What is cogeneration? Cogeneration power plants and power generators generate electricity while ensuring that the heat created in the process is not wasted. Traditional nuclear power plants and fossil-fuel burning power plants convert the energy present in their fuel—uranium, coal, or natural gas—into electricity. In the process, they lose a significant portion of that energy in the fo
Cogeneration is a well-established power generation technology that is experiencing a resurgence in interest all over the world. Recent developments have made investing in a cogeneration system a no-brainer for many facility managers seeking to reduce their energy bills and minimize their carbon footprint. These developments include improvements in cogeneration technology, changes in the regula
When Clark University in Massachusetts, U.S.A. needed to replace its aging generator to power and heat the campus in a cogeneration application, it not only got an upgrade in efficiency and power density, but the excess power produced by the QSV91G gas generator unit is exported to the National Grid, offering significant cost savings. Cummins Power Generation supplied the 2 MWe QSV91G lea
In order to expand its poultry feed business in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, ACI Godrej Agrovet Pvt. Ltd. required a generator-based power solution that was fuel efficient while maintaining a low total cost of ownership. The cogeneration solution offered by Cummins Power Generation was selected for its leadership in product reliability and expertise in cogeneration technologies. Not only did the two Cum
Greenhouses, hospitals, industrial manufacturers and commercial building owners are some of the many turning to cogeneration, also known as combined heat and power (CHP). They enjoy benefits ranging from improved financial performance to reduced environmental footprint. Cogeneration applications’ high efficiency in converting the energy in the original fuel into useful energy is the foundation of
TROIL Vegas Altas S.C. is a second-grade cooperative dedicated to the transformation of olive oil mill by-products. Many expansions have been made over the years at the site in Valdetorres, Spain, and a combined heat and power application was selected as the most cost-effective and reliable solution to power the new site expansion. Electrical efficiency and reliability of the Cummins QSK60G lean-b
Nearly 75% of all energy we produce is estimated to be dissipated as waste heat. This includes the heat generated by your car’s engine, light bulbs at home and other devices that need energy to operate. Waste heat is also generated while producing electricity, the cornerstone of our modern lives. Fortunately, technologies such as cogeneration and trigeneration help us reduce this waste he
Varegro, in Oostrozebeke, a small town in the province of West Flanders, has already been using the Cummins QSV91G gas generator series in their premises, and selected the new HSK78G to replace the existing generator installation and support the additional power requirements. Pricing, along with previous experience with Cummins offering complete aftermarket and sales/service support, were the main
Most successful companies have a marketing, product or supply chain strategy, but there is one more important area to consider when wanting to maximize profit; an energy management strategy. Today, a well-planned energy management strategy can help health care organizations improve their financials. Moreover, making the right energy choices also help organizations improve the reliability of their
As operators seek out energy solutions that are efficient and sustainable, cogeneration is one that maximizes efficiency by producing electrical and thermal energy from a single fuel source. Also called combined heat and power (CHP) systems, cogeneration cuts energy consumption and operation costs. Twenty-five sales consultants and engineers from Cummins distributors in South America convened i
A new cogeneration energy system at a Brazilian chemical company is producing large energy savings, providing power, hot water and steam to the site by capturing waste heat. Rhodia Brasil, a Solvay Group company, has been present in Brazil since 1919 and has established itself as a benchmark for innovation in the chemical industry. The company recently partnered with Cummins on a new innovative