Whitepaper from Shenton Group
Published: 07 November, 2014
9 fundamental design considerations for CHP specification
Design philosophy
The relationship between thermal and electrical demand is key to the correct design and specification of a CHP system.
Operating strategy
A commercially sound operating strategy should be based around the spark gap or rate.
A mechanically sound operating strategy should take into account the facility infrastructure, and the relationship of the CHP system with both the Building Management System (BMS) and boilers.
Relationship with boilers & BMS
More than 90% of operational shutdowns or failures of CHP plant are caused by bad control strategy or errors in the surrounding systems. The efficiency of a CHP system will become irrelevant if the design and installation does not outline the correct relationship with the facilities existing boilers and BMS.
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