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TRAK CHP Cogeneration

WHAT IS COGENERATION?

What is Cogeneration?

Cogeneration is a term used to describe the combined generation of electrical and thermal energy, more commonly called electricity and heat. Cogeneration is highly efficient, resulting in low fuel consumption, low greenhouse gas emissions, and elevated economic efficiency. Cogeneration is a means of decentralized energy production, meaning that the energy is produced directly at the site of its consumption.

Currently, most power generation comes from large power plants whereby only 33% of primary energy is turned into usable electricity with the other 67% released unused into the atmosphere. The energy is lost in heating steam generating boilers to power turbines while the electricity travels inefficiently through an ageing grid to reach its destination.

Alternatively, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems installed onsite at the point of use are becoming increasingly important in the energy sector’s transformation to a decentralized, stable and sustainable power grid. CHP is an efficient and clean way of generating electric power and thermal energy from a single fuel source such as natural gas, biogas, propane or hydrogen. The prime mover engine drives the generator, producing electricity, and the residual heat created during this process is captured and turned into useful heat. Two types of waste heat are produced by generating electricity. The first type is the heat that is recovered from the engine jacket water that is cooling the engine. Secondly, heat from the exhaust gas is transferred through a heat exchanger. This captured waste heat now can be used for heating, cooling or generating steam.

FUEL

ELECTRICITY

LARGE POWERPLANT

Efficiencies up to 45%

TRAK uses 2G Energy CHP System Units

CHP systems can be employed over a wide range of sizes (60 kW – 2,500 kW), applications and fuels. CHP systems can regulate their output quickly. They are infinitely adjustable in the power range between 50%-100% load. With the help of TRAK's control technology, they adjust to your actual energy demand. CHP systems can be installed in existing buildings or can be set up in a container or engine room. Noise emissions can be as low as 35 dBA at a distance of 10 m (~33 feet) and 55 dBA at 1 metre (~3 feet) away, which is comparable to a home refrigerator.

TRAK designs a balance between the building/process needs (major electricity loads, central heat pump compressors, variable speed drive [VSD] circulating pumps and VSD fans) and the CHP system (generator output, island mode, parallel electricity grid input and photovoltaic panel offset). Thermal balancers include geoexchange, groundwater, fluid coolers, exhaust air, domestic cold water, wastewater, solar thermal, laundry, kilns and other items.

ELECTRICITY

CHP COGEN SYSTEM

Efficiencies up to 98%

FUEL

HEAT

Conventional Power Plants (Central)

In large, centralized power plants, conventional power generation generates heat that escapes unused into the atmosphere.

CHP Generation (Decental)

Cogeneration harnesses the waste heat generated during electricity production, allowing for significantly higher efficiency values.

CHP COGENERATION ADVANTAGES

CHP Cogen Advantages

Substantial cost savings up to 40% of primary energy.
Biogas units save up to 70% in energy costs.
Fulfills the highest environmental standards by producing up to 60% less CO2 emissions than conventional energy producers.
Compliance with governmental carbon emission regulations.
Fast Return on Investment.
Independence from rising energy prices.
Eases long-term forecasts of energy budgets.
Full cost control.
Highest reliability and efficiency.
Stable operation in case of power outages within the utility grid.
Sustainable energy investment.

CHP COGENERATION SOLUTIONS

g-box 60kW

⦿ Connection-ready for easy integration
⦿ Compact design requires minimal space for installation
⦿ Super-silent and fully enclosed compact module (max 55 dBA at a distance of 3 ft)
⦿ Very economical – highest thermal efficiencies through condensing technology
⦿ Completely water-cooled – no need for costly installation of air ducts
⦿ High availability, reliability, and low-maintenance
⦿ Island mode/black start capable

CHP Cogen Solutions

aura 100-420 kW

agenitor 100-450 kW

⦿ Low emissions
⦿ High heat eﬃciency
⦿ Higher performance than 15% of conventional systems with the

same displacement
⦿ Designed as a ready-to-connect compact module

⦿ Highly efficient power plant with an optimized gas engine – and

therefore lower fuel costs
⦿ Modular design facilitates installation in hard-to-reach places
⦿ Very reliable even in regular start-stop operation thanks to highly wear-

resistant engine components
⦿ Resilient and low-maintenance
⦿ Available as a twin pack configuration with two modules per container

for twice the power

⦿ World's first truly commercial hydrogen CHP

115 to 750 kW

100% hydrogen or fuel blends up to 40% hydrogen

avus 499-2500 kW

⦿ Interconnection of multiple units allows for higher electrical output

⦿ A Master Control system enables synchronization and load sharing to

up to 5 modules
⦿ Efficient running mode and operating times due to excellent engine

quality

CHP CONTAINERS

CHP Cogen Containers

CHP Cogens can be installed in various ways depending on local conditions and the requirements for sound insulation. They can be incorporated in existing buildings or heating systems or set up separately in a container or engine room. With the appropriate sound insulation package, noise emission can be as low as 35 dBA at a distance of 10 metres (~33 feet) and 55 dBA at 1 metre (~3 feet) away, which is comparable to a home refrigerator.