INTRODUCTION TO COGENERATION
& ITS HISTORY

REGULATORY ACTIONS, PAST
& PRESENT
• Where PURPA began & where it's going
• FERC regulations
• Minimum efficiency for qualified
    facilities

USES OF COGENERATION
• Converting waste heat to energy
• Hot water, steam & air conditioning

APPLYING & SIZING THE PROPER COGENERATION SYSTEM FOR A
FACILITY
• Gathering & analyzing present
    utility usage
• Insuring minimum FERC efficiency
    is met
• What to do if over-production of
    electricity is indicated

PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS
• Local permitting
• Utility permitting
• Air quality permitting issues

MODULE 2:  2 hours

PITFALLS OF COGENERATION
• What needs to be done to insure a
    positive return on investment

FINANCING COGENERATION PROJECTS
• Leasing
• Shared savings agreements
• Paybacks

CASE HISTORIES
• Demonstration of successful
    cogeneration projects
• Comparing analysis with audit

AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY
• Engines
• Microturbines
• Large gas turbines

ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
• Heat exchangers
• Absorber chillers

DISTRIBUTED GENERATION: WHERE/HOW COGENERATION FITS

MODULE 3:  2 hours

COMPREHENSIVE COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR COGEN PROJECT PLANNING & ASSESSMENT: HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION

Each course participant will receive a complimentary fully functional copy of this computer program ($50 value). The program can be used for determining the proper size of a cogen system, assessing economic benefits, and calculating return on investment results.