Co-generation plants are the modules for combined production of electricity and heat power.
Conventional generators produced heat power is not utilized and released to environment. The co-generation unit uses thisheat power for heating purposes. Considerable gas saving is achieved.
Co-generators are characterized by:
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Low operational costs;
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High efficiency rate that in average is 85-90 %;
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Wide assortment of equipment;
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Perfect parameters for capacity switch (from 100% to 75% and 50% capacity) and good working characteristics;
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Process automatic control;
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60000 operational hours between overhauls;
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Easy installation and operation;
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Correspond to international standards for toxic exhaust gases emission;
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Avoids pollution of environment that is co-generation is the most ecology friendly energy production method.
Co-generation plants work based on internal combustion engine fueled by biogas which moves the generator. Engine designed to run on biogas and its peculiarities are two systems for gas mixing with air and exhaust gases removal.
Main parts of co-generation unit are:
- Internal combustion engine;
- Engine support frame;
- Alternator (voltage 400 V, frequency 50 Hz);
- Electricity distribution cabinet that can be equipped with stabilizer to avoid voltage jumps;
- Engine cooling system with heat exchanger;
- Container with noise insulation;
- Container ventilation system.