ntegrating CHP into An Existing District Energy System A Cogeneration Case Study

Authors

  • R. Gordon Bloomquist Senior Scientist Washington State University Energy Program
  • Fred Hazard Valu Tek

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.1620

Abstract

A prime target for achieving the goals of the US Department of
Energy’s Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Challenge is the approxi-
mately 6,000 large, institutional complexes with large, aggregated
loads that are already served by thermal distribution.
One of these institutions, the Washington State University
(WSU), recently undertook an evaluation of the benefits of CHP to
meet future electrical as well as thermal requirements. Although ini-
tially driven by an emergency need to replace an obsolete power
plant, the opportunities that CHP could provide relative to meeting
the University’s need well into the future, while shielding the Univer-
sity from anticipated rate increases resulting from utility deregulation,
quickly became the driving force.
The preliminary design adapted a phased approach to imple-
mentation of CHP that best meets the University’s present situation,
staying within budgetary constraints, and yet providing the flexibility
to quickly respond to changes in electrical or thermal demand, sudden
rate increases, or other unforeseeable circumstances.

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Author Biographies

R. Gordon Bloomquist, Senior Scientist Washington State University Energy Program

R. Gordon Bloomquist, Ph.D., Washington State, manages the university’s
geothermal, CHP, and integrated community energy systems programs. He be-
gan working for the Washington State Energy Office in 1980 (now the Washington
State University Energy Program). He has been a visiting professor at the School
of Geothermics in Pisa, and an adjunct professor at Evergreen State College where
he teaches energy and the environment.
Dr. Bloomquist is a member of the International District Energy Associa-
tion. He served as board member and president of the Geothermal Resources
Council. He is chairman of the Education Committee, International Geothermal
Association . Dr. Bloomquist has authored over 100 articles and books. He re-
ceived his masters and Ph.D. degrees in geology and geochemistry from the Uni-
versity of Stockholm.
Washington State University Energy Program, P.O. Box 43165, Olympia, WA
98504-3165; (p) 360-956-2016, (f) 360-956-2016, (e) bloomquistr@energy.edu.wsw.

Fred Hazard, Valu Tek

Fred Hazard, Principal, Valu Tek, is an independent consultant in economi-
cally optimizing power generation and CHP design, operation, maintenance, and
reliability. He also helps clients prepare for market deregulation, and with other
technical and strategic planning issues.
His expertise ranges across electric power and steam generation, distribu-
tion, and control design, crossing many industrial and geographic regions.
Prior to becoming an independent consultant, Fred had a long career with
Westinghouse Electric, progressing through a series of management positions in
strategic planning, application engineering, marketing, and design optimization.
8634 Amber Oak Dr., Orlando, FL 32817; (p) (f) 407-679-7007; (e)
hazardfred@aol.com

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Published

2001-01-16

How to Cite

Bloomquist, R. G. ., & Hazard, F. . (2001). ntegrating CHP into An Existing District Energy System A Cogeneration Case Study. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 16(1), 59–79. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.1620

Issue

2001: Vol 16 Iss 1

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Articles