Cogeneration at a residential complex

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Energy Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6670839

An energy cogeneration plant in a residential complex is described in which a 4 megawatts plant supplies 1000 apartments in seven buildings and a 60,000 ft/sup 2/ shopping center using diesel engine generators. The complex was retrofitted in that utility service was disconnected and all energy needs (heat, domestic hot water, electricity) are generated within the complex. Recovered heat from engine exhaust and jacket water is used to carry a portion of the buildings' thermal load. Steam is distributed from the central plant to each building. The total energy concept of the complex is described and energy savings are estimated ($300,000/y or 55%). Economics and financing of the project are described. The role of PURPA, standby equipment, automatic operation, and location of the power plant are discussed. Present and future savings in energy costs, tax benefits, and possible future sale of excess power to the utility are described. (MJJ)

• OSTI ID: 6670839
• Journal Information: Energy Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Eng.; (United States) Vol. 78:6; ISSN EENGD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320101* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
320304 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Industrial & Agricultural Processes-- Waste Heat Recovery & Utilization
APARTMENT BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
COGENERATION
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
DEUS
DIESEL ENGINES
DUAL-PURPOSE POWER PLANTS
ECONOMICS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY EXPENSES
ENERGY SYSTEMS
ENGINES
FINANCING
HEAT ENGINES
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
LAWS
NATIONAL ENERGY ACT
ON-SITE POWER GENERATION
PLANNING
POWER GENERATION
POWER PLANTS
POWER RANGE 1-10 MW
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY POLICIES ACT
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SHOPPING CENTERS
STEAM GENERATION
WASTE HEAT UTILIZATION
WASTE PRODUCT UTILIZATION