Cogeneration Module Configuration

A GE Jenbacher gas engine module is configured for cogeneration / CHP to produce electricity and also recover heat for use in local heat users.

As with the genset, the gas engine is linked to the alternator which produces electrical power for export.

The cooling water circuits of the engine are first linked to a plate heat exchanger which facilitates the transfer of hot water to an external hot water circuit, typically on a 70/90◦C flow/return basis. Any excess heat should be dumped using adjacent heat dump radiators

The engine, alternator and a plate heat exchanger are all mounted on a skid for ease of transportation. The module is then typically located within a building and ideally with individual acoustic enclosures to reduce the escape of noise and to protect service engineers.