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| Cogeneration (also combined heat and power, or “CHP”) is the sequential or simultaneous generation of multiple forms of useful energy (usually mechanical and thermal) in a single, integrated system. |
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Mechanical energy is used to drive a generator to produce electricity. |
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Thermal energy is used in direct process applications or indirectly to produce steam, hot water, hot air for drying, or chilled water for process cooling. |
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| Haywood-owned cogeneration systems use natural gas fired engines or turbines to drive a generator which produces electricity. The heat given off by the engine and its exhaust is simultaneously captured for use. |
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| Using the heat by-product of electricity generation, Haywood-owned cogeneration systems capture up to 75% of the energy in the fuel they use. |
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| Because the efficiency of cogeneration systems is substantially greater than the efficiency of conventional power plants, Haywood-owned cogeneration systems afford each Customer a significantly reduced carbon footprint. |
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