Cogeneration of heat (definition)

Cogeneration of heat - is a process of co-production thermal and electrical energy in one cycle, which allows to significantly increase the overall energy efficiency of the installation. In such a system, excess heat generated during electricity generation is not lost, but is used for heating or hot water supply.

Cogeneration of heat: features based on pellet steam generators:

• Principle of operation: In a pellet cogeneration plant, biomass (pellets) is burned in a steam generator to produce steam. This steam is used to drive a turbine, which produces electricity. At the same time, excess heat from combustion and waste steam is used to heat rooms or supply hot water.
• Advantages:
  • High energy efficiency: Cogeneration allows maximum use of fuel energy, reducing heat loss.
  • Environmental friendliness: Pellets are a renewable energy source and their combustion has less environmental impact than fossil fuels.
  • Reduced operating costs: Simultaneous production of heat and electricity reduces overall energy costs.
• Application: Pellet cogeneration units are used both in industry and in public utilities where heating and electricity are required simultaneously, for example, in apartment buildings, hospitals, office buildings.

Thus, cogeneration of heat using pellet steam generators is an efficient and environmentally friendly way of producing energy, which is especially relevant for facilities with high consumption of both heat and electricity.