What is a CPH unit?
A CPH unit (combined heat and power, also cogeneration) is an independent power and heat generation unit.
It allows the user to either sell the entire amount of generated electricity into the electricity grid or use it for personal consumption, and the thermal energy can be used for heating, hot domestic water preparation and various technological processes.
In power generation, we can achieve primary energy savings of over 25% compared to separate generation. |
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 An external CHP unit |
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Target users
Due to the wide applicability of CHP units, great technological progress can be observed in their production, which is mainly reflected in their greater energy efficiency. The greatest advantage of a cogeneration system is the reliability of power supply, as it operates independently from the public power supply. Additionally, it is an excellent investment for buildings in which heating of larger rooms is required.
A wide range of CHP units of different nominal powers (rated power from 37 kW to 500 kW) provides supply for the widest group of users:
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large and small production plants
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health institutions,
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public education institutions,
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shopping and sports centres,
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natural parks and alpine huts,
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remote farms,
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business premises and
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regular residential buildings (houses, apartment buildings).
Advantages of a CHP unit
Cogeneration is the most energy efficient method of fuel utilisation.
Main advantages for the CONSUMER:
Main advantages for the COMMUNITY and the ENVIRONMENT:
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substantial savings in primary energy,
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production of environmentally friendly energy,
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lower emissions of greenhouse gases (CO2) and emissions of other gaseous pollutants (CO, SO2 and NOX),
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excellent biodegradability of the fuel,
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ecological fuel sources (natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, fuel or vegetable oil, biodiesel, biomass).
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