Cogeneration System Principles and Practice Webinar Series
Agenda
Understanding the Benefits of Cogeneration
Thursday, November 8, 2018, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST
Fundamental principles of cogeneration
Separate heat and power vs. cogeneration
History of cogeneration in Europe and the United States
Environmental benefits of cogeneration
Economics of CHP
Science of cogeneration
Laws, Regulations and Building Codes Impacting Cogeneration
Thursday, November 8, 2018, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM CST
Federal environmental regulations
Utility regulations
Permitting process
Building code considerations
Impact on LEED and other sustainable certifications
Examining Cogeneration Technologies
Friday, November 9, 2018, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST
Gas turbines
Steam turbines
Microturbines
Reciprocating engines
Fuel cells
Biomass applications
Resolving impediments to cogeneration
• Utility treatment of cogeneration
• Interconnection considerations
• Limitations of available technologies
• Capital costs and financing
Moving to Cogeneration: Analysis, Modeling and Case Studies
Friday, November 9, 2018, 1:00 – 2:30 PM CST
Understanding existing pre?cogeneration conditions
Performing load analysis
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
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Credits
Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA:
6.0 HSW LUs
Engineers:
6.0 PDHs
Continuing Education Credit Information
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Speakers
Andrew Larkin, P.E., C.E.M.
Vice President Engineering and Project Management, Facilities and Building Services at Veolia North America, New York, NYMr. Larkin is responsible for managing a team responsible for providing expertise on or providing the technical solutions to wide ranging energy projects, including simple cycle and combined cycle cogeneration plants, central heating and cooling facilities, renewable energy projects, and others. He also has managed the engineering of several energy projects from development through start up, commissioning and performance testing. Mr. Larkin earned his B.A. degree in English from Franklin and Marshall College, B.S.M.E. degree and M.S. degree in Engineering Management from Drexel University, and has been involved in the energy business for over 34 years.
Veolia is the world’s leading provider of environmental solutions – dedicated to customized, cost-effective solutions that reflect best practices, environmental protection and a better quality of life. Veolia’s vision is to solve complex challenges in water, waste, and energy, in order to shape a more sustainable world.
There are 4 Courses in This Seminar
