Combined heat & power plants.
Gas infrastructure for combined heat and power: we install and maintain the gas pipework and connections that feed CHP plant in energy centres and plant rooms.
How CHP works
A CHP unit generates electricity on site and captures the heat produced in the process, using it for space heating or hot water. Using one fuel for both makes far better use of the energy than buying electricity and generating heat separately.
Why businesses choose CHP
- Higher overall efficiency than separate heat and power
- Lower energy costs by using heat that would otherwise be wasted
- Lower carbon emissions through better use of fuel
- Resilience: some systems can keep running during grid outages
Types of CHP system
- Micro CHP for smaller commercial buildings
- Gas-fired CHP for larger industrial and commercial sites
- Biogas CHP running on renewable fuel
Installation and maintenance
CHP plant needs a properly sized and installed gas supply, and regular maintenance of engines, turbines and heat recovery units to keep it running efficiently. We plan the gas package around the wider energy-centre programme and coordinate with the CHP supplier and main contractor.
Questions.
Common questions about combined heat & power.
Which sites use CHP?
Manufacturing sites, commercial buildings, hospitals and district heating networks, where there is a steady demand for both heat and power.
Can CHP run on renewable fuels?
Yes. Some systems run on biogas, which can support sustainability and carbon-reduction goals.
Can CHP provide cooling as well?
Yes. Combined cooling, heat and power (CCHP, or trigeneration) adds an absorption chiller, which suits sites such as data centres.
How long does a CHP installation take?
It depends on the size and complexity of the plant; larger installations typically take several months from design to commissioning.
How much space does CHP need?
Micro units are compact. Industrial systems need a dedicated plant room or energy centre for the engine, heat recovery and controls.
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