What is Trigeneration?
“The resource for compagnies seeking further informations on trigeneration technology”.
This technology is growing in popularity due to its economic and production efficiency, and its
positive impact on carbon emissions.
This Finater’s resource includes information on the technology, the many benefits associated
with its use, technology available, key considerations when deciding which solutions to buy,
important questions to ask when considering the best application.
Trigeneration
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Trigeneration - or combined heat, power and cooling (CHPC), is the simultaneous production of three
forms of energy - typically, Heating, Power and Cooling (chilled water for air conditioning or
refrigeration) - from only one fuel input. Put another way, trigeneration power plants produce
three different types of energy for the price of one.
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Trigeneration - further improves the efficiency of a cogeneration (CHP) plant to
maximize the use of waste heat. CHPC systems achieve these greater energy efficiencies through
the conversion of exhaust or reject heat from power generation into needed energy services like
cooling and heating of buildings as well as campuses. This is called “Waste Heat Recovery” or
“Recycled Energy”.
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Trigeneration - energy systems can reach overall system efficiencies of 86% to
93%. Typical "central" power plants, that do not need the heat generated from the combustion
and power generation process, are only about 33% efficient.
- Trigeneration - can help you save money through efficiency…..