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GAS ENGINES
THIRD CHP PLANT HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK, UK
Edina, a recognised on-site power generation and energy storage solution provider has delivered its third Combined Heat and Power (CHP) project at the University of York, a leading educational institution. The latest CHP plant comprises a 2.3MWe MWM TCG 3020 V20 gas engine and associated equipment and joins two existing CHP plants rated 1.56MWe each also engineered, installed, and maintained by Edina. The additional CHP plant is part of ongoing energy-efficiency measures to manage energy costs, improve sustainability, and on-site energy resilience for the University. NG Bailey, a leading independent engineering, and services business awarded Edina the contract to design, engineer, and install the CHP plant. The 2.3MWe CHP plant is containerised within an attenuated acoustic enclosure engineered at Edina’s in-house packaging facility and was recently delivered to site and positioned within a purpose-built energy centre situated on the University East Campus. Adam Bloom, Head of Sales, Edina, said: “This project is unique in the way we created bespoke artwork around three sides of the container perimeter to visualise the internal components and workings of the
CHP plant. This requirement forms part of an expansive learning initiative designed to engage the university students and staff on the energy-efficient technologies powering their campus and facilities whilst educating the university’s engineers of tomorrow.” Edina will commission the CHP plant in late 2002, and once fully operational, Edina will provide longterm asset-care coverage to ensure plant operation, energy security and availability. The University’s latest CHP plant accompanies the sites existing two CHP plants to provide the University with a total power output of 5.4MW electrical capacity.
What is CHP?
CHP is the cogeneration of heat and electricity from a single fuel and is a highly efficient form of energy conversion using gas engines. Combined Heat and Power can save up to 30% on primary energy costs when compared to the separate purchase of electricity from the electricity grid and gas for use in on-site boilers.
Manage costs and improve energy resilience
As a recognised CHP supplier and total solutions partner, we manage the end-to-end delivery of your CHP plant from design, engineering,
installation, commissioning, and ongoing asset-care requirements, helping reduce risk, interfacing, and ambiguity - all from one point of contact. For more information about our CHP capabilities and to discuss CHP provision for your business, please visit Edina at www.edina.eu
The MWM TCG 3020 gas genset
The MWM TCG 3020 gas genset effectively balances efficiency and reliability. It delivers up to 18 percent more output than its predecessor, though its dimensions are almost the same. Additionally, the new model features long service intervals with up to 80,000 operating hours until the next general overhaul (if the gas quality is high) and a total efficiency of more than 87 percent (with natural gas). Thanks to its high reliability and profitability, the new gas genset - with an output of 1,380 to 2,300 kWel - is ready for the challenges of Industry 4.0. Through the use of the digital power plant control TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management), the gas gensets are able to reach their full performance for maximum plant availability, capacity, and usability.
Higher Efficiency and Performance
Some essential points: •Compared to the predecessor model, the TCG 3020 features the same size, a more compact design, and up to 18 percent more output. •State-of-the-art technologies enable an output of 1,380 to 2,300 kWel and application-optimized engine types •Improved electrical efficiency of up to 45 percent (natural gas)/43.6 percent (biogas), total efficiency of more than 87 percent (natural gas)/86 percent (biogas) •Flexible use for various applications and gas types, such as natural gas, biogas, APG, and propane gas The new genset includes TPEM Plant Control features: •MWM hardware and software from the same manufacturer for comprehensive plant control •Data analysis and optimum plant control combined in a single system •Integrated secure remote maintenance solutions that are always available •Full plant performance with maximum availability and reliability
Improved Economic Efficiency
The gas gensets have the following benefits: •Longer service intervals with up to 80,000 operating hours until the next general overhaul (if the gas quality is high) •Low installation and operating costs through increased performance and low oil consumption of only 0.15 g/ kWhel.
TCG 3020 V20 in Z Configuration: HighPerformance Propane Operation
The tried-and-tested TCG 3020 series has been supplemented with a new variant. In the Z configuration, the MWM TCG 3020 V20 gas genset runs on propane; in this way, the genset delivers a high performance density even at high altitudes. To ensure high quality and availability of the plant, the TCG 3020 V20 Z has undergone an extensive text cycle. The genset is available for parallel operation with the most important grid codes and for island-mode operation with improved load response. Moreover, the engine allows for alternate operation with natural gas.
The TCG 3020 Gas Genset 1,380 - 2,300 kWel
The TCG 3020 is an all-rounder with intelligent and safe plant control. It has higher output and profitability alongside compact design. It is flexible in terms of fuels - and can be used in natural gas, biogas, landfill gas, and propane gas applications The genset offers best electrical efficiency of up to 45 percent (natural gas) and 43.6 percent (biogas).
The TCG 3020 and Cogeneration – Combined Heat, Power and Cooling (CHP)
Combined energy generation or the use of power and heat or cold typically enables energy savings of up to 60 percent compared to separate generation in power plants with additional boilers. Power generation is decentralized, i.e. generation takes place where power or heat is needed. In turn, the heat can be fed into a local or district heating network or be used for generating steam. As a holistic partner, MWM not only delivers cogeneration plants and gas gensets with an excellent efficiency at attractive prices, but also provides competent advice and service for the development of integrated CHP plants and power plant concepts in order to exploit the entire value chain of decentralized energy generation. Combined heat and power plants with gas engine gensets can easily and inexpensively be integrated in existing plants. The combustion of gas releases mechanical energy which the generator converts into power. The heat produced in the engine can be used with the help of heat exchangers. Basically, distinction can be made between power and heat-led combined heat and power plants. Cogeneration is usually heat-lead. This means that the plant runs when heat is needed, and the resulting power is fed into the national grid.
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