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Cogeneration PowerCogeneration Power, also known as Combined Heat and Power, (CHP) is the process of creating both consumable power and usable heat simultaneously from a single fuel source. Resulting in 50 to 70 percent higher efficiency rates, this process is used in businesses, universities, and military installations across the U.S and Canada. In many cases, biomass or methane gas from landfills is used as the primary fuel source. For larger installations natural gas is typically preferred.ORNL’s Cooling, Heating and Power Technologies Program Team is a leader in the testing and development of cogeneration power systems, components, and controls. We work with industry, academia, national labs, and the federal government to develop cost-effective technologies that increase energy efficiency, reduce peak power demand, ensure better power reliability and quality, and reduce emissions. For more information on our work with cogeneration power, please contact the Cooling, Heating and Power Technologies Program Team. |
