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Showing 1 to 20 of 80 for “"cogeneration"”.
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Cogeneration as related to phosphorus incineration
… or technique was used for deducing the optimum cogeneration potential of a typical chemical plant, which may be paralleled to for any given medium to large multiprocess plant. The optimum cogeneration process was weighed against process risks and economics with respect to return on dividends. …
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THE ECONOMICS OF GAS TURBINE COGENERATION.
The technology of cogeneration is reviewed through an examination of the prime movers most commonly used for this purpose in industrial and commercial facilities. The systems characteristics which are of particular importance to the congeneration application are emphasized along with the advantages …
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Cogeneration in distribution system : planning, operation, transients
This thesis relates to a study of abnormal conditions on a threephase distribution feeder of industry like State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) with several loads and a capacitor bank. An induction generator, which plays the role of a dispersed storage and generation unit, driven by a …
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Applied Control Strategies at a Cogeneration Plant
… strategies for dynamic control” on authentic cogeneration processes. These strategies are applied to several processes at the University of Connecticut’s cogeneration plant. Case studies of their applications are presented in this paper. Strategies that are applied include the following:</p> …
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Performance analysis of gas turbine cogeneration systems.
Cogeneration is a highly efficient approach to generating electricity and process heat from the same fuel source. It is an approach of utilizing waste energy products for a useful purpose that significantly improves the optimal provision of the different grades of energy from high-quality, …
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A computer simulation of cogeneration plant costs
Thesis: B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1986
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Solar Augmentation of Process Steam Boilers for Cogeneration
In this study, the techno-economic feasibility of converting an existing process steam plant into a combined heat and power plant, using an external solar thermal field as the additional heat source was studied. Technical feasibility entailed designing a suitable heat exchanger, which uses hot oil …
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Enhanced geothermal energy and cogeneration : design, technology and economics
… MIT EGS Simulator was modified to accommodate cogeneration to assess the success of such designs in three separate, industrial case studies. Overall system busbar cost for electricity produced and various thermodynamic efficiency measures will be used as metrics to access the effectiveness of …
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Cogeneration system size optimization and return on investment study
Thesis: B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1984
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Local alternative sources for cogeneration combined heat and power system
<p>"Global demand for energy continues to grow while countries around the globe race to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions by implementing policy measures and advancing technology. Sustainability has become an important issue in transportation and infrastructure …
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Investigation into the potential of industrial cogeneration in South Africa
Cogeneration is a promising technological option for SA and the world at large. This technologypermits the combined production of two forms of energy from a single fuel source. This possibility isadvantageous in industry where electricity and process heat can be produced with outstanding …
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The California energy crisis and cogeneration investment opportunities for office landlords
… at or near capacity. The installation of cogeneration systems into office buildings can play an important role in the overall solution. Cogeneration is a form of on-site generation that can provide electricity to office landlords and tenants that is less costly and more reliable than that …
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A new algorithm for load shedding in an industrial cogeneration power plant
… new algorithm for an industrial power plant with cogeneration in operation. The new algorithm was developed to satisfy industrial cogenerator's requirements in load shedding.
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Techno-economic modelling of cogeneration options for the South African sugar industry
Cogeneration is a core part of the SA sugar industry operations. Most factories in SA already cogenerate, but not to their full potential. Improving cogeneration through better energy utilisation than the usual status-quo can potentially enhance profitability. However, investment in cogeneration in …
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Thermo-Economic Modelling of Micro-Cogeneration Systems System Design for Sustainable Power Decentralization by Multi-Physics System Modelling and Micro-Cogeneration Systems Performance Analysis for the UK Domestic Housing Sector
Micro-cogeneration is one of the technologies promoted as a response to the global call for the reduction of carbon emissions. Due to its recent application in the residential sector, the implications of its usage have not yet been fully explored, while at the same time, the available simulation …
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Feasibility analysis of polymer electrolyte fuel cells for residential cogeneration applications in Australia
The objective of the thesis is to identify the technology and determine the economic feasibility for the implementation of the PEFC (Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell) stacks for Distributed generation in Australia. The disposition of the thesis starts with an introductory background that highlights …
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Second law analysis of a natural gas-fired steam boiler and cogeneration plant
… analysis of a natural gas-fired steam boiler and cogeneration plant at Rice University was conducted. The analysis included many components of the plant including piping, valves, boilers, turbines, piping specialties and various other pieces of equipment. Typical steady state plant operating …
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The high temperature ammonia fuel cell : production of nitric oxide with cogeneration of electricity
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, 1981.
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Are distributed energy technologies a viable alternative for institutional settings? : lessons from MIT Cogeneration Plant
… public policy. This study addresses the MIT Cogeneration Plant in that context, motivated by the fact MIT was an early mover in adopting CHP technology in institutional settings. After a decade addressing numerous obstacles, the plant was put into operation about a decade ago with the …
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