Effects of a CHP System with Cooling on Carbon Dioxide Emissions In Full and Partial Cooling Load Applications

Authors

  • Anthony Sclafani NORESCO

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2412

Abstract

Combined heat and power technology is one of the few market-
proven power generation solutions for reducing energy usage and green-
house gas emissions. This work assesses the net emissions reduction
from installing a CHP system with absorption cooling (a CCHP system)
as an alternative to a state of the art variable speed centrifugal chiller.
A full load analysis is presented that examines the performance of the
CCHP system installed as an alternative to a fully loaded centrifugal
chiller. A part load analysis is presented that examines the performance
of the same CCHP system installed as an alternative to the same chiller
operating at part load. A sensitivity analysis was performed to compare
the relative impact of cooling hours versus the local emissions coeffi-
cients to determine the factor that has the strongest effect on emissions
reduction projects. The calculations and results of the analyses are pre-
sented and recommendations made as to the most effective designs and
locations for installation of CCHP systems for reducing emissions.

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Author Biography

Anthony Sclafani, NORESCO

Anthony Sclafani is an energy engineer for NORESCO’s Energy
Solutions group. Mr. Sclafani specializes in the implementation of renew-
able energy systems, distributed generation, cogeneration/combined
heat and power, and large-scale energy efficiency solutions in perfor-
mance contracting and emissions reduction projects. His experience
includes all phases of project engineering from site screening through
construction. He has experience providing energy solutions for indus-
trial and manufacturing, educational (K-12 and university campuses),
commercial, correctional, and government facilities. Mr. Sclafani is a
candidate for a Masters of Science degree in mechanical engineering at
San Diego State University and received his B.S. in mechanical engineer-
ing from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Mr. Sclafani may be
contacted at asclafani@noresco.com

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Published

2009-01-20

How to Cite

Sclafani, A. (2009). Effects of a CHP System with Cooling on Carbon Dioxide Emissions In Full and Partial Cooling Load Applications. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 24(1), 17–35. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2412

Issue

2009: Vol 24 Iss 1

Section

Articles