. In some cases, such as industrial furnaces, efficiency improvements resulting from waste heat recovery can improve energy efficiency 10-50 percent.

Stationary Fuel Cells Market to Reach $16.2 Billion by 2025

Fuel cells are becoming commercially established thanks to subsidies, policy, and corporate investment

November 15, 2016

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A new report examining stationary fuels cells for micro-combined heat and power (MCHP), prime power, large combined heat and power (CHP), and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) applications is available from Navigant Research.

FlexEnergy Announces New Microturbine Heat Recovery Module

CHP module increases the overall efficiency of the system

September 8, 2016

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FlexEnergy Inc. has announced the release of a new integrated exhaust heat recovery module for its GT333S microturbine powered electric generators. The new heat recovery module will allow FlexEnergy to improve its microturbine products with increased efficiency and improved performance.

Aegis Announces Alliance with Yanmar, Expanding CHP Availability

Company will be able to offer a wider product line to serve facilities of all sizes

September 7, 2016

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Aegis Energy Services Inc., a leading provider of cogeneration technology, has announced a strategic alliance with Yanmar, a Japanese diesel and natural gas engine manufacturer and cogeneration provider. The Aegis and Yanmar relationship is expected to broaden the reach of combined heat and power (CHP) systems.

Tecogen Announces More Project Wins from National Mechanical Services

Total relationship now valued in excess of $1.5 million

August 29, 2016

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Tecogen® Inc., a provider of combined heat and power (CHP) systems, announced two additional project wins from National Mechanical Services. The two new projects bring the total relationship value with the contractor to more than $1.5 million.

First Ever CHP Plant at a US Army Installation Opens

Combined heat and power generates on-site electric power and useful thermal energy

August 16, 2016

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The U.S. Army has debuted a new combined heat and power (CHP) plant at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Maryland. This new CHP plant is the first of its kind at an Army installation, and represents an innovative public-private partnership.