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Combined heat and power plants
Thinks, instead of measuring. The emission analyzer testo 350.
Combined heat and power plants (CHP) are used for the central production of and supply with power and heat. These plants are used in agriculture, in communes, in the management of residential buildings by medium-sized commercial and industrial companies, as well as by municipal utility companies and large energy suppliers.
The conditions for operating a CHP system are better now than ever before. For one thing, low oil and gas prices as well as state subsidies make the investment worthwhile. Apart from this, the increased electricity requirement of a growing world economy must be covered.
In order for a cogeneration plant to be operated economically, certain basic standards must be ensured by the targeted application of suitable measurement technology.
Monitoring emission limit values
Checking and inspecting engine efficiency
Correctly configuring the relations between ignition timing, excess air etc. of the engine
Testing of exhaust gas treatment systems
Good for the climate. And for the balance sheet.
Reducing emissions and energy costs
Emission measurement on combined heat and power systems
Combined heat and power plants are usually modified and enlarged engines from automotive engineering which draw in a combustion gas (e.g. landfill gas, biogas or liquid gas), mix it with air, compress it and burn it. During this process, air surplus, fuel pressure, engine setting and ambient temperature or humidity can have a significant effect on the emissions. These effects must be taken into account when optimizing or adjusting the engine, in order to achieve a maximum efficiency of the process as well as a minimum emission level.
If the adjustment is carried out using an imprecise measuring instrument, it can have negative consequences:
Misfiring
Mechanical knocking
Increased temperature in the engine components and operating materials
Increased wear
Higher maintenance and repair costs
Application information and reference reports
Application sketch
Application description of combined heat and power plant
Cummins is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of diesel and gas engines. The company relies on the testo 340 when commissioning them. Read here what the experts love.
Reference
Reference report testo 350
How is the efficient operation of a CHP plant guaranteed with the emission analyzer testo 350? Find out more from the practical example of 2G Energy AG.
Reference
Reference report testo 340
Cummins is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of diesel and gas engines. The company relies on the testo 340 when commissioning them. Read here what the experts love.
Versatile measurement technology for combined heat and power plants
Maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Safe testing of electrical and mechanical components during continuing operation
Fewer downtimes, longer product life and more efficient energy use.
Smartprobes
Measurement of temperature, humidity and flow velocity
Optimization of the heat exchanger
Extension of the life of the turbocharger
Clamp meters
Measuring electrical measurement parameters
Monitoring of electrical components in order to minimize breakdowns
Brochure
Brochure: Measurement technology for CHP
Condensed selection of technology for CHP pros
With new kits for emission analysis