Energy Efficiency Through Combined Heat and Power or Cogeneration (Energy Policies, Politics and Prices)

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is the sequential or simultaneous generation of multiple forms of useful energy (usually mechanical and thermal) in a single, integrated system. CHP systems consist of a number of individual components-prime mover (heat engine), generator, heat recovery, and electrical interconnection-configured into an integrated whole. This book reviews the technical and economic characterisation of biomass resources, biomass preparation, energy conversion technologies, power production systems, and complete integrated systems. Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is the sequential or simultaneous generation of multiple forms of useful energy (usually mechanical and thermal) in a single, integrated system. CHP systems consist of a number of individual components-prime mover (heat engine), generator, heat recovery, and electrical interconnection-configured into an integrated whole. This new book reviews the technical and economic characterization of biomass resources, biomass preparation, energy conversion technologies, power production systems, and complete integrated systems. Contents Preface 1 Biomass Combined Heat and Power Catalog of Technologies: United States Environmental Protection Agency 2 Catalog of CHP Technologies: United States Environmental Protection Agency 3 CHP Project Development Overview: United States Environmental Protection Agency 4 Combined Heat and Power: Effective Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Future: Oak Ridge National Laboratory 5 Environmental Revenue Streams for Combined Heat and Power: United States Environmental Protection Agency Chapter Sources Index