Trigeneration power plants CCHP
Containerized trigeneration power plants, also known as CCHP (Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power), are a highly efficient and cost-effective solution for power generation, thermal energy, and cooling needs. These plants are housed in a shipping container, making them easy to transport and install in various locations.
One of the main differences between CCHP plants and traditional power generation modules or CHP plants is that CCHP plants produce electricity, thermal energy, and cooling simultaneously. This means the heat emitted during the power generation process is captured and used for other purposes, such as heating buildings or industrial processes. In addition, the excess heat is used to produce cooling through an absorption chiller.
This results in higher overall energy efficiency, as the thermal energy that would otherwise be wasted in traditional power generation is put to use. Additionally, by providing both heating and cooling, CCHP plants can reduce dependence on external energy sources and help reduce overall energy consumption. By doing so, CCHP plants can provide an effective solution to reduce energy costs and emissions while providing greater energy security.
Another benefit of containerized CCHP plants is their flexibility. They can be customized to meet the specific power generation, thermal energy, and cooling needs of a particular location or application.
Some of the most popular use cases for plug-and-play containerized CCHP modules include:
Industrial and commercial applications: Containerized CCHP modules are often used in industrial and commercial settings to provide electricity, heat, and cooling for manufacturing or other processes. They can be connected to the existing power grid or used as a standalone power source.
District heating and cooling: CCHP systems are often used to provide heat, cooling, and electricity for district heating and cooling systems, which provide heat and cooling to multiple buildings or homes. Containerized CCHP modules are well-suited for this application because they can be easily transported and installed in a variety of locations.
Data centers: Containerized CCHP modules are used to provide power, heat, and cooling to data centers. They are used to supply power to IT equipment and also to provide cooling to the data center.
Hospitals and healthcare facilities: Containerized CCHP modules are also commonly used to deliver power, heat, and cooling to hospitals and other healthcare facilities. They can be used to provide backup power in case of power outages and to provide heat and cooling for the building.
Residential buildings: CCHP systems can also be used in residential buildings, providing heat, cooling, and electricity and reducing the building's energy consumption and cost.
Universities and educational facilities: CCHP systems can be used to provide heat, cooling, and electricity in universities and other educational facilities. This is particularly interesting for institutions that are heavily consuming energy for heating and cooling to provide
Overall, CCHP plants are an efficient, cost-effective, and flexible solution to power generation, thermal energy, and cooling needs. They are ideal for a wide range of applications and are easy to transport, install and maintain.
The Layout:
External:
Exhaust Gas Silencer
Silencer with integrated catalytic converter. The engine frequency band, required levels, and pressure drop are considered to reduce sound emissions.
Dry Cooler
Dry Cooler is designed to meet engine and use case requirements and ambient temperature and noise restrictions.
Access ladder to roof and railing
Access ladders and railings for auxiliary equipment maintenance and inspections.
Gas connection flange
The plant's gas line connection point.
Internal:
Generator Set
In addition to being able to use a wide range of gaseous fuels (natural gas, biogas, LPG, landfill gas), the generator set has a high degree of flexibility.
Air inlet silencer
Designed to limit the noise generated by the power module and ensure that combustion air flows optimally in the engine room.
Air outlet silencer
Exhaust airflow is maintained by sound-absorbing panels that limit the noise generated by the power module.
Air supply fans
Ventilation of the engine room ensures the dispersal of radiant heat from the unit and supplies combustion air to the engine.
Engine heating system
Heating the engine ensures faster engine starts and reduces engine wear by keeping it at a ready-to-start temperature.
Engine cooling system
The cooling system removes excess heat to maintain the engine's operating temperature.
Gas train
In addition to providing gas to the engine, the gas train includes elements for regulating, measuring, and controlling it.
Oil tanks
There is a tank installed in the container for storing lubricating oil.
Control systems and panels
The system that provides engine management, monitoring, and control. Error messages are date-stamped to identify their sequence.
Safety systems and equipment
There is a smoke alarm system with detectors in the machine and control rooms, as well as a gas warning device in the machine room. Powder fire extinguishers are in the control room.
Air temperature control system
There is an air temperature sensor in the machine room, a heating radiator, and an electric heater/cooler in the control room.