Using Combined Heat and Power
Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 – 4:30 pm
Understanding the Environmental and Economic
Benefits of Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
Fundamental principles of CHP
Benefits of CHP
• Energy conservation
• Decentralization of generation
• Emission reduction
Economics of CHP
Laws, Regulations and Building Codes Impacting CHP
Federal, state and local environmental regulations
Utility regulations
Permitting process
Building code considerations
Impact on LEED and other sustainable certifications
Examining CHP Technologies
• Gas turbines
• Steam turbines
• Microturbines
• Reciprocating engines
• Fuel cells
• Biomass applications
Making the Move to CHP: Analysis, Modeling and Case Studies
Understanding existing pre-CHP conditions
Performing load analysis
• Electric load analysis
• Thermal load analysis
Thermal and electrical interconnection
Selecting a prime mover
Modeling performance
Financial modeling
• Capital costs
• Operation and maintenance expense
• Return on investment, lifecycle analysis
• Financial incentives
Analyzing public and private CHP case studies
Credits
Architects
6.5 HSW Contact Hours
6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Ohio HVAC Contractors & Electrical Contractors
Technical Hours Pending
International Code Council
6.5 Contact Hours
Building Performance Institute
3.25 CEUs
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects and 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers in all states. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Ohio.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885).
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for architects in Florida and is deemed an approved sponsor in New York. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota.
HalfMoon Education has applied to the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board for approval of 6.5 Technical hours for HVAC contractors and electrical contractors. Notice of approval is pending.
The International Code Council has approved this event for 6.5 contact hours, and the Building Performance Institute has approved it for 3.25 CEUs.
Attendance will be monitored and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Eric Erpenbeck, P.E.
Fosdick & HilmerMr. Erpenbeck joined Fosdick & Hilmer in 2000, and is now the manager of Mechanical Engineering as well as the lead engineer within the Central Utilities Group. He is an expert in the design and analysis of central heating and cooling plants and distribution systems. During his time with the firm, he has been the project manager for numerous central plant and distribution projects including steam and chilled water plants, combined heat and power systems, fuel oil storage, and integrated HVAC systems.
Joel Grubbs
Fosdick & HilmerMr. Grubbs is Fosdick & Hilmer’s principal-in-charge of the Central Plant Mechanical Group and the Controls and Automation Division. He has broad experience as a project manager and engineer on central plant mechanical and electrical systems and instrumentation and control system projects. Prior to joining Fosdick & Hilmer, he had 12 years of experience managing, designing and implementing projects within industrial/manufacturing and electric utility environments.