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CHP & Cogeneration

Lesson 4 of 13

CHP Fundamentals

How CHP Works
CHP Technologies (Gas, Biomass)
Efficiency Metrics & Losses
CHP Fundamentals Check

Sizing & Integration

Sizing to Heat Demand (Not Electricity)
Load Profile Analysis
CHP Integration with Boiler/Chiller
Sizing & Integration Check

Economics & Carbon Assessment

Cost-Benefit Analysis
Grid Connection & Export Revenue
Carbon Payback & Lifecycle
Economics & Carbon Check

Capstone Project

Capstone: CHP Diagnostics

Level 2/CHP & Cogeneration

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CHP Fundamentals Check

Quiz on CHP operation, technologies, and efficiency.

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