Cogeneration Efficiencies and Economics

Authors

  • Dr. Moisey Fridman Consulting Engineer

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.1718

Abstract

The magnitude of cogeneration plant efficiency cannot, by itself,
prove the plant’s feasibility. The most reliable way to determine the feasibility of a cogeneration plant is to compare its performance versus a
conventional scheme of generating electric power by a utility and obtaining thermal energy (steam, hot water) from a boiler. For such a
purpose, and for comparison of different types of prime movers (steam
turbines, gas turbines, combined cycles, and reciprocating engines), the
most convenient way is to convert the electric power output into thermal units, and to base the comparison on HHV.

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Author Biography

Dr. Moisey Fridman, Consulting Engineer

Dr. Moisey Fridman is a consultant for engineering companies on
the West Coast. He is an expert in cogeneration and power plants, industrial energy supply, and District Heating and Central Cooling systems.
Currently he serves as an advisor and consultant on numerous cogeneration feasibility studies for California state universities. Previously he
was with LG&E Power as a lead engineer and consultant, and with
Sargent & Lundy’s (Chicago, IL) analytical division as a senior engineering specialist on cogeneration and combined cycle power plants.
Dr. Fridman was involved in the development, engineering and
design of numerous cogeneration power plants in the United States,
Europe and Asia, serving as a group leader, project manager and advisor
to special task groups. He has worked in the U.S. since 1977. He received
his MS degree in mechanical engineering from Kiev Polytechnic Institute (USSR) and a Ph.D. degree in cogeneration from Moscow Energy
Institute. Having worked for major engineering and research companies,
he has over 30 years experience in energy source development around
the world. He is also a registered professional engineer in the states of
Illinois and California.
1100 Rutland Rd., Unit #7
Newport Beach, CA 92660
mfridman@sirspeedy.com

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Published

2002-01-11

How to Cite

Fridman, D. M. . (2002). Cogeneration Efficiencies and Economics. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 17(1), 71–78. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.1718

Issue

2002: Vol 17 Iss 1

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