Use of reciprocating engines in cogeneration and peak shaving

Conference · Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5246455

Sickinger, D R

In the broad context of the energy situation in the US, cogeneration and peak shaving customer generating systems can provide load management. Rejected heat is recovered from exhaust by heat exchangers and heat recovery silencers in various specified ways. Peak shaving is one large scale way of reducing energy. Another way is the use of standby equipment for peak shaving done in cooperation with the local utility company. ''Utility discretionary peak shaving'' is recommended. In this method, a special rate between utility and standby set owners is established. When peak is approached, standby owners are contacted to take the load off the system. Because telephone facilities, hospitals, sewage treatment facilities, and many commercial buildings have standby generator systems, such a program can work and be valuable.

• Research Organization: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
• OSTI ID: 5246455
• Report Number(s): CONF-820217-
• Journal Information: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Energy Technol. (Wash., D.C.); (United States) Vol. 9; ISSN ENTED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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