Guide to Combined Heat and Power Systems for Boiler Owners and Operators

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Guide to Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems for boiler owners and operators explains cogeneration technology and the key considerations for adopting it in boiler-based facilities. It covers scope and objectives, implementation approach, and cogeneration opportunities, then details technology issues including energy-law context, environmental regulations such as Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and the benefits and barriers to deployment. The report further introduces prime movers with a focus on steam turbines, supporting informed planning and compliance.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages207

Reading Time8 h 42 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Scope and Objectives

Approach

Cogeneration Opportunities

References

Cogeneration Technology Issues

Technology Description

National Energy Acts

Environmental Regulations

Benefits and Barriers

References

Prime Movers

Steam Turbines

ORNL/TM-2004/144 Guide to Combined Heat and Power Systems for Boiler Owners and Operators C. B. Oland DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY Reports produced after January 1, 1996, are generally available free via the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Information Bridge: Web site: [http://www.osti.gov/bridge](http://www.osti.gov/bridge) Reports produced before January 1, 1996, may be purchased by members of the public from the following source: National Technical Information Service 5285 Port Royal Road Springfield, VA 22161 Telephone: 703-605-6000 (1-800-553-6847) TDD: 703-487-4639 Fax: 703-605-6900 E-mail: [info@ntis.fedworld.gov](info@ntis.fedworld.gov) Web site: [http://www.ntis.gov/support/ordernowabout.htm](http://www.ntis.gov/support/ordernowabout.htm) Reports are available to DOE employees, DOE contractors, Energy Technology Data Exchange (ETDE) representatives, and International Nuclear Information System (INIS) representatives from the following source: Office of Scientific and Technical Information P.O. Box 62 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 Telephone: 865-576-8401 Fax: 865-576-5728 E-mail: [reports@adonis.osti.gov](reports@adonis.osti.gov) Web site: [http://www.osti.gov/contact.html](http://www.osti.gov/contact.html) This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof. ORNL/TM-2004/144 GUIDE TO COMBINED HEAT AND POWER SYSTEMS FOR BOILER OWNERS AND OPERATORS C. B. Oland July 30, 2004 Prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy Industrial Technologies Program Prepared by OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831 managed by UT-BATTELLE, LLC for the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY under contract DE-AC05-00OR22725 ii CONTENTS Page LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................................................ vii LIST OF TABLES.................................................................................................................................. ix ACRONYMS.......................................................................................................................................... xi ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ...................................................................................................................... xiii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................... xv 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................... 2 1.2 APPROACH ............................................................................................................................ 3 1.3 COGENERATION OPPORTUNITIES .................................................................................. 4 1.4 REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................ 5 2. COGENERATION TECHNOLOGY ISSUES .......

FAQs

What is the scope of this guide for boiler owners and operators?

The guide defines the scope and objectives for implementing combined heat and power (CHP) in boiler-related operations, outlining goals and an overall approach.

Which regulatory areas are addressed when evaluating CHP systems?

Environmental considerations include the Clean Air Act and its related standards and permitting requirements, as well as the Clean Water Act.

What topics are covered beyond technology description?

It also examines benefits and potential applications versus barriers to implementation, and it introduces prime movers such as steam turbines.

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