WEF releases CHP Internal Combustion Engine Technical Report

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) Residuals and Biosolids Committee, Bioenergy Technology Subcommittee Combined Heat and Power Task Force released the “Internal Combustion Engines” technical report.  This document provides a status review of combined heat & power (CHP) technologies applicable for implementation at water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs). CHP, also called ‘cogeneration,’ is defined as the concurrent or simultaneous production of electricity and thermal energy from a power generating device. Reciprocating internal combustion engines provide nearly 2.3 GW of power capacity in CHP installations. This report describes the technology, theory, and operation of such facilities, as well as providing technical data from available manufacturers.

A special thanks to the authors:
Matthew T. Goss, P.E., CEM, CEA, CDSM, LEED® AP (BD+C), CDM Smith
Glynn MacKenzie, P.E. Mechanical Engineer
Jason Wiser, P.E. Brown and Caldwell
Patrick Wootton, Business Development Manager, Nixon Energy Solutions
Myron Bachman, Plant Superintendent, North Davis Sewer District

Additionally, thanks to the Final Reviewers:
Kevin R Cowan P.E., District Manager, North Davis Sewer District
Tom Phelps, Principal, Stantec
David Wrightsman, PE, Business Development Manager, Energy Systems Group

Water Environment Federation Residuals and Biosolids Committee, Bioenergy Technology Subcommittee:
Dru Whitlock, P.E., Vice President, Environmental Engineer, CDM Smith (Subcommittee Chair)
Jeffrey Layne, P.E., HRSD (Subcommittee Vice Chair)

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