A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON DESIGNING COMBINED HEAT AND POWER (CHP) SYSTEM FOR THE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT

摘要

Combined heat and power (CHP) systems are an evolving technology that is at the front of the energy conservation movement. With the reduction in energy consumption and green house gas emissions, CHP systems are improving the efficiency of power generation.rnOur goal for this research is to develop a specification for a CHP System that will improve the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's operating efficiency. This system will reduce the operating cost of the university and provide reliable, clean energy to the College of Engineering and surrounding buildings. If this system is implemented correctly, it has the ability to meet the economic and reliability needs of the university.rnCHP systems are the combination of various forms of equipment to meet the electrical and thermal needs from one single fuel source. Major steps involved in the development of a CHP system including data collection and analysis, system calculations and system specifications will be discussed. This research also examines the barriers that CHP systems encounter with environmental regulations and grid interconnection.