Cogeneration and Waste Heat Recovery

摘要

Industrial and commercial cogeneration is discussed, i.e., simultaneous production of both heat and electricity at the industrial plant or commercial building. The six basic steps leading to a preliminary determination of the feasibility of cogeneration are outlined. Waste heat recovery is next discussed, particularly in relation to furnace recuperation in the primary metals industry. Applications of furnace recuperators are discussed in some detail. Studies on industrial waste heat analysis, energy-savings potential in six industries, federal R and D projects, and industrial fouling are described. (ERA citation 10:027966)