Free Electricity from Existing Saturated High / Low Pressure Steam
What is Cogeneration? As the word CO-GEN goes, it signifies two separate Generations, co-existing at the same time.
In this case it is simultaneous production of electrical energy and useful thermal energy in the form of steam
A common misnomer is that energy is being produced. Cogeneration does not produce energy, it merely converts Heat to Electrical energy.
We at CTMI have taken it a step further and are offering Cost effective Pressure reducing Power stations where even minute pressure drops across the PRV/PRDS can be routed through the specially Designed CTMI steam turbines and generate incidental power
Schematic Diagram of Cogeneration System.
The Hidden Resource
- Most steam users can now benefit from cogeneration, regardless of size
- Steam is generated in industry at higher than required pressure
- Usage pressure is generally much lower than generation pressure process
- Steam is let-down in a Pressure Reducing Desuperheting Station (PRDS)from Header Pressure to the Usage Pressure
- The Pressure Energy (Potential Energy) is converted to useless Turbulence & Noise in the in PRV
- This Pressure Energy can be converted to useful Electrical Power by passing the steam through a Back Pressure Steam Turbine
NEED FOR CO-GENERATION
- Grid power cost has gone up.
- Uncertain and unreliable power availability.
- High maintenance and running costs of D.G. Sets.
- Heavy competition in industry leading to lower realizations and profitability
- Helps conserve our environment
- BUT MOST OF ALL FREE POWER