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Introduction to CHP Technologies
(Combined-Heating-Power)
Steven G. Liescheidt, P.E., CSI-CCS, CCPR.
Overview
With the advent of electric industry deregulation,
environmental concerns, unease over energy security and other industry related
issues, interest in combined heat and power (CHP) technologies has been growing
among energy customers, regulators, legislators, and developers. CHP is a
specific form of distributed generation (DG), which refers to the strategic
placement of electric power generating units at or near customer facilities to
supply on-site energy needs. The key advantage of CHP over Separate Heat
and Power Production (SHP) is the energy savings realized by using rejected heat
from on-site power generation as thermal energy for other processes.
In
this course the student will learn about the basic CHP technologies including
system advantages and disadvantages, application considerations, comparison of
system features and benefits and other basic criteria by which to evaluate and
apply CHP systems.
The
student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Catalogue
of CHP Technologies as published by the EPA Combined Heat and Power Partnership.
http://www.epa.gov/chp/project_resources/catalogue.htm
The
student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifty (50) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or
Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
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What is CHP?
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The advantages of CHP relative to SHP.
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Calculating CHP efficiency
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Use of Gas Turbines as a CHP Technology
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Use of Microturbines as a CHP Technology
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Use of Reciprocating Engines as a CHP Technology
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Use of Steam Turbines as a CHP Technology
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Use of Fuel Cells as a CHP Technology
Course
Click on the URL below
to view the Catalogue of CHP Technologies prior to taking the quiz.
Catalog of CHP Technologies (1.6 MB)
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To obtain PDH credits for this course, you will need to take a quiz for
credit. Click on the link below.
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