Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Energy Technology
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:CHP
Cogeneration |
| gptkbp:application |
gptkb:District_heating
Residential buildings Commercial buildings Industrial processes |
| gptkbp:benefit |
Increased energy efficiency
Lower energy costs Reduced greenhouse gas emissions |
| gptkbp:challenge |
Regulatory barriers
Complexity of integration High initial capital cost Variable heat demand |
| gptkbp:component |
Control system
Generator Heat recovery system Prime mover |
| gptkbp:conventionalEfficiency |
About 50% or less
|
| gptkbp:developedBy |
19th century
|
| gptkbp:distinctFrom |
Separate heat and power generation
|
| gptkbp:effect |
Up to 80% or higher
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Lower CO2 emissions compared to separate generation
|
| gptkbp:fuelType |
Coal
Oil Natural gas Biomass Waste heat |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Combined Heat and Power
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
15-30 years
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
Requires regular servicing
|
| gptkbp:market |
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Europe gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Combined_heat_and_power_plant_in_Denmark
CHP in industrial parks CHP in universities CHP systems in hospitals |
| gptkbp:organization |
gptkb:International_Energy_Agency
gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Energy |
| gptkbp:ownershipModel |
On-site
Third-party owned Utility-owned |
| gptkbp:policy |
Feed-in tariffs
Tax incentives Grants and subsidies |
| gptkbp:purpose |
Simultaneous generation of electricity and useful heat
|
| gptkbp:regulates |
Subject to local and national energy regulations
|
| gptkbp:relatedConcept |
gptkb:District_energy
gptkb:Trigeneration Distributed generation |
| gptkbp:technology |
Gas turbine
Steam turbine Fuel cell Microturbine Reciprocating engine |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:CHP
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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