Cogeneration and trigeneration from methane

Cogeneration from Natural Gas is the combined production of electricity and thermal energy through the use of a natural gas or LNG-fueled engine connected with an electric generator.
With the Trigeneration (through the combination of an absorption refrigeration unit) it is possible to produce refrigeration energy, using some or all of the thermal energy produced by the engine.
This technology is applicable for a variety of uses in industrial processes and building air conditioning. CPL CONCORDIA designs and builds complete systems of all sizes and supports its customers through pre and after-sales service that can cover the entire country.

Cogeneration

COGENERATION IS THE COMBINED PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICITY AND THERMAL ENERGY.

Every day we use valuable fuel (natural gas or diesel oil) to produce thermal energy through the boiler and electrical energy through the thermal power plants, taking it from the national grid; this results in higher resource consumption related to dual power generation.

Cogeneration is the combined production of electricity and thermal energy. How is this possible?
An engine is connected with an electric generator which, using the mechanical energy developed by the engine, produces,in this way, electrical energy.
The engine, in the course of its operation, generates heat in the cylinders, lubricating oil and exhaust gases. This heat, which is normally lost to the environment, is fully recovered; if we compare the efficiency of generation, compared with separate power generation in thermal power plants and heat in boilers, we find that CHP has 30-40% lower fuel consumption. This means economic savings and reduced atmospheric emissions.

Cogeneration is particularly suitable in all situations where simultaneous thermal and electrical demand is generally constant throughout the year

Trigeneration

TRIGENERATION IS THE SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC, THERMAL AND COOLING ENERGY.

The transformation of the recovered thermal energy from the cogenerator into cooling energy is made possible by combining it with an absorption refrigeration unit. Absorption refrigeration units are designed to use hot or superheated water as the primary source of energy. The units produce no emissions of alternating climate gases and are carbon neutral.

Application in conjunction with a cogenerator allows the use of heat that would otherwise be dissipated into the environment. This can increase hours of use and economic benefit, benefiting payback time. The absorption refrigeration unit can produce chilled water output at a temperature of 7°C in line with the requirements of most refrigeration systems.
Chilled water can be used for environmental, civil and industrial summer air conditioning.

Benefits

Energy saving

through the reduction of fuel use

Economic savings

installation results in savings in the range of 20 to 30 percent compared to using traditional methods

Environmental savings

through the reduction of CO2 emissions

Increased reliability and independence

from traditional forms of electricity supply

Connecting to the grid allows you to sell or trade electricity

thus eliminating energy waste and shortening the payback time of the investment

White Certificates

cogeneration and trigeneration plants are eligible for Energy Efficiency Certificates, better known as White Certificates. This is an economic mechanism that incentivizes different types of energy efficiency interventions

The uses

01.

Use of heat for industrial processes:

Galvanic industries and tanneries
Food and pharmaceutical industries
Drying and pasteurization processes
Chemical and petrochemical industries

02.

Air conditioning of buildings used for civil or tertiary use:

Hospitals, clinics and nursing homes
Fitness centers and swimming pools
Shopping malls
Condominiums, offices and warehouses
District heating

The offer

“Cogeneration and trigeneration: the right choice for high energy efficiency.”

CPL CONCORDIA has 35 years of experience in the cogeneration sector, more than 500 completed plants and 10 million hours of guaranteed plant operation.

Natural gas-fired CHP is a particularly suitable choice for those who need at least 3,500 hours of heat per year, for high heat consumption and high electrical loads at the same time. The following are typical uses and their recipients.

The company accompanies and supports those who choose cogeneration and trigeneration with the following activities:

01.

Energy Audit

Preliminary data acquisition
Identification of the type of plant to be implemented
Sharing with the Client the economic objectives to be achieved (Business Plan)

02.

Feasibility study

Acquisition of information in detail
Technical and economic feasibility study
Study of technological solutions and plant sizing
Proposal of results to the Client
Agreement between CPL CONCORDIA and the Client

03.

Realization

Consulting in practice management during the permitting process
Counseling for funding and possible contributions
Construction of the plant tailored to the Customer’s need
Plant start-up

04.

Management

Full-service maintenance and scheduled plant maintenance
Customized maintenance contracts

CPL CONCORDIA provides the expertise needed to implement an energy-efficient cogeneration plant and to find a financial solution in line with the Client’s needs.

Below are the possible economic solutions for installing a cogeneration system: