Permitting Procedures and Challenges of CHP Implementation

Authors

  • Jeanese L. Carriere Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Theodore A. Kozman Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Jim Lee Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Louisiana at Lafayette

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2411

Abstract

The objective of this research is to determine appropriate proce-
dures required to apply for air permitting and interconnection agree-
ments with all necessary agencies to assist an oilfield service company in
Louisiana implementing a combined heat and power (CHP) system for
their day-to-day operations. The main reasons for the facility to imple-
ment CHP are twofold. The management wants to provide a climate
controlled work environment for the facility personnel to ensure that a
high level of productivity is achieved. The use of CHP will also reduce
the greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere. The proce-
dures required for air permitting and utility permitting are developed,
followed by discussions on the challenges of implementing CHP in
Louisiana. The development of a how-to guide on CHP implementation
using a case study will provide insight on the procedures for potential
CHP adopters in Louisiana.

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Author Biographies

Jeanese L. Carriere, Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Jeanese L. Carriere received her M.S. degree in engineering and
technology management at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She
has several years of experiences as a research assistant in the Louisiana
Industrial Assessment Center studying ways of reducing energy costs
for manufacturers in the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas.

Theodore A. Kozman, Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Theodore A. Kozman, Ph.D., is a Graduate Faculty in Engineering
and Technology Management and Mechanical Engineering, University of
Louisiana, Lafayette. He is director and founder of Louisiana Industrial
Assessment Center, which assists manufacturing industries in reducing
energy, waste reduction and productivity improvement. He received his
Ph.D. in engineering science and mechanics from the Univ. of TN.

Jim Lee, Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Jim Lee, Ph.D., is M. Eloi Girard Professor in Engineering Manage-
ment at the University of Louisiana Lafayette and Associate Director of
Louisiana Industrial Assessment Center. He received his M.S. and Ph.D.
degrees in industrial and management engineering from the University
of Iowa. His research areas include simulation, statistical analysis, deci-
sion support systems, and computer-integrated production systems. Dr.
Lee may be contacted at jxl3430@louisiana.edu

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Published

2009-01-20

How to Cite

Carriere, J. L. ., Kozman, T. A. ., & Lee, J. . (2009). Permitting Procedures and Challenges of CHP Implementation. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 24(1), 6–16. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2411

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2009: Vol 24 Iss 1

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