Micro Combined Heat & Power
Micro-combined heat and power systems, also known as “cogeneration” systems, provide heat and electrical power in an efficient, cost effective, and environmentally friendly manner. Using a natural gas or propane fueled Marathon Engine, our mCHP systems capture thermal energy to heat not only an office or apartment building, but also your home, hot water, or even your pool. Electricity generated by the system is consumed on site or excess can be sent back to the grid.
How It Works
Our current system uses heat generated by an internal combustion engine to produce thermal energy while simultaneously co-generating electricity. Our microCHP system is unique in that it self-modulates based on the thermal need to stay running as long as possible, to produce between 13,000 - 47,000 BTU's of heat per hour and generating 1.2 - 4.4kWh.
Key Features & Benefits
- More efficient than typical power plant
- Provides heat and electrical power
- Saves money
- Reduces CO2 emissions
- Long life engine
- Natural gas or propane fueled
- Ultra Quiet
- Long maintenance intervals
- Affordable
- Scalable
Mchp Basics
Our mCHP system is powered by a liquid cooled internal combustion Marathon Engine fueled by natural gas or propane. Water heated by the engine is pumped through the on-board double-walled heat exchanger and flows to the (optional) buffer tank. A generator is also driven by the engine to create electricity that is used on-site or sent back to the grid.
The buffer tank acts as thermal storage and supplies hot water to the heating circuits as needed. The thermal energy can be used for space heating, domestic hot water or heating a swimming pool. Sensors monitor the temperature in the buffer tank and/or the room and outdoor temperatures. Data from these is fed back to the mircoprocessor in the mCHP so it can maintain a constant set-point temperature.
A complementary boiler is recommended in addition to the microCHP. The boiler is a backup heat source when the unit is down for maintenance or for additional heat if the system falls short during high demand periods.
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